Alpine A110 owners

[khart]

I should add that when I bought mine the garage offered to fit one there and then if I had it with me, it's a 5 minute job.

[Simon Owen]

Thanks chaps, CTEK with 10mm lead ordered, I'm hoping dealer will throw in / sort service for me at that price

[bcr5784]

Anyone checked if it's possible to charge via the 12v cigarette lighter socket? On Porsches the socket is kept "alive" even when the car is switched off if it detects a charger is connected.

[springfan62]

Pretty sure the 12v socket is connected via the ignition so only works when its switched on.

It's quite easy to install a direct connection to the battery though.

[K800 RUM]

Is the battery a sealed lead acid battery or expensive lightweight Lithium Ion as used in some Lotus cars?

[bcr5784]

K800 RUM said:

Is the battery a sealed lead acid battery or expensive lightweight Lithium Ion as used in some Lotus cars?

Just a lead acid. Some have tried to fit a Lithium - but apparently there are charging issues. See the UK site https://www.renaultalpine.co.uk for details.

Edited by bcr5784 on Tuesday 15th December 09:07

[Simon Owen]

Any issues with rusting wheel nuts guys ... something I spotted on the car I'm buying ?

No serious but a simple swap for better quality would be an easy fix, have you had any issues. Dealer also mentioned the Alpine logo on the brakes corroding a bit too ?

Cheers

[bcr5784]

Simon Owen said:

Any issues with rusting wheel nuts guys ... something I spotted on the car I'm buying ?

No serious but a simple swap for better quality would be an easy fix, have you had any issues. Dealer also mentioned the Alpine logo on the brakes corroding a bit too ?

Cheers

No problem with wheel nuts - but corrosion on the aluminium part of the brakes is common.

[Miserablegit]

Hi all - been meant to fit my smart charger for some time now - I seem to recall there was a bit of a faff with connecting the +ve terminal - is it a captive nut and are there any tricks to doing it?
Many thanks in advance

[springfan62]

It pretty straightforward, I found access was awkward without removing the front boot liner although you may be able to do it by removing just the cover.

I don't think the nuts were captive.

[Simon Owen]

Hi guys, had first quote through for insurance as part of our Admiral multi policy - £580 ish for 8k miles, age 52 & 19 years no claims, off road parking etc. Seemed a bit toppy to me but guessing Alpine's could attract a bit of a premium, what do you recon ?

[Miserablegit]

About £380 with Privilege - 9k miles
Flux wanted £3500 when I first got the car

[Miserablegit]

springfan62 said:

It pretty straightforward, I found access was awkward without removing the front boot liner although you may be able to do it by removing just the cover.

I don't think the nuts were captive.

Many thanks I’ll take another look at it tomorrow

[bcr5784]

Simon Owen said:

Hi guys, had first quote through for insurance as part of our Admiral multi policy - £580 ish for 8k miles, age 52 & 19 years no claims, off road parking etc. Seemed a bit toppy to me but guessing Alpine's could attract a bit of a premium, what do you recon ?

Obviously depends on area. I think others have had quotes (include me) of half or less of your quote. What do the price comparison sites say? Don't think the Alpine attracts a premium - was much the same as my Cayman 981S, perhaps a bit less.

[s111dpc]

I only paid £220:with Admiral on 6k pa for my S.

[Venisonpie]

Simon Owen said:

Hi guys, had first quote through for insurance as part of our Admiral multi policy - £580 ish for 8k miles, age 52 & 19 years no claims, off road parking etc. Seemed a bit toppy to me but guessing Alpine's could attract a bit of a premium, what do you recon ?

Mine was circa £750 for 6k p/a, similar age and ncb. Downside is I live in West London which attracts a premium to the premium regardless of the car.

[Franzino]

K800 RUM said:

Is the battery a sealed lead acid battery or expensive lightweight Lithium Ion as used in some Lotus cars?

To be exact; the A110 battery is Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB)

[Simon Owen]

Cheers guys, some shopping to do

[Franzino]

khart said:

I bought a ctek charger with an extension and the 10mm connector. Didn't need to remove the boot as the top of the battery is accessible with the panel removed. I have run the cable through the hinge into the boot. I have seen someone cut a hole in the boot and fit a connector which is another possibility.
I think they should include the service in the price.

This is how I fitted my CTEK fixed charge cable for easy charging on our A110. I also send a email to CTEK support concerning the Alpine Enhanced Flooded Battery and the need of EGM function on the CTEK charger.



Question: I have a brand new Alpine A110 with a Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB).
When charging this EFB battery with CTEK MXS 5.0; do I need to activate the EGM function
on the charger? Some info say yes and other say no.

Reply; from CTEK => NO

[Franzino]

Simon Owen said:

Any issues with rusting wheel nuts guys ... something I spotted on the car I'm buying ?

No serious but a simple swap for better quality would be an easy fix, have you had any issues. Dealer also mentioned the Alpine logo on the brakes corroding a bit too ?

Cheers

15.000km of daily usage in every weather...no rust issues on wheel nuts so far.