Used '23 Stinger GT seat bolstering and other issues

[Brandon8050]

I'm looking at a '23 Stinger GT Elite, 35,000 km on it. After taking it for a test drive there was a few issues, maybe some of you could help me out addressing them.

1. I noticed that the seat bolstering wants to be always inflated. As far as I believe it only does this in sport mode and if you have it set in custom mode. When put in comfort mode you can feel it deflate but immediately starts reinflating afterwards, it does this in any mode.

2. It has 35k on it, and what seems like warped rotors when breaking hard from a higher speed. Getting that wooming sound when slowing down. Too low of kilometers to have this issue?

3. I took it for a pretty good rip, drove and it felt good. I popped the hood when I got back and it seemed like I could smell burning coolant or something? Didn't smell inside the car only on the outside when I opened the hood not sure if this is normal or not.


If anyone has experienced any of these in could let me know their thoughts that would be great. Thanks

 

[Alpinesting]

The driver seat can be programed. The brakes on these cars when equipped with the Brembo package have a soft

compound and imbed brake medium on the rotors which causes the pulsing on the brake pedal under hard braking. These cars underneath

the hood are hotter than the sun when driven hard....TWIN TURBOS... There are posts about how to rebed the brakes on

this websites forums or you could just switch out the pads and resurface the rotors or just get different ones if that is

what you want to do. Most Stingers got abused at a young age and so with that you most always find that the brakes

do this. Whatever you decide to do, the Stinger is a edgier brother to the Genesis G70 and is a great car with a proven

platform (Lambda). Just keep in mind that some things on these cars are expensive to replace.. Just my opinion! Good luck!

 

[Snicklefritz]

When drivers have pad deposit issues with the OE pads, that usually manifests within the first 10-20K miles. Sometimes even right out of the gate before the 600 miles "break in" period is through. It all comes down to how you use the brakes. Mine, still original, have gone 80K miles and are still slowly "eroding". Between oil services when the pad thickness is checked typically I lose only a fraction of a millimeter. Last time last year I still had c. 6mm thickness all around.

Ima guessing that somebody spilled coolant and it's burning off.

 

[Brandon8050]

When drivers have pad deposit issues with the OE pads, that usually manifests within the first 10-20K miles. Sometimes even right out of the gate before the 600 miles "break in" period is through. It all comes down to how you use the brakes. Mine, still original, have gone 80K miles and are still slowly "eroding". Between oil services when the pad thickness is checked typically I lose only a fraction of a millimeter. Last time last year I still had c. 6mm thickness all around.

Ima guessing that somebody spilled coolant and it's burning off.

Just a question. When you put it in sport mode, can you hear the little motor buzzing while the bolstering inflates? I noticed that in this one when I tested it out. Like you can hear the pump running while it fills up.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Just a question. When you put it in sport mode, can you hear the little motor buzzing while the bolstering inflates? I noticed that in this one when I tested it out. Like you can hear the pump running while it fills up.

The reason why I didn't address that issue is because I have a Premium and a GT1, neither of which have adjusting seat bolsters.

 

[Brandon8050]

The reason why I didn't address that issue is because I have a Premium and a GT1, neither of which have adjusting seat bolsters.

Ah I see. No worries. Thankyou for the other info though!

 

[Ah GetFd]

I'm looking at a '23 Stinger GT Elite, 35,000 km on it. After taking it for a test drive there was a few issues, maybe some of you could help me out addressing them.

1. I noticed that the seat bolstering wants to be always inflated. As far as I believe it only does this in sport mode and if you have it set in custom mode. When put in comfort mode you can feel it deflate but immediately starts reinflating afterwards, it does this in any mode.

2. It has 35k on it, and what seems like warped rotors when breaking hard from a higher speed. Getting that wooming sound when slowing down. Too low of kilometers to have this issue?

3. I took it for a pretty good rip, drove and it felt good. I popped the hood when I got back and it seemed like I could smell burning coolant or something? Didn't smell inside the car only on the outside when I opened the hood not sure if this is normal or not.


If anyone has experienced any of these in could let me know their thoughts that would be great. Than

The seat side bolster is controlled two ways.

