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  1. KIA-StingerGT

    Horrible Drivetrain Noise! Scraping! Grinding!

    Backed out of the driveway, heard a sound coming from the chassis. Drove further and the problem intensified. Only occurred when moving. Called a dealer. They were backed up and couldn't look at my car for over a week. They suggested I have it towed in as a precaution. YIKES! Remembered I knew a...
  2. KIA-StingerGT

    Acura TLX Type S Instrumented Test Numbers Are In ...

    Stinger GT AWD quicker to 60 mph by 3/10 sec and the quarter by 4/10 sec and traps 5 mph faster. Car & Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a36480011/2021-acura-tlx-type-s-drive/ Curb Weight 4,201 lb 0-60 mph 4.9 sec 1/4-Mile 13.6 sec @ 103 mph Skidpad 0.96 g
  3. KIA-StingerGT

    Ran my 100% Bone Stock Stinger GT AWD ...

    Only had time for one run, was very happy with the results. Density Altitude 988 ft, zero mods, base GT, spare in trunk, 1/2 tank of 93 octane, launch control:
  4. KIA-StingerGT

    Doug Demuro: "Please Stop With the Fake Badges"

    Doug's observations are usually spot on, and he definitely nailed it on this one! He accurately states that 90% of people don't care what badge is on your car, and the 10% who do care are car enthusiasts and they'll know you're lying.😉
  5. KIA-StingerGT

    2021 KIA K5 GT Performance Numbers Are In

    Fries the tires at will, needs AWD. For some reason (cold weather?) no lateral G's provided. C&D - KIA K5 GT https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a35569252/2021-kia-k5-gt-by-the-numbers/ Price As Tested: $35,835 (base price: $31,585) HP: 290 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque: 311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm Curb...
  6. KIA-StingerGT

    New rubber for the Stinger!

    Car is two years old, original Potenza RE97AS-02's down to 4/32 to 5/32 (snow performance has dwindled). So I got a set of BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS put on. Rated very highly during Tire Rack tests, will let you know how it goes ...
  7. KIA-StingerGT

    My Stinger was first in area to receive RECALL SC196 JUNCTION BOX HECU REWIRE

    I can now park my car near "other vehicles or structures" again!
  8. KIA-StingerGT

    Steps to make this forum even more popular!

    What can we do to support/get the word out about this forum? Sadly, the other ".com" Stinger forum has too many members and mods that are juvenile morons. We should be getting double the traffic of that trash forum. What can we do?
  9. KIA-StingerGT

    FYI: Sunoco is no longer a licensed Top Tier Gas

    https://www.toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/
  10. KIA-StingerGT

    Motor Trend: "Kia Stinger GT vs. Genesis G70 3.3T: Is Luxury Worth It?"

    https://www.motortrend.com/cars/genesis/g70/2020/is-luxury-worth-it-kia-stinger-vs-genesis-g70/
  11. KIA-StingerGT

    Just found odd looking "track" like distortion on bumper ...

    Have no idea what could have caused this. There's no paint transfer (as if from another vehicle) and no cracking to the bumper. Just this strange track or feathering appearance on the surface of the driver's side lower bumper. Ideas?
  12. KIA-StingerGT

    And the weird Stinger reviews just keep on coming ...

    He loves the car but says the Stinger is a "sales disaster." lol That is patently absurd. KIA sold 31,000 Stingers in only two years, and for a brand new model in a niche segment that isn't bad.
  13. KIA-StingerGT

    Stinger In AutoGuide's "Top 10 Coolest Cars of 2019"

    Did a search, didn't see it posted here ... KIA Stinger #5
  14. KIA-StingerGT

    Another "review": Seems the well is running dry for unbiased, coherent Stinger reviews

    Seriously, my next door neighbor who drives a 10 year old American sedan could do a better job. The number of quality YT Stinger reviews is rapidly going south. Oh well ...
  15. KIA-StingerGT

    Anyone else notice exhaust condensation (?) blowout on full throttle?

    Didn't notice it happening in the Summer. When cooler Fall weather arrived and I floored the accelerator, I see what appears to be a decent amount of "spray" coming out of what I think is the exhaust. Not a "cloud", but similar to as if you went over a patch of water on the road and it sprayed...
  16. KIA-StingerGT

    Picked up a set of KIA All-Weather Stinger Specific Floor Mats ...

    $140, front & rear, dealer got it in 2 days after I ordered.(y)
  17. KIA-StingerGT

    Curious notation from C&D's pdf of their 04/18 test: 2018 Stinger GT AWD

    "Tires are a mess on the pad. Transmission cannot take any heat. 1st accel run and it flashed an overheat warning and went downhill from there. Eventually went into limp mode and shifted early. Needs cooling passes." Pre/early production model woes...
  18. KIA-StingerGT

    Article: "What Do Old-School Mustang Guys Think of the Kia Stinger?"

    https://www.automobilemag.com/news/original-venice-crew-drives-long-term-kia-stinger-update-4/
  19. KIA-StingerGT

    How to remove front seat?

    Dropped something and it fell into the driver's front seat track. It's just the front two and rear two track bolts, right? I don't need to pull the whole seat out of the car, just high enough to get access and remove the item from the track. Don't think I have to touch the wiring or unplug...


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