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Finally an owner a Stinger GT

Sure will!
This is a great forum, and I have spent many hours lurking around pre purchase.
Hoping to join a cruise or two in the near future with the new toy!
 
Yummittman said:
Sure will!
This is a great forum, and I have spent many hours lurking around pre purchase.
Hoping to join a cruise or two in the near future with the new toy!
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There's a lot of Vic stinger members here. I believe the following members might be putting a local cruise together very soon: @Flameangel , @DCBStingerGT and @basysmith .
 
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I'll be keeping an eye out!
 
Yummittman said:
Thanks for the hints. It will fail the Km test, as its a demo. I was the last to drive it and it was around the 680Km mark, so will make sure its not to far off the mark.
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Well, then, it's "broken in" for you! :P

Enjoy finding pieces of overlooked packing plastic for the next year or more. :laugh:
 
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Yummittman said:
I'll be keeping an eye out!
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You will be very welcome, when the weather is better we will post a day for a run, the more the merrier :)
 
Has anyone checked to see if the drivetrain was the one they ordered? (RWD vs AWD). I'm ordering an AWD but when I plugged the VIN into my insurance website, it stated RWD. How do you check for that upon delivery? (And what would you do if you got the wrong drivetrain?)
 
StingerHopeful said:
Has anyone checked to see if the drivetrain was the one they ordered? (RWD vs AWD). I'm ordering an AWD but when I plugged the VIN into my insurance website, it stated RWD. How do you check for that upon delivery? (And what would you do if you got the wrong drivetrain?)
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Not a problem for us here in Australia, we got one option only, RWD variant.
 
StingerHopeful said:
Has anyone checked to see if the drivetrain was the one they ordered? (RWD vs AWD). I'm ordering an AWD but when I plugged the VIN into my insurance website, it stated RWD. How do you check for that upon delivery? (And what would you do if you got the wrong drivetrain?)
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I didn't "order" a drivetrain: I took what came with the "must haves"; and that happened to be AWD. I really like AWD in the winter. But I'm sure I could get through a winter with RWD too: I'd just drive with more precaution. So, for me there isn't a wrong drivetrain.
 
WoW! Picked it up this morning. Standby for more...
 
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Well, I have had a few days with the new beast, and looking for every excuse to drive it somewhere!
Fuel use is a bit high at the moment, but I'm putting that down to the tight engine, as well as not exactly driving economically ;)!
Still coming to grips with the amount of tech on board. Its forever beeping at me!
Will take some decent pics soon to post up.
I checked the tyre pressures to find all 4 sitting at 45psi. Thought this was a bit high and dropped it down to the recommended 38 front and 39 rear.
Anyone else find this on delivery??
It sure gets lots of looks. I think the colour is to blame.
Exhaust is fantastic. So glad I got the Bi Modal. It really changes the character of the car. It seems to have a sixth sense when to bark and when to be quiet. Its obvious a lot of thought has gone into the integration.
The stereo is pretty good too.
None if this is probably new to you existing owners, but that's the first impressions out of the way!
 
Yummittman said:
Well, I have had a few days with the new beast, and looking for every excuse to drive it somewhere!
Fuel use is a bit high at the moment, but I'm putting that down to the tight engine, as well as not exactly driving economically ;)!
Still coming to grips with the amount of tech on board. Its forever beeping at me!
Will take some decent pics soon to post up.
I checked the tyre pressures to find all 4 sitting at 45psi. Thought this was a bit high and dropped it down to the recommended 38 front and 39 rear.
Anyone else find this on delivery??
It sure gets lots of looks. I think the colour is to blame.
Exhaust is fantastic. So glad I got the Bi Modal. It really changes the character of the car. It seems to have a sixth sense when to bark and when to be quiet. Its obvious a lot of thought has gone into the integration.
The stereo is pretty good too.
None if this is probably new to you existing owners, but that's the first impressions out of the way!
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Glad you are enjoying the experience of your new car.
Fuel consumption should drop as engine beds in & “loosens up” but in the end it’s a large performance car so you’ll probably average around 10-12/litres per 100 if your a daily driver who commutes to & from work etc.
Set your tyre pressures when cold, pressures will increase when tyres heat up.
Coming to grips with the tech takes time but becomes easier as you make any settings to suit your requirements.
I agree the stereo is pretty good, best sound system I’ve ever had in a car.
So enjoy the experience of owning & getting to know this car, it’s a pleasure to own.
 
All the mods and upgrades for your Stinger you could ever ask for. CLICK HERE!
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
Yummittman said:
Well, I have had a few days with the new beast, and looking for every excuse to drive it somewhere!
Fuel use is a bit high at the moment, but I'm putting that down to the tight engine, as well as not exactly driving economically ;)!
Still coming to grips with the amount of tech on board. Its forever beeping at me!
Will take some decent pics soon to post up.
I checked the tyre pressures to find all 4 sitting at 45psi. Thought this was a bit high and dropped it down to the recommended 38 front and 39 rear.
Anyone else find this on delivery??
It sure gets lots of looks. I think the colour is to blame.
Exhaust is fantastic. So glad I got the Bi Modal. It really changes the character of the car. It seems to have a sixth sense when to bark and when to be quiet. Its obvious a lot of thought has gone into the integration.
The stereo is pretty good too.
None if this is probably new to you existing owners, but that's the first impressions out of the way!
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Well done, Neon Orange is going to turn more heads than a super model.

Yes it's been well documented the over inflated tyre pressures on delivery. All 4 of mine were at 50psi.

Did the salesman sit in the car with you prior to leaving? My Attendant spent a good hour showing me everything and setting it up to my liking.
 
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Ozstung said:
Well done, Neon Orange is going to turn more heads than a super model.

Did the salesman sit in the car with you prior to leaving? My Attendant spent a good hour showing me everything and setting it up to my liking.
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Yeah, the sales guy ran through most of the driver functions, as well as the radio presets. Even paired my phone to it. There is a lot to take in, and not all of it stuck, but as each day passes, I focus on one bit and get familiar with that.
One thing I did do was to turn off the active lane keep assist. Yes it works, but I didn’t like how it feels. Maybe out of the ‘burbs it might be better.
 
MerlintheMad said:
I didn't "order" a drivetrain: I took what came with the "must haves"; and that happened to be AWD. I really like AWD in the winter. But I'm sure I could get through a winter with RWD too: I'd just drive with more precaution. So, for me there isn't a wrong drivetrain.
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I like AWD here in all year long Florida Rain, keeps all wheels firmly planted and no hydroplaning
 
Yummittman said:
Yeah, the sales guy ran through most of the driver functions, as well as the radio presets. Even paired my phone to it. There is a lot to take in, and not all of it stuck, but as each day passes, I focus on one bit and get familiar with that.
One thing I did do was to turn off the active lane keep assist. Yes it works, but I didn’t like how it feels. Maybe out of the ‘burbs it might be better.
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Best way to learn about the car is to drive it. I must say I haven't looked at my manual too much, just learned it on the road or read about it from members on the forum.
 
Hey Pat,

Welcome to the Stinger Forums and congrats on getting a Stinger GT! The car has a lot to offer and is priced at a great value. If you are looking for an exhaust upgrade or any other aftermarket product come check us out at www.k8stingerstore.com. Let me know if you are interested in something and I would be glad to give you a new member discount.

Daniel
 
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