What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?

[corradoMR2]

TWO WEEKS??!! Mine is taking 2 months.

Crazy!

 

[SEA Stinger]

Okay, here is a rundown on what I have done for my new Stinger 2.0 Premium so far:
1. Replaced OEM tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ($780 at Costco, including installation and sales tax)
2. Added splash guards front & rear ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger SPLASH GUARDS MUD FLAPS MUD GUARD FLAP kit 4PC Set! | eBay
3. Replaced silver brake vent covers with smoked black ones ($70 on EBay): Genuine OEM Side Wing Air Flow Fender Intake Vent Trim For 2018 2019 kia stinger | eBay
4. Plastic cargo tray for the hatch area ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger ALL WEATHER CARGO TRUNK MAT TRAY LINER PROTECTOR | eBay
5. iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless Fast Charge Mount ($50 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6. Custom-fit windshield sun screen ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785XBLGQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Samsung 128GB low-profile USB drive for onboard music ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here are two pics showing the new tires, brake vent covers and splash guards, taken on a typical gloomy winter day in Seattle:

 

[corradoMR2]

Got my springs!

Installing them Friday!

 

[iclicku]

Okay, here is a rundown on what I have done for my new Stinger 2.0 Premium so far:
1. Replaced OEM tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ($780 at Costco, including installation and sales tax)
2. Added splash guards front & rear ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger SPLASH GUARDS MUD FLAPS MUD GUARD FLAP kit 4PC Set! | eBay
3. Replaced silver brake vent covers with smoked black ones ($70 on EBay): Genuine OEM Side Wing Air Flow Fender Intake Vent Trim For 2018 2019 kia stinger | eBay
4. Plastic cargo tray for the hatch area ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger ALL WEATHER CARGO TRUNK MAT TRAY LINER PROTECTOR | eBay
5. iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless Fast Charge Mount ($50 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6. Custom-fit windshield sun screen ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785XBLGQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Samsung 128GB low-profile USB drive for onboard music ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here are two pics showing the new tires, brake vent covers and splash guards, taken on a typical gloomy winter day in Seattle:

Awesome!

 

[AV8R]

Okay, here is a rundown on what I have done for my new Stinger 2.0 Premium so far:
1. Replaced OEM tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ($780 at Costco, including installation and sales tax)
2. Added splash guards front & rear ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger SPLASH GUARDS MUD FLAPS MUD GUARD FLAP kit 4PC Set! | eBay
3. Replaced silver brake vent covers with smoked black ones ($70 on EBay): Genuine OEM Side Wing Air Flow Fender Intake Vent Trim For 2018 2019 kia stinger | eBay
4. Plastic cargo tray for the hatch area ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger ALL WEATHER CARGO TRUNK MAT TRAY LINER PROTECTOR | eBay
5. iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless Fast Charge Mount ($50 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6. Custom-fit windshield sun screen ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785XBLGQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Samsung 128GB low-profile USB drive for onboard music ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here are two pics showing the new tires, brake vent covers and splash guards, taken on a typical gloomy winter day in Seattle:

Which bank did you rob?
If I buy that stuff in ebay they add a $50 postage charge. Like the slim USB good find!

 

[Kazz]

Okay, here is a rundown on what I have done for my new Stinger 2.0 Premium so far:
1. Replaced OEM tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ($780 at Costco, including installation and sales tax)
2. Added splash guards front & rear ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger SPLASH GUARDS MUD FLAPS MUD GUARD FLAP kit 4PC Set! | eBay
3. Replaced silver brake vent covers with smoked black ones ($70 on EBay): Genuine OEM Side Wing Air Flow Fender Intake Vent Trim For 2018 2019 kia stinger | eBay
4. Plastic cargo tray for the hatch area ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger ALL WEATHER CARGO TRUNK MAT TRAY LINER PROTECTOR | eBay
5. iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless Fast Charge Mount ($50 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6. Custom-fit windshield sun screen ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785XBLGQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Samsung 128GB low-profile USB drive for onboard music ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here are two pics showing the new tires, brake vent covers and splash guards, taken on a typical gloomy winter day in Seattle:

Are those the 19" wheels that the Stinger comes with down there?

 

[westcoastGT]

Are those the 19" wheels that the Stinger comes with down there?

those wheels are 18s arent they ???

 

[Kazz]

My 18s look just like the 19s I've seen. Those above I've never seen before, that's why I asked.

 

[westcoastGT]

My 18s look just like the 19s I've seen. Those above I've never seen before, that's why I asked.

Right but he has a 2.0l base model I believe , thats what his sig says ?

 

[mldavis2]

I haven't looked at the base model wheel options, but there are two 18" wheel options shown on the Kia web page if you go through the Build.

