Hi from down under !

[bearstinger]

Welcome! Nice looking replaced car!

 

[RedCal]

Welcome to the hive!

 

[AusStinger]

Both front & rear, I have Eibach Swaybars & Whiteline HD Endlinks

Nobody seems to have these sway bars in stock in Aus at the moment so I'll be putting them on the waiting list with the OCC and BiModal.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Nobody seems to have these sway bars in stock in Aus at the moment so I'll be putting them on the waiting list with the OCC and BiModal.

Did you try Eibach direct here in Sydney

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[AusStinger]

Aus, you show us a pic of the former ride and not the HCR Stinger? Now, that is weird. Welcome to the forum.

My HCR Stinger looks like any other HCR Stinger ( at the moment ) so lets wait until I have something 'extra' before pics go up.
Also, I really think this car doesn't look as good in pics as it does in the flesh. Still love walking out into the garage and seeing the Red Rocket sitting there ready to come to life.

 

[AusStinger]

Welcome @AusStinger , to our stingerforum, and Congrats on your new Stinger GT, hope to see some photos, also have you already thought about re-badging it..?

Thanks. I'm not going to re-badge it since I kinda like the idea of a "KIA" badge in the face of those I drive by

 

[AusStinger]

Did you try Eibach direct here in Sydney

Thanks for that. Just scored the last set in the country.....

**does happy dance, then rubs hands together in anticipation**

 

[RedCal]

My HCR Stinger looks like any other HCR Stinger ( at the moment ) so lets wait until I have something 'extra' before pics go up.
Also, I really think this car doesn't look as good in pics as it does in the flesh. Still love walking out into the garage and seeing the Red Rocket sitting there ready to come to life.

It really pops in the early morning sun (or evening )

 

[DCBStingerGT]

Thanks. I'm not going to re-badge it since I kinda like the idea of a "KIA" badge in the face of those I drive by

I think along those lines also, owned my Stinger for just over 2 and a half years now, and love it just as it is, with the factory KIA badges, but I understand those who have re-badged, it's all a personal preference and I like to see how others personalise their Stinger, instead of just being stock like mine.

 

[AusStinger]

Welcome! My brother-in-law owns a 2006 GTO otherwise known as a Munaro I believe. Love the Australian cars, too bad about the loss of the industry there.

Good news is Kia makes a kick-ass rear wheel drive family hauler to replace the commodore and falcon.

Sorry for the late response.

Yeah the Stinger is a great replacement for my Commodore. I just have to get it the way I like it ( as I do with every car I buy ) and then things will feel more normal. Stinger feels great but still SO foreign after 10 years in a VE Commodore....

Where in Canada are you ? I used to live in Calgary. LOVE Canada!

 

[AusStinger]

I think along those lines also, owned my Stinger for just over 2 and a half years now, and love it just as it is, with the factory KIA badges, but I understand those who have re-badged, it's all a personal preference and I like to see how others personalise their Stinger, instead of just being stock like mine.

I might end up leaving the KIA badges on and losing the stinger and GT badges if they end up becoming dirt magnets. Time will tell.

 

[NorthernStingerGT]

Sorry for the late response.

Yeah the Stinger is a great replacement for my Commodore. I just have to get it the way I like it ( as I do with every car I buy ) and then things will feel more normal. Stinger feels great but still SO foreign after 10 years in a VE Commodore....

Where in Canada are you ? I used to live in Calgary. LOVE Canada!

I’m with you, I have a hard time leaving things alone, but I plan to leave the stinger stock during the warranty period. I have a couple of other toys to tinker with.

I live an hour west of Toronto. City called Waterloo, best known as the home of Blackberry.

Canada is awesome! I’ve only been to Calgary once but plan to go back for the Stampede some day.

I have not made it home o Australia yet, but it’s on my short list. Been to China and India many times, so long flights don’t bother me any more...

 

[AusStinger]

Thanks for that. Just scored the last set in the country.....

**does happy dance, then rubs hands together in anticipation**

Just got home and found a box front of my garage !!



OH YEAH !

 

[AusStinger]

I’m with you, I have a hard time leaving things alone, but I plan to leave the stinger stock during the warranty period. I have a couple of other toys to tinker with.

I live an hour west of Toronto. City called Waterloo, best known as the home of Blackberry.

Canada is awesome! I’ve only been to Calgary once but plan to go back for the Stampede some day.

I have not made it home o Australia yet, but it’s on my short list. Been to China and India many times, so long flights don’t bother me any more...

Yeah, I have great memories of everywhere in Canada except for Quebec.

You must LOVE those cold Canadian days with open highways and a turbo car....

 

[ShannonC]

Just got home and found a box front of my garage !!

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OH YEAH !

Great service from our friends at Eibach Sydney. I'm sure you'll enjoy the challenges associated with fitting the rear bar. FYI most of us set both bars to soft.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Just got home and found a box front of my garage !!

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OH YEAH !

That was quick, you will love the upgrade & as @ShannonC says on the fitting & settings.
FYI, it will take no longer than 2hrs for a shop/mechanic to fit front & rear & my dealer fitted mine.

 

[NorthernStingerGT]

Yeah, I have great memories of everywhere in Canada except for Quebec.

You must LOVE those cold Canadian days with open highways and a turbo car....

Haha well the snow + an AWD car with snow tires = a good time. I have to say by early March I'm ready for some warm weather again though!

 

[DCBStingerGT]

Just got home and found a box front of my garage !!

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OH YEAH !

So, is that how products are delivered these days, I guess if it's not registered post, or needs a signature, the courier leaves it out front, it has actually happened to me in the past, I was shocked my expensive product was just left at the front door, metres away from the footpath, such a high chance of being stolen, and I have seen a few videos from America, with people stealing parcels from front doors, don't know if it is a big thing here in Australia..? Enjoy.

 

[AusStinger]

So, is that how products are delivered these days, I guess if it's not registered post, or needs a signature, the courier leaves it out front, it has actually happened to me in the past, I was shocked my expensive product was just left at the front door, metres away from the footpath, such a high chance of being stolen, and I have seen a few videos from America, with people stealing parcels from front doors, don't know if it is a big thing here in Australia..? Enjoy.

I cleared this with John from Eibach that it was OK to leave and where

Theft does happen from time to time but where I live, we have a few cameras and even better, nosey ( but friendly ) neighbors

 

[AusStinger]

Great service from our friends at Eibach Sydney. I'm sure you'll enjoy the challenges associated with fitting the rear bar. FYI most of us set both bars to soft.

Great service indeed ! ( although I found in retrospect that I paid WAY too much for them ( my fault )).

Will follow the lead, and set bars to soft captain When get to installing them that is.