Alpine A110 owners

[Rob_RCF]

AlexNJ89 said:

To achieve this the best way is to buy a base spec and put the 300ps map on it. In fact I would recommend to anyone to go boggo spec with Focal audio and Life110 the rest.

I went the long route and bought a Legende GT and bought my own Sabelt bucket seats.

Mandatory pic of it at Spires. The wheels are a work-in-progress so ignore those:

Yeah I almost went down this route, and if I was buying used I probably would have, however I wanted a 2023 car with the new infotainment and wasn't too keen on the idea of remapping a brand new car. The comfort seats seemed to get me just a touch lower as well (worked for me as I'm tall).

I think I've seen your video where you sourced the bucket seats and got them retrimmed to match. They do look great, not just a simple bolt on, some proper care and craftsmanship went into them.

Are those tyres PS5? How are you finding them compared to the stock (bespoke) PS4?

[AlexNJ89]

Rob_RCF said:

Yeah I almost went down this route, and if I was buying used I probably would have, however I wanted a 2023 car with the new infotainment and wasn't too keen on the idea of remapping a brand new car. The comfort seats seemed to get me just a touch lower as well (worked for me as I'm tall).

I think I've seen your video where you sourced the bucket seats and got them retrimmed to match. They do look great, not just a simple bolt on, some proper care and craftsmanship went into them.

Are those tyres PS5? How are you finding them compared to the stock (bespoke) PS4?

Yep that video was me. I haven't had a chance to push the PS5s yet.

[AlexNJ89]

Spokeyblokey said:

"Work-in-progress" or not Alex, they are nice looking wheels. Are they from Bola?

They are Bola yeah. They are too dark and I'm going to get them re-finished in silver. When not in perfect lighting it makes the car look like it has no wheels on it at all lol.

I've also had to bodge job my own centre caps for them which need to be fitted.

[Spokeyblokey]

AlexNJ89 said:

Spokeyblokey said:

"Work-in-progress" or not Alex, they are nice looking wheels. Are they from Bola?

They are Bola yeah. They are too dark and I'm going to get them re-finished in silver. When not in perfect lighting it makes the car look like it has no wheels on it at all lol.

I've also had to bodge job my own centre caps for them which need to be fitted.

Post some photos when you've had them refinished won't you Alex? I've been looking at Bola FP2 and FLEs myself and would like to see how they look. Esp as my A110S is in Abyss Blue too. Did you manage to weigh them before putting them on?

[AlexNJ89]

Spokeyblokey said:

Post some photos when you've had them refinished won't you Alex? I've been looking at Bola FP2 and FLEs myself and would like to see how they look. Esp as my A110S is in Abyss Blue too. Did you manage to weigh them before putting them on?

I did. 7.3kg.

Alloy wheels that suit the car have been incredibly difficult to find, and the reason is that it's a small car in a world of big cars. There are barely any high end small cars, but that means that the designs only suit the bigger meaty cars where the wheel isn't so prominent on the car compared to the Alpine.

That means you need a wheel which has a lot going on and doesn't just compliment the car, it's going to be a feature of the car. I think that's why a lot of tuning companies for for multi-spoke.

My dream wheels were these but I couldn't find an aftermarket equivalent that weren't just halfords quality. I think they would suit the simplicity of the Alpine so well:

[Olivera]

AlexNJ89 said:

My dream wheels were these but I couldn't find an aftermarket equivalent that weren't just halfords quality. I think they would suit the simplicity of the Alpine so well:

I appreciate everyone sees things different aesthetically, but to my eyes those are blinged up diamond cut horrors that do not match the A110's homage styling at all. Also Bola wheels are generally cheap copies of other alloy wheel manufacturer's designs.

For me I very much like Tony993's and the Life110 multi spoke wheels.

Edited by Olivera on Tuesday 24th October 14:29

[LE62NDE]

Call me precious, but last autumn/winter I winced at getting muck on the car mats (yes, I know that technically they are there to protect the carpet!), so I've bought some cheap as chips aftermarket mats for the murkier months. A bonus is that they have the option of blue binding. The one on the driver's side has fixings, the passenger one is larger than the OE mat, has no fixings but fills the footwell, so cannot move.
There are more expensive ones available, but these serve my purposes.

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[Julian Thompson]

My car came with just a drivers side mat! I rang the dealer and they explained that was “standard” so now I’m shopping for a pair. What a strange thing to do!

[Sporky]

Mine was a early Pure, and also came with just the driver side mat.

I expressed my surprise - very politely - and got a free set of the nice mats.

[ThisInJapanese]

Julian Thompson said:

My car came with just a drivers side mat! I rang the dealer and they explained that was “standard” so now I’m shopping for a pair. What a strange thing to do!

Mine had both, maybe they only provided you one for additional weight saving benefits!

