Alpine A110 owners
Discussion
bcr5784 said:
W111AAM said:
Hi. Enjoyed reading this thread. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on the new Legend GT. Admired them for a while now and when I saw the GT at Salon Prive I had to go and test drive one. The spec in silver with the tan leather is stunning. Not many options to choose from, heated seats and premium sound the two i will probably go for. Not going to be tracking it so track pack doesn't add any value to me. Anything else I should consider or bear in mind? Cheers.
I'd listen to the premium sound - with the subwoofer. I have had a courtesy car with the premium audio and spent time configuring it and comparing it with the standard Focal system on my PE. Personally, however set up, I think the bass is much woolier than the standard focal audio, which already has good crisp bass. I'd avoid the storage pack - it's a rip off and impedes access to the space behind the seats. Whats the track pack - I can't see it on the configurator.Edited by bcr5784 on Thursday 8th October 11:05
BarryGibb said:
One thing I noted was that the water temperature fluctuated between 83-104 during the journey round the M25. I'm hoping "they all do that sir!" Planning on taking it out for an evening ride once the traffic dies down. It has a really nice ride. 
Yup, this seems to be common to all A110s — the temperature reading isn't damped, unlike most cars.iKenndac said:
BarryGibb said:
One thing I noted was that the water temperature fluctuated between 83-104 during the journey round the M25. I'm hoping "they all do that sir!" Planning on taking it out for an evening ride once the traffic dies down. It has a really nice ride.
Yup, this seems to be common to all A110s — the temperature reading isn't damped, unlike most cars.W111AAM said:
It's not on the configurator for some reason but gives you various graphics on the central screen. Stop watch, G meter, engine stats, etc.....
Ah - it's what used to be called Telemetrics . Was £192, probably a tad more now. I would regard them as essential for track work gives lots of useful temps - clutch and gearbox oil temps. Even for the road it's useful - it's the only way you will get an engine oil temperature gauge. It was orginally said you could load track maps - but that was never implemented. BarryGibb said:
Just got home - Mrs has gone out for a drive in it. There was one little nick in the front spoiler that my daughter spotted - will get that sorted soon. Need to get a passenger mat and any other items on the list.
One thing I noted was that the water temperature fluctuated between 83-104 during the journey round the M25. I'm hoping "they all do that sir!" Planning on taking it out for an evening ride once the traffic dies down. It has a really nice ride.
With regard to the small nick, I've found mine has picked up several already. I thought I'd missed one when checking it over in the showroom but I think it had developed in my care. Yesterday morning I noticed another one so I guess they're quite sensitive particularly along the bottom lip.One thing I noted was that the water temperature fluctuated between 83-104 during the journey round the M25. I'm hoping "they all do that sir!" Planning on taking it out for an evening ride once the traffic dies down. It has a really nice ride.
Also, I have seen some pics with the inner spot lamps tinted yellow, which I think looks rather cool. There is one for sale on PH (via an auction site) at the moment that is like that.
Is it just a yellow film that has been applied? Memories of my Dad painting the headlamps of our MK2 Cortina 1600GT yellow before driving to France
Is it just a yellow film that has been applied? Memories of my Dad painting the headlamps of our MK2 Cortina 1600GT yellow before driving to France
K800 RUM said:
Has anyone considered PPF? Although done properly it is not cheap.
When I bought mine I left it as is, then I picked up a nick in the front spoiler so I had ppf put on the front half of the car.No further chips so its definitely done its job and cost about £1000 if I remember correctly.
Xpel have a template for the Alpine.
I would recommend it if the car is a keeper like mine.
springfan62 said:
When I bought mine I left it as is, then I picked up a nick in the front spoiler so I had ppf put on the front half of the car.
No further chips so its definitely done its job and cost about £1000 if I remember correctly.
Xpel have a template for the Alpine.
I would recommend it if the car is a keeper like mine.
Thanks, that is helpful.No further chips so its definitely done its job and cost about £1000 if I remember correctly.
Xpel have a template for the Alpine.
I would recommend it if the car is a keeper like mine.
My wife now saying "when" you get an Alpine instead of "if"
Next year could be a possibility but enjoy reading about them on here at the moment.
Edited by K800 RUM on Sunday 11th October 22:32
K800 RUM said:
Thanks, that is helpful.
My wife now saying "when" you get an Alpine instead of "if"
Next year could be a possibility but enjoy reading about them on here at the moment.
One of the great things about them is they appeal to both sexes. Lady VP tolerated my Lotus, was very much against a Porsche but loves the Alpine. My wife now saying "when" you get an Alpine instead of "if"
Next year could be a possibility but enjoy reading about them on here at the moment.
Edited by K800 RUM on Sunday 11th October 22:32
However this is because of the quilted door trim and the colour and nothing to do with the light weight and double wishbone suspension..
