Q50 Red Sport to Stinger GT2

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Hey everyone! Well last week I finally took delivery of a white GT2. I had previously leased an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport which I turned in back in June. I have been driving a Nissan Juke that I picked up for my son’s first car and decided that I “Needed” a new stinger. So far I love the car and am enjoying all of the tech goodies. I haven’t had a heads up display since My 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix LOL! I’ve been poking around the forum and there seems to be a ton of great people and a wealth of info on here. Looking forward to starting the mod process and seeing what this thing can really do :)
 

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Hey everyone! Well last week I finally took delivery of a white GT2. I had previously leased an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport which I turned in back in June. I have been driving a Nissan Juke that I picked up for my son’s first car and decided that I “Needed” a new stinger. So far I love the car and am enjoying all of the tech goodies. I haven’t had a heads up display since My 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix LOL! I’ve been poking around the forum and there seems to be a ton of great people and a wealth of info on here. Looking forward to starting the mod process and seeing what this thing can really do :)
Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your new Stinger GT! I’m glad you found us. :)
 
Welcome and nice looking ride. Totally understand the "need" for a new ride....enjoy all the tech goodies and now on to personalizing your new ride!
 
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Hey everyone! Well last week I finally took delivery of a white GT2. I had previously leased an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport which I turned in back in June. I have been driving a Nissan Juke that I picked up for my son’s first car and decided that I “Needed” a new stinger. So far I love the car and am enjoying all of the tech goodies. I haven’t had a heads up display since My 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix LOL! I’ve been poking around the forum and there seems to be a ton of great people and a wealth of info on here. Looking forward to starting the mod process and seeing what this thing can really do :)


Welcome! Glad you are enjoying your Stinger.

I traded in my Q50 RS400 AWD for a Stinger GT1 just a little over a month ago. Love both cars.

How does the Stinger compare to Q50 RS?
 
Welcome! Glad you are enjoying your Stinger.

I traded in my Q50 RS400 AWD for a Stinger GT1 just a little over a month ago. Love both cars.

How does the Stinger compare to Q50 RS?
They each have their own feel to them for sure. I didn’t have the adaptive steering on my Q50 so my experience might be different than yours if you had it but the stinger’s steering feels a little heavier to me. It definitely seems to turn in quicker than the Q50. Ride quality seems about the same but I think the Q50 had a bigger change in the suspension going from normal to sport mode. Power and sound wise I liked the Q50 better but I did have a JB1 on it so that made a difference for sure. I’m sure once I get a JB4 my opinion will change :) My brakes are already Pulsating on the stinger which is kind of disappointing as the Q50 didn’t ever have any problems with them over the 46k that I owned it. Overall I’m glad I made the switch though and can’t wait to start playing around with it.
 
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
Welcome and nice looking ride. Totally understand the "need" for a new ride....enjoy all the tech goodies and now on to personalizing your new ride!
Thanks! Glad to be a part of the group!
 
Welcome I love my gt2
 
swap out to aftermarket pads before the rotors get too bad.
They can probably machine the deposits off if it's early enough, or see if you can convince KIA to change the rotors (then immediatly change pads)

KIA won't actually fix the problem, they just keep turning/replacing rotors instead of correcting the root cause (pads)
 
swap out to aftermarket pads before the rotors get too bad.
They can probably machine the deposits off if it's early enough, or see if you can convince KIA to change the rotors (then immediatly change pads)

KIA won't actually fix the problem, they just keep turning/replacing rotors instead of correcting the root cause (pads)

Are the pads that bad from the factory they cause damage to the rotors right away?
 
swap out to aftermarket pads before the rotors get too bad.
They can probably machine the deposits off if it's early enough, or see if you can convince KIA to change the rotors (then immediatly change pads)

KIA won't actually fix the problem, they just keep turning/replacing rotors instead of correcting the root cause (pads)
Good to know. I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow so we will see what they are going to do about it.
 
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From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
When I see Nissan/Infiniti car I see how Japanese have slept on their past glory and dropped the ball Korean cars are superior nowadays in design and performance. Welcome to the forum good to have you here, congrats!
 
