You're Not Going To Stop People From De/Re-Badging Their Stingers!

[Killa200]

I guess i'm one of the few happy to leave the Kia badge on. Just gives me the opportunity time and time again when I get asked to confirm why yes it is, and yes it and my last two been better than anything other cars I've owned so far.

 

[Rufus]

For me, rebadging was simply a matter of aesthetics and personalization. The "Kia Motors" badge is so much classier to my eyes, and it's been fun watching peeps undress "Sally" with their eyes, then have to actually look at the front badge. I've seen more than one smile from onlookers as a result

 

[StingerGT68]

For me, rebadging was simply a matter of aesthetics and personalization. The "Kia Motors" badge is so much classier to my eyes, and it's been fun watching peeps undress "Sally" with their eyes, then have to actually look at the front badge. I've seen more than one smile from onlookers as a result

I'm doing the exact same rebadging as you (inspired by your Kia Motors badge) and I agree. It's not about being ashamed of the Kia name, it's just that that badge is kind of ugly and having a special "Kia Motors" badge will make the Stinger appear as special as it really is.

 

[davebo]

Yeah I went with the black/chrome Kia Motors badge on the front because I want people to be able to tell it's a Kia, but the badge is the most boring badge in the industry. Then maybe Nissan and Ford.

 

[Killa200]

I'm doing the exact same rebadging as you (inspired by your Kia Motors badge) and I agree. It's not about being ashamed of the Kia name, it's just that that badge is kind of ugly and having a special "Kia Motors" badge will make the Stinger appear as special as it really is.

Oh I agree 100% with the motorsports badge, and actually have the silver and black one at this point. To me its about all the other custom badges that are floating about specifically trying to mask or hide all together the car's origins. I'm proud as heck that Kia has stepped up and made the car, and for me it was just the logical next step as a happy owner thats moved from a 2010 Forte EX, through a 2013 Optima SXL, and Finally to my 2018 Stinger GT1. Out of all the cars I've had, the Kia's have given me the least trouble.

 

[ScottM]

The only thing I'm thinking of changing badge wise are the wheels. I'm going with the "GT" logo. Other than that, I'm good. I think that's the beauty of the car, it's a KIA and "they" gotta deal with it and see it in "their" faces all freaking day!! Could the back look better, maybe. BUT...when I see the stinger scrolled across the back I think Maserati. Just my opinion. I view the debadging thing as a preference thing overall and not an "ashamed thing" and you gotta do what you like, I mean it's your car!!

 

[JustThatPenguin]

Oh I agree 100% with the motorsports badge, and actually have the silver and black one at this point. To me its about all the other custom badges that are floating about specifically trying to mask or hide all together the car's origins. I'm proud as heck that Kia has stepped up and made the car, and for me it was just the logical next step as a happy owner thats moved from a 2010 Forte EX, through a 2013 Optima SXL, and Finally to my 2018 Stinger GT1. Out of all the cars I've had, the Kia's have given me the least trouble.

Congrats on moving up in the world! Going from the compact car, to a midsize to the stinger. Each time being at least 10k more.

 

[Weareblondi]

if you think about it, when the big three in japanese cars wanted to go high end, they changed the names of that division. when oldsmobile tried to change it's image, it went with that odd rocket ship logo, no oldsmobile name anywhere. and it tanked. then we have vw that made the phaeton. basically a bentley with a huge vw badge, and it tanked (could be because lots of the interior stuff didn't work correctly, but still) people balked at spending 80 + on a vw. now we have 100+ mustangs, corvettes and dodges. if i remember correctly, remember i am old, i had read that kia/hyundai were thinking of spinning off seperate sport/high end divisions. so it could be that kia is going start using its own "k" or "e" logo and that fact that we are all clamoring for them has got them all upset because we are jumping the gun. or, it could be that they are pissed that they hadn't thought about making more of those badges.

