The Official Kia Stinger FAQ

[Kia Stinger]

I'd like to update this post with the most frequently asked questions about the Kia Stinger.

Please take a moment to reply with questions and answers that I can add. Thank you very much!

P.S. You can always send people here very easily by telling them to go to STINGERFAQ.COM

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Q - How do I remove and replace the badges on my Kia Stinger?
A - https://stingerforum.org/threads/how-to-remove-and-replace-kia-stinger-badges.1275/

Q - Which file formats are supported with the USB connection?
A - The UVO system only supports mp3 and wma files.

Q - Does the Stinger hold gears without upshifting automatically at redline?
A - When both traction and stability control are off and the car is in either sport or custom mode, it will not automatically upshift when hitting the redline in manual mode.

Q - I saw the Stinger at my local dealership in November. They told me the color was Panthera Metal. And it had rear heated seats and 360 degree camera. Why can't I find that color or those options on the Kia webpage?
A - That vehicle was not US-spec. Kia America only offers different colors in the US compared to other countries. Surround View Monitor, Wireless Charging and Rear Heated Seats are also not available on US models.

Q - What's this about an "E" badge?
A - The "E" badge is used in Kia's domestic market (South Korea) and stands for: Engineered by Excellence, Exclusivity, Exquisiteness, Evolutionary (you can buy them here)

Q - What are Brembo brakes?
A - Brembo is an Italian manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles based in Bergamo, near Milan.

Q - What are the OEM tire sizes?
A - 2.0T Base and Premium: Front and Rear: 225/45R18 / GT, GT1, GT2: Front: 225/40R19, Rear: 255/35R19

 

[ralzod]

Please take a moment to reply with questions and answers that I can add.

Q: Why is Kia decontenting US-market cars?
A: ...

Q: Why are US-market cars upwards of 20% more expensive than Canadian-market?
A: ...

 

[Kia Stinger]

Q: Why is Kia decontenting US-market cars?
A: ...

Q: Why are US-market cars upwards of 20% more expensive than Canadian-market?
A: ...

If you don't mind, my intention here is to provide new visitors an easy way to find the answers to questions they may have. I don't believe we're going to get the answers to your questions and I'm fairly certain that newcomers aren't searching for a Stinger community to answer the questions you've provided. However, I could be wrong...

 

[Bamm1]

If you don't mind, my intention here is to provide new visitors an easy way to find the answers to questions they may have. I don't believe we're going to get the answers to your questions and I'm fairly certain that newcomers aren't searching for a Stinger community to answer the questions you've provided. However, I could be wrong...

I think those might be answers that people search for. And google may send them to this forum to find them. But I think it should go more like:

Q: I saw the Stinger at XXXX dealership in November. They told me the color was Panthera Metal. And it had rear heated seats and 360 degree camera. Why can't I find that color or those options on the Kia webpage?
A: That vehicle was not US-spec. Kia America only offers "fill in colors" in the US. Surround View Monitor, wireless charging and Rear Heated Seats are also not available on US models.

As far as pricing goes, it could be a bit cumbersome to list pricing for every market that sells the Stinger in a FAQ. You could have a pinned "what did you pay thread" for people to see what kinds of deals others are getting all over the world. That might be helpful. Sort of like our own TMV or TrueCar.

 

[Kia Stinger]

I think those might be answers that people search for. And google may send them to this forum to find them. But I think it should go more like:

Q: I saw the Stinger at XXXX dealership in November. They told me the color was Panthera Metal. And it had rear heated seats and 360 degree camera. Why can't I find that color or those options on the Kia webpage?
A: That vehicle was not US-spec. Kia America only offers "fill in colors" in the US. Surround View Monitor, wireless charging and Rear Heated Seats are also not available on US models.

As far as pricing goes, it could be a bit cumbersome to list pricing for every market that sells the Stinger in a FAQ. You could have a pinned "what did you pay thread" for people to see what kinds of deals others are getting all over the world. That might be helpful. Sort of like our own TMV or TrueCar.

Thank you for helping me understand. And great idea...

 

[Bamm1]

Thank you for helping me understand. And great idea...

