Finally got Stung!

[kdmpolo]

Good evening/Morning guys!

I was heavily involved in the k5/Optima scene prior and recently switched to a 2019 Stinger GT!
This will be my first turbo car so I'm very excited to see what performance mods are out there.

Any suggestions on first mods?

2019 Kia Stinger GT RWD

 

[MerlintheMad]

Eibach rear sway bar. It's the only mod I've done. It is the most bang for the buck, the most dramatic change a single mod can make for the least amount of cost. I'm into handling, not straight ahead zero to sixty stuff. "I pass fast, I do not race."

Welcome to the forum.

 

[kdmpolo]

Eibach rear sway bar. It's the only mod I've done. It is the most bang for the buck, the most dramatic change a single mod can make for the least amount of cost. I'm into handling, not straight ahead zero to sixty stuff. "I pass fast, I do not race."

Welcome to the forum.

I kinda like both tbh. This car has so much go its hard not to step on it a few times lol Sway bar i was looking into. Which one do you recommend?

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Stinger GT SS]

G’day & welcome...I trust you enjoy your new upgrade.
As stated above start with front & rear Eibach Sway Bars + Whiteline Heavy Duty Endlinks these upgrades lift the handling performance of this car to another level for the price you will pay.

 

[kdmpolo]

G’day & welcome...I trust you enjoy your new upgrade.
As stated above start with front & rear Eibach Sway Bars + Whiteline Heavy Duty Endlinks these upgrades lift the handling performance of this car to another level for the price you will pay.

Yes loving the upgrade! Thanks! I will look into the endlinks too.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Yes loving the upgrade! Thanks! I will look into the endlinks too.

I have this set up & it’s perfect without sacrificing the ride quality.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Going by what others (e.g. Tork) have said, the rear Eibach sway bar is the single most effective game changer in the Stinger's handling. If you had one item to choose to put on your car, it has to be this one. But there's no reason to not put on a front bar too if you want to take this further. Everything on offer will improve the handling if the tires and driving style are included in the mix. Most drivers won't even benefit from a rear sway bar upgrade so it would be a waste of money. Some drivers (I include myself) want to improve the "planted" feel when cornering in a "spirited" manner; but we don't really push the car enough to warrant much more than that. Eventually I may feel enough curiosity to get the front bar too; and who knows, I might turn into a public roads speed demon on all the twisty roads I can find. End links could be in my future.

 

[GenesisG70]

Awesome color beautiful in white congrats!

 

[Shrikecorp]

JB4, because:...and Injen intakes because Bring The Noise! ...and Eibach springs because.

But that's just my bias.

 

[kdmpolo]

Awesome color beautiful in white congrats!

Thanks man!! It was this or the panthera black.

JB4, because:View attachment 25824...and Injen intakes because Bring The Noise! ...and Eibach springs because.

But that's just my bias.

I was already looking at Intakes. Thanks for the JB4 recommendation!

Going by what others (e.g. Tork) have said, the rear Eibach sway bar is the single most effective game changer in the Stinger's handling. If you had one item to choose to put on your car, it has to be this one. But there's no reason to not put on a front bar too if you want to take this further. Everything on offer will improve the handling if the tires and driving style are included in the mix. Most drivers won't even benefit from a rear sway bar upgrade so it would be a waste of money. Some drivers (I include myself) want to improve the "planted" feel when cornering in a "spirited" manner; but we don't really push the car enough to warrant much more than that. Eventually I may feel enough curiosity to get the front bar too; and who knows, I might turn into a public roads speed demon on all the twisty roads I can find. End links could be in my future.

I do want the car to run as best as it can. Something that keeps it planted makes sense to invest in.

 

[Waynerm002]

Congrats and welcome! Another Optima owner making the jump to the Stinger. I'm sure you are more than happy with this vehicle, it is what we all hoped the Optima would be in a future version, but the Stinger came along and kicked out Optima dreams to the curb! LOL!

 

[kdmpolo]

Congrats and welcome! Another Optima owner making the jump to the Stinger. I'm sure you are more than happy with this vehicle, it is what we all hoped the Optima would be in a future version, but the Stinger came along and kicked out Optima dreams to the curb! LOL!

This is true in some sense. I always wanted the optima to be AWD or something but that never came.

When i saw the stinger was coming out, i knew it would be something special and worth looking into.

 

[Lawrence Williams]

This is true in some sense. I always wanted the optima to be AWD or something but that never came.

When i saw the stinger was coming out, i knew it would be something special and worth looking into.

Completely agree and I'll pick mine up Saturday for Father's Day......too excited

 

[Jacques]

Congrats on the new ride! Went from an Optima SX to my 2019 GT1 AWD myself.

Completely agree and I'll pick mine up Saturday for Father's Day......too excited

Finally! What did you end up getting (year/trim/color), and what was your out-the-door price?

 

[Lawrence Williams]

Congrats on the new ride! Went from an Optima SX to my 2019 GT1 AWD myself.



Finally! What did you end up getting (year/trim/color), and what was your out-the-door price?

Leasing got rebates and incentives down to 39.8k .....41.7k OTD .....white with red interior gt2