 

[Kia Stinger]

if you think about it, when the big three in japanese cars wanted to go high end, they changed the names of that division. when oldsmobile tried to change it's image, it went with that odd rocket ship logo, no oldsmobile name anywhere. and it tanked. then we have vw that made the phaeton. basically a bentley with a huge vw badge, and it tanked (could be because lots of the interior stuff didn't work correctly, but still) people balked at spending 80 + on a vw. now we have 100+ mustangs, corvettes and dodges. if i remember correctly, remember i am old, i had read that kia/hyundai were thinking of spinning off seperate sport/high end divisions. so it could be that kia is going start using its own "k" or "e" logo and that fact that we are all clamoring for them has got them all upset because we are jumping the gun. or, it could be that they are pissed that they hadn't thought about making more of those badges.

Genesis wasn't too crazy about the winged emblems popping up all over in the U.S. for exactly that reason. I do wonder if Kia has something in mind with the letter E...

 

[Mach_Tuck]

Genesis wasn't too crazy about the winged emblems popping up all over in the U.S. for exactly that reason. I do wonder if Kia has something in mind with the letter E...

Clearly since the new Atlantica is badged properly...at least partially.

 

[GTmike]

I've had cars chase me down to film the car , I'm completely rebadged with E , Stinger ,3.3T , and GT 4S ....................people think this is some new "exotic" ...........when asked I always tell them exactly what it is .............the response is aways the same ...............varying degrees of "WOW", I had one of the first BMW 650 Cabriolets in our locale and never had anywhere near as much attention and interest in the car , go boys !!

What do you mean by GT 4S badge? Sorry I’m new to the game, I just got my GT1 a couple of days ago and I’m just curious! Thanks!

 

[Sensibly Spirited Driver]

I'm in agreement with the minority of posters, who like the Kia badge. I think it's a nice design. It's clean, simple, and modern. Also, it's less ostentatious. The "E" badge looks cool, and I certainly understand why someone might put that on their car, but I'm happy with the Kia logo, and I'm happy to have people see it's a Kia. If I could have any car, it would be the Seat Leon Cupra ST (not sold in the US). A lot of those people change the badge as well, so people don't know it's a Seat. I don't care what the brand is, I just care that I enjoy the drive.

 

[Renfield]

Ypu really have to be a shallow pinhead to worry about the badge on your car. What does it prove? Are you one of those people who put perception before performance.

My avatar says it all.

 

[westcoastGT]

Ypu really have to be a shallow pinhead to worry about the badge on your car. What does it prove? Are you one of those people who put perception before performance.

My avatar says it all.

...................it sure does !

 

[davebo]

I don't think many people here who swap badges are "worried" about any logo. It's an aesthetic choice people are choosing to match what they'd like to see on a car they own. I'm not "worried" about what other people think of my facial hair, but I do like to trim my beard now and then to look nice and tidy because gruff lumberjack isn't the look I feel like sporting.

Edit: Although to be fair I am a conformist in some aspects of life. For example I'm always wearing pants or shorts even when it's hot out. If I was brave I guess I'd walk around in my boxers.

 

[westcoastGT]

I don't think many people here who swap badges are "worried" about any logo. It's an aesthetic choice people are choosing to match what they'd like to see on a car they own. I'm not "worried" about what other people think of my facial hair, but I do like to trim my beard now and then to look nice and tidy because gruff lumberjack isn't the look I feel like sporting.

Edit: Although to be fair I am a conformist in some aspects of life. For example I'm always wearing pants or shorts even when it's hot out. If I was brave I guess I'd walk around in my boxers.

........................nooooo its all good keep yer drawers on !! ( theatre of the mind !! )

 

[AV8R]

Ypu really have to be a shallow pinhead to worry about the badge on your car. What does it prove? Are you one of those people who put perception before performance.

My avatar says it all.

Yes and with regards to your avatar you have been asked a number of times to change it. It would be appreciated if you did. Please refrain from analogies that some of our members who have changed their badges are shallow pinheads.

 

[Madman]

Ypu really have to be a shallow pinhead to worry about the badge on your car. What does it prove? Are you one of those people who put perception before performance.

My avatar says it all.

Well, you're entitled to your oPINion... and you know what they say about opinions...

 

[AV8R]

Well, you're entitled to your oPINion... and you know what they say about opinions...

Yes, keep them to yourself....

 

[Madman]

Yes, keep them to yourself....

I respectfully disagree, it's having intelligent conversations around divergent thought that makes life worth living - it's about HOW you express it that makes it worth listening to...in my opinion