Alpine A110 owners

[craigjm]

Those gold wheels are on the orange side I much prefer the light gold of the 2020 GT

[Hoofty]

domrusty said:

Mannginger said:

I was at Alpine Centre London West yesterday dropping mine off for post-knock inspection and repairs and took a quick snap of a couple of their stock. I love the pale blue coloured Pure and actually really like teal S albeit not with those wheels.

That’s ‘French Blue’ I think. Fantastic with the black wheels. Definitely one of my faves. Just needs the yellow tinted spotlights…

A connoisseur's choice, one might say

[Wonderman]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Another article and comparison with it's ahem natural competition

[Tim Jones Alpine Solihull]

domrusty said:

Mannginger said:

I was at Alpine Centre London West yesterday dropping mine off for post-knock inspection and repairs and took a quick snap of a couple of their stock. I love the pale blue coloured Pure and actually really like teal S albeit not with those wheels.

That’s ‘French Blue’ I think. Fantastic with the black wheels. Definitely one of my faves. Just needs the yellow tinted spotlights…

It is, was in my showroom until a week or so ago. Its number 8 out of 110.

[Franzino]

domrusty said:

I’m asking

What was it like?! I’ve watched a few A110 Nurburgring laps on YouTube. Some of which look pretty lively! Definitely interested to know how the two compared with the Legende / Life110 vs A110S chassis.

PS: cool place for the sticker!

I have driven our A110 (fitted with Life110 springs & alignment) on Spa, Charade, Mettet, Abbeville and 3 times Nürburgring. Even with these modifications the A110 is lively...not at the level like the standard A110, but something in between the normal A110 and the S. The first two short visits to Nürburgring I was not the greatest fan of the A110 on track (in comparison with my other cars) and it felt a little out of place. But after the latest Nürburgring weekend I really got a connection with our A110 (I also found a better tyre pressure for my driving). Ok; the Life110 set up A110 is more lively and less grippy as my M2 with Öhlins suspension and the A110 will never do crazy lap times. But that does not matter and last weekend I really had massive fun with the A110. I also got more and more confident in the car the more I drove it in those track circumstances. Apparently I needed some time to adapt to the car and how it behaves on a track like this.

Even the A110S stays a bit lively (the rear) at Nürburgring & Spa. Of course it is way more stable and also more confident inspiring at these tracks then a non S. I also noticed that on the limit the S has a little tendency to slightly understeer. The A110 in general was never developed to be a track car, but with the Life110 modifications its really fun and playful on track that’s a fact. Modified or not; his true nature is twisty mountain roads or smaller tracks. Of course you can have fun with the A110 on track, certainly with the Life110 modifications. A standard A110 fels to soft at track and did not give me a 100% good and secure feeling and the A110S is the opposite. After experiencing the A110S on Nürburgring I really get his purpose. The A110S feel way more at home at track then a standard A110 (and even as a Life110 A110) and on Nürburgring the S is 100% the better choice (for my taste). But on the street my preference would still be a normal A110 with Life110 modifications. For me it’s the best of both worlds.

Here some videos of my latest visit.

Edited by Franzino on Monday 21st June 00:26

[s111dpc]

Great write up Franzino, thanks for the insight.

[domrusty]

Seconded - many thanks Franzino - that’s really useful feedback. Awesome videos too… super-smooth but quick!

I have a standard Legende and may do the occasional track day but it’s my daily drive and I love how it feels on the road. I did test-drive the S but was put off by the extra bumps and thumps at town speeds, which would really annoy me.

I am planning to try the Life110 geo changes at the first annual service and may then upgrade the springs at some point, but it will always be primarily a road car.

Edited by domrusty on Monday 21st June 10:12

[Hoofty]

exige250 said:

First post on this Forum... I thought a picture would be in order.
I bought my A110 in 2019, Légende, Abysse Bleu, Serac wheels, sports exhaust, etc...
Changed the springs with these from Life110 + geometry. (see picture)

I'm very happy with the car, i use it a lot as a daily and also for the fun stuff...

I have been looking at the wheels that Life110 sells, the "Atelier Colour System EVO Corse Alpine Cup Wheels".
https://life110.co.uk/collections/alpine-a110-tuni...