 

[corradoMR2]

Okay, here is a rundown on what I have done for my new Stinger 2.0 Premium so far:
1. Replaced OEM tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ($780 at Costco, including installation and sales tax)

Great tires! Have the same ones (19") and very happy with their wet/snow/dry traction.

 

[Rufus]

Okay, here is a rundown on what I have done for my new Stinger 2.0 Premium so far:
1. Replaced OEM tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ($780 at Costco, including installation and sales tax)
2. Added splash guards front & rear ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger SPLASH GUARDS MUD FLAPS MUD GUARD FLAP kit 4PC Set! | eBay
3. Replaced silver brake vent covers with smoked black ones ($70 on EBay): Genuine OEM Side Wing Air Flow Fender Intake Vent Trim For 2018 2019 kia stinger | eBay
4. Plastic cargo tray for the hatch area ($88 on EBay): OEM Genuine 2018 Kia Stinger ALL WEATHER CARGO TRUNK MAT TRAY LINER PROTECTOR | eBay
5. iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless Fast Charge Mount ($50 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6. Custom-fit windshield sun screen ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785XBLGQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Samsung 128GB low-profile USB drive for onboard music ($40 on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here are two pics showing the new tires, brake vent covers and splash guards, taken on a typical gloomy winter day in Seattle:

Nice! I'd totally swap out the silver bits for the smoked chrome ones but for the fact the door handles are also silver on the base model, and I've no idea how I'd deal with that. Mixing the 2 would look off, IMHO. But in your case that looks sweet! Are you going to be updating the grilles to match? And how is the road noise with the Michelins compared to the Bridgestone? I don't doubt they walk all over the factory rubber, but in my old age, I actually appreciate a quiet cabin, in terms of road noise, anyway

 

[Kia Stinger]

My 18s look just like the 19s I've seen. Those above I've never seen before, that's why I asked.

Right but he has a 2.0l base model I believe , thats what his sig says ?

The following thread should clear up some of the wheel questions I see floating around the community:
These are the wheels that come with the Kia Stinger

 

[SEA Stinger]

Are those the 19" wheels that the Stinger comes with down there?

I have a 2.0 Premium; comes with these 18" wheels:

 

[SEA Stinger]

Great tires! Have the same ones (19") and very happy with their wet/snow/dry traction.

Yes, I agree; the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ are excellent tires! Huge improvement over the OEM tires (Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS-02). Traction, handling and ride are all clearly improved. Braking seems good, but since I'm still babying the car during break-in, haven't tried any hard stops.

 

[SEA Stinger]

Nice! I'd totally swap out the silver bits for the smoked chrome ones but for the fact the door handles are also silver on the base model, and I've no idea how I'd deal with that. Mixing the 2 would look off, IMHO. But in your case that looks sweet! Are you going to be updating the grilles to match? And how is the road noise with the Michelins compared to the Bridgestone? I don't doubt they walk all over the factory rubber, but in my old age, I actually appreciate a quiet cabin, in terms of road noise, anyway

@Rufus, I'm with ya about the silver door handles and grill frame. I'm thinking about doing a black vinyl wrap on 'em. Also lusting after a black script Stinger emblem to replace the KIA badge on the tailgate.

The Michelins seem to be significantly better in every way. They are very quiet in almost all conditions. I did get a fair amount of road noise at 60 MPH on very rough, worn freeway. But bad roads like that are probably going to be loud with almost any tire. Haven't driven the Michelins in snow yet, but all the reviews I've seen indicate they're great for that too.

Really enjoying my new Stinger!

 

[KikoTheAkita]

Almost took out a vulture this morning:

 

[StingerGT68]

Almost took out a vulture this morning:

How do you like using a dashcam? I would think about getting one since I commute into NYC everyday for work but I'd hate to have an unsightly cord snaked across the dash.

 

[StingerGT68]

Yesterday I drove my Stinger in the snow...so today I plan to give her a good wipedown with this Meguiars detailing spray I got. Maybe tomorrow will be the first car wash. I know I know, swirl marks...though they shouldn't show up too badly on micro blue. Plus, what choice do I have to keep the car clean during a NJ winter??

 

[westcoastGT]

Yesterday I drove my Stinger in the snow...so today I plan to give her a good wipedown with this Meguiars detailing spray I got. Maybe tomorrow will be the first car wash. I know I know, swirl marks...though they shouldn't show up too badly on micro blue. Plus, what choice do I have to keep the car clean during a NJ winter??

NOOOOOO ! the detailing spray is for AFTER you wash , if you use it to clean you'll just grind the dirt into the car . Better to leave it dirty or give a good spray down ..............