Sent the car to the shop about 8 weeks back, finally had it returned to me all repaired and ready to fly. Think the trip from Utah to Pa. and back, then from Utah to Denver really triggered undesirable performance issues.
It was running like crap, no umpf, throwing cel codes left and right. Matt test drove the car and it was only making 10lbs boost, could not get out of it's own way so to speak.

Ended up having mainly boost and vacuum related issues, from leaking injector O-rings. Maf air sensor was blown apart (1st time Matt ever saw that happen he said), the ABACO Digital Mass air meter had failed and had a blocked cat. New heater core installed to while he had it.

So a few days in the shop along with a few dollars, got her back today, drove it home about 80 miles and wow it was refreshing to have a powerful car again. Now tomorrow X-mas were due to get clobbered with a huge snow storm, so I only got a handful of hours driving it today and then tucked it away in storage.

But whew hew hew, she pulled so hard, So glad to at last have it back.

 

Glad to hear you have her back and running good!

 

Great news she is back on the road. How many miles of black marks did you leave in the few hours you had it out?

 

a ha, believe it or not, I was actually being a good boy, not that I was not looking for a race you understand. Plus I had my 4 year old granddaughter with me. We took the train up and the shop picked us up at the platform. un day for her.

Thanks Devin, Mr. Sicko black car guy... lol, plus your car is extra sharp looking.

 

you know me and my burnouts I bet she loved the ride

 

Definitely not as sharp as your car! Look at this thing! Beautiful!



2 things i regret not doing, Taking a ride in that beast, and getting both of our cars in a picture together. Looks like i needa cruise out west sometime!

 

Yea Devin what a fun trip we all had together. You always take good pictures, we all try to do what we can do bud. Our Monte's are what they are and life goes on. Loved yours too when I saw her there.

LOL Shocker, you Monte will lay down rubber all day from what you have shown us. You the man...,and it is a very sweet powerful Monte you have made for yourself.

 

Yay glad you got your Monte back!!!!

 

Glad you got your car back Zippy!

 

I too wish I woulda asked for a joy ride in Greg's Monte. That car is just a piece of art! I'm thrilled I got to see it in person with my own eyes