Australia-Specific Kia Stinger Discussion

[ShannonC]

They will probably charge an arm and a leg for all this ?

No, Snake Oil is readily available at nearly all dealerships.

 

[Ozstung]

Some cars come with a life time supply of snake oil the Viper for example.

 

[Flameangel]

They are probably trying to cash in on the current state of events and assuming we will take up the offer as we have all turned into “ paranoid super clean freaks”

 

[Nasscar]

View attachment 40730 I received an email from the local Kia dealership/service department today asking if I want the Stinger “ sanitised “
Might have it included in the 20,000 kms service depending on the cost.
Has anyone else had it done yet ?

I'll just add this to the list of things never to buy from a dealer...along with paint protection, rust proofing and fabric protection. Just a dealer con.

 

[Flameangel]

First time this arvo, a kick start your Heart Stinger moment. Going down the Highway in the rain, albeit light rain but having rained most of the day the road was wet. I apparently put my foot down a little hard on the accelerator and had a " fish tail " experience for a few seconds, Yikes !

 

[G-395484]

First time this arvo, a kick start your Heart Stinger moment. Going down the Highway in the rain, albeit light rain but having rained most of the day the road was wet. I apparently put my foot down a little hard on the accelerator and had a " fish tail " experience for a few seconds, Yikes !

Hehe, I’ve had a few of those too, a bit scary when you’re not expecting it

 

[Tinter]

First time this arvo, a kick start your Heart Stinger moment. Going down the Highway in the rain, albeit light rain but having rained most of the day the road was wet. I apparently put my foot down a little hard on the accelerator and had a " fish tail " experience for a few seconds, Yikes !

 

[Tinter]

Ye
Yes that’s a heart in the mouth moment for sure.

 

[ShannonC]

First time this arvo, a kick start your Heart Stinger moment. Going down the Highway in the rain, albeit light rain but having rained most of the day the road was wet. I apparently put my foot down a little hard on the accelerator and had a " fish tail " experience for a few seconds, Yikes !

What next? Drifting around corners!

 

[5tinger]

Not sure why the Stinger has so much rear end instability.
It almost seems there's no weight on the rear axle?
For comparison the Infiniti Q50 has 400HP & no LSD and yet when pressed hard it's composed.

 

[Ozstung]

First time this arvo, a kick start your Heart Stinger moment. Going down the Highway in the rain, albeit light rain but having rained most of the day the road was wet. I apparently put my foot down a little hard on the accelerator and had a " fish tail " experience for a few seconds, Yikes !

Take traction control off for a little more fun

 

[ShannonC]

Take traction control off for a little more fun

@Flameangel 360°

 

[Flameangel]

Take traction control off for a little more fun

What ? and end up sliding across the road and into a farmer's paddock.......noooo thanks

 

[Flameangel]

@Flameangel 360°

And the movies make it look so fun !!! saw a guy recently skid and ended up facing us, luckily we were stopped at the lights. He was getting himself together on the side of the road, perhaps he was searching for some clean under wear.

 

[Ozstung]

What ? and end up sliding across the road and into a farmer's paddock.......noooo thanks

Nearly did something similar the first time i tried.

 

[Flameangel]

Nearly did something similar the first time i tried.

I wasn't trying, I would be so pissed if I damaged Sonic in any way

 

[Cashie]

First time this arvo, a kick start your Heart Stinger moment. Going down the Highway in the rain, albeit light rain but having rained most of the day the road was wet. I apparently put my foot down a little hard on the accelerator and had a " fish tail " experience for a few seconds, Yikes !

I've had that with the Continentals before but not since I replaced them with the Michelins

 

[Flameangel]

I've had that with the Continentals before but not since I replaced them with the Michelins

I have Michelins too, teach me to be such a lead foot

 

[ShannonC]

I have Michelins too, teach me to be such a lead foot

You love it!

 

[Flameangel]

You love it!

Shhhhh, don't tell everyone !