What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?

Soca Boy · Sep 26, 2020

Hockster said:
New plate arrived.

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Will keep a eye out for you.

turboAWD · Sep 26, 2020

Spaceme17 said:
Installed Reese trailer hitch. Fit perfect using the existing threaded bolts holes already located in the frame from the factory.

I assume you had to cut the rear bumper? Pics? How long did it take?

MerlintheMad · Sep 26, 2020

Soca Boy said:
After two years of owning my Stinger, I took it on a road trip, I may have fallen in love again. Took a vacation out in Canmore AB, just enjoying it.

Nice. I grabbed the third one.

heyheyal · Sep 26, 2020

Installed my license plates today. Didn’t really want to do the front but it looks ok. Besides, being in Jersey I figure if I tint my front windows and had no front plate I was increasing my odds of being a target for pull over. Tint install this week.
Also tried some polish testing on the hatch lid before I go with ceramic coating. Contemplating pre-cut paint protection for front as well.

CKeeler · Sep 27, 2020

heyheyal said:
Installed my license plates today. Didn’t really want to do the front but it looks ok. Besides, being in Jersey I figure if I tint my front windows and had no front plate I was increasing my odds of being a target for pull over. Tint install this week.
Also tried some polish testing on the hatch lid before I go with ceramic coating. Contemplating pre-cut paint protection for front as well.

Did you try out the tow hook plate holder?

heyheyal · Sep 27, 2020

CKeeler said:
Did you try out the tow hook plate holder?

No just went thru the bumper.

CKeeler · Sep 27, 2020

heyheyal said:
No just went thru the bumper.

I wish the dealership I went through would have given me the option

heyheyal · Sep 27, 2020

CKeeler said:
I wish the dealership I went through would have given me the option

Yeah I debated not going with front at all. Then said oh well at least it’s in the center and I have black so it’s not that bad. I may tint front windows and in Jersey it’s illegal so I’m trying to eliminate reasons for pull over. Still on fence about front windows. Bring it in on Thursday. I believe the ticket in Jersey is $54 and sometimes court appearance and possibly proof of removal depending on municipality. Maybe not worth the headache.

Spaceme17 · Sep 27, 2020

turboAWD said:
I assume you had to cut the rear bumper? Pics? How long did it take?

Yes, I did cut the rear bumper. Was worth it to be able to mount the bike rack I have. No pictures at the moment.

Took me about 3 hours. Most of that time was from taking the bumper off for the first time and putting it back on. Also, got slowed because I had to file the holes on 4 of the washers to fit over the 4 large bolts.

turboAWD · Sep 27, 2020

Spaceme17 said:
Yes, I did cut the rear bumper. Was worth it to be able to mount the bike rack I have. No pictures at the moment.

Took me about 3 hours. Most of that time was from taking the bumper off for the first time and putting it back on. Also, got slowed because I had to file the holes on 4 of the washers to fit over the 4 large bolts.

Thanks. That's more or less what I expected. If I end up buying out the lease, I'll definitely do it to be able to take our bike rack as well..

Laser14344 · Sep 27, 2020

Today I let my mom drive. She got pulled over. She played the "I'm an old lady and don't know how to drive a fast car" act and the officer bought it. She dailies a 650i. She did say how enthusiastic this car is to speed compared to her bmw afterwards.

ShannonC · Sep 28, 2020

SWP looking good following a coat of Bowden's Boss Gloss.

jazzdabb · Sep 28, 2020

Laser14344 said:
Today I let my mom drive. She got pulled over. She played the "I'm an old lady and don't know how to drive a fast car" act and the officer bought it. She dailies a 650i. She did say how enthusiastic this car is to speed compared to her bmw afterwards.

I'm glad I'm not the only guy who's mom has a lead foot.

Tommy T · Sep 28, 2020

jazzdabb said:
I'm glad I'm not the only guy who's mom has a lead foot.

I see u listed stillen x haust how do u like sound over factory thinking about stillen for warranty issues seeing how new stingers come with stillen no warranty issue from KMA

jazzdabb · Sep 29, 2020

Tommy T said:
I see u listed stillen x haust how do u like sound over factory thinking about stillen for warranty issues seeing how new stingers come with stillen no warranty issue from KMA (Kia Motors America)

I had originally intended to go with both the Stillen intake and exhaust for the same warranty concerns. I stayed with the Stillen exhaust but chose the AEM intake instead due to ease of install and filter changes / cleanings. In terms of sound vs factory, there is definitely drone from the Stillen that was not present with the factory exhaust. I don't find it intrusive unless I'm lugging uphill with the stereo off. It's not obnoxiously loud when I stand on it but has a more pleasing exhaust note. I just wasn't interested in dropping major cash on an EVC exhaust without hearing the difference in person. Short of that, I suspect the Stillen is as least as quiet as other non-EVC exhausts.

SnowyGT2 · Sep 29, 2020

Installed SXTHElement Dual OCC and I love it!

xot1 · Sep 29, 2020

Nice I like the black theme in the engine bay

Tommy T · Sep 29, 2020

jazzdabb said:
I had originally intended to go with both the Stillen intake and exhaust for the same warranty concerns. I stayed with the Stillen exhaust but chose the AEM intake instead due to ease of install and filter changes / cleanings. In terms of sound vs factory, there is definitely drone from the Stillen that was not present with the factory exhaust. I don't find it intrusive unless I'm lugging uphill with the stereo off. It's not obnoxiously loud when I stand on it but has a more pleasing exhaust note. I just wasn't interested in dropping major cash on an EVC exhaust without hearing the difference in person. Short of that, I suspect the Stillen is as least as quiet as other non-EVC exhausts.

Thanks for info much appreciated

jazzdabb · Sep 29, 2020

That metal GT cutout tho ...

Hawk853 · Sep 29, 2020

Got some powder and cerakoting done this week. Stripped and coated my new H&R springs; the coating on those is so thin it was rubbed down to bare metal in a few spots from travel time in the box.

I also received some Hosetechnik brake lines from my friends in the UK. The stainless laser cut brackets are a very nice touch. They got a dose of ceramic.

Should be going on this Friday. Just need to pick up some fluid to flush the system