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Recent content by Mad Macgyver

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    What Tune are you using on your Kia Stinger?

    Just installed the JB4 Tuner last week and have been using MAP2, which, from what I understand is about 5PSI increase. I assume that having MAP 2 on at all times may damage the engine over time due to the constant increase in PSI, however, that is just that, an assumption. Does anyone KNOW or...
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    [ATLAS] Swaybars/Anti-roll bars any good?

    Just put Ark Performance anti-sway bars on front & rear and they make a helluva difference, and I'm pleased with the outcome. The body lean is greatly reduced, and it even seems to help steering a bit (may be perception bias). Overall, the real pain was the driver side rear bolt access was...
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    New member of the state

    Welcome aboard, swap out your brake pads with high quality aftermarket pads ASAP. That said, hope you enjoy your Stinger and encounters here.
  4. Mad Macgyver

    Socal Car Meets and Shows

    Would love some info on DFW meetups too.
  5. Mad Macgyver

    (3.3TT) Another Front Brake/Rotor Problem... Lost For Words

    Yeah, let me know what route you're going. I have a GT2 and I've changed out my pads to EBC Red Stuff and I'm still having warping issues. Really disappointing. I hate having to get my rotors resurfaced or replaced every 4-6 months.
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    Share your Kia Stinger phone mounts

    Are you willing to create & sell a custom 3D printed mount like this? I'm more than willing to buy. Apologies for the double post.
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    Share your Kia Stinger phone mounts

    Apologies for the graininess and low quality of the picture. I don't use a mount, I just use the cord and the case of the phone to provide stability and grip. I can easily hit any climate control button so I don't see a need to get one. I wish I could change out the vent brackets like the Audi...
  8. Mad Macgyver

    Auto hold - neutral

    My only issue has been that the parking assist and stop/start function turn on or off randomly so I have to intentionally toggle those when I start. It seems the drive by wire function has not been perfected and I'm bummed that the later model years' software still struggles with this. As a...
  9. Mad Macgyver

    Ready to Pull the trigger. I hope someone can help.

    So these are my results. I drove from Little Elm, TX to Edmond, OK, and back. The route was exactly the same with a route of US380>US77>I-35>I-235 [Eco Mode]; I-235>I-35>US77>US380 [Sport Mode]. The test conditions were almost identical with dry weather, little wind, and temperature ranging...
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    Ready to Pull the trigger. I hope someone can help.

    I live in North DFW so the terrain is rather flat, and I do use Premium gas either 91 or 93 octane. I have the 3.3TT. However, any turbo engine runs under high compression and premium gas is specifically designed for high compression engines. If you put low grade gas in a high compression...
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    Ready to Pull the trigger. I hope someone can help.

    I know you asked for the exact model, but I have a 2018 GT2, and I routinely get over 30 MPG when I use my cruise control and hold it between 77mph and 82mph. I always have it in sport mode due to my preference for that throttle response and suspension. I have not tried ECO mode for long...
  12. Mad Macgyver

    Would you have purchased the Stinger GT Atlantica if it was available before?

    I like the car and the color is nice, but I prefer a French Racing Blue as seen on the Jaguar XKS
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    Navigation Update

    Where did you download the new navigation updates?
  14. Mad Macgyver

    Just purchased a stinger!

    Greetings, and welcome aboard.
  15. Mad Macgyver

    New 20’ GT2 Stinger, first time Kia owner, Tx

    Welcome aboard. It's good to see new owners, especially here in Texas.


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