Are there people on this forum who also have these, and can compare them to the Serac (or other) OEM wheels? I would stay with the standard tires for now, maybe later change to the A110S tires.
I am told that it would make a difference, because the the Serac wheels are an inch narrower (7 & 8 inch) than these cup wheels. (8 & 9 inch).
They are available in different colours.I want to avoid black and am thinking 'a shade of bronze', but have not decided on colour.
Who helps me out with a few pictures of their cars with these wheels fitted?
Thanks!

Hi exige, welcome - and lovely car you have there, and some good mods.

Ref the Life110 EVO Corse wheels - the wider rim should indeed make a positive difference (the theory is that pulling the sidewalls out increases lateral stiffness of the tyre without significantly affecting vertical stiffness), and visually the face of the wheel should be slightly further out (by approximately [25.4mm / 2]-[ET46-ET40] = 6.7mm) - all very good.

These photos are from the launch shoot I did for Life110 - same colour as on the site, but some different angles in case it helps.

Bronze would be a very good choice!

[Franzino]

domrusty said:

Seconded - many thanks Franzino - that’s really useful feedback. Awesome videos too… super-smooth but quick!

I have a standard Legende and may do the occasional track day but it’s my daily drive and I love how it feels on the road. I did test-drive the S but was put off by the extra bumps and thumps at town speeds, which would really annoy me.

I am planning to try the Life110 geo changes at the first annual service and may then upgrade the springs at some point, but it will always be primarily a road car.

Our Légende is a road car at first! It's the daily driver of my girlfriend and I use it only for fun on free days (roadtrips, trackdays, etc). I never felt that the Life110 modifications made the A110 less useable for daily street use. The S is indeed not the nicest to drive everyday in my opinion, but the Life 110 modifications are just perfect. If you want the most comfortable and most soft feeling A110 then keep the springs standard. Me personally; I would never want the A110 with standard spring & alignment again. The difference is big and for me it made a great car into an awesome car.

[exige250]

Hoofty said:

exige250 said:

First post on this Forum... I thought a picture would be in order.
I bought my A110 in 2019, Légende, Abysse Bleu, Serac wheels, sports exhaust, etc...
Changed the springs with these from Life110 + geometry. (see picture)

I'm very happy with the car, i use it a lot as a daily and also for the fun stuff...

I have been looking at the wheels that Life110 sells, the "Atelier Colour System EVO Corse Alpine Cup Wheels".
https://life110.co.uk/collections/alpine-a110-tuni...

Are there people on this forum who also have these, and can compare them to the Serac (or other) OEM wheels? I would stay with the standard tires for now, maybe later change to the A110S tires.
I am told that it would make a difference, because the the Serac wheels are an inch narrower (7 & 8 inch) than these cup wheels. (8 & 9 inch).
They are available in different colours.I want to avoid black and am thinking 'a shade of bronze', but have not decided on colour.
Who helps me out with a few pictures of their cars with these wheels fitted?
Thanks!

Hi exige, welcome - and lovely car you have there, and some good mods.

Ref the Life110 EVO Corse wheels - the wider rim should indeed make a positive difference (the theory is that pulling the sidewalls out increases lateral stiffness of the tyre without significantly affecting vertical stiffness), and visually the face of the wheel should be slightly further out (by approximately [25.4mm / 2]-[ET46-ET40] = 6.7mm) - all very good.

These photos are from the launch shoot I did for Life110 - same colour as on the site, but some different angles in case it helps.

Bronze would be a very good choice!

Hi, thank you for the pictures and for the explanation about the wider rims. It's very useful. I like how these rims fill the wheelarch. Choosing a colour is very difficult with pictures, so every picture is welcome.

[K800 RUM]

craigjm said:

Those gold wheels are on the orange side I much prefer the light gold of the 2020 GT

I agree and with yellow brake callipers it just looks strange.

Where as the pale blue with black wheels looks great.

[Tim Jones Alpine Solihull]

xondat said:

Here's an unfortunate sentence - anyone had issues with clear coat coming off? Been having PPF applied before the car has even been on the road and good portions have come off.

