What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?

[Stinger GT SS]

That's Australia's sub section of the forum.

It’s open to anyone, feel free to post in there.

 

[MerlintheMad]

It’s open to anyone, feel free to post in there.

What ^^^ said. They "let" me do it. I feel like I have a standing invitation.

 

[Timothy1_17]

Installed the SXTH Element OCC, VT BIG MOUTH Air Scoops and AEM drop in panel filters. Went for a quick 30 minute spin, so far so good.

To keep y'all updated on my install last week, my SXTH OCC seems to be making/causing some type of hissing noise.

Checked the o ring on the can, and it's seated properly with the can snugged up nicely all the way till close. All hoses have the clamps tightened down really well. The check valve has the arrow pointed towards the intake. The noise sounds like it's coming more from where the hose is hooked up to the intake manifold. The hissing noise also doesn't happen till the engine is warm, and seems to not be 100% constant.

Lastly, if I pinch a hose, the noise goes away. See video link:

https://imgur.com/mvJjL5N

The car is running/driving great, builds boost, no leaks...at least to what I can feel.

I posted with more info, on this thread: What's good catch can

If there is a problem, and I find a solution, I'll post it up here.

 

[Hawk853]

To keep y'all updated on my install last week, my SXTH OCC seems to be making/causing some type of hissing noise.

Checked the o ring on the can, and it's seated properly with the can snugged up nicely all the way till close. All hoses have the clamps tightened down really well. The check valve has the arrow pointed towards the intake. The noise sounds like it's coming more from where the hose is hooked up to the intake manifold. The hissing noise also doesn't happen till the engine is warm, and seems to not be 100% constant.

Lastly, if I pinch a hose, the noise goes away. See video link:

https://imgur.com/mvJjL5N

The car is running/driving great, builds boost, no leaks...at least to what I can feel.

I posted with more info, on this thread: What's good catch can

If there is a problem, and I find a solution, I'll post it up here.

Try spraying soapy water around the area for a positive pressure leak and shaving cream for vacuum.
might be a crack in that fitting or a cut in a hose.

 

[2Slo4u]

Bad news — sold my Stinger GT2 today after 13 months of ownership

Good news — bought the car for $38,500 February 2020 doing the lease buyout and sold the car with 13,005 miles for $38,500 in less than 24 hrs. Fairly confident I could have gotten another $1,000 or so but honestly, when’s the last time you bought a new car and then sold it for the same price you purchased it.

was a great car with zero regrets of the purchase or the selling. A lot can happen in 12 months and since it was completely paid for, I now have the same amount of cash for a different type of opportunity.

 

[cncBilly]

Bad news — sold my Stinger GT2 today after 13 months of ownership

Good news — bought the car for $38,500 February 2020 doing the lease buyout and sold the car with 13,005 miles for $38,500 in less than 24 hrs. Fairly confident I could have gotten another $1,000 or so but honestly, when’s the last time you bought a new car and then sold it for the same price you purchased it.

was a great car with zero regrets of the purchase or the selling. A lot can happen in 12 months and since it was completely paid for, I now have the same amount of cash for a different type of opportunity.

Good for you. What are you driving today? Or are ya heal toe’in it until the next opportunity?

 

[MerlintheMad]

Bad news — sold my Stinger GT2 today after 13 months of ownership

Good news — bought the car for $38,500 February 2020 doing the lease buyout and sold the car with 13,005 miles for $38,500 in less than 24 hrs. Fairly confident I could have gotten another $1,000 or so but honestly, when’s the last time you bought a new car and then sold it for the same price you purchased it.

was a great car with zero regrets of the purchase or the selling. A lot can happen in 12 months and since it was completely paid for, I now have the same amount of cash for a different type of opportunity.

What was your reason for selling a car you're perfectly happy with?

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Thanks! Actually maybe the way I wrote it is a bit misleading. I wrapped the stock hood with a carbon fiber wrap. The product is called.

VViVid Black 3D Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap​

ah ok!

 

[2Slo4u]

What was your reason for selling a car you're perfectly happy with?

The Stinger was paid for. Once I realized I could sell it for what I paid for it, it was a no brainer for me. I had also been thinking about cashing out on the Stinger to pursue another opportunity. It all just kind of came together in about 24 hours.

No regrets to owning it. I think, like many others, over the last 12 months, that priorities have changed. I own a 2018 Ford Raptor and have found myself driving that more and more over the past year.

 

[Timothy1_17]

Try spraying soapy water around the area for a positive pressure leak and shaving cream for vacuum.
might be a crack in that fitting or a cut in a hose.

Didn't find anything, but now that section of the engine bay is clean and fresh smelling.

On a serious note, I did find where the noise is coming from. I used the 'ol screwdriver to ear method all around the hoses and connections and found the source directly on the PCV nipple connection. Not sure if I have the hose clamp on too tight, but I had to stop messing with it and get back to work. I might try trimming the hose slightly and using the stock hose clamp to see if that works.

 

[Timothy1_17]

Posted an update on What's a good catch can thread, but basically no solution yet. Any updates to this OCC, I will post over there.

Thanks for all your help, I appreciate it.

Thursday I'm planning on installing my Ark secondary downpipes (midpipes), Magnaflow exhaust and new black tips. Hopefully that one goes smoother. I'll post up here after the install.

 

[amehring1982]

Currently sitting up at Bridgewater Kia getting the HECU recall done

 

[jazzdabb]

Currently sitting up at Bridgewater Kia getting the HECU recall done

I'm interested to know how long that all takes. I'm waiting on a callback from my local's parts department for the same.

 

[amehring1982]

I'm interested to know how long that all takes. I'm waiting on a callback from my local's parts department for the same.

I was at the dealership for 1.5 hours but my car was not pulled in right away so about an hour for the service. Car came back to me as it left, just also cleaner and disinfected. Happy to have it finished!

 

[NIU_Huskies]

I was at the dealership for 1.5 hours but my car was not pulled in right away so about an hour for the service. Car came back to me as it left, just also cleaner and disinfected. Happy to have it finished!

I had the same experience a couple months ago. I was there for 1.5 hrs but tool them about 30 mins until they brought my Stinger into their garage to do the recall work.

 

[Luminary]

Bought 2 more Stingers in High Chroma Red.
One is for a friend, one is for me and my ever growing collection.

 

[NIU_Huskies]

Bought 2 more Stingers in High Chroma Red.
One is for a friend, one is for me and my ever growing collection.

Wish I could find the HiChroma Red hot wheels to match my real life HiChroma Red Stinger. I have only found the hot wheels in the cement color.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Wish I could find the HiChroma Red hot wheels to match my real life HiChroma Red Stinger. I have only found the hot wheels in the cement color.

I haven't found any Hot Wheels Stingers in any stores. The colors are all available on eBay, but I haven't added a Red yet (have the Blue and Ceramic).

 

[OneIota]

The Stinger was paid for. Once I realized I could sell it for what I paid for it, it was a no brainer for me. I had also been thinking about cashing out on the Stinger to pursue another opportunity. It all just kind of came together in about 24 hours.

No regrets to owning it. I think, like many others, over the last 12 months, that priorities have changed. I own a 2018 Ford Raptor and have found myself driving that more and more over the past year.

Just wondering how you sold it - private party, online seller (like Carvana, etc)?

 

[2Slo4u]

Just wondering how you sold it - private party, online seller (like Carvana, etc)?

I sold it Private Party. In addition, Carmax offered me $37,400 so I had options. Selling it in 24 hrs and getting what I paid for it brand new seemed like a great deal considering where our economy has been for the last 12 months and that vehicles are depreciating assets