Will I order a Stinger?

[berndes]

.... afte I´ve had testdrives with a Cadillac CT6, an Alfa Romeo Guilia QF, an Infiniti Q60 and the Stinger, I can answer that questin with "Yes, I think so!"

At my first testdrive with the Stinger I had it 2hours and had fun on the Autobahn. That one is really fast on top speed of 274 km/h (170 m/h) and it holds it uphill, too. If you drive it that way, it consumes round about 25 Liters per 100 km (9.4mpg), but it is worth every cent you leave at gas station .

Tomorrow I will drive it a second time to check the full multimedia/android auto environment.

After that, I think I will sign a order.

Regards
Berndes

P.S.: Please excuse my bad english

 

[Salman]

Update us ! .. Have You Bought The Car ?

 

[berndes]

I will place the order this week!
Stinger GT AWD ceramic silver with sun roof and performance exhaust. That are all options, you can get in germany

I´m also in contact with ctd germany, what is a local tuner. In the past he has done only nissan and infinity models, but he will extend the offers to stinger as well. I hope with his individual performance update it will give the last boost I need on the Autobahn

cheers
Berndes

 

[Kia Stinger]

.... afte I´ve had testdrives with a Cadillac CT6, an Alfa Romeo Guilia QF, an Infiniti Q60 and the Stinger, I can answer that questin with "Yes, I think so!"

At my first testdrive with the Stinger I had it 2hours and had fun on the Autobahn. That one is really fast on top speed of 274 km/h (170 m/h) and it holds it uphill, too. If you drive it that way, it consumes round about 25 Liters per 100 km (9.4mpg), but it is worth every cent you leave at gas station .

Tomorrow I will drive it a second time to check the full multimedia/android auto environment.

After that, I think I will sign a order.

Regards
Berndes

P.S.: Please excuse my bad english

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Let us know how it goes with buyer your Stinger!

 

[Salman]

I will place the order this week!
Stinger GT AWD ceramic silver with sun roof and performance exhaust. That are all options, you can get in germany

I´m also in contact with ctd germany, what is a local tuner. In the past he has done only nissan and infinity models, but he will extend the offers to stinger as well. I hope with his individual performance update it will give the last boost I need on the Autobahn

cheers
Berndes

Great news !!! You will love the color. Excellent choice. Let us see pictures when it arrives !

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

Question: did you consider the GT2?

 

[berndes]

... if you tell me what exactly the GT2 is?

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

... if you tell me what exactly the GT2 is?

2018 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD & 2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD - Photos - Kia Motors America Newsroom

Not sure if it available across the pond?

 

[berndes]

Ahh OK! I had a view on the american feature list. In Germany is only a GT-Line and GT on the price list. The GT-Line is for the 2.0 liters engines and GT for 3.3T. In my configuration is everything what is standart in your GT2 line. The only options we can order on top is the sunroof and the color option. Strange is, that the standart color is yellow. You have to pay for all other colors.

 

[berndes]

...what I have not found on the american price list is the sport exhaust system with sound switch, what I´ve ordered.
What they use ist the following model:
shop.bastuck2.de/index.php?&cat=500000&hg=500085&hg2=500085060&ug=500085060010&lang=en
sorry, it´s not allowed for me to share the link as link

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

Wow. Factory/port installed exhaust mod?

 

[berndes]

They call it "Performace Sport Exhaust System" I think it is the Bastuk and has valves to control the sound, but I haven´t heard it live and I don´t know where their have placed the switch for it. I´ve seen videoas with an smartphone app and Videos with a switch left under the steering wheel.

It is an option on the normal price list and will be installed from the importer.

...That will be a surprise for me.

In Germany you can also order a diesel engine 2.2 CRDI with 200hp.
I think that is a crazy engine for that car, but in Germany you have to offer that, I think.

Cheers
Berndes

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

They call it "Performace Sport Exhaust System" I think it is the Bastuk and has valves to control the sound, but I haven´t heard it live and I don´t know where their have placed the switch for it. I´ve seen videoas with an smartphone app and Videos with a switch left under the steering wheel.

It is an option on the normal price list and will be installed from the importer.

...That will be a surprise for me.

In Germany you can also order a diesel engine 2.2 CRDI with 200hp.
I think that is a crazy engine for that car, but in Germany you have to offer that, I think.

Cheers
Berndes

Thats wild. Probably can't pass California emission standards.

 

[berndes]

the european emission standards are hard as well. I think it would pass, but no one in the US is interrested to buy a diesel engine in such a car.

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

the european emission standards are hard as well. I think it would pass, but no one in the US is interrested to buy a diesel engine in such a car.

I was referring to the exhaust system and noise emissions.

 

[berndes]

I was referring to the exhaust system and noise emissions.

Really?
A friend of mine has a brand new Mustang GT and that one is much louder as the Stinger. When I get the car I will post which noise in dB it will make. Can you tell me how much dBs are allowed in the US?

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

Really?
A friend of mine has a brand new Mustang GT and that one is much louder as the Stinger. When I get the car I will post which noise in dB it will make. Can you tell me how much dBs are allowed in the US?

As a republic, we have federal (nationwide) laws and local laws, including state laws. Unless specifically delegate to the federal government, each of the fifty states have their own laws regarding most domestic intrastate matters. So states can promulgate their own emission regulations (for cars in their state). Here's a brief summary from the federal government:
Summary of the Noise Control Act | US EPA

California is the largest state by population:

Since California is the most populous state by far, and notoriously automobile-centrist, their share of the US auto market is huge.

California is also the leader in environmental protection regulations and known to have the toughest laws.
This is a fact sheet on California vehicle exhaust system requirements: Vehicle Exhaust Noise Level Certification
Summary of the Noise Control Act | US EPA

So, every state can set their own dB levels. Of course, dB measurement is measured by a stated distance.

 

[westcoastGT]

maybe

They call it "Performace Sport Exhaust System" I think it is the Bastuk and has valves to control the sound, but I haven´t heard it live and I don´t know where their have placed the switch for it. I´ve seen videoas with an smartphone app and Videos with a switch left under the steering wheel.

It is an option on the normal price list and will be installed from the importer.

...That will be a surprise for me.

In Germany you can also order a diesel engine 2.2 CRDI with 200hp.
I think that is a crazy engine for that car, but in Germany you have to offer that, I think.

Cheers
Berndes

...................maybe its the same system they sell on the Aussie GTs ( Bi Modal Exhaust ) ???

 

[berndes]

All I read here in Germany said that it is the Bastuk exhaust.
When I'm allowed to share links, I will post it.
By the way: can anybody tell me, when it is unlocked for new members?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

All I read here in Germany said that it is the Bastuk exhaust.
When I'm allowed to share links, I will post it.
By the way: can anybody tell me, when it is unlocked for new members?

When they sell you a key....lol