I've not heard of any problems with the lacquer peeling as you have experienced, does make you wonder if the PPF has caused this.

[Greg-]

exige250 said:

First post on this Forum... I thought a picture would be in order.
I bought my A110 in 2019, Légende, Abysse Bleu, Serac wheels, sports exhaust, etc...
Changed the springs with these from Life110 + geometry. (see picture)

I'm very happy with the car, i use it a lot as a daily and also for the fun stuff...

I have been looking at the wheels that Life110 sells, the "Atelier Colour System EVO Corse Alpine Cup Wheels".
https://life110.co.uk/collections/alpine-a110-tuni...

Are there people on this forum who also have these, and can compare them to the Serac (or other) OEM wheels? I would stay with the standard tires for now, maybe later change to the A110S tires.
I am told that it would make a difference, because the the Serac wheels are an inch narrower (7 & 8 inch) than these cup wheels. (8 & 9 inch).
They are available in different colours.I want to avoid black and am thinking 'a shade of bronze', but have not decided on colour.
Who helps me out with a few pictures of their cars with these wheels fitted?
Thanks!

Yours is very similar to the spec I've ordered, except I've gone for a Pure. Was just sitting here thinking maybe I made a mistake with the colour, seeing your pic, I don't think I have!

[Meonstoke]

Franzino said:

So in the end; I did PPF & coating purely because it's easy when I do clean the car, I gives some long term form of protection and some peace of mind.The coating works/protects for max 4 years; so on my M2 I need to get it done again. If you do want to do PPF, do it straight away when te car is new to minimise the risk of unwanted stonechips that could have been prevented.

You could also say; when you have to much stonechips get that area repainted. Correct; but not every paint is easy to match 100% and a perfect paintjob costs also some money. Also; if you want the new paint (let's say on the front bumper) be really durable then it's best to paint a new unpainted front bumper instead of a second layer on the existing bumper (paint is more fragile on previously painted area).

That are my PPF & Coating thoughts

Hi Franzino,

Quick Q on the above: did you also have ceramic coating applied on the PPF areas? Or is that overkill do you think?

M.

[worldwidewebs]

Tim Jones Alpine Solihull said:

xondat said:

Here's an unfortunate sentence - anyone had issues with clear coat coming off? Been having PPF applied before the car has even been on the road and good portions have come off.

I've not heard of any problems with the lacquer peeling as you have experienced, does make you wonder if the PPF has caused this.

PPF can't cause that. The only time I've seen that happen is when the clear coat was applied too long after the base coat was done. But never on a new car

[Franzino]

Meonstoke said:

Franzino said:

So in the end; I did PPF & coating purely because it's easy when I do clean the car, I gives some long term form of protection and some peace of mind.The coating works/protects for max 4 years; so on my M2 I need to get it done again. If you do want to do PPF, do it straight away when te car is new to minimise the risk of unwanted stonechips that could have been prevented.

You could also say; when you have to much stonechips get that area repainted. Correct; but not every paint is easy to match 100% and a perfect paintjob costs also some money. Also; if you want the new paint (let's say on the front bumper) be really durable then it's best to paint a new unpainted front bumper instead of a second layer on the existing bumper (paint is more fragile on previously painted area).

That are my PPF & Coating thoughts

Hi Franzino,

Quick Q on the above: did you also have ceramic coating applied on the PPF areas? Or is that overkill do you think?

M.

The guy who did the PPF (X pel) and Coating (Gyeon Q2 mohs) did the coating on the full car (also on the PPF area's). So the car is easy to clean on every area. Last week I cleaned the Alpine for the second time this year (because it was really dirty); cleaning was again easy and fast.

[Fudgie01]

Update on my brake wear and vibration issues:

Firstly my journey home tonight was the first time in months I was able to happily prod the sport button with out fear of being driven to distraction by the ever worsening vibration. My local indy workshop easily diagnosed the cause as badly fitted undertrays, fixings poorly located causing the undertray to distort and vibrate, removal and correct re-fitment has cured the problem.
Disappointed this wasn’t rectified during the main dealer service last month, the issue was raised when I dropped the car off and on collection i was told some foam padding had been added on the engine cover mounting points, clearly the issue hadn’t been thoroughly invested.

