Australia Bi-Modal Exhaust Updates

[BillMac]

I sent an email to Kia Australia today asking for an explanation and an ETA. I will not hold my breath waiting for a comprehensive answer.

 

[TJRaider]

I already enquired thru them and they directed me to the dealership, who obviously has no idea.

 

[THT]

my dealer told me by august lol
about emission and db over limit, damn...

 

[BlueGT]

my dealer told me by august lol
about emission and db over limit, damn...

AUGUST WTF

 

[BillMac]

Getting out there a little with this.
Kia Australia could earn about $7 interest for each exhaust system per month at 3% @ $2700 each. It doesn't sound much but multiply that by several hundred systems and you're doing OK.

 

[Tyse]

My DCB has arrived at the dock, so I enquired with the dealer about the bi-modal exhaust I had ordered. He told me that the newly made exhausts (with the problems solved) that DO get released to Australia initially (possibly in April) will all go to filling back orders - already delivered cars who have it ordered but not yet fitted. It is highly unlikely that anyone waiting for their car will get an exhaust from the first batch, he reckons.
That was good enough for me to delete the bi-modal exhaust and go ahead with delivery of my car.
As it is, I want now to wait and see how the 'modified' exhaust sounds and performs, given that it must be altered to meet whatever failing it had to this point. As time goes by and the Kia version exhaust is still not available, it can be hoped that other after-market alternatives might be offered.
By the way - why did Kia not tell the truth about the design problem? No-one really believes it was a fitment problem - including dealers. This type of behaviour by the manufacturer undermines the attempts they are making to reposition themselves in the marketplace.

 

[ezascanbe]

My Deep Chroma Blue has arrived at the dock, so I enquired with the dealer about the bi-modal exhaust I had ordered. He told me that the newly made exhausts (with the problems solved) that DO get released to Australia initially (possibly in April) will all go to filling back orders - already delivered cars who have it ordered but not yet fitted. It is highly unlikely that anyone waiting for their car will get an exhaust from the first batch, he reckons.
That was good enough for me to delete the bi-modal exhaust and go ahead with delivery of my car.
As it is, I want now to wait and see how the 'modified' exhaust sounds and performs, given that it must be altered to meet whatever failing it had to this point. As time goes by and the Kia version exhaust is still not available, it can be hoped that other after-market alternatives might be offered.
By the way - why did Kia not tell the truth about the design problem? No-one really believes it was a fitment problem - including dealers. This type of behaviour by the manufacturer undermines the attempts they are making to reposition themselves in the marketplace.

A very good point. A little bit of honesty with your customers goes a long way!

 

[Bothor]

My Deep Chroma Blue has arrived at the dock, so I enquired with the dealer about the bi-modal exhaust I had ordered. He told me that the newly made exhausts (with the problems solved) that DO get released to Australia initially (possibly in April) will all go to filling back orders - already delivered cars who have it ordered but not yet fitted. It is highly unlikely that anyone waiting for their car will get an exhaust from the first batch, he reckons.
That was good enough for me to delete the bi-modal exhaust and go ahead with delivery of my car.
As it is, I want now to wait and see how the 'modified' exhaust sounds and performs, given that it must be altered to meet whatever failing it had to this point. As time goes by and the Kia version exhaust is still not available, it can be hoped that other after-market alternatives might be offered.
By the way - why did Kia not tell the truth about the design problem? No-one really believes it was a fitment problem - including dealers. This type of behaviour by the manufacturer undermines the attempts they are making to reposition themselves in the marketplace.

I got told today the latest email from Kia Australia on this said they'll be getting stock in April. Must be getting the same timeframe as yours.

My car is also Deep Chroma Blue. Due to pick the car up Friday so it must have been in the same batch as yours. I suppose I have to break it in before I can really enjoy the exhaust anyway...

 

[MicroblueGT]

Latest update from my dealership in regards to bi modal exhaust. I was informed that the bi modal exhaust will be available in early April in WA. It's been a long wait!! Now waiting on a phone call in April.

 

[Tyse]

I got told today the latest email from Kia Australia on this said they'll be getting stock in April. Must be getting the same timeframe as yours.

My car is also Deep Chroma Blue. Due to pick the car up Friday so it must have been in the same batch as yours. I suppose I have to break it in before I can really enjoy the exhaust anyway...

My car is ready on Monday, but I am not able to pick it up until Friday 6/4. The salesman said they are fitting a bi-modal exhaust to the demo model Stinger they have and it will be there when I pick up mine so I can listen to it. If anyone else wants to check it out, it is at Blackburn Kia.

