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You're not the only one disappointed rmillersbs. My 91 Alfa Romeo 164S in sport mode was so stiff in recoil you could get all 4 wheels off the road on the right g bump. I really miss that 'buttoned down' feel that the road could not upset the car. In sport mode the Stinger is still too soft...

Thanks for the well wishes robz32. I'll get the specs on the forum asap.

Actually the settings are not in the alignment computer yet. The dealer is getting them from Kia Canada ASAP so I can do the alignment. There is no camber adjustment on the car. So all they are setting is toe and the car tracks straight for now. So whatever the 1.4" puts the toe out by, it's...

I just got back from a drive this afternoon. With the stock springs a drive would leave me troubled and disappointed frankly. Suspension is a big part of the enjoyment of a car's dynamics. Today I got home and told my wife I forgot how happy a new car makes me. I've heard millennial's refer...

No way. I don't do anything myself. Like oddball said in Kelly's Heroes: "I don't fix 'em. I just drive 'em". Even though I'm technical and mechanical, I had to keep a box of bandaids in my toolbox. I sold all my tools at a garage sale back in '83 when I was 22. I kept the box of bandaids...

Now all I need is a great place to go. Southern Ontario this time of year is as scenic as the moon and with just as many nice roads. When spring comes around I may take Rout 219 south of Buffalo into the Allegheny's. Great drive. Or I79 south of Erie to Pittsburgh for a more 'cover lots of...

Yes. 225 40-19 front and 255 35-19 read. That's the stock summer tires.

I just had the service bulletin for the hatch done by the dealer. So far the hatch has still knocked a couple of times over certain bumps but when it's -15 C or 10 F what can you expect. The bumpers are frozen solid. I still had to turn out the rubber feet more than the spec and the dealer...

Eibach's Work Great... REALLY GREAT! Hi All. I finally made my decision and it was a good one. I'm so happy my eyes are watering. My Polar White Stinger has a set of Eibach's on it and the ride and handling are near perfect! Because I'm familiar with the law of diminishing returns, I'm...

Good point. I'll send my inquiry to Lap3.

It seems the only way to shift into manual mode is to use a paddle shifter. If you do this stopped, okay. If you do it while driving you must shift up or down. You can't shift into manual mode without shifting up or down. I HATE THAT! Am I missing something? I asked this in the chipping...

I would not make that assumption. The same transmission (8 speed auto with same housing) can have different internals designed for different torque limits.

Does this mean the engine operates smoother at low rpm's like 1100 or 1200. It 'lugs' at an even lower rpm? I noticed in my driving that it feels really smooth at 1000 rpm under load. Never felt that way in other sixes. I always felt the need to upshift and stay above 1500 anyway in prior sixes.

Hi K8 Stinger Store. How about modifying the transmission mode a bit. I'd lover to pull on both paddles to go into a full manual mode while staying in whatever gear I'm in. Then it's full manual until you pull on both paddles again and it goes into auto again. It drives me nuts that it keeps...

Anaybody try the Uncle chip?

Will do.

I just realized something. Definition and the meaning of terms is critical in manufacturing. For example, the definitions of 'fail' or even 'dangerous' need to be clear. This is a super sticky bubble gum tire in the summer. If its grip is reduced 50% or even 70% it could still be grippier...

Maybe Kia has had the compound altered. If there was a danger of the tires failing, there would be safety stickers all over them and the car and in the manual. The Michelin guy is probably speaking to racing in low temps. As that would be his fiduciary responsibility as the manufacturer. I'm...

Hey youse guys. Opinion here: the Stinger's 15 speaker HK sound system is the best OEM system I have ever heard in a car. Smooth. Balanced, and no clipping until the highest volume setting. The tone controls could use a few more frequencies, but the bass, midrange and highs are good enough...

Is it possible to lock it in a gear without shifting. Like put it in manual mode without shifting I guess. The manual says you put it in manual mode when the paddle shift is used. So if you're about to upshift and you realize you don't want to, you can't say Okay Stinger, stay in this gear...