Secondly, I’m glad i took the advice of another member on here who suggested i get a second opinion on the service report stating the need for new rear discs after only 30,000 miles. Again my local indy workshop has confirmed i need a new set of rear pads in the next couple thousand miles (completely accept this and will have the work carried out), but as for the discs I’m told there is plenty of life left in them and they will easily last the life of the next set of pads. So no need to blow the quoted £800 for rear discs now and nor will i need a front set of discs before the next service as reported by the main dealer.

Maybe perfect timing that my warranty expires in August as i leave the main dealer network for the pasture of my proven indy workshop that has served me so well in the past.

[xondat]

Update on paint peeling situation:

Alpine say it was fine when it left us, must've been the PPF installer. PPF installer says paint hasn't been done properly... Which means I pay!

Sad start to the Alpine adventure, but hoping to forget about it when I start driving it on the 30th.

P.S. This was the Atelier color Orange Sanguine for what it's worth.

Edited by xondat on Wednesday 23 June 00:09

[Venisonpie]

Fudgie01 said:

Update on my brake wear and vibration issues:

Firstly my journey home tonight was the first time in months I was able to happily prod the sport button with out fear of being driven to distraction by the ever worsening vibration. My local indy workshop easily diagnosed the cause as badly fitted undertrays, fixings poorly located causing the undertray to distort and vibrate, removal and correct re-fitment has cured the problem.
Disappointed this wasn’t rectified during the main dealer service last month, the issue was raised when I dropped the car off and on collection i was told some foam padding had been added on the engine cover mounting points, clearly the issue hadn’t been thoroughly invested.

Secondly, I’m glad i took the advice of another member on here who suggested i get a second opinion on the service report stating the need for new rear discs after only 30,000 miles. Again my local indy workshop has confirmed i need a new set of rear pads in the next couple thousand miles (completely accept this and will have the work carried out), but as for the discs I’m told there is plenty of life left in them and they will easily last the life of the next set of pads. So no need to blow the quoted £800 for rear discs now and nor will i need a front set of discs before the next service as reported by the main dealer.

Maybe perfect timing that my warranty expires in August as i leave the main dealer network for the pasture of my proven indy workshop that has served me so well in the past.

It's disappointing that the main dealer experience has been poor but sadly common across the automotive sector. I run a fleet of vehicles and have moved to independents in several parts of the country where required.
I imagine an indi might find the Alpine interesting to work on too as opposed to their regular fayre.

[exige250]

Greg- said:

exige250 said:

First post on this Forum... I thought a picture would be in order.
I bought my A110 in 2019, Légende, Abysse Bleu, Serac wheels, sports exhaust, etc...
Changed the springs with these from Life110 + geometry. (see picture)

I'm very happy with the car, i use it a lot as a daily and also for the fun stuff...

I have been looking at the wheels that Life110 sells, the "Atelier Colour System EVO Corse Alpine Cup Wheels".
https://life110.co.uk/collections/alpine-a110-tuni...

Are there people on this forum who also have these, and can compare them to the Serac (or other) OEM wheels? I would stay with the standard tires for now, maybe later change to the A110S tires.
I am told that it would make a difference, because the the Serac wheels are an inch narrower (7 & 8 inch) than these cup wheels. (8 & 9 inch).
They are available in different colours.I want to avoid black and am thinking 'a shade of bronze', but have not decided on colour.
Who helps me out with a few pictures of their cars with these wheels fitted?
Thanks!

Yours is very similar to the spec I've ordered, except I've gone for a Pure. Was just sitting here thinking maybe I made a mistake with the colour, seeing your pic, I don't think I have!

I chose Légende for the seats, because my back is not very good... And although i come from pretty extreme cars with bucket seats, i wanted something a little more comfortable this time. A friend of mine had a Pure at the time i bought mine, so i could compare. If you do trackdays, the bucket seats are definitely better. For road driving and day to day stuff, the comfort seats are very good and also give a lot of support. I think you can't go wrong with either one.
About the colour: i love it. I bought my car from stock. I saw it in the showroom, bathing in sunlight, and it took me about 5 seconds to decide between Abysse Bleu and every other colour. :-)