Is confirmed the performance of the OEM 2019 Stinger suspension better than the OEM 2018 Stinger?

[Dochidalgo]

....so that it won't be necessary to replace springs and sway bars????

 

[DaJackson]

Why would the 2019 be better than the 2018 with the same parts?

 

[Ruturaj]

I think sways are still important if you don't like how rear end lifts in corner. It is still there with 2019.

 

[Dochidalgo]

Obviously both year models have the same parts.
I ask because one member owned a 2018 model and now he drives or owns a 2019 model and he noticed a difference so much that he commented that he did not need to improve the suspension as the 2018 model needs.

 

[nhcowboy28]

Obviously both year models have the same parts.
I ask because one member owned a 2018 model and now he drives or owns a 2019 model and he noticed a difference so much that he commented that he did not need to improve the suspension as the 2018 model needs.

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[DaJackson]

Obviously both year models have the same parts.
I ask because one member owned a 2018 model and now he drives or owns a 2019 model and he noticed a difference so much that he commented that he did not need to improve the suspension as the 2018 model needs.

It’s either

1) There is some difference in the car they didn’t mention. AWD/RWD, 19”s/18”s, Summer/All Seasons, etc.

2) They drove them in different conditions. Cold/Warm day, different streets, etc.

3) Their butt dyno is off and they have no idea what they are talking about.

 

[Dochidalgo]

Forget the question of the post.....

 

[robz32]

They both have the same suspension. No changes.
You can confirm this by looking at the part numbers.

 

[MrSmoofy]

Based on everyone on here talking about and actually installing sway bars I would say if it's improved or not doesn't matter it wasn't enough for most.

 

[Dochidalgo]

They both have the same suspension. No changes.
You can confirm this by looking at the part numbers.

Thanks rob for your kind and direct response. Answering a question with another does not resolve the doubt. I understand that the same part refers to the sway bar for example, but maybe more beffier with different part number. Or the electronic adaptative suspensión was updated in the new year model, perhaps.
So, the direct answer is no, there is no different suspensión performance between the two models.

 

[robz32]

Usually factories that mass produce parts tend to change part numbers if a certain part or piece is even slightly modified, to prevent confusion and to distinguish new/revised from old.

 

[ScottM]

I will throw this out there...just because. Isn't it possible that the "fit & finish" of the same stock parts is better? In other words, tighter and more solidly installed on the car. Just a thought and I think I saw another member say something similar.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Or the electronic adaptative suspensión was updated in the new year model, perhaps.

If there actually is an improvement in handling and feel between MY18 and MY19, this would be the reason: the electronically monitored suspension programming has been changed. (just a supposition at this point)

 

[Callum]

Usually factories that mass produce parts tend to change part numbers if a certain part or piece is even slightly modified, to prevent confusion and to distinguish new/revised from old.

I've seen the opposite with KIA. They want to remove the original part so they change the part, but not the PN. Generally a small sticker, or mark on the replacement part to denote the updated design.

I've seen this on bushings before.

 

[Ruturaj]

If there actually is an improvement in handling and feel between MY18 and MY19, this would be the reason: the electronically monitored suspension programming has been changed. (just a supposition at this point)

I think one things could have changed is assembly process resulting in less chassis flex.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I think one things could have changed is assembly process resulting in less chassis flex.

The actual chassis isn't going to flex less, since it's the same chassis from the getgo, an entirely new ground-up platform. The development of this car was extensive and done by some of the best. The chassis was very well thought out and tested long before production.

 

[Ruturaj]

The actual chassis isn't going to flex less, since it's the same chassis from the getgo, an entirely new ground-up platform. The development of this car was extensive and done by some of the best. The chassis was very well thought out and tested long before production.

Yes it was extensive but it did have rattles (sunroof, trunk and other). Kia did change something for 2019, as there are less cases than 2018. May be just better adhesive, I am not saying major components were changed.

 

[Ruturaj]

There are few people who drove both. I being one of them but I drove 2018 for 4 days and got 2019. So I never got good feel of 2018. I think those who got good feel of their car and then drove another model year will be better at answering this (that if handling feel is different or not) than us. Sways are good improvement either way, as rear end still lifts on the car.

@Waynerm002

 

[MerlintheMad]

Yes it was extensive but it did have rattles (sunroof, trunk and other). Kia did change something for 2019, as there are less cases than 2018. May be just better adhesive, I am not saying major components were changed.

Rattles have nothing to do with the chassis. All those attached parts rattle if (during assembly) something was not built spot on. Most Stingers are extraneous noises free; mine makes no noises at c. fifteen months. Most of us would say the same. And I believe you're right about later cars having changes that were ironed out during production, so less incidence of "rattles".

 

[Jaymorz]

After driving my 2018 for practically a year and swapping to a 2019, I feel an immediate difference.

95% certain its because I went from an AWD 18" square config to an AWD 19" stagger config.

Also had all weather tires on my 18" and now PS4 on my current 2019.

Generally new tires make the biggest difference when it comes to these butt dyno assessments