Australia-Specific Kia Stinger Discussion

[Hemz]

Depends where you got them from. I got mine from the forum shop and the one that needs to be taken off was already off

Can you please confirm which one I need to grind down? Is it the same as the American video showing you?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Can you please confirm which one I need to grind down? Is it the same as the American video showing you?

I should be the bottom post, a little hint, using a good quality pair of side cutters gently grasp the post as close to the tape as possible then with minimum pressure rotate the side cutters around the circumference of the post until it “wears” through, then using a twist drill that is slightly larger in diameter as the post carefully drill the remainder of the post down so it is well below the level of the tape, this then should not touch your bodywork once it is applied.
Also another hint, before peeling the adhesive backing off test fit badge to car to ensure the “E” is level, if not file a flat on the bottom appropriate post until level.

 

[Hemz]

I should be the bottom post, a little hint, using a good quality pair of side cutters gently grasp the post as close to the tape as possible then with minimum pressure rotate the side cutters around the circumference of the post until it “wears” through, then using a twist drill that is slightly larger in diameter as the post carefully drill the remainder of the post down so it is well below the level of the tape, this then should not touch your bodywork once it is applied.
Also another hint, before peeling the adhesive backing off test fit badge to car to ensure the “E” is level, if not file a flat on the bottom appropriate post until level.

Ok gonna be tough because I'm giving to the dealer to do haha

 

[Coast GT]

Can you please confirm which one I need to grind down? Is it the same as the American video showing you?

Can’t remember now, and it’s stuck to the car so can’t check lol. Have a look in the shop section of the forum there’s pics of the badge with the pin removed

 

[Hemz]

Is it just me or is this front badge huge?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Is it just me or is this front badge huge?

You must have small hands...lol, it should be Diameter 77mm with a slight curve to match the front panel.

 

[Hemz]

But my stuff has arrived yay

 

[Stinger GT SS]

But my stuff has arrived yayView attachment 20546

Nice loot, where did you buy the LED reflectors from & how much, Ive been eyeing a set of these myself, what’s the initial quality like.?
Is your dealer installing these as well?

 

[Hemz]

You must have small hands...lol, it should be Diameter 77mm with a slight curve to match the front panel.

Haha ok just seems a lot bigger than I imagined (that's what she said)

Nice loot, where did you buy the LED reflectors from & how much, Ive been eyeing a set of these myself, what’s the initial quality like.?
Is your dealer installing these as well?

I got everything you see there for 500 delivered from America I think...quite expensive and I know I paid a premium for the badges but didn't know about this forum shop when I ordered.

I'm getting an auto electrician to install for 70 bucks.

 

[Hemz]

Haha ok just seems a lot bigger than I imagined (that's what she said)




I got everything you see there for 500 delivered from America I think...quite expensive and I know I paid a premium for the badges but didn't know about this forum shop when I ordered.

I'm getting an auto electrician to install for 70 bucks.

$365 for reflectors and quality feels very good

 

[Stinger GT SS]

$365 for reflectors and quality feels very good

Is that AU$365 delivered? & what store in the US was that from?

 

[Hemz]

Can’t remember now, and it’s stuck to the car so can’t check lol. Have a look in the shop section of the forum there’s pics of the badge with the pin removed

Shop has all 3 removed....

 

[Hemz]

Is that AU$365 delivered? & what store in the US was that from?

Yes it is and k8stingerstore.com

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Yes it is and k8stingerstore.com

Thanks, did you get the standard or sequential type?

 

[Hemz]

Thanks, did you get the standard or sequential type?

Sequential of course be careful not to order the wrong one. I didn't realise it was a selection...had to get refunded and reorder right one.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Sequential of course be careful not to order the wrong one. I didn't realise it was a selection...had to get refunded and reorder right one.

Yes, I would go sequential as well, keep me posted please on the install & functionality of them.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Ok gonna be tough because I'm giving to the dealer to do haha

Yes I would remove the post myself to ensure it is done to my satisfaction & the knowledge that the remainder of the post isn’t hard up against the paintwork.

 

[Hemz]

Yes I would remove the post myself to ensure it is done to my satisfaction & the knowledge that the remainder of the post isn’t hard up against the paintwork.

Accidentally started taking off wrong one

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Accidentally started taking off wrong one

Ouch, don’t quash too hard you still need to pick up the small hole in the centre so you can drill it down.

 

[Hemz]

Ouch, don’t quash too hard you still need to pick up the small hole in the centre so you can drill it down.

Too late haha whoops....borrowing neighbours Dremel