I've currently got an 110S as a courtesy car and will be doing well over 100 miles in it. Current impressions are that I really wouldn't want to live with the ride, but the extra grip is very apparent when you push it and there are times (mini roundabouts in particular) when the extra roll stiffness is benficial. Steering seems a bit dead around the straight ahead but that probably translates into greater high speed stability if you feel the need. Definitely more understeer. As has been said in other roadtests the S feels more "mainstream" - but I'm not convinced that is a good thing.
bcr5784 said:
I've currently got an 110S as a courtesy car and will be doing well over 100 miles in it. Current impressions are that I really wouldn't want to live with the ride, but the extra grip is very apparent when you push it and there are times (mini roundabouts in particular) when the extra roll stiffness is benficial. Steering seems a bit dead around the straight ahead but that probably translates into greater high speed stability if you feel the need. Definitely more understeer. As has been said in other roadtests the S feels more "mainstream" - but I'm not convinced that is a good thing.
Interesting. It does seem like the base car makes a lot of sense unless you want to track it.Venisonpie said:
Interesting. It does seem like the base car makes a lot of sense unless you want to track it.
I have tracked both - albeit only 7 laps in the S - but even there I don't find it is clear cut. Yes, I'd be pretty sure if you are after lap times the S has it - but I go on track to learn about the car, improve my own skills and have fun - I'm not convinced the S is better in that regard. In any case neither would be my "weapon of choice" on track.Having had another 70 miles or so with the S, I'm happy with my choice. I would go so far as to say that, although I chose the 110 over an Evora 400/410 had it been a 110S/Evora choice, the Evora would have got the nod.
Hi, sold my 4C and looking for something else(to probably sit in the garage again), when i brought the 4C it was a choice between these 2, 4C was a great car and i loved it, looking around there are not many Premiere Editions available which would be my first choice..why i dont know, maybe because it is the first edition, i had the Launch Edition 4C which came with all the carbon fibre extras. I dont really know enough about the various models, can you please shed light on the differences between the Premiere,Pure and Legende.
thanks
thanks
preA356 said:
Hi, sold my 4C and looking for something else(to probably sit in the garage again), when i brought the 4C it was a choice between these 2, 4C was a great car and i loved it, looking around there are not many Premiere Editions available which would be my first choice..why i dont know, maybe because it is the first edition, i had the Launch Edition 4C which came with all the carbon fibre extras. I dont really know enough about the various models, can you please shed light on the differences between the Premiere,Pure and Legende.
thanks
My buyers guide is here https://www.renaultalpine.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&... In essence there is no fundamental difference between the three models EXCEPT the Pure and PE have bucket seats the Legende so called "comfort" seats. The Pure has less kit (and smaller wheels) as standard than the other 2, but can be optioned up. The PE has a numbered plaque and almost all options as standard.thanks
If you get an Alpine I suspect it might not spend so much time in the garage - it's so usable that some who bought one as a weekend fun car use it as a daily.
Edited by bcr5784 on Wednesday 14th October 09:10
bcr5784 said:
Venisonpie said:
Interesting. It does seem like the base car makes a lot of sense unless you want to track it.
I have tracked both - albeit only 7 laps in the S - but even there I don't find it is clear cut. Yes, I'd be pretty sure if you are after lap times the S has it - but I go on track to learn about the car, improve my own skills and have fun - I'm not convinced the S is better in that regard. In any case neither would be my "weapon of choice" on track.Having had another 70 miles or so with the S, I'm happy with my choice. I would go so far as to say that, although I chose the 110 over an Evora 400/410 had it been a 110S/Evora choice, the Evora would have got the nod.
https://blog.cargurus.co.uk/alpine-a110s-review-di...
"So for the kind of hooligan behaviour that might get you black-flagged on a trackday, the A110 is the one to have. When you’re chasing lap times and driving more like a racing driver than a joy rider, though, the A110S is so superior you wonder if the two cars are really that similar after all. It’s keener, more responsive, better controlled and ultimately a good deal quicker on circuit: a prize greyhound darting its way around a dog track while the A110’s dappy Labrador puppy leaps around and chases its own tail."
BarryGibb said:
bcr5784 said:
Venisonpie said:
Interesting. It does seem like the base car makes a lot of sense unless you want to track it.
I have tracked both - albeit only 7 laps in the S - but even there I don't find it is clear cut. Yes, I'd be pretty sure if you are after lap times the S has it - but I go on track to learn about the car, improve my own skills and have fun - I'm not convinced the S is better in that regard. In any case neither would be my "weapon of choice" on track.Having had another 70 miles or so with the S, I'm happy with my choice. I would go so far as to say that, although I chose the 110 over an Evora 400/410 had it been a 110S/Evora choice, the Evora would have got the nod.
https://blog.cargurus.co.uk/alpine-a110s-review-di...
"So for the kind of hooligan behaviour that might get you black-flagged on a trackday, the A110 is the one to have. When you’re chasing lap times and driving more like a racing driver than a joy rider, though, the A110S is so superior you wonder if the two cars are really that similar after all. It’s keener, more responsive, better controlled and ultimately a good deal quicker on circuit: a prize greyhound darting its way around a dog track while the A110’s dappy Labrador puppy leaps around and chases its own tail."
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