Stinger @ SEMA 2017

[ralzod]

The Drift event on their facebook page was supposed to start a few minutes ago, unless my time zones are messed up? It said 11 PST and it's 2:03 EST now.

Yeah. I keep reloading their page.

Update: Live now...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155861069395365

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

Edit: ^^ thanks for the photos. Always nice to see more color options we won't have from Kia

The Drift event on their facebook page was supposed to start a few minutes ago, unless my time zones are messed up? It said 11 PST and it's 2:03 EST now.

Starting in 1 minute now!

 

[ralzod]

A little short, and they had broadcast issues at the end of the interview, but still fun to watch. The recorded version should be posted soon enough.

 

[davebo]

It looked great before it got cut off. I guess I really only need to see so much of a car doing donuts in a parking lot. They should do a track day event at some point. What I thought was weird was when the host said how glad he was they had the Michelin Sport's for drifting. Why would you want a track-focused grippy (expensive) tire when all you're trying to do is break traction and spin them around?

 

[ralzod]

They seem to have started a new broadcast...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155861131885365

Really jealous I'm not there, because they've got an autocross event (you drive) in addition to the drifting event (they drive).

 

[Marco-Oz]

Unfortunately not having a us licence I’m unable to drive or be a passenger due to legal reasons, bummer.

 

[ralzod]

Unfortunately not having a us licence I’m unable to drive or be a passenger due to legal reasons, bummer.

I was at the Texas State Fair a couple of weeks ago, and signed up to do the Chevy drive experience. Unfortunately, the driver's license didn't get me too far, since neither my girlfriend nor I could pass the mandatory breathalyzer test. Apparently a little too much beer (and fried food, of course) for Chevy's liking.

 

[Marco-Oz]

I was at the Texas State Fair a couple of weeks ago, and signed up to do the Chevy drive experience. Unfortunately, the driver's license didn't get me too far, since neither my girlfriend nor I could pass the mandatory breathalyzer test. Apparently a little too much beer (and fried food, of course) for Chevy's liking.

We definitely thought that may be an issue too, after all I’m in Vegas lol

 

[moinmoin]

Kia Presents Widebody Stinger by West Coast Customs at SEMA
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...de.com_daily&utm_source=AutoGuide.com20171031

The Kia Stinger will be the centerpiece of the Korean automaker’s display at the 2017 SEMA Show, with two heavily modified versions of the mid-size sedan set to be presented in Vegas this week.

 

[davebo]

Well that second one is a Cadenza, right? Frankly I'm not a big fan of their Stinger aside from maybe the front lip spoiler, which looks cool but wouldn't be practical in my area. The blue is nice but I prefer the stock blue. I like that orange color I saw earlier but still want Sunset Yellow instead.

Edit: I just now noticed the carbon fiber wrap they put on the front brake vents and side mirrors. I think that's a big improvement from the gaudy chrome but it's obviously not actual carbon fiber so its pretty fake. I'd definitely love a matte black vinyl wrap for those parts though.

 

[moinmoin]

is a Cadenza, right?

you are right!

 

[westcoastGT]

Kia Presents Widebody Stinger by West Coast Customs at SEMA
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...de.com_daily&utm_source=AutoGuide.com20171031

The Kia Stinger will be the centerpiece of the Korean automaker’s display at the 2017 SEMA Show, with two heavily modified versions of the mid-size sedan set to be presented in Vegas this week.

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That rear diffuser is awful , actually the whole presentation is underwhelming I think .............

 

[ralzod]

I'm not especially into drifting videos, but I was happy to watch this triple-Stinger clip from an observer...

 

[ralzod]

Mostly same-old-same-old drifting footage from inside the car, but watch for a bit starting at the 2m30s mark...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10103032051790898

 

[Kia Stinger]

@Jenna Choe is a member here but she seems to have forgotten us... :|

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

@Jenna Choe is a member here but she seems to have forgotten us... :|

Jenna is awesome, and I will message her and tell her to come on by and say hello!!

She is also a member of our Kia Stinger Facebook as well.

 

[davebo]

Is this the same @torque.jenna on instagram? I assume she works for Kia. Been enjoying her photos for a while.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Jenna is awesome, and I will message her and tell her to come on by and say hello!!

She is also a member of our Kia Stinger Facebook as well.

Thank you! It would be nice to see her stop by every now and then.

Is this the same @torque.jenna on instagram? I assume she works for Kia. Been enjoying her photos for a while.

Indeed it is!

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

Thank you! It would be nice to see her stop by every now and then.

Welcome, I will let her know.

Is this the same @torque.jenna on instagram? I assume she works for Kia. Been enjoying her photos for a while.

Yup yup, she sure does. Her husband is Abe from Keen Design.

We work with Keen Design directly and sell their wheels and spoilers on our site!

 

[ralzod]

Amazingly, this is the first SEMA autocross clip I've seen so far...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbCra_AjyJE/

Second clip, slightly longer...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbCh4-8D58H/