One year with the Alpine A110!

Nov 10, 2021,11:06 AM
 

My first year with the Alpine A 110 has just ended and I am starting the second year. All good, only pleasure, a true smile machine. 


My Alpine as I received it: 



The second year will be dedicated to some more improvements ( new exchanger, sports cat, remapping, new, bigger and lighter brakes, bigger tires, and a few other changes I am currently working on ). Let's say that for the moment, I am half way. 

I had a 2000 kilometers road trip, last summer, with the daughter, and some more roaring adventures in Normandy with friends. 

With the daughter in Auvergne: 














Near Limoges: 







Near Fontainebleau: 


And in Normandy: 









We also lived some experiences and tests on the track. Serious things will start when all the improvements are done. 


The exciting thing is that I could test other Alpines to measure my own changes. I could gather some informations here and there and measure all the changes I had and will have. 

Julie's one: 













Her husband Damien's A110 S: 











And one I couldn't test, but which is prepared by the same Alpine Workshop than mine... Its owner gained a bit less than 100 Kilos, with carbon everywhere outside and inside ( door panels, for example ) and super light wheels ( not pictures here ) and suspensions / brakes... Credit pictures: AM Performance who is in charge of the remapping: 







I will not go as far as he did, for a budget reason, mainly, but I took some inspiration from him, I must confess. And I gave some ideas, too. As for watches, the pleasure is also in sharing ideas.

Anyway, let's say that no other car could give so much pleasure. 

A keeper, definitely, for me. 

Best,

Nicolas

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What a picture-feast of great cars! šŸ‘šŸ‘

 
 By: ronhan : November 10th, 2021-12:20
Enjoy your A110 as long as possible... until we aren't allowed to drive combustion engines any longer, at least. ā˜¹ļø

Very nice Nicolas!

 
 By: eklektik : November 10th, 2021-12:25
Glad you get so much joy from it! I love the bad-ass version, but yours is much more my taste: civilised Also, good to see that you are not scared of driving it! They are made for it! I've been away from here for a while and need to catch up with topics l... 

The A110 is a hot car, as your pics showcase nicely.

 
 By: ArmisT : November 10th, 2021-12:41
Enjoy in the best of health.

"The sports car" in Europe for me!

 
 By: Mary Anny : November 10th, 2021-13:10
Enjoy it Nicolas and drive safe!

Hello dear Nicolas! IĀ“m so happy to read this post and learn how much you enjoy and love your Alpine. And it is...

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 10th, 2021-13:17
... fantastic you had the chance to compare yours with those of your friends. ThatĀ“s an opportunity which is not frequent to have and very interesting indeed. By the way, congrats on your adorable daughter. I had the pleasure of briefly meeting her about ... 

A ti tambien!

 
 By: amanico : November 11th, 2021-04:34

šŸ™šŸ™šŸ™

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 11th, 2021-12:34

Action packed first year

 
 By: MichaelC : November 10th, 2021-13:30
Congrats to you. I love the look of this car, and I wish we had them in the US. It would be very high on my list if so.

Thank you, Tony.

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-16:02

Very cool looking car

 
 By: NautNut : November 10th, 2021-13:43
Sounds like some nice memories were made

And many others to come!

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-16:02

A fantastic photo shoot....

 
 By: nacelle : November 10th, 2021-13:47
Hard to believe that it has been a year now, keep the love affair going sir!

Happy 1st anniversary!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : November 10th, 2021-14:10
and here's to many more! and thanks for sharing so many awesome pics cheers

Not sure about you, but I can't believe it's been a year. I vividly recall the introductory post.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : November 10th, 2021-15:00
It does look like you got some good adventures in with it (and your daughter). Looking forward to seeing the finished product once the remaining "upgrades" are complete. Also, the "his and hers" truly seems like a passion for Alpine. While having two of t... 

Man and his machine. The bond is strong.

 
 By: Bill : November 10th, 2021-15:52
But the bond with your little prince must warm your heart at every moment. The car is looking awesome. A+

: )

 
 By: mdg : November 10th, 2021-16:39
youtu.be

It seemed appropriate : )

 
 By: mdg : November 10th, 2021-21:30
Turn it up!

Thanks, Salman.

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-17:14

Miles=Memories

 
 By: jp884 : November 10th, 2021-17:04

Yep!

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-17:14

Never understood why people would buy cars just to let them sit in the garage or just to drive them to cars and coffee to talk about the cars.

 
 By: jp884 : November 10th, 2021-17:21
I see that as missed opportunities to make memories and to get out and break free.

TouchƩ!

 
 By: jp884 : November 10th, 2021-17:45

That was an easy one. ;)

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-18:44

I never heard of them

 
 By: kevinc1001 : November 10th, 2021-19:00
Is this a new car company?

Interesting

 
 By: kevinc1001 : November 10th, 2021-23:52
I know cars to some degree but I had to admit that was one company I wasnā€™t familiar with.

Thanks for this great post my friend, damn time flies, your already driving this great car for a year šŸ˜³

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : November 10th, 2021-19:39
I remember you posted that you purchased the car like it was yesterday. Looking forward to see your updates . Enjoy it to the max

Beautiful, and when you come to Hamburg...

 
 By: penfriend : November 10th, 2021-20:22
we will check this one out www.thiesen-automobile.com

What a marvel! Impressive.

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-21:41

Yes, my friend. Scary!

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-21:53

Which Airport?

 
 By: amanico : November 10th, 2021-22:33

Yes! But, I can hope!

 
 By: orahu : November 10th, 2021-23:19

;)

 
 By: amanico : November 11th, 2021-04:55

Amazing !

 
 By: Horology75 : November 10th, 2021-23:05

Thanks, O.

 
 By: amanico : November 11th, 2021-08:49

What a seductive car..

 
 By: RahulR : November 11th, 2021-04:53
I once saw the Alpine next to a Cayman. I was surprised to prefer the aesthetics of the Alpine!

You are a true collector!

 
 By: nasseriq : November 13th, 2021-10:24

:)))

 
 By: amanico : November 13th, 2021-10:58

What a journey of passion dear Nicolas! I am so happy for you and also glad you decided to share that journey with usā€¦

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : November 11th, 2021-22:36
Btw I love how your thread picture while having your beloved Alpin, also has your daughter, which I have no doubt bring this to the next level from being able to share all this with her! Cheers my friend!

Really happy for you!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : November 11th, 2021-23:51

Merci!

 
 By: amanico : November 13th, 2021-09:23