John L Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Having just tried their new website, I'm not that impressed, I must say I liked the old layout and parts catalogues, there must be some good reasons to change it all, what's the thoughts of others? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I kinda like the way the window floats over the schematic diagram, showing the details for the piece when you click on it. The old website forced one to scroll between the descriptions and the diagrams -- having both on the screen at the same time is a nice upgrade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Seems a lot of clicking to get to where you want to go, but I guess I'll soon get used to it. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi John, I think it is a big improvement. 5 clicks to get to TR4A handbrake with a big clear picture of all the components. And then as Don says the details appear when you click on a component. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I couldn't even login yesterday, so I got them to send me my login details and password which were exactly until recently. However, they no longer work and they have also lost all records of previous purchases and told me I have to set up a new account. I have now done that using a new email address but find the new website extremely unfriendly. Some items seem to have disappeared so I don't know whether they have been discontinued or just lost in the transition to the new system. At least their competitors are still OK - I just hope none of them show the same lack of judgement. I'm a great believr in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", especially where software systems are concerned. It's so easy to turn customers off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 As Andrews says it’s just a case of getting used to it. I was building up a wish list which was lost and also it has lost all my previous account sales history. I like the big pictures though. Also when you add some stuff to the basket the description is sometimes different to what you put in it. So some glitches to iron out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I like the book which you can swot up in bed too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 The Moss Motors USA website is unchanged (so far). Here's Roger's handbrake page, for example: http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29148 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Just tried it. Worked fine for me. But what organisation screws up its CUSTOMER records. AMAZING. It like having a fantastic technical archive, not realising its commercial value and, then encouraging users to delete bits of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Works well on touch screen devices such as IPad. Quite a simple layout, and easy to select part by touch rather than using a list format. Minispares have had a similar design in place for some time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Interesting that some parts that was NLA are now there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Works OK for me and my account details are still there but previous orders have gone. Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McMuttley Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 tried a few old forum post links to parts, which now don't work. you will all have to quote part numbers fore from now on! otherwise it looks pleasant and ses easily navigable - although, as before, when you search for a 3 part it tries to lure you to bits for 4's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr6wilts Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 The Moss Supercharger for CP UK cars is now NLS... ?? I was saving my pocket money for that.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) The Moss Supercharger for CP UK cars is now NLS... ?? I was saving my pocket money for that.. TimD told me yesterday Moss are 'upgrading the design'. If it does turn out to be NLS there are enough of us interested to get a small volume run built. A decent used Eaton M62 blower on ebay - ex Mercs - goes for about £250-£300. Add a 2" SU carb a couple of pulleys and a few other bits and bobs.... I am sure we can find a metal fabricator to build manifolds and brackets, and a machine shop for pulleys. Peter Not sure what the upgrade is but I saw photo of an MGB kit with poly-v pulleys, while IIRC the TR kit had a simple V-belt Edited January 16, 2015 by Peter Cobbold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr6wilts Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) I have had a response back from Moss also confirming that the CP Supercharger, is "no longer available, it is currently being re-designed, however no due date when available" (Kit 150-118). I have asked what element they are "redesigning" would be interested to know.... Rich Edited January 17, 2015 by tr6wilts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Had a more detailed response from Moss UK regarding the supercharger. Looks like July at the earliest and they are loosing the Holley and reverting back to the large SU. The relevant product manager at Moss is rebuilding a TR6 so somewhat of an ally. Looks like I will be changing plan a putting the PI back until next winter. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I dont like the new website as I use firefox and it just doesn't function correctly, checking the details of the site it is written for Microsoft exploder or evil google chrome, never mind I can still use the "Book Book" version 1. cheers Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Lewis Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just had my first sight and use of the website. Its ok, but when you use conduct a search you get the most random results back. Also many items are lacking pictures so difficult to see what you're getting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Len Hughes Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I have the same problem running a Mac and Firefox 35, getting "There are no products matching the selection" no matter what I click on. Don't have a Windows PC to try and see if it works on that; have emailed them to see if there's a fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just tried the new Moss website, if that's what you call it. Explorer on W7. Whether I try by section or by using the search function, all I get is " There are no products matching the selection " . . . . Observations about the foolishness of attempting to fix what ain't broke spring to mind. As it is, null points, unless of course it's competing for the world's most useless website ? In which case it's leading by a country mile. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's not an IE problem either, Firefox and Chrome throw up the same utterly useless results. Someone at Moss needs to be sent to Room 101 . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hi Alec, the site is now down. There must have been a serious gremlin causing your problem that brought it to its knees. Whenever I have used it it worked quickly and easily. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hmmmm . . . . I did query their ancestry as well as their competence, presumably swore hard enough that they all curled up and died . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Funny this as it works fine on mine and still is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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