 

[MicroblueGT]

My car is ready on Monday, but I am not able to pick it up until Friday 6/4. The salesman said they are fitting a bi-modal exhaust to the demo model Stinger they have and it will be there when I pick up mine so I can listen to it. If anyone else wants to check it out, it is at Blackburn Kia.

Looking forward to the video you'll be posting when you pick up your car. Love to hear what the bi modal exhaust sounds like!

 

[TJRaider]

What kind of email are people getting? I have received nothing

 

[richard]

Just got a phone call from my Kia dealer stating that a bimodal exhaust has just turned up along with my tow bar. Pain in the ass because I canceled my order 2 weeks ago. I told them I wanted to hear it on another car before I pay for it but tow bar is being fitted on Monday. I’m in Tassie so give your dealer a call.

 

[Stinger Boy]

I already enquired thru them and they directed me to the dealership, who obviously has no idea.

Just got the call from the dealer today - bi-modal exhaust booked in for fitting next week.

Not too bad. A month wait after buying car.

 

[ezascanbe]

Went for a spin in the dealership managers Stinger this morning after they fitted the exhaust last night.

There is a significant amount of wiring and electrical work done to fit this into the cars standard mode control. It took them 5 hours. It was the first one they'd done, so may be quicker next time. However, manager mentioned the future factory Stingers will have the wiring loom installed to ease install.

Eco mode effectively has the valve open at idle and startup and closed the remainder, so effectively silent operation.

Sport/Comfort - operate at idle and startup and then at 70% throttle open up to about 2000rpm from memory.

There is a detailed spec sheet he showed me a photo of on his phone which outlines the mode of operation, when it activates and at what throttle position and rpm etc.

We only went around the block but suffice to say it's very quiet at the closed position and nice and throaty with noticble sound on paddle shifting etc. when open.

Mine is at the dealer now and will be fitted tomorrow morning and I'll have it in the afternoon.

I have a pretty ordinary video of the dealership managers car but too big to upload directly.

I'll do a better video tomorrow and put it on YouTube.

Suffice to say...it put a smile on my face!

 

[Stinger Boy]

Went for a spin in the dealership managers Stinger with exhaust fitted last night this morning.

There is a significant amount of wiring and electrical work done to fit this into the cars standard mode control. It took them 5 hours. Future factory stingers will have the wiring loom installed to ease install.

Eco mode effectively has the valve open at idle and startup and closed the remainder so effectively silent operation.

Sport/Comfort - operate at idle and startup and then at 70% throttle open up to about 2000rpm I think from memory.

There is a detailed spec sheet showed me a photo of which outlines the mode of operation and when it activities at what throttle position and rpm etc.

We only went around the block but suffice to say it's very quiet at the closed position and nice and throaty with noticble sound on paddle shifting etc.

Mine is at the dealer now and will be fitted tomorrow and I'll have it in the afternoon.

I have a pretty ordinary video of the dealership managers car but too big to upload directly.

I'll do a better video tomorrow and put it on YouTube.

Suffice to say...it put a smile on my face!

Thanks for the update. It will be interesting to hear the difference. Love using the paddle shifters to gear down.

Let us know how you go.

There are videos on YouTube which show the exhaust change over is only 30 minutes?

I’m getting a tow bar fitted as well. They told me that job takes a few hours!

 

[ezascanbe]

Thanks for the update. It will be interesting to hear the difference. Love using the paddle shifters to gear down.

Let us know how you go.

There are videos on YouTube which show the exhaust change over is only 30 minutes?

I’m getting a tow bar fitted as well. They told me that job takes a few hours!

Was the install video for this KiaAu Bi-Modal exhaust?

Forgot to mention the hold up was that the previous exhausts were sent back because the exhaust pipe extended to far and was vibrating on the chrome tips attached to the bumper.

 

[Stinger Boy]

Was the install video for this KiaAu Bi-Modal exhaust?

Forgot to mention the hold up was that the previous exhausts were sent back because the exhaust pipe extended to far and was vibrating on the chrome tips attached to the bumper.

It was for the American market. Thought Australia would be similar.

Didn’t know that was the issue with the recall. All I was told by the dealer was they didn’t comply to Australian standards.

 

[Beestinger]

Eagerly waiting to hear what the exhaust sounds like. Any video would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Beestinger]

There is a significant amount of wiring and electrical work done to fit this into the cars standard mode control. It took them 5 hours. It was the first one they'd done, so may be quicker next time. However, manager mentioned the future factory Stingers will have the wiring loom installed to ease install.

Any pictures of how it looks inside the cabin after installation? Is there anything noticeable?
And, is the exhaust controlled purely via drive modes? Is there an on/off switch like AMGs?