When I see Nissan/Infiniti car I see how Japanese have slept on their past glory and dropped the ball Korean cars are superior nowadays in design and performance. Welcome to the forum good to have you here, congrats!
I agree. They did too little too late. I laughed when they told me I couldn’t even get cooled seats on the Q50. It is definitely due for a redesign. The engines are their saving grace in my opinion.
 
I agree. They did too little too late. I laughed when they told me I couldn’t even get cooled seats on the Q50. It is definitely due for a redesign. The engines are their saving grace in my opinion.

I do miss my G37. Great performance and was a blast to drive; kids enjoyed it when the roads were a little wet and I turned off the traction control. ;)
 
I do miss my G37. Great performance and was a blast to drive; kids enjoyed it when the roads were a little wet and I turned off the traction control. ;)
Those were great cars. I had a G35 before the Q50 and it did sound awesome
 
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
They each have their own feel to them for sure. I didn’t have the adaptive steering on my Q50 so my experience might be different than yours if you had it but the stinger’s steering feels a little heavier to me. It definitely seems to turn in quicker than the Q50. Ride quality seems about the same but I think the Q50 had a bigger change in the suspension going from normal to sport mode. Power and sound wise I liked the Q50 better but I did have a JB1 on it so that made a difference for sure. I’m sure once I get a JB4 my opinion will change :) My brakes are already Pulsating on the stinger which is kind of disappointing as the Q50 didn’t ever have any problems with them over the 46k that I owned it. Overall I’m glad I made the switch though and can’t wait to start playing around with it.


Very interesting analysis. The steering is definitely heavier/tighter on the Stinger than the Q50. I actually find the Stinger more luxurious to drive than my RS400, which surprised the hell out of me. My Q50 was much jumpier than the Stinger. I think the Q50 is slightly faster 0-60, but the Stinger changes gears more smoothly. I like the hatch back in the Stinger. Both cars are beautiful. And, as far as I am concerned, you are supremely fortunate to get to drive either.

Thanks for the response. And, welcome again!
 
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Congratulations and welcome! Did you get the red interior too?
Thanks! I did go with the red interior. I’ve usually just gone with the black interiors in the past but wanted something different this time. So far I like it but I hope it holds up well. Time will tell....
 
Congrats on the Stinger. It does have some quirks but it really is a fantastic vehicle.

I have owned 7 INFINITI vehicles in the last 15 years. My last one was a fully loaded 2016 Q50 Silver Sport(300 HP) that I turned in last year.

When I turned in the Q50 the finance manager said “Can I interest you in a new INFINITI?”. I politely declined and told him I already bought a Stinger. He said “I figured that would be your answer”. He said they just can’t sell new cars like they did before.

He said their used car sales were the only thing keeping the dealership going.

The 2021 INFINITI Q50s came out recently. They are basically unchanged from the 2016 car I had. Well at least they have Apple CarPlay now but they don’t have heads up displays, flat bottom steering wheel, cooled seats, wireless charging, or many other features we take for granted in other cars.

INFINITI sales are down about 40% on the year. While other car companies are recovering now INFINITI hasn’t seemed to recover at all.

It is a shame but it is reality. Kia and Genesis have taken over the Japanese luxury sedan market from INFINITI and even Lexus.

I really enjoyed my Q50 while I had it but I enjoy my Stinger SO MUCH MORE.

I always like a nice set of wheels on a car. That was my biggest hesitation with the Stinger. The stock wheels just weren’t my style.

I know some people won’t like the wheels I like but here all the last 3 sets of wheels I had on my cars. I think the G70 wheels I have on my Stinger now look the best.

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grats on the upgrade OP. There is a white g37x coupe sitting in my driveway right now lol. Stinger has it beat in the luxury department for sure. As for the steering, it all can be adjusted. After I replaced my rack the steering was so light that I could turn it fully with one finger. Didn't like that so had it reprogramed.
 
From interior to exterior to high performance - everything you need for your Stinger awaits you...
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