1. It operates automatically in sport mode
2. It can be set manually in all other modes by the switch on the side of the driver's seat.

Check that these settings are correct and that nothing is fouling this switch, like stuff stuffed beside the drivers seat and continually operating the switch for you.

Via the main display Go into the Vehicle settings - Seat - and see that everything is set

If there is still a fault, this car is still well under new car warranty so take it into a dealer and get it fixed. Unless the new warranty doesn't transfer to the next owner as it does here for the life of the new car warranty. Canada/USA owners can advise you of this.

From the MY23 Kia Stinger Manual which you can google online.

Seat back bolster control (if
equipped, for power seat)

1. Turn the adjustment switch clockwise, the right/left seat -back bolsters will be adjusted inward. Turn the switch
counterclockwise, the seat-back bolster will be adjusted outward. 2. To adjust the bolster height to its
maximum in the default state, operate the switch for 8 seconds. After that, release the switch because there is no
change in height even if you continue to operate the switch. 3. Once adjustment is done, leave the
switch in place



If it had warped rotors you would know about it at any speed. Don't know what wooming means but if it is only happening at high speed it is something else. Dirt on rotors, pads.....

These are twin turbos and they get extremely hot. It is recommended that you run the car for a while when finished driving to allow the turbos to cool down.

From the MY23 Kia Stinger Manual which you can google online.

Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting. If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication is ensured in the turbocharger unit. 2. After high speed or extended driving,
requiring a heavy engine load, idle the engine about 1 minute before turning it off. This idle time will allow the turbo-
charger to cool prior to shutting the engine off.

CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off immediately after it has been subjected to a heavy load. Doing so may cause severe dam-
age to the engine or turbocharger unit.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It is quite normal to have a coolant like smell after driving, around the front of the engine with the hood closed. It could be the turbos, most likely. I notice this myself. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Brandon8050]

The seat side bolster is controlled two ways.

1. It operates automatically in sport mode
2. It can be set manually in all other modes by the switch on the side of the driver's seat.

Check that these settings are correct and that nothing is fouling this switch, like stuff stuffed beside the drivers seat and continually operating the switch for you.

Via the main display Go into the Vehicle settings - Seat - and see that everything is set

If there is still a fault, this car is still well under new car warranty so take it into a dealer and get it fixed. Unless the new warranty doesn't transfer to the next owner as it does here for the life of the new car warranty. Canada/USA owners can advise you of this.

From the MY23 Kia Stinger Manual which you can google online.

Seat back bolster control (if
equipped, for power seat)

1. Turn the adjustment switch clockwise, the right/left seat -back bolsters will be adjusted inward. Turn the switch
counterclockwise, the seat-back bolster will be adjusted outward. 2. To adjust the bolster height to its
maximum in the default state, operate the switch for 8 seconds. After that, release the switch because there is no
change in height even if you continue to operate the switch. 3. Once adjustment is done, leave the
switch in place

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If it had warped rotors you would know about it at any speed. Don't know what wooming means but if it is only happening at high speed it is something else. Dirt on rotors, pads.....

These are twin turbos and they get extremely hot. It is recommended that you run the car for a while when finished driving to allow the turbos to cool down.

From the MY23 Kia Stinger Manual which you can google online.

Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting. If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication is ensured in the turbocharger unit. 2. After high speed or extended driving,
requiring a heavy engine load, idle the engine about 1 minute before turning it off. This idle time will allow the turbo-
charger to cool prior to shutting the engine off.

CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off immediately after it has been subjected to a heavy load. Doing so may cause severe dam-
age to the engine or turbocharger unit.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It is quite normal to have a coolant like smell after driving, around the front of the engine with the hood closed. It could be the turbos, most likely. I notice this myself. Nothing to worry about.

Thankyou for taking the time to put together your reply. Much appreciated. It definitely answers many of my questions

 

[BIG-D]

Has Chat GTP replied yet ?

 

[Brandon8050]

Has Chat GTP replied yet ?

Hm?

 

[BIG-D]

Bloke from Australia get fd or something.

 

[Ah GetFd]

Has Chat GTP replied yet ?

Bloke from Australia get fd or something.

Maybe you should change your name to Little D...........