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[A-10Wingman]

Hello all,

Previous owner here. I traded my 18 GT1 AWD two years ago for a 21 Ram Limited. Traded that for a 22 Ram TRX. Kept that for about 3 1/2 months and got a crazy offer for it. Went about 3 weeks, then I got the itch to get something fun. Did some hunting and found a new 22 GT2 AWD for $1,300 under MSRP.
Straight from the dealership to get tinted lol. My 18 was running 11s in the 1/4. Part ordering has begun

 

[MerlintheMad]

You, are a madman. Happy hunting!

 

[RedCal]

Welcome to the hive!

 

[A-10Wingman]

Welcome to the hive!

Glad to be back!
A little tough finding parts now

 

[Blueangel]

Congrats and welcome back
Make IT happen

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hello all,

Previous owner here. I traded my 18 GT1 AWD two years ago for a 21 Ram Limited. Traded that for a 22 Ram TRX. Kept that for about 3 1/2 months and got a crazy offer for it. Went about 3 weeks, then I got the itch to get something fun. Did some hunting and found a new 22 GT2 AWD for $1,300 under MSRP.
Straight from the dealership to get tinted lol. My 18 was running 11s in the 1/4. Part ordering has begun

Welcome back and congratulations on your new Stinger!

 

[777David]

Good deal! Welcome, again.

 

[vipeboy2000]

I'm almost curious what that offer for the trx was!? lol It would have to be insane for me to get rid of it after having it i think... lol

 

[A-10Wingman]

I'm almost curious what that offer for the trx was!? lol It would have to be insane for me to get rid of it after having it i think... lol

Lol, it was a tough call. But I made approximately $12k, that was well worth it for me haha.

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

One heck of a journey but glad to see you back!

 

[Devin]

Lol, it was a tough call. But I made approximately $12k, that was well worth it for me haha.

Hell, get it while you can. I told my wife who is a truck person and she said she'd do it too!

 

[stoopid]

The market is upside down heading towards sideways. lol

 

[Striker's Stinger]

Glad to be back!
A little tough finding parts now

what kind of parts? Bolt ons or OEM factory parts? I've been somewhat concerned on the outlook of Stinger parts given the rumors of discontinuation after 2023. Are Stinger parts generally hard to find?

 

[Brichinelo]

Hello all,

Previous owner here. I traded my 18 GT1 AWD two years ago for a 21 Ram Limited. Traded that for a 22 Ram TRX. Kept that for about 3 1/2 months and got a crazy offer for it. Went about 3 weeks, then I got the itch to get something fun. Did some hunting and found a new 22 GT2 AWD for $1,300 under MSRP.
Straight from the dealership to get tinted lol. My 18 was running 11s in the 1/4. Part ordering has begun

You a bad man . Salute

 

[A-10Wingman]

what kind of parts? Bolt ons or OEM factory parts? I've been somewhat concerned on the outlook of Stinger parts given the rumors of discontinuation after 2023. Are Stinger parts generally hard to find?

Aftermarket. I wanted the same intake (K&N) that I had on my previous Stinger, but I was told from one shop they are on a national back order. I haven't checked around, I just moved on to the next part on my list lol. I've got an intercooler, Lap 3 Pro Tuner, Secondary Downpipes, and new wheels coming. I need HKS plugs, Lap 3 WMI, an EVC Exhaust, the intake, and Eibach springs. So if you all know anyone selling, send them my way lol

 

[Rodtheviking]

Aftermarket. I wanted the same intake (K&N) that I had on my previous Stinger, but I was told from one shop they are on a national back order. I haven't checked around, I just moved on to the next part on my list lol. I've got an intercooler, Lap 3 Pro Tuner, Secondary Downpipes, and new wheels coming. I need HKS plugs, Lap 3 WMI, an EVC Exhaust, the intake, and Eibach springs. So if you all know anyone selling, send them my way lol

They are readily available.

https://www.amazon.com/69-5318TS-Performance-Air-Intake-System/dp/B07762NWYV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27I8TJGGEEG2P&keywords=k+and+n+cold+air+intake&pd_rd_r=2427dab9-97aa-41e5-9eb4-fb2821ea811b&pd_rd_w=gAsof&pd_rd_wg=wFCer&pf_rd_p=d3f43d11-fd5a-4179-8b1e-1a03d11e07f4&pf_rd_r=J0KN668CVNPVMBB7YQ0N&pid=mvMPdzb&qid=1651602558&sprefix=k+and+n+%2Caps%2C141&sr=1-1&vehicle=2018-21-26433-69--18-6-6-22926-4214-1-1-5477--&vehicleName=2018+Kia+Stinger

IMR has the HKS plugs on sale.

 

[rpoffen]

They are readily available.

https://www.amazon.com/69-5318TS-Performance-Air-Intake-System/dp/B07762NWYV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27I8TJGGEEG2P&keywords=k+and+n+cold+air+intake&pd_rd_r=2427dab9-97aa-41e5-9eb4-fb2821ea811b&pd_rd_w=gAsof&pd_rd_wg=wFCer&pf_rd_p=d3f43d11-fd5a-4179-8b1e-1a03d11e07f4&pf_rd_r=J0KN668CVNPVMBB7YQ0N&pid=mvMPdzb&qid=1651602558&sprefix=k+and+n+%2Caps%2C141&sr=1-1&vehicle=2018-21-26433-69--18-6-6-22926-4214-1-1-5477--&vehicleName=2018+Kia+Stinger

IMR has the HKS plugs on sale.

I clicked on the link, just curious. Won't ship to California.

 

[Devin]

I clicked on the link, just curious. Won't ship to California.

Can you get anything fun in California?

 

[rpoffen]

Can you get anything fun in California?

Not as much as I would like. Hell, we can't even get pump gas over 91 octane except at a very small handful of stations that carry 100 octane race gas. For me that is 60 miles away.
Best bet is to buy stuff from another forum member if they happen to be selling.

 

[rpoffen]

Can you get anything fun in California?

At least we have Disneyland.