Lotus Map (a google map for Lotus owners) - LotusTalk

morphic · 09-02-2008, 10:23 AM

Hey all,

I found a CO Elise parked in my office's parking garage today - and a SY use to park here a year ago. From the postings on LT, I know that there are a few in my area, but I'm surprised to find so many at my office's garage

Anyway, I figured I set up a google map (click here) so we can see where we are all located

Enjoy!

breinhar · 09-02-2008, 10:29 AM

I was going to try and put myself on there but I didnt see a button for that, do I need to tell you where and have you do it or what?

Chili Red · 09-02-2008, 10:31 AM

Great, now everyone knows where to steal your car..

Uncle Sam · 09-02-2008, 10:54 AM

I've given people the keys to my car and they still couldn't start it. The remote start and the fob befuddles them. I don't think professionals are going to go after our cars. It would be cool to see where the clusters of owners are and cooler to see where the most isolated Lotus owner in the U.S. is. Alaska? Montana?

morphic · 09-02-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by breinhar

I was going to try and put myself on there but I didnt see a button for that, do I need to tell you where and have you do it or what?

Oooops! - I *just* modified it to allow anyone to edit the map

Please try again!

morphic · 09-02-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chili Red

Great, now everyone knows where to steal your car..

I purposely offset my location a little bit to thwart this concern

I don't think house-level accuracy is required - neighborhood-level accuracy would be nice, but city-level accuracy would be alright too

D&G lotus · 09-02-2008, 11:16 AM

cool idea, still can not figure out how to put my stuff up there.

morphic · 09-02-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by D&G lotus

cool idea, still can not figure out how to put my stuff up there.

Try signing-in using a google account first (its free, in case you don't have one already)

I see another car on the map now, so its definitely editable now

tandemracer · 09-02-2008, 11:50 AM

Neat idea. It might be usefull to also post the location of Lotus dealer and other points of interest for Lotus owners.

morphic · 09-02-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tandemracer

Neat idea. It might be usefull to also post the location of Lotus dealer and other points of interest for Lotus owners.

Great idea! - I just added Summit Point race track and Criswell Lotus dealership...

I used the "crowd" (not really) icon for the race track and the "wrench" icon for the dealership (since they do service also)

morphic · 09-02-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by morphic

I used the "crowd" (not really) icon for the race track and the "wrench" icon for the dealership (since they do service also)

Update: I changed the race track icon to a flag - since its more to the point

Dietsch Werks · 09-02-2008, 12:43 PM

I posted my car and shop. The first and only? in California, so far - Rob.

fishtaco · 09-02-2008, 01:23 PM

Just posted my location.

Morphic: I drive past your house a lot. I ride my Ducati Hypermotard out Evergreen Mills then to Watson. I had the Lotus out there last night. PM me your address if you won't mind a visit sometime to jaw about the cars.

azskycop · 09-02-2008, 01:33 PM

This has been done in the past but I can't find the thread. I think Randy started one many years ago......so much for the "search" function.

RichS · 09-02-2008, 02:01 PM

I've added a few of the Texas tracks: ECR, MSRC, MSRH, TWS, and H2R

xtn · 09-02-2008, 02:13 PM

Rich I don't know if you're aware of this; there is a giant blue teardrop on your roof. You might want to go outside and check.

xtn

Joecooool · 09-02-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili Red

Great, now everyone knows where to steal your car..

No car thief would touch a Lotus with a ten foot pole. There are far too few of them on the road and stick out like a sore thumb. There is a valid reason why Accords and Camrys are the top stolen vehicles.

111Geek · 09-02-2008, 02:54 PM

I must be a complete idiot. I can not figure out how to add a push pin on your map. I created an account and am logged in, but see no way to edit. Google Maps help says click on the blue push pin. I don't see no fricken blue push pin.

morphic · 09-02-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishtaco

Morphic: I drive past your house a lot. I ride my Ducati Hypermotard out Evergreen Mills then to Watson. I had the Lotus out there last night. PM me your address if you won't mind a visit sometime to jaw about the cars.