[igzorn]

Mine has now arrived. Delivery is scheduled for Saturday. Inspection and cleaning are due, so I hope the schedule holds.
The dealer is not able to set the geometry to Life110's, so I will do that with my trusty adjuster.
I'm looking forward to the first kilometers.

[domrusty]

igzorn said:

Mine has now arrived. Delivery is scheduled for Saturday. Inspection and cleaning are due, so I hope the schedule holds.
The dealer is not able to set the geometry to Life110's, so I will do that with my trusty adjuster.
I'm looking forward to the first kilometers.

Congratulations! The Life110 geometry setup is the best value money you’ll ever spend in my book… Enjoy!!

[reedam]

Hi everyone,

After looking for a while, finally took the plunge yesterday and am now the proud & happy owner of this beautiful Legende! So happy

Drives beautifully, so no issues there Only two questions already:

1. The boot got quite wet yesterday (OK, it was properly wet in Wales) - I read that a few others have experienced this issue. Did anybody get it fixed e.g. with updated window seals or whatever?

2. How do I know when the fuel pump is about to go?

Now I just need to buy the luggage and the phone holder and I'll be all set for some road trips ... !

[biggles330d]

Congrats Reedam. Abyss Blue, the best colour! Can't help with the damp boot nor the fuel pump issue (mine's also a 71 plate, 8k from new and had neither issue).
Regarding the phone, I've got one of these, which clips to the central air vent just above the key holder on the centre console.
Simple little thing but works great.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085DCQS4L?ref_=pe_270...

And 44litre Cabin Zero luggage - two bags fit perfectly in the front.

Happy road tripping, the A110 makes for a very accomplished and fun mini GT car. Quiet, fast, economical, fun when you get to your destination.

[leglessAlex]

reedam said:

2. How do I know when the fuel pump is about to go?

Depends who you listen to, the hysterical members of the FB group or people like me, who have a 31,000 mile '21 plate with no pump issues at all.

Actually, as a '71 plate, your car might be subject to a recall?

Anyway, enjoy the hell out if it!

[Martyn P]

reedam said:

Hi everyone,


1. The boot got quite wet yesterday (OK, it was properly wet in Wales) - I read that a few others have experienced this issue. Did anybody get it fixed e.g. with updated window

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Check if you can see where the water gets in. I found that one of the three thumbscrew tightners for the rear windscreen was missing its washer and water was tracking in down the thread. The washer sits inside the widow frame. Might be worth checking they are done up tightly as well.

[reedam]

biggles330d said:

Congrats Reedam. Abyss Blue, the best colour! Can't help with the damp boot nor the fuel pump issue (mine's also a 71 plate, 8k from new and had neither issue).
Regarding the phone, I've got one of these, which clips to the central air vent just above the key holder on the centre console.
Simple little thing but works great.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085DCQS4L?ref_=pe_270...

And 44litre Cabin Zero luggage - two bags fit perfectly in the front.

Happy road tripping, the A110 makes for a very accomplished and fun mini GT car. Quiet, fast, economical, fun when you get to your destination.

Thanks biggles330d - I have one of those but was clipping it to the keyholder itself - where it ends up a bit low. Will try air vent instead next time!

[reedam]

leglessAlex said:

Depends who you listen to, the hysterical members of the FB group or people like me, who have a 31,000 mile '21 plate with no pump issues at all.

Actually, as a '71 plate, your car might be subject to a recall?

Anyway, enjoy the hell out if it!

Thanks leglessAlex - good point on recall - I'll try a dealer. Car was a demonstrator at the Alpine Centre Orpington originally (I am third owner) and that's local-ish to me so I'll try them in the morning.

[reedam]

Martyn P said:

Check if you can see where the water gets in. I found that one of the three thumbscrew tightners for the rear windscreen was missing its washer and water was tracking in down the thread. The washer sits inside the widow frame. Might be worth checking they are done up tightly as well.

Thanks Martyn P. I opened up the rear window and it all looks very dry - odd - nothing obviously untoward with the tightners, but have removed the carpet and underlay from the boot and wait until the next rain to see what I can see.

Love the way that the heat in the boot means the boot lid itself fills with condensation - which then partially trickles out every time you open the boot later - brilliant - had to open the boot about 20 times with drain plugs removed to clear it and even then it's not perfect. Oh well. Still love the car

[LE62NDE]

That's not normal: or at least it's not my experience, and I've only read of it happening once or twice on here. I picked up on a tip to put a smear of copper grease on the thumbscrews -it won't stop the leaks but it will ensure you can undo them. If it isn't the seals on the thumbscrews then I think it would be the boor seal that needs replacing: I'm pretty sure the rear screen is independent of the boot, but others will correct me if I'm wrong.

I'd agree that the 252bhp Legende is the sweet spot in the range...but then I'm biased...

Were you in the Bannau Brecheiniog/Brecon Beacons? That patched tarmac looks strangely familiar!