I like the idea. There are numerous things you could add in. What is the E badge? What are the OEM tires? What wiper blades fit the Stinger? What is Brembo? I could go on and on........

 

[Kia Stinger]

I'm going to add those and wait for replies for what I don't know right now... Thanks again...

 

[Bamm1]

I'm going to add those and wait for replies for what I don't know right now... Thanks again...

Q - What are the OEM tire sizes?
A -

2.0T Base and Premium
F & R: 225/45R18

GT, GT1, GT2
F: 225/40R19
R: 255/35R19

I don't know what model tire they are going to come with just yet (looks like the GT will get Michelin Pilot Sport 4S). I think you can add that later.

 

[Titanium]

I'd like to update this post with the most frequently asked questions about the Kia Stinger.

Please take a moment to reply with questions and answers that I can add. Thank you very much!

P.S. You can always send people here very easily by telling them to go to STINGERFAQ.COM

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Q - Which file formats are supported with the USB connection?
A - The UVO system only supports mp3 and wma files.

Q - Does the Stinger hold gears without upshifting automatically at redline?
A - When both traction and stability control are off and the car is in either sport or custom mode, it will not automatically upshift when hitting the redline in manual mode.

Q - I saw the Stinger at my local dealership in November. They told me the color was Panthera Metal. And it had rear heated seats and 360 degree camera. Why can't I find that color or those options on the Kia webpage?
A - That vehicle was not US-spec. Kia America only offers different colors in the US compared to other countries. Surround View Monitor, Wireless Charging and Rear Heated Seats are also not available on US models.

Q - What's this about an "E" badge?
A - The "E" badge is used in Kia's domestic market (South Korea) and stands for: Engineered by Excellence, Exclusivity, Exquisiteness, Evolutionary (you can buy them here)

Q - What are Brembo brakes?
A - Brembo is an Italian manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles based in Bergamo, near Milan.

Q - What are the OEM tire sizes?
A - 2.0T Base and Premium: Front and Rear: 225/45R18 / GT, GT1, GT2: Front: 225/40R19, Rear: 255/35R19

What's "disability control"?

 

[Kia Stinger]

What's "disability control"?

It's fixed, that's what it is.

 

[Titanium]

It's fixed, that's what it is.

Darn, I thought it was some clever Kia solution for disabled people!

 

[Kia Stinger]

Bump for more info!

 

[Bamm1]

I like the idea. There are numerous things you could add in. What is the E badge? What are the OEM tires? What wiper blades fit the Stinger? What is Brembo? I could go on and on........

I will admit I have made a number of typos in various threads here. I also tend to ignore mistakes I see as long as I get the general gist. But I would love to know what elicited a bad spelling rating for this post?

 

[Kia Stinger]

I will admit I have made a number of typos in various threads here. I also tend to ignore mistakes I see as long as I get the general gist. But I would love to know what elicited a bad spelling rating for this post?

It was probably just a slip of the mouse. Have you tried stingerfaq.com yet?

 

[oddball]

The "nut" on the back of the filter housing is 27mm

 

[NOBODY]

looking through rear view mirror at rear windshield you may have a distortion in various areas not sure if this is on all stingers

 

[Ozstung]

looking through rear view mirror at rear windshield you may have a distortion in various areas not sure if this is on all stingers

Some identified this as viewing through polarised sun glasses it has that effect.

 

[KingLamoni]

There used to be a KIA service type manual available online for "how to" stuff. Is that not available anymore?

I've been trying to find intake valve placement on the 3.3L TT so I can try to index my plugs but haven't been able to find the information.

If someone has a "How To" for that on the Stinger GT that would be much appreciated. I saw a general "this is what indexing is", but it wasn't specific for the Stinger GT.

 

[OliverNuther]

There used to be a KIA service type manual available online for "how to" stuff. Is that not available anymore?

I've been trying to find intake valve placement on the 3.3L TT so I can try to index my plugs but haven't been able to find the information.

If someone has a "How To" for that on the Stinger GT that would be much appreciated. I saw a general "this is what indexing is", but it wasn't specific for the Stinger GT.

Is this what you’re looking for?

KGIS Full GT Manual Download

 

[KingLamoni]

Thanks mate.