Australia-Specific Kia Stinger Discussion

[Stinger GT SS]

Although my Liberty is ~200kW ATW, I had a turbo Exa back in the day (imported CA18DET engine to replace the NA CA18DE the car came with) and my Stinger will end up more powerful again than the Liberty, there's still something to be said for a good high-revving NA engine - the 24v 2.8L VR6 engine in my Bora was a delight (the 3.2L version in the Golf R32 was even better), with a really linear power delivery that just built and built and built as revs grew (and sounded awesome with the right exhaust to boot). The connection between throttle position and power delivery on an NA engine can be really fun.

But yes, for me, turbocharging is the replacement for displacement that V8 drivers claim doesn't exist.

I was an ardent advocate of your last statement & with this being my first ever turbocharged car I’ll have to say it does exist, with the advancement in engineering & technology with these new engines + the fuel efficiency based on my old beloved V8 it’s a no brainer.
The only thing that cannot be replicated on these cars is that V8 exhaust rumble that we all love.

 

[ABCguy]

Do you guys attend car meets and cruises often? I'm thinking of attending my first one coming this 22nd, messaged some of the attendees and the organiser and they said the Stinger (even without mods) is a welcome addition for pictures and such

 

[Manaz]

I go to a few meets, yes. They're fun - you get to meet some like-minded people, have a good chat and/or drive and/or meal.

Just be careful - some groups can be filled with immature prats who think driving dangerously on public roads is cool.

Note I didn't say driving fast is driving dangerously - there's a difference.

 

[Bigbikes]

Any news on a delivery date for your car?

Picking it up on Thursday..they just gotta fit bi-modal exhaust...hope they put it back together ok as i'm way to fussy...just finished sanding my rims down so i can paint them gloss black

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Do you guys attend car meets and cruises often? I'm thinking of attending my first one coming this 22nd, messaged some of the attendees and the organiser and they said the Stinger (even without mods) is a welcome addition for pictures and such

There is a Kia GT Owners Australia & Stinger Owners Australia on Facebook, we have had many meets & cruises, as with most States, with the last one held in March to the Hunter Valley in NSW the most successful for NSW so far.
Example of the turnout

 

[Bigbikes]

There is a Kia GT Owners Australia & Stinger Owners Australia on Facebook, we have had many meets & cruises, as with most States, with the last one held in March to the Hunter Valley in NSW the most successful for NSW so far.
Example of the turnout
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Is that 1 of every colour ??

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Is that 1 of every colour ??

Yep, we shuffled them all around to do that, we had 18 Stingers on that day, plus Optima GT’s Proceed GT’s a Cerato Koup & Hyundai i30N’s.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I go to a few meets, yes. They're fun - you get to meet some like-minded people, have a good chat and/or drive and/or meal.

Just be careful - some groups can be filled with immature prats who think driving dangerously on public roads is cool.

Note I didn't say driving fast is driving dangerously - there's a difference.

You will need to attend one of ours in the future, a great bunch of people, we all enjoy our meets & cruise days.
Also FYI there are a few of us intending to go the the ACT next month for their first get together on 28th July.

 

[Bigbikes]

Yep, we shuffled them all around to do that, we had 18 Stingers on that day, plus Optima GT’s Proceed GT’s a Cerato Koup & Hyundai i30N’s.

What are the age demographics ??

 

[Stinger GT SS]

What are the age demographics ??

It ranges from late teens to late 60’s plus, that’s the beauty of this brand it doesn’t discriminate & all are now enthusiasts.

 

[ABCguy]

There is a Kia GT Owners Australia & Stinger Owners Australia on Facebook, we have had many meets & cruises, as with most States, with the last one held in March to the Hunter Valley in NSW the most successful for NSW so far.
Example of the turnout
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I'm a member of KIA GT owners but Stinger Owners Australia isn't accepting me

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I'm a member of KIA GT owners but Stinger Owners Australia isn't accepting me

Ask them why.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I'm a member of KIA GT owners but Stinger Owners Australia isn't accepting me

Also how come you have no flag showing your location, are you using an overseas ISP.

 

[ABCguy]

Also how come you have no flag showing your location, are you using an overseas ISP.

No when I have flag showing it shows as USA for some reason. Maybe it's the VPN I'm using not sure.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

No when I have flag showing it shows as USA for some reason. Maybe it's the VPN I'm using not sure.

That’s probably it.

 

[AV8R]

Picking it up on Thursday..they just gotta fit bi-modal exhaust...hope they put it back together ok as i'm way to fussy...just finished sanding my rims down so i can paint them gloss black

Glad to hear! Don’t forget to post some pics!

 

[Ozstung]

Kia gt FB club have quarterly cruises in Brisbane. Mainly Stingers attend. The organiser up there is Trent Gibbs.

 

[Bigbikes]

Here's a couple of pics of the wheels i got for car...i painted 2 today but ran outta clear and hardener and as its a holiday couldn't finish job

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Nice finish you achieved there, good job.
Wheels look good too, what brand are they?

 

[Bigbikes]

Nice finish you achieved there, good job.
Wheels look good too, what brand are they?

Niche