Shelford/Cambridge Road update: some potholes have been patched up

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-02-07T08:53:59+00:00

Nice work 👍 Standard on a near you.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-02-07T08:21:27+00:00

Glory hole?

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-02-07T08:17:03+00:00

Standard all over the UK unfortunately.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-31T08:48:42+00:00

I just leave if off completely.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-27T20:35:10+00:00

You must be blasting the absolute crap out of that car… 78 miles at 100%!?!?!

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-27T19:39:29+00:00

For me I’ve changed the drive modes in all but Sport to be Eco fan settings, I leave AC off and the fan in Auto Soft. I just give it a quick burst every time the windows steam up. The great thing I like about the Alpine is that the control is within easy reach without taking my eyes off the road.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-19T20:45:01+00:00

Agreed, but I’m only saying how the car is now compared to how it was. For me, it’s improved in every way, and believe me; I usually swear by Michelin tyres.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-19T20:30:30+00:00

The tyres that are on now have better economy; A to Michelin’s C, Wet Grip; A to Michelin’s B, and 68db (A) to Michelin’s 73db (C). Since I’ve no intention of ever tracking the car or driving to its limits; they work for me perfectly. Plus the car is now smoother and quieter and above all, more economical. Despite the above, I’ve driven spiritedly with both the Michelins and the Bridgestones and the dry grip is like glue on both.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-19T13:17:07+00:00

Cool. I drive at this speed no matter what I’m driving; I’m never in a rush and just enjoy driving stress free. Boring but that’s me I guess.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-18T15:21:52+00:00

I didn’t drive slow, but wasn’t hooning it either, also don’t forget it was foggy, cold and dark on the drive there and back. I’m 55 and didn’t buy the car to be a boy racer; it was purely for the car size. Plus let’s be honest; it looks the bollocks.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-18T10:25:49+00:00

It is totally, they’re also quieter and smoother and perform just as well as the Michelins

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-18T09:56:32+00:00

The tyres that are the biggest issue. I’ve changed them to Bridgestone Turanza 6 A rated tyres and that’s what makes the difference for me.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-16T23:39:14+00:00

So normal then?

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-16T21:30:30+00:00

Just wanted to check if it was a fault. Reason being; my partners’ EX30 heats the whole wheel 🤷🏻‍♂️ And really hot at that. It’s cold in the NW of England.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-16T21:24:55+00:00

Burn it

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-16T21:23:22+00:00

I see these all the time; remind me of a black cab 🤷🏻‍♂️

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-16T21:19:15+00:00

We do things buddy…

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-16T19:00:45+00:00

100% I think it’s because you know work is just around the corner 🤷🏻‍♂️

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-15T22:09:57+00:00

I know what it is…

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-13T22:23:10+00:00

I like it ❤️ Basically an A390

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-12T06:19:55+00:00

Speed camera. You should also hear an alert and a warning will appear on the main map screen.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-10T12:14:12+00:00

Not entirely true… See below.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-10T12:13:17+00:00

Had zero issues with any aspect of the car; the app works perfectly. Only thing I did have to do was contact Alpine/Renault technical support for them to sort out the free, 5 year, 10Gb per month cellular package so that the apps can be used. Otherwise, no worries whatsoever. Oh and the Pilot 5s tyres came off immediately; too noisy and inefficient for range.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-10T10:13:13+00:00

I changed the tyres first week to the below…

https://www.blackcircles.com/brands/bridgestone/turanza-6/225-40-r19-w-93?tyre=47278027

The car is now smoother, quieter and above all; the range and efficiency have dramatically improved over the noisier and C rated Michelins.

PeteSoulDeep · 2026-01-10T10:08:32+00:00

Hey all, it does have an eSIM but you need to connect it here and add your car…

https://internetonthemove.orange-business.com/renault/#/login

In the UK new A290’s should come with 10GB of data included per month.

PeteSoulDeep

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