STi to GT1

[Drudge]

Hello my name is Damian and I'm a new Stinger GT1 (white) owner as of this morning from CT, USA. I'm taking inventory on Monday but until then I want to intruduce myself and start reading up on some mods for this car. Any first mod recommendations big or small are welcome.

...and finally a picture of my outgoing 2011 STi

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hello my name is Damian and I'm a new Stinger GT1 (white) owner as of this morning from CT, USA. I'm taking inventory on Monday but until then I want to intruduce myself and start reading up on some mods for this car. Any first mod recommendations big or small are welcome.

...and finally a picture of my outgoing 2011 STi

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Welcome aboard, Damian! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your Stinger GT! I’m glad you found us...

 

[Drudge]

Welcome aboard, Damian! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your Stinger GT! I’m glad you found us...

Thank you for the warm welcome Sal!

 

[RyanG]

Although it will be different, the Stinger is a natural replacement for the Subaru. My GT2 replaced a '15 WRX Premium this past Feb. The handling isn't quite as good, but the ride is a lot better and I love all the modern toys.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Howdy. The only mod I have is the Eibach rear sway bar. Ride quality remains the same while handling is improved markedly: in the areas of twitchiness and hop/float over road imperfections, especially noticeable when cornering at a "spirited" speed.

 

[Drudge]

Although it will be different, the Stinger is a natural replacement for the Subaru. My GT2 replaced a '15 WRX Premium this past Feb. The handling isn't quite as good, but the ride is a lot better and I love all the modern toys.

Its so much quieter than the STi and I did take it for a spirited test drive and was quite happy. Don't get me wrong shes no STi in handling but Im ok with that.

 

[Drudge]

Howdy. The only mod I have is the Eibach rear sway bar. Ride quality remains the same while handling is improved markedly: in the areas of twitchiness and hop/float over road imperfections, especially noticeable when cornering at a "spirited" speed.

Yes definitely, I prefer a stiffer ride but thats maybe because I'm used to a super stiff suspension.

 

[Nasscar]

Welcome Drudge. Enjoy your new ride.

 

[Drudge]

Welcome Drudge. Enjoy your new ride.

Thank you sir

 

[Aarvix]

Welcome.

Sway bars are a great and easy upgrade that most seem happy with. Since you have a GT1 with electronic suspension (I think), check out the thread on the Mando ECS control module, it would let you customize the ride even more.

There's a fair amount of performance mods, the biggest gains will be from intakes and a tune (most here use the JB4, but there are others).

The stock wheels are heavy, so there's probably some benefit to be had with a lighter setup (my next upgrade)

Good luck and happy modding.

 

[Anisha fatima]

Welcome Drudge, Hope you had a great time.

 

[Flameangel]

Congrats @Drudge on your beautiful new car, welcome to the Hive, plenty of info here, enjoy !

 

[Moses]

Welcome and know, you are not alone in coming from a Subie to a Stinger. It's a bit of an adjustment lol. I came from an 02 WRX to a GT1. You might miss the Subie every now and then but you won't regret it.

 

[turboAWD]

Welcome. My '05 Legacy GT wagon finally gave up the ghost.. Enter '19 Stinger GT1.

 

[Drudge]

Thank you all for the warm welcome and mod tips. Picked up the GT1 today and its been a blast so far, really happy with the car

 

[Drudge]

It's been almost two weeks since I took inventory of this beauty and I couldn't be happier.

PS - This forum is really great so many people willing to help, thank you everyone....and a pic of the whip