PM sent!

BTW, this is a good example of what I was hoping to accomplish with this - from FishTaco's sig, I'd never had guess he lived about 5000 feet away from where I work...

morphic · 09-02-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 111Geek

I must be a complete idiot. I can not figure out how to add a push pin on your map. I created an account and am logged in, but see no way to edit. Google Maps help says click on the blue push pin. I don't see no fricken blue push pin.

Try clicking "Edit" in the column on the left-hand side of the page - you may need to scroll up to it, as it is on top of the list of Lotus cars...

09-02-2008, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
morphic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 74	Lotus Map (a google map for Lotus owners) Hey all, I found a CO Elise parked in my office's parking garage today - and a SY use to park here a year ago. From the postings on LT, I know that there are a few in my area, but I'm surprised to find so many at my office's garage Anyway, I figured I set up a google map (click here) so we can see where we are all located Enjoy! __________________ Phantom Black '07 Exige S Lotus Map (a google map for lotus owners)

09-02-2008, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,203	Great, now everyone knows where to steal your car.. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

09-02-2008, 11:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
tandemracer Enemy of the State Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 840	Neat idea. It might be usefull to also post the location of Lotus dealer and other points of interest for Lotus owners. __________________ 06 Elise, AW, Touring, Sport, Premium, Hardtop, Starshield -- S111 Harness bar, Schroth ASM 6 point Harnesses, Seat Grommets, Front Tow Hook, Rear Tow Hook, Halon fire extinguisher, Polk speakers, MicroMirror, Odyssey PC680, ekological HID kit, Pagid RS14 pads, SS brake lines,CF Center Console, CF AC Surround, urethane motor mounts, Titanium Dave's Sub Belt Bars, Heater Core Bypass , Craftsquare Mirrors, Carbon Splitter, LETSLA, DBW Pedals, Xtender

09-02-2008, 12:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dietsch Werks Destination For Drivers Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 228 Images: 4	I posted my car and shop. The first and only? in California, so far - Rob. __________________ Robert Dietsch Dietsch Werks 5191 Lafayette st. Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.DietschWerks.net 408.725.4243 rob@DietschWerks.com <- New and only e-mail

09-02-2008, 01:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
fishtaco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: DC and Central PA Posts: 224	Just posted my location. Morphic: I drive past your house a lot. I ride my Ducati Hypermotard out Evergreen Mills then to Watson. I had the Lotus out there last night. PM me your address if you won't mind a visit sometime to jaw about the cars. __________________ 05 Elise BWR 08 Mazdaspeed3 DD 08 Ducati Hypermotard 06 Honda Ridgeline 51,58,65,69,69,71,74 VWs

09-02-2008, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 403	I was going to try and put myself on there but I didnt see a button for that, do I need to tell you where and have you do it or what?

09-02-2008, 10:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Uncle Sam #14 Sport Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 861 Images: 2	I've given people the keys to my car and they still couldn't start it. The remote start and the fob befuddles them. I don't think professionals are going to go after our cars. It would be cool to see where the clusters of owners are and cooler to see where the most isolated Lotus owner in the U.S. is. Alaska? Montana?

09-02-2008, 11:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
D&G lotus Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28	cool idea, still can not figure out how to put my stuff up there.

09-02-2008, 01:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
azskycop Fly N Lowr Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 805	This has been done in the past but I can't find the thread. I think Randy started one many years ago......so much for the "search" function. __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space! www.GoodBodyHealth.com

09-02-2008, 02:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	I've added a few of the Texas tracks: ECR, MSRC, MSRH, TWS, and H2R __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

09-02-2008, 02:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	Rich I don't know if you're aware of this; there is a giant blue teardrop on your roof. You might want to go outside and check. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

09-02-2008, 02:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
111Geek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 108 Images: 1	I must be a complete idiot. I can not figure out how to add a push pin on your map. I created an account and am logged in, but see no way to edit. Google Maps help says click on the blue push pin. I don't see no fricken blue push pin.

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