New Owner in Illinois

[Ric 'Ochet]

Hey All - New Stinger owner, though this is my 3rd Kia- finally getting around to introducing you to my new favorite girl and Mid Life Crisis mobile. A 2019 GTS AWD with probably every bell and whistle (if not, please don't tell me what I'm missing) Currently has what I would consider "Limo tint" and painted Gloss Black Kia OE Wheels.

Mods to be completed in the next couple weeks:
MBRP Stainless Exhaust
Akrapovic CF Gloss Tips (round)
Rear Spoiler (gloss black)
M&S Rear Diffuser (gloss black)
Wrapped Roof (Gloss Black, still trying to decide if I do the rails)
Suede Wrap steering wheel (protect the Alcantara)

And finally Rebadging (when weather warms a bit more)
as well as Carbon Fiber Plastidip STINGER emblem and/or GTS emblem (dare to be different)

Looking forward to participating and any feedback/advice/tips/tricks you long time owners can offer.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hey All - New Stinger owner, though this is my 3rd Kia- finally getting around to introducing you to my new favorite girl and Mid Life Crisis mobile. A 2019 GTS AWD with probably every bell and whistle (if not, please don't tell me what I'm missing) Currently has what I would consider "Limo tint" and painted Gloss Black Kia OE Wheels.

Mods to be completed in the next couple weeks:
MBRP Stainless Exhaust
Akrapovic CF Gloss Tips (round)
Rear Spoiler (gloss black)
M&S Rear Diffuser (gloss black)
Wrapped Roof (Gloss Black, still trying to decide if I do the rails)
Suede Wrap steering wheel (protect the Alcantara)

And finally Rebadging (when weather warms a bit more)
as well as Carbon Fiber Plastidip STINGER emblem and/or GTS emblem (dare to be different)

Looking forward to participating and any feedback/advice/tips/tricks you long time owners can offer.


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Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your mid-life crisis vehicle! I’m glad you found us.

 

[RedCal]

Welcome to the hive! Looks great! If you are looking for more mods... and you will eventually lol... I highly recommend front and rear sway bars

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

Welcome to the hive! Looks great! If you are looking for more mods... and you will eventually lol... I highly recommend front and rear sway bars

I will have to look into that for sure, haven't been able to "drive" the car much as of late, but when the weather turns I'm sure I'll want to take some corners and see what it feels like beforehand .. thanks!

 

[Blueangel]

Congrats and welcome!!

 

[Buzzrush]

Welcome! Beautiful car! I'm from Illinois as well and haven't driven my car since the big snow fall we had 3 weeks ago We're supposed to finally get up over freezing this week so hopefully it will melt the 3 feet of snow that's blocking my garage. I'm on the northside of Chicago and the alleys here are still covered with feet of snow. Car is seriously locked in. I'm going through some serious withdraw here I just go and start it everyday, let it run for 20 minutes and listen to the Borla purrrrr. Could be a couple more weeks until I can get it out without ripping up the undercarriage. Where in Illinois are you from? Hopefully this winter has motivated my wife to get the hell outta here and move south

 

[clemson85]

Welcome. Very nice ride with your upgrades. I looked closely at your pictures and I saw the same headlight fog/condensation that I get on my 2019 GTS.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Howdy. Fed Orange is my favorite color to see Stingers in pics (haven't yet seen one for real). Welcome to the forum.

 

[bearstinger]

Welcome nice color!

 

[ghodge]

Very nice color indeed!

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

Welcome. Very nice ride with your upgrades. I looked closely at your pictures and I saw the same headlight fog/condensation that I get on my 2019 GTS.

I have no idea why it happens, stays through the night in the garage so not sure why it even exists. Also surprised that Kia has no answer for the fix but it is noticeable when driving (for me atleast).

Thanks for the warm welcome all!

 

[Will I Am]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

Hey Ric 'Ochet

Welcome to the Stinger Forum and congrats on your new GTS!

It looks like you already have some killer plans set up for the new ride.

If you are ever looking for any additional aftermarket parts check out our website at www.K8StingerStore.com

Feel free to message me any time if you have any questions, need suggestions, or if you are looking for a discount on some parts.

See you around,
Daniel @ the K8 Stinger Store​

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

Welcome! Beautiful car! I'm from Illinois as well and haven't driven my car since the big snow fall we had 3 weeks ago We're supposed to finally get up over freezing this week so hopefully it will melt the 3 feet of snow that's blocking my garage. I'm on the northside of Chicago and the alleys here are still covered with feet of snow. Car is seriously locked in. I'm going through some serious withdraw here I just go and start it everyday, let it run for 20 minutes and listen to the Borla purrrrr. Could be a couple more weeks until I can get it out without ripping up the undercarriage. Where in Illinois are you from? Hopefully this winter has motivated my wife to get the hell outta here and move south

I get it, thankful I don't live in the city any longer (previously Bucktown), I'm out in the NW Burbs now and appreciate not having to deal with the traffic, potholes, dibs, and door dings Chicago brings.

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

Welcome nice color!

Yours too! Seems like a lot more Orange than I would have thought are on the forums!

 

[Nasscar]

Welcome to the forum and congrats. Colour looks great against the snow.