Interior storage and luggage solutions
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A French company called Atelier Design Mecanique seems to be selling some A110 storage related solutions.
They recently introduced similar small interior storage boxes which Alpine also sells and I've just ordered a pair of the Atelier Design Mecanique items for my 2022 A110. They also sell self-adhesive strips which should enable attaching the boxes into later A110's with updated carpet material. I've ordered two of these also.
The price for the storage box was 29 EUR each and the self-adhesive strip 1 EUR each. The delivery costs were 25 EUR to Finland so not cheap but even with the delivery costs the boxes are half price compared to original Alpine items. We'll see what is the quality of these items.
I'm not sure if they deliver outside of EU.
They also have some videos on their YouTube channel to show some of the items they sell.
Other items which they have include coat hangers behind the seats and some phone supports. They also sell something that interests me since I don't like that the central vent on the dashboard blows cold air all the time and it is not possible to adjust it. The item they sell is what they call "Alpine A110 Streamer" which is installed on top of the central vent and allows the air flow to be cut. I'm just wondering where does the air flow then go if it's cut with this gadget.
They recently introduced similar small interior storage boxes which Alpine also sells and I've just ordered a pair of the Atelier Design Mecanique items for my 2022 A110. They also sell self-adhesive strips which should enable attaching the boxes into later A110's with updated carpet material. I've ordered two of these also.
The price for the storage box was 29 EUR each and the self-adhesive strip 1 EUR each. The delivery costs were 25 EUR to Finland so not cheap but even with the delivery costs the boxes are half price compared to original Alpine items. We'll see what is the quality of these items.
I'm not sure if they deliver outside of EU.
They also have some videos on their YouTube channel to show some of the items they sell.
Other items which they have include coat hangers behind the seats and some phone supports. They also sell something that interests me since I don't like that the central vent on the dashboard blows cold air all the time and it is not possible to adjust it. The item they sell is what they call "Alpine A110 Streamer" which is installed on top of the central vent and allows the air flow to be cut. I'm just wondering where does the air flow then go if it's cut with this gadget.
Mrs L and I are embracing the dream and going away for a few days in the Alpine. She needs to take a couple of evening dresses, and I will be taking a DJ, all of which would be better hung rather than folded. I have bodged a protector for the Legende/GT seats to enable clothes hangers to hook into the slot without marking the metal, but was wondering about temporarily fitting a couple of suction hooks to the vertical rear window instead: not elegant, but practical. However, given the 'thin glass' problems with the PE cars, does anyone know if the glass is up to the job?
I've looked at the ADM hooks, but they are set too far into the corners of the car to allow a clothes hanger to fit.
I've looked at the ADM hooks, but they are set too far into the corners of the car to allow a clothes hanger to fit.
LE62NDE said:
Mrs L and I are embracing the dream and going away for a few days in the Alpine. She needs to take a couple of evening dresses, and I will be taking a DJ, all of which would be better hung rather than folded. I have bodged a protector for the Legende/GT seats to enable clothes hangers to hook into the slot without marking the metal, but was wondering about temporarily fitting a couple of suction hooks to the vertical rear window instead: not elegant, but practical. However, given the 'thin glass' problems with the PE cars, does anyone know if the glass is up to the job?
I've looked at the ADM hooks, but they are set too far into the corners of the car to allow a clothes hanger to fit.
I'd be pretty sure the rear window is up to the job - I've had a camera mounted there via a massive (full height of window) sucker with no problem.I've looked at the ADM hooks, but they are set too far into the corners of the car to allow a clothes hanger to fit.
As I just posted on the Alpine road trip topic, I was on a two-week/3,500 km European road trip with my Alpine. My stepdaughter was with me for one week. Since my trip was not just holiday but also work trip, I needed to have a laptop, suit bag and work shoes with me in addition to a carry-on bag, small back-bag, hiking boots and extra pair of shoes. My stepdaughter had a 38 litres back-bag and a laptop.
We managed to fit all of these on the Alpine.
My carry-on bag and her back-bag on the front luggage space on the Alpine.
The small trunk on the rear contained my small back-bag and two laptops. My hiking boots and other shoes were tucked into the sides of the trunk.
Suit bag was placed behind the co-pilot seat.
We managed to fit all of these on the Alpine.
My carry-on bag and her back-bag on the front luggage space on the Alpine.
The small trunk on the rear contained my small back-bag and two laptops. My hiking boots and other shoes were tucked into the sides of the trunk.
Suit bag was placed behind the co-pilot seat.
I can vouch for the suit bag behind the seats! It helped that mine was quite 'starched' and could stand up on its own; and Mrs L's long dresses made themselves at home across the frunk. I think we can affirm that the GT/Legende is capable of delivering stylishly dressed occupants across Europe...
Just wanted to say thanks for the info on here. Have just bought two Cabinmax Oxfords as my "froot" solution. Look to be a great fit, though not stuffed them full of clothes yet.
Got my car a couple of weeks ago. Had already booked a holiday to south of France flying with Easyjet. Happily they cancelled my flights and rebooked onto others, but that's enabled me to get them refunded and to go in the Alpine instead :-)
My wife is not looking too impressed with the luggage space, but I've pointed out it's a lot more than we could get in the panniers on my old 1200GS and she was happy to go away for a week on that.
Got my car a couple of weeks ago. Had already booked a holiday to south of France flying with Easyjet. Happily they cancelled my flights and rebooked onto others, but that's enabled me to get them refunded and to go in the Alpine instead :-)
My wife is not looking too impressed with the luggage space, but I've pointed out it's a lot more than we could get in the panniers on my old 1200GS and she was happy to go away for a week on that.
