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[UPRJon]

I'm not sure where to post this, so I'm sorry if its in the wrong spot.

I've developed an application specific application for our website, which uses x-cart. It's not in a form of resell, or modifications for other sites, but... if I had enough interest, I'm sure I could create something.

You can see it here:
http://www.sparcoracing.com/product.php?productid=134&cat=26&page=1

And here:
http://www.sparcoracing.com/product.php?productid=236&cat=22&page=1
Try and search for a 2003 Honda Civic

Any comments, suggestions?

*EDIT* Version would be for current branch 4.1.0 + *

Thanks

[balinor]

Moving to Third Party Add-ons. Also, would be helpful if you mention what version this would be for.

[B00MER]

http://www.cart-lab.com/Brand-Model-Year-40x-p-40.html

Same thing it seems, just not 4.1.x compatible, Yet.

[UPRJon]

Originally Posted by B00MER

http://www.cart-lab.com/Brand-Model-Year-40x-p-40.html

Same thing it seems, just not 4.1.x compatible, Yet.

That is VERY generic, and badly done. A few problems with that is it lists like what vehicles you cater to, NO model, NO sub-model, NO engine, NO specific requirements. You then have to pick what category you want? And so on? Badly done, no offense, IБ─≥m just letting you know, we have been in the aftermarket industry for WELL over 40 years, and that will definitely not suffice.

In the aftermarket industry going by the make only, WILL NOT WORK! I highly doubt (actually I know they donБ─≥t), that they go by any type of AAIA, or Legacy 1 or 2 data. We had an option of going with their product, but after looking at the example, we were highly disappointed (after all your only spending 50 bucks?), what does that tell you about the mod? It may work for some people selling universal make products, but nothing that will work for an industry like ours (over 120+ manufactures).

[B00MER]

Obviously you don't understand the drill down of the mod. Yes, it is generic, I've even had people use this same mod on Printer Catridge stores, Auto Part stores, etc.

There is no categories to choose.

Look to the right.

http://shopping.lightningmotorsports.com/customer/home.php

I realize it has quirks and could handle some polishing, however overall it does the same EXACT thing yours is doing.

There is a "Model". Most average consumers are not going to care for a "Sub-Model", or such. Just the generic info on the car/product they own to find any relative products available.

[UPRJon]

My bad, I would suggest you remove your demo off of your site, only thing I noticed in the demo was some generic stuff at the top of it.

[B00MER]

Originally Posted by UPRJon

My bad, I would suggest you remove your demo off of your site, only thing I noticed in the demo was some generic stuff at the top of it.

No problem, Just trying to defend my modification is all I probably should be using the lightningmotorsport.com site for my example vs extremepsi.com as they've modified it slightly.

I know alot of people want some kind of AJAX'd version so you won't have to page refresh for new selectors based on previous.

Anyhow, glad to see I wasn't the only one with the same idea in mind.

[RQJay]

Being a supporter of the AAIA standards format, I dont see why nobody has actually set out to build a compliant system for Xcart as of yet?
The standards require a breakdown of Year, Make , Model, Submodel, and then even further "qualifiers" to correctly find a product. These standards will most likely be strongly incorporated within the next 5 years to most manufacturers providing that developers start catering to the system.
There are allot of Xcarters selling automotive parts, and with the constant evolution of new auto business being developed, a xcart mod will do very well.

[4x4]

I need something along these lines, however neither mods are quite up to spec.. We have already implemented http://www.cart-lab.com/Brand-Model-Year-40x-p-40.html but this is essentially its own section. Something more integrated with the product itself, or within categories would be very useful as our current way of doing products that suit 150 makes and models is to list 150 different products. The mod initially listed here does a call to collect different makes and models that the product is not available for. It it could be done with ajax so the page doesn't need to reload, and only call makes/models/years that the product is available for, then it would be right on the money. We already have the make/model/year info entered for each product due to the cart lab mod, so in theory it just needs to run a check on the db to ensure that only makes/models/years that are available show.

BTW, if anyone can make this happen, I'd be happy to pay for the mod.

[Miket]

Has anyone come up with an AAIA compliant search for XCART?