Customizing Appearance of 2022?

[Abirud]

I just traded in my 2018 GT for a 2022 GT1 (woot!). On my 2018, I switched out, or covered, anything that had the Kia logo. It was relatively easy, as many of you know, since the badges were cheaply slapped on the cars. But they upgraded to more ingrained Kia stuff. Has anyone found custom emblems, quality steering wheel stickers, etc. for the 2022? Is it even possible? Or do I need to be patient and wait to see what comes out? Thanks!

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

I just traded in my 2018 GT for a 2022 GT1 (woot!). On my 2018, I switched out, or covered, anything that had the Kia logo. It was relatively easy, as many of you know, since the badges were cheaply slapped on the cars. But they upgraded to more ingrained Kia stuff. Has anyone found custom emblems, quality steering wheel stickers, etc. for the 2022? Is it even possible? Or do I need to be patient and wait to see what comes out? Thanks!

What?


Oh.

I mean there are some things floating around on vender websites. Maybe you could get something from Etsy perhaps?

I don't see much stuff available right now for 2022 models. Why did you trade your 2018 for a 2022? How much did you lose/gain from that trade?

 

[Abirud]

Good question. Well… it was a lease. I’m not really a leaser, never have been. But due to some circumstances… anyway, long story. Also, now it’s just not a good time to buy (as everyone knows). My 2018 was in pristine condition, so I’m only paying about 20 more dollars a month for the 2022.
Worth it to me because the ride is a little tighter, tires are new, suspension is new. Also rear wheel drive. Bonus, it has a sunroof.

 

[RM7]

Stickers, wut?

 

[JSolo]

..... Bonus, it has a sunroof.

Bonus is relative....Mine came without the sunroof. I see that a bonus because it's one less thing to rattle, leak or create issues down the road. Realistically I rarely opened the sunroofs on previous cars so it wasn't too big of a deal to pass it up while savings a few $$$.

 

[trooperducky]

As far as ive seen you can only get a viynl over lay for the new kia badge up front, not even the steering wheel yet. Also note that if you are into de-badging your car, the 2022s dont have holes behind the badges anymore they are just stuck on so if you want to run no badges you can.

 

[Abirud]

What?


Oh.

I mean there are some things floating around on vender websites. Maybe you could get something from Etsy perhaps?

I don't see much stuff available right now for 2022 models. Why did you trade your 2018 for a 2022? How much did you lose/gain from that trade?

As far as ive seen you can only get a viynl over lay for the new kia badge up front, not even the steering wheel yet. Also note that if you are into de-badging your car, the 2022s dont have holes behind the badges anymore they are just stuck on so if you want to run no badges you can.

Oh! I knew they didn’t have the holes, they’re in bedded. So you can just take the letters out? Thank you for your response!

 

[Abirud]

Stickers, wut?

Ya know, like for the 2018:

 

[Abirud]

Bonus is relative....Mine came without the sunroof. I see that a bonus because it's one less thing to rattle, leak or create issues down the road. Realistically I rarely opened the sunroofs on previous cars so it wasn't too big of a deal to pass it up while savings a few $$$.

Ah, well, I’ve never had one before, so… it was the only one available in the GT 1 line for miles around with colors that I liked. I certainly didn’t pay extra for it!

 

[JSolo]

^^Lol.... no free lunch... ever. It's all built into the price of the car... Even that first tank of gas.

I hope it serves you well.

 

[trooperducky]

Oh! I knew they didn’t have the holes, they’re in bedded. So you can just take the letters out? Thank you for your response!

For the outside badges yeah you can just pull em off and clean the tape residue. I wish i would have known that before i got PPF on my car cause i think it looks super clean with no badge on the front. For the steering wheel i have no idea honestly, Id imagine they are just stuck on too.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Oh! I knew they didn’t have the holes, they’re in bedded. So you can just take the letters out? Thank you for your response!

People pull it off. The 2018-2021 models have holes which need to be filled. Be careful adding aftermarket front emblems meant for 2018-2021 Stingers to your 2022 model.

 

[Abirud]

People pull it off. The 2018-2021 models have holes which need to be filled. Be careful adding aftermarket front emblems meant for 2018-2021 Stingers to your 2022 model.

Yes, I am aware. I guess I’m just too early to the game for 2022

 

[Abirud]

For the outside badges yeah you can just pull em off and clean the tape residue. I wish i would have known that before i got PPF on my car cause i think it looks super clean with no badge on the front. For the steering wheel i have no idea honestly, Id imagine they are just stuck on too.

Cool. Thank you!

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Yes, I am aware. I guess I’m just too early to the game for 2022

hokey dokey!