Love my Stinger!

[Queen Bee 2023]

Just happened upon this forum. I purchased my 23 on 4-16-23 & it's been a love affair for me ever since!

 

[Kia Stinger]

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. What did the Stinger replace for you? I’m glad you found us.

 

[Buzzman12]

Just happened upon this forum. I purchased my 23 on 4-16-23 & it's been a love affair for me ever since!

I got my new 2023 at the end of the summer (2023).
Pulled the trigger when I realized they stopped production. Took a few months to get one, but like you, I love this car more every day.
I'm in Canada, so it stays in the garage on bad weather days and snow days in winter. It is not my daily driver.
Mine is white as well, but with a few minor mods, mostly cosmetic. Tinted windows, lip spoiler, stuff like that.
I also installed the Velossa air intake snorkels behind the front grill for better breathing. Makes a difference at higher revs and speeds.
Are you planning any mods?

 

[Queen Bee 2023]

I got my new 2023 at the end of the summer (2023).
Pulled the trigger when I realized they stopped production. Took a few months to get one, but like you, I love this car more every day.
I'm in Canada, so it stays in the garage on bad weather days and snow days in winter. It is not my daily driver.
Mine is white as well, but with a few minor mods, mostly cosmetic. Tinted windows, lip spoiler, stuff like that.
I also installed the Velossa air intake snorkels behind the front grill for better breathing. Makes a difference at higher revs and speeds.
Are you planning any mods?

I really like the spoiler & I'll keep the intake in mind as I've always had the need for speed : ) I bought a carbon filter fuel door but I haven't had it swapped out yet and I did have my windows tinted. The rest is just girly girl bling: door handles, tags, steering wheel, lug nuts, valve stems, rearview mirror and so on : ) Definitely going to invest in some upgraded brakes as the standard don't seem quite good enough for the power. Red calipers are also on my wish list. She is my main ride but luckily I work close to home so I haven't put many miles on her yet. I think I'm around 11, 000 now.

 

[Snicklefritz]

I really like the spoiler & I'll keep the intake in mind as I've always had the need for speed : ) I bought a carbon filter fuel door but I haven't had it swapped out yet and I did have my windows tinted. The rest is just girly girl bling: door handles, tags, steering wheel, lug nuts, valve stems, rearview mirror and so on : ) Definitely going to invest in some upgraded brakes as the standard don't seem quite good enough for the power. Red calipers are also on my wish list. She is my main ride but luckily I work close to home so I haven't put many miles on her yet. I think I'm around 11, 000 now.

I didn't know till now that the GT-Line included the aluminum pedal covers. Our '19 Premium has rubber pedals, one of the minor dissatisfactions I have with the appearance.

 

[Buzzman12]

I really like the spoiler & I'll keep the intake in mind as I've always had the need for speed : ) I bought a carbon filter fuel door but I haven't had it swapped out yet and I did have my windows tinted. The rest is just girly girl bling: door handles, tags, steering wheel, lug nuts, valve stems, rearview mirror and so on : ) Definitely going to invest in some upgraded brakes as the standard don't seem quite good enough for the power. Red calipers are also on my wish list. She is my main ride but luckily I work close to home so I haven't put many miles on her yet. I think I'm around 11, 000 now.

Ya, I didn't list everything, but I replaced my OEM brake pads all around shortly after I got the car. Went with EBC red stuff.
The grip is on the edge of being too much. Takes getting used to.
Also, mine came with red Brembo brakes. What do you have?
I love the simple spoiler as well. I wouldn't go with anything bigger. The lip spoiler suits the care perfectly, in my opinion.
FYI, I only have 4,200 Kms on it. That's about 2,600 miles.

 

[jdmvette]

I agree. Love mine too.

As I was sitting in traffic yesterday, yet another reason I love this car is one that many people probably wouldn't notice or care:





What I am referencing is the fact that our DRLs do not turn off when the turn signals are activated.

Many vehicles will turn off their DRLs when the turn signal is activated like this:


It's a small thing, but it's another thing that makes our cars awesome (I'm a lighting nut)

 

[Queen Bee 2023]

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. What did the Stinger replace for you? I’m glad you found us.

Thank you for the warm welcome. My Snow White Stinger replaced a Black 2020 Kia Optima SX turbo, which replaced a Burgundy 2011 Optima turbo : )

 

[Queen Bee 2023]

I agree. Love mine too.

As I was sitting in traffic yesterday, yet another reason I love this car is one that many people probably wouldn't notice or care:

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What I am referencing is the fact that our DRLs do not turn off when the turn signals are activated.

Many vehicles will turn off their DRLs when the turn signal is activated like this:
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It's a small thing, but it's another thing that makes our cars awesome (I'm a lighting nut)

How neat, I hadn't paid much attention to it but will now : )

 

[Queen Bee 2023]

Ya, I didn't list everything, but I replaced my OEM brake pads all around shortly after I got the car. Went with EBC red stuff.
The grip is on the edge of being too much. Takes getting used to.
Also, mine came with red Brembo brakes. What do you have?
I love the simple spoiler as well. I wouldn't go with anything bigger. The lip spoiler suits the care perfectly, in my opinion.
FYI, I only have 4,200 Kms on it. That's about 2,600 miles.

Mine are def not Brembo but will be (some day). 2600, that's fantastic.

 

[Jartruestinger]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

Hey @Queen Bee 2023,

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on two years with your Stinger!

You are off to a great start, I love the personalization.

I would love to help you order that spoiler and intake snorkels with a discount.

I can also help you source a Brembo Brake Kit, or help you with discounted pricing on our Stolz Big Brake Kit!

 

[Queen Bee 2023]

Thank you. For now, I'm looking for more cosmetic upgrades. Will the LED 4-door sills be back in stock at some point?

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

That sounds great, I'm here to help.

Thank you. For now, I'm looking for more cosmetic upgrades. Will the LED 4-door sills be back in stock at some point?

Our Sequential LED Door Scuff Plates are in-stock now!