A110MW said:
I have a set of genuine leather Alpine luggage designed for the rear compartment of the new A110. The set consists of 1 "Weekender" travel bag and 2 smaller "Travel Kit" bags.
All three pieces are brand new, unused and come with all their original packaging.
Feel free to drop me a PM if anyone is interested.
Hi A110MWAll three pieces are brand new, unused and come with all their original packaging.
Feel free to drop me a PM if anyone is interested.
A long shot but are these the amber leather ones and if so are they still available please?
Alpine Legende GT
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My luggage from Bagworld is on the way.
Great experience with Colin and looking forward to getting the cases.
Great experience with Colin and looking forward to getting the cases.
THP150 said:
For these in vinyl and postage was £504. If you want the two large cases only they were £300 + VAT.
For those of you looking for a luggage solution that makes the best use of the available space then I can highly recomoend the bespoke services of Bagworld also trade as Surman Bespoke https://bag-world.co/
Colin and his team will make you a set of luggage (for any car) handmade in the materials you specify, the colours you want, embroidered logo's,names, reg number (whatever you want within reason/size constraints) you specify what you want even down to the colour of the stitching! Available in leather or vinyl they are superb quality and handmade to fit your car. Prices are VERY reasonable for the quality and uniqueness of what you are buying! Great quality and great price.
I will add pics of my set in my car. They can also supply matching suit holder bags and we even discussed making shaped bags to fit in the well behind the seats but I decided for now I don't need that yet!
Colin and his team will make you a set of luggage (for any car) handmade in the materials you specify, the colours you want, embroidered logo's,names, reg number (whatever you want within reason/size constraints) you specify what you want even down to the colour of the stitching! Available in leather or vinyl they are superb quality and handmade to fit your car. Prices are VERY reasonable for the quality and uniqueness of what you are buying! Great quality and great price.
I will add pics of my set in my car. They can also supply matching suit holder bags and we even discussed making shaped bags to fit in the well behind the seats but I decided for now I don't need that yet!
Edited by AlpineTony on Saturday 6th January 14:43
So after much browsing of others' research on this forum and further research of my own (and returning bags that didn't fit!), another solution to the storage options for the frunk. I've ended up with one Cabin Max Manhattan 44l hybrid wheelie/backpack (but intended to be used primarily as a wheelie) and one Cabin Max Manhattan 38l backpack. As you can see they pretty much fill the entire space perfectly. Usefully they both open fully like a suitcase, which was another key consideration, each has more pockets than a poacher's anorak, and I have to say they do seem well made.
Miserablegit said:
I’ve been using one of these for the past few years. Should be available from any alpine dealer for about £80
It velcroes to the bulkhead (don’t know if that might be an issue on the newer cars as I know they changed the “carpeting” later)
https://thumbsnap.com/sc/bDxtkoQR.png
As mentioned by folks above; it's not worth optioning for the storage box (plus fixed cargo net) - not only for the crazy cost but also you need to be a contortionist to be able to access its contents. And by keeping that rear bulkhead area free, you're able to handily place other soft items on top of the rear storage console unit such as handbags, small backpacks, or small summer jackets, etc.
I wasn't aware of the above accessory (see link) which M- Git mentions - I'll add it to the storage thread.
Q: anyone aware of any velco-backed products which DO stick to the interior carpet? As mentioned, since end 2020 / begin 2021 the cars were given a different / so called improved carpet material. The downside is: none of the previous Alpine storage cases or Amazon cargo nets "stick" to the newer carpet - which is a real PITA!
I’ve been using one of these for the past few years. Should be available from any alpine dealer for about £80
It velcroes to the bulkhead (don’t know if that might be an issue on the newer cars as I know they changed the “carpeting” later)
https://thumbsnap.com/sc/bDxtkoQR.png
As mentioned by folks above; it's not worth optioning for the storage box (plus fixed cargo net) - not only for the crazy cost but also you need to be a contortionist to be able to access its contents. And by keeping that rear bulkhead area free, you're able to handily place other soft items on top of the rear storage console unit such as handbags, small backpacks, or small summer jackets, etc.
I wasn't aware of the above accessory (see link) which M- Git mentions - I'll add it to the storage thread.
Q: anyone aware of any velco-backed products which DO stick to the interior carpet? As mentioned, since end 2020 / begin 2021 the cars were given a different / so called improved carpet material. The downside is: none of the previous Alpine storage cases or Amazon cargo nets "stick" to the newer carpet - which is a real PITA!
Edited by Meonstoke on Thursday 1st February 22:09
Meonstoke said:
Miserablegit said:
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Q: anyone aware of any velco-backed products which DO stick to the interior carpet? As mentioned, since end 2020 / begin 2021 the cars were given a different / so called improved carpet material. The downside is: none of the previous Alpine storage cases or Amazon cargo nets "stick" to the newer carpet - which is a real PITA!...
I have 2022 A110 with the carpet material where normal velcro doesn't stick. I bought small interior storage boxes from a French company called Atelier Design Mecanique. They also sell self-adhesive strips which enable attaching the boxes into later A110's with updated carpet material. Those self-adhesive strips seem to stick to the new carpet material pretty well and could be used with other products which somebody wants to attach to the new carpet material....
Q: anyone aware of any velco-backed products which DO stick to the interior carpet? As mentioned, since end 2020 / begin 2021 the cars were given a different / so called improved carpet material. The downside is: none of the previous Alpine storage cases or Amazon cargo nets "stick" to the newer carpet - which is a real PITA!...
This is how the storage box looks like on my A110:
[Edited to update the link to the self-adhesive strips since Atelier Design Mecanique seems to have updated version of the strips available.]
Edited by Portti on Friday 2nd February 11:43
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