Alpine A110 owners

[Portti]

leglessAlex said:

I like one big thread with lots of things discussed, it comes up easily in ‘My Stuff’ and every so often I’ll learn something I didn’t know before that I might not have otherwise learned if it was in another thread that I almost certainly wouldn’t click on.

If it becomes a hassle I’m sure people will post in it less and less, I don’t think there’s a need to force the issue

This thread now has more than 6,000 messages on it. Let's assume that all A110 related discussion would be on this thread and,

- Let's say that you are a new user on the forum and want to know something about which wheels fit to A110 or has there been a recall related to fuel pumps?
- Or you are an old user on the forum and you remember that there was a discussion on this mega-thread on those topics and you want to find that discussion later on.

How easy it would be to find those messages on this thread? The answer is, that it would be very difficult, one reason being that this forum doesn't have any useful search functionalities and no search whatsoever to find something within a thread.

The only way to manage the discussions in a way which enables finding relevant information later on is to divide discussion in relevant threads.

[s111dpc]

Portti said:

7en said:

If the intention is to direct people to ask questions regarding seats, brakes, tyres etc in the relevant threads, it could be a good idea to add these links in both the first post of this thread and a sticky thread at the top of the forum as a 'read before you post' topic.

That would be good. The problem, however, is that it would require actions from the forum moderators/admins and I have no idea who they are and how to contact them. As far as I see, the only way to contact Pistonheads is to send an email to [e-mail]. I've send an email to that address to ask for this topic to be closed but they haven't responded.

One thing we should still be able to do without moderators is to add that list of topics to the first post of this topic. The person who wrote the first message on this topic should be able to edit his first message to do that. That person is s111dpc, so if he/she would be willing to do that, then that would be great.

Another thing each one of us can also do is to stop posting messages to this thread. Please, try to find a suitable existing topic for your questions/comments and if one doesn't exist, feel free to create a new topic for your question.

Hi Porti, that would be me, have to say I never expected this thread would grow so big

Happy to edit the first post with your suggestion - did you want to paste exactly what you want to say below this and I’ll copy it into the first post.

[Portti]

s111dpc said:

Hi Porti, that would be me, have to say I never expected this thread would grow so big

Happy to edit the first post with your suggestion - did you want to paste exactly what you want to say below this and I’ll copy it into the first post.

Great! Perhaps something along these lines (and hopefully you can retain the links too). And sorry, English is not my first language so feel free to say things in your own words in better English.

"Note! This thread was created before a sub-forum for Alpine related discussions existed. Now that there a specific sub-forum for Alpine related discussions it is advisable NOT to post any messages on this very long thread. Instead it is recommended to use other relevant existing threads to ask questions/comment/find information.

Here are some existing threads which might be useful in many cases:


The A110 Photo thread (for showing off your cars)
New A110 Owners (could also be used to address potential new owners)
Fuel Pumps fails in current production (fuel pump issues, queries, updates)
The A110 Wheels thread (inc alternatives)
Suspension Upgrade Options
All Things Tuning Upgrade
Using the A110 Tips and Tricks
Interior Storage & Luggage Solutions
Atelier Colours
A110R Radical
Seats - oh Gawd (queries on seat heights, types, pros, con's)
All Things Infotainment
Alpine App Help (queries on the app)
Alpine Centre Servicing Costs (also info on specialists)
The A110 road trip topic
A110 winter storage – tips?

Feel free to also post a new thread if there aren't any existing threads which would be relevant for you questions."

[Rob_RCF]

7en said:

I always thought I would remove the pipe soon after starting to drive an A110 as on test drives it seemed a bit loud. I now find there's a nice quiet exhaust burble in normal mode and I may be a child but the wastegate noise is very enjoyable. Those are the only two sounds I'm aware of hearing via the pipe, both at quite low volume and presume both would be gone with the deletion?

The only noise I would mute is the turbo at moderate revs, as honestly it sounds like Henry the hoover until you rev it out and the engine sound takes over.

I drove the GT and then the base model which I'm (pretty) sure didn't have a soundpipe. The base model I drove seemed so quiet and muted, for me the GT's "angrier" sound was hugely appealing.

HokumPokum said:

I thot with the R, there's no fake noise?

The A110 R has a soundpipe, same as the S, GT, and any base model with the sports exhaust. No engine sound is played through the speakers in any A110.

[Meonstoke]

On a completely different topic, whilst I was checking out the MP Rezeau website, I came across this bit of kit which I've never seen promoted elsewhere:
a modified end exhaust tip to counter the "ventury effect". No doubt the engineers amongst us will have an idea whether this product is worth considering or just more snake oil...

https://www.mp-rezeau.fr/produit/canule-dechappeme...

[Meonstoke]

Teatowell said:

Cheekyweekesy said:

Are you interested in selling the parts of the sound resonator that you’ve removed? I’d like to add this to my car.

No, sorry would like to keep to be able to revert back if I were to sell in future.

Hi Cheeky,
You might want to consider upgrading your OEM air-filter for a Green type or one from ITG/Life110. Apart from their performance enhancing qualities, they appear to create / amplify a louder more sporty noise from the engine bay. Might be a good compromise to tracking down the parts for the resonance induction (which comes with the sport exhaust when optioned). Just a thought.
M.

[s111dpc]

Right, had a go at editing my first post from 2019 but I couldn’t get the links to work, sorry

[Cheekyweekesy]

Meonstoke said:

Teatowell said:

Cheekyweekesy said:

Are you interested in selling the parts of the sound resonator that you’ve removed? I’d like to add this to my car.

