So...

 

Had my Monte Carlo since February 2014 (1.2TSi 105ps). First thing it needed was some sounds - so managed to get a Columbus unit off eBay for £350 - fitted that myself and ran the sat lead (placing it out of sight behind the tax disc holder; upgraded software to the latest 2014 maps/software; works sweet!!

 

Bass was missing though - so then thought about a sub - but unlike the Alfa before, didn't want to lose the boot space. After much research, went for the InPhase USW12 Twin 6" Subwoofer and had it mounted to the back seat. WOW!! Make my former 12" sub with built in 1000watt amp look like a toy!

 

Had a service done yesterday and decided it was time to get some proper tyres on - as there was a different one on each foot beforehand. Now shod with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2's - great tyre for the money, A-rated for wet/dry grip and can hardly hear them rolling. Also got the garage when doing the service to paint the rear drums black - as that rusty grey colour was an eyesore; they came up fantastic. Dropped in some NightBreaker Plus lights - and already changed the DRL's to LED's - so it's now looking the biz.

 

Wanted to get the car detailed as a last resort - but my cousin kept telling me, "forget the detail, just map it!"

 

NOW... 

 

Couldn't decide whether to go for an APR, Revo or Shark (as mentioned on this forum). Again, after much research, it seemed like Revo Technik was the future - and the way to go for VAG engines - more aggressive power delivery. Wanted it done today too - as I'm a bit impatient like that!  :p

 

I'm in London but found a great place called Auto Specialists, Grays, Essex on the Revo website (off A13 so a good stretch to test it on when completed!) - and the guy there (Ronny) sorted things out for me. Just over an hour later, all I have to say is

 

REVO ALL THE WAY BABY!!

 

Before, the car was quick - But now, it's SICK!!

 

Car is now at 144bhp!! 4th gear is the new 2nd! Just pulls like a flippin' freight train. Reaching 70mph in 2nd gear - the maxidot gear assist was just advising me to go straight to 5th! Amazing!!

 

Just can't believe the absolutely PROFOUND effect this remap has had on what was already a brilliant car, imo. Spent the next 2 hours going up and down A roads, resigning myself to the fact that this tank of fuel was gonna be 'for demonstration purposes' only!

 

Picked up my cousin and let him drive... First, was the smile, then RAAH!! WAAH!!?? And some laughing, followed by, "I told you!!! I told you!!!" "You charged up the whip for real!"

 

He even started to drop some chune from Alladin!

 

A whole new world 

a dazzling place I never knew

But when I'm in this gear (2nd)

it's crystal clear

that now I'm in a whole new world with you!

 

I couldn't stop creasing up! 

 

So, the moral of the story is this; for anyone out there with a Monte 1.2TSI...

 

CHARGE THAT BAD BOY UP NOW - MAP IT!!

 

 

Can totally agree with the remap, had my 1.6 tdi 105hp done by Superchips. 148hp and 307nm claimed and I can agree with that completely, had abit of fun with a corsa VXR the other day and have upset a couple of A4 business men on the motorways and A roads leading up to the motorway. Remapping changed he car completely ! Do it..