No, sorry would like to keep to be able to revert back if I were to sell in future.

Hi Cheeky,
You might want to consider upgrading your OEM air-filter for a Green type or one from ITG/Life110. Apart from their performance enhancing qualities, they appear to create / amplify a louder more sporty noise from the engine bay. Might be a good compromise to tracking down the parts for the resonance induction (which comes with the sport exhaust when optioned). Just a thought.
M.

Might give that a go. My car has the performance exhaust but I think the first owner removed the sound resonator to make the cabin quieter. Sadly didn’t put it back on the car before selling. Have ordered the parts on Alpine, but will likely be waiting several years for them to turn up!

[Portti]

s111dpc said:

Right, had a go at editing my first post from 2019 but I couldn’t get the links to work, sorry

You should be able to make links work if you first select quote on my message which has the links. Then copy the text while on this quote mode. This should copy the links also.

Then move away from my message/quote mode and go to your first post. Click edit in there and paste the text which you copied from my message.

[leglessAlex]

Meonstoke said:

On a completely different topic, whilst I was checking out the MP Rezeau website, I came across this bit of kit which I've never seen promoted elsewhere:
a modified end exhaust tip to counter the "ventury effect". No doubt the engineers amongst us will have an idea whether this product is worth considering or just more snake oil...

https://www.mp-rezeau.fr/produit/canule-dechappeme...

lol. They need to show their working.

Any hole in the back of the car will probably have a minor effect, but like really really minor. I'd want to see their simulations to believe it would have any meaningful effect at all.

[heisenberger]

It does look good, this modified exhaust tip.

[craigjm]

leglessAlex said:

Meonstoke said:

On a completely different topic, whilst I was checking out the MP Rezeau website, I came across this bit of kit which I've never seen promoted elsewhere:
a modified end exhaust tip to counter the "ventury effect". No doubt the engineers amongst us will have an idea whether this product is worth considering or just more snake oil...

https://www.mp-rezeau.fr/produit/canule-dechappeme...

lol. They need to show their working.

Any hole in the back of the car will probably have a minor effect, but like really really minor. I'd want to see their simulations to believe it would have any meaningful effect at all.

its 200 euro. People will buy it for just the way it looks. The chances of it doing anything meaningful are slim and the chances of them having simulations data even more slim. Its hardly the investment of the decade if someone likes it

[leglessAlex]

craigjm said:

leglessAlex said:

Meonstoke said:

On a completely different topic, whilst I was checking out the MP Rezeau website, I came across this bit of kit which I've never seen promoted elsewhere:
a modified end exhaust tip to counter the "ventury effect". No doubt the engineers amongst us will have an idea whether this product is worth considering or just more snake oil...

https://www.mp-rezeau.fr/produit/canule-dechappeme...

lol. They need to show their working.

Any hole in the back of the car will probably have a minor effect, but like really really minor. I'd want to see their simulations to believe it would have any meaningful effect at all.

its 200 euro. People will buy it for just the way it looks. The chances of it doing anything meaningful are slim and the chances of them having simulations data even more slim. Its hardly the investment of the decade if someone likes it

Yup, I don't doubt that at all, you're completely right!

I guess I thought Meonstoke's post begged an answer, and as an engineer with a limited amount of CFD knowledge, thought I'd give my 2 cents

I wish someone sold an R style rear diffuser, but I probably couldn't afford it even if someone made it.

[Meonstoke]

leglessAlex said:

Yup, I don't doubt that at all, you're completely right!

I guess I thought Meonstoke's post begged an answer, and as an engineer with a limited amount of CFD knowledge, thought I'd give my 2 cents

I wish someone sold an R style rear diffuser, but I probably couldn't afford it even if someone made it.

Right response Alex, thanks!
M.

[Nexus Icon]

leglessAlex said:

Meonstoke said:

On a completely different topic, whilst I was checking out the MP Rezeau website, I came across this bit of kit which I've never seen promoted elsewhere:
a modified end exhaust tip to counter the "ventury effect". No doubt the engineers amongst us will have an idea whether this product is worth considering or just more snake oil...

https://www.mp-rezeau.fr/produit/canule-dechappeme...

lol. They need to show their working.

Any hole in the back of the car will probably have a minor effect, but like really really minor. I'd want to see their simulations to believe it would have any meaningful effect at all.

I'd quite like them to know it's "venturi" before I believe it actually does anything.

[Sporky]

Maybe "ventury" means "ventur-ish".

[Nexus Icon]

Sporky said:

Maybe "ventury" means "ventur-ish".

[Colin P]

leglessAlex said:

I wish someone sold an R style rear diffuser, but I probably couldn't afford it even if someone made it.

This bit?
https://www.evox-performance.com/en/a110-ii/1872-e...

As for the exhaust trim I prefer the looks of my carbon one

[leglessAlex]

Colin P said:

leglessAlex said:

I wish someone sold an R style rear diffuser, but I probably couldn't afford it even if someone made it.

This bit?
https://www.evox-performance.com/en/a110-ii/1872-e...

As for the exhaust trim I prefer the looks of my carbon one

Nah, that’s the standard shape one. I think the R one that sticks out further in conjunction with the Life110 splitter and skirts would look absolutely immense.

It would be a lot of money to spend on something that would basically be for aesthetic purposes, although it might have a limited aero effect too.

[LE62NDE]

There's always the boy-racer approach: a standard car + a roll of carbon fibre effect sticky-back plastic from Halfwits!