What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?

[Alphazone]

anyone have advice on removing the painted shourd that sits on top of the tail lights? Im trying to remove it to install onto a different pair but i am having no luck trying to remove it while pushing those tabs down

EDIT - nvm got them off Holy shit what a pain in the ass they are to remove, broke 2 tabs on the driver side and luckily did not break any on the passenger.

Pretty much got the KDM 2019 style tail lights to match the turn signals of the front headlights

 

[Transmetal]

anyone have advice on removing the painted shourd that sits on top of the tail lights? Im trying to remove it to install onto a different pair but i am having no luck trying to remove it while pushing those tabs down

EDIT - nvm got them off Holy shit what a pain in the ass they are to remove, broke 2 tabs on the driver side and luckily did not break any on the passenger.

Pretty much got the KDM 2019 style tail lights to match the turn signals of the front headlights

Yeah, they're a pain in the ass, horrible to deal with. I was gonna swap to those as well but I went with these instead.

 

[Buzzman12]

@ Transmetal:
I've pretty much put my car to bed for the winter, but am already making a list of mods I'm interested in doing in the spring.
These sequential tail lights is one of them. Can you tell me where you sourced them, and do they fit on a 2023?
Also, how much, in round numbers, do they cost.?
Thanks.

 

[Transmetal]

@ Transmetal:
I've pretty much put my car to bed for the winter, but am already making a list of mods I'm interested in doing in the spring.
These sequential tail lights is one of them. Can you tell me where you sourced them, and do they fit on a 2023?
Also, how much, in round numbers, do they cost.?
Thanks.

StingerLED KDM FL Tail Lights kia

LED KDM FL Tail Lights for Kia Stinger 2022+ are genuine OEM Kia tail lights.

tuscanicustoms.com

If you already have a 2022+ then you'll only need the left and right side. I have a 2020 so I needed the center light bar as well, which I bought used of eBay. The Mrs bought them for me for my birthday. About $800 with free shipping. A pretty penny just for some turn signals but they're pretty sweet now that they're installed.

 

[Buzzman12]

If you already have a 2022+ then you'll only need the left and right side. I have a 2020 so I needed the center light bar as well, which I bought used of eBay. The Mrs bought them for me for my birthday. About $800 with free shipping. A pretty penny just for some turn signals but they're pretty sweet now that they're installed.

Hey thanks. I really like them, so I don't have a problem with the prices.
I'll probably order them in the new year for spring install.

 

[Mike S.]

Tested out my new turn signals to make sure they work. The Mrs ordered them for me for my birthday, took awhile for them to come in. Anybody got any suggestions on the best way to remove the painted caps without breaking them?
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Looks like you did a nice job here, I was looking to do the same but I all I see are on ebay for $1000 to $1200, where did u get sequential for $800? Maybe because I need the center to its more.....I have a 2021 with older style. I saw the you tube video, in your opinion, was it fairly easy to change out?

 

[Transmetal]

Looks like you did a nice job here, I was looking to do the same but I all I see are on ebay for $1000 to $1200, where did u get sequential for $800? Maybe because I need the center to its more.....I have a 2021 with older style. I saw the you tube video, in your opinion, was it fairly easy to change out?

I posted a link to them above ^
It'll cost you more than if you have a the older style because you'll need the center light bar. For me, it definitely wasn't an easy swap. I'd say I had a harder time then most people but that's usually how stuff is for me.

 

[Buzzman12]

Speaking of future mods, what is the thought on cold air intakes, vs. just modifying the stock air intake tubes (or whatever you would call them)?
I'm reading on here that the stock intake baffles are restrictive somewhat at higher rpms.
I've seen a mod that looks like a larger intake air baffle that mounts behind the front grille, allowing better air flow into the stock air intake (hope that makes sense).
It also says you have to remove the front bumper to install them. That seems excessive and difficult.
Thoughts?

 

[rpoffen]

Speaking of future mods, what is the thought on cold air intakes, vs. just modifying the stock air intake tubes (or whatever you would call them)?
I'm reading on here that the stock intake baffles are restrictive somewhat at higher rpms.
I've seen a mod that looks like a larger intake air baffle that mounts behind the front grille, allowing better air flow into the stock air intake (hope that makes sense).
It also says you have to remove the front bumper to install them. That seems excessive and difficult.
Thoughts?

You can certainly remove the stock baffles. There are even snorkels you can get to mount where the baffles were.
Unfortunately, you do need to remove the front bumper cover to do it.
I have done it three times, not too bad.

 

[boosted1g]

Speaking of future mods, what is the thought on cold air intakes, vs. just modifying the stock air intake tubes (or whatever you would call them)?
I'm reading on here that the stock intake baffles are restrictive somewhat at higher rpms.
I've seen a mod that looks like a larger intake air baffle that mounts behind the front grille, allowing better air flow into the stock air intake (hope that makes sense).
It also says you have to remove the front bumper to install them. That seems excessive and difficult.
Thoughts?

It's really not that difficult to remove the bumper.
An intake system (like afe's) will flow more air vs stock box.
With already having air snorkels, I did notice an improvement when I switched from stock box+aem filters to afe takeda intake.

 

[Buzzman12]

You can certainly remove the stock baffles. There are even snorkels you can get to mount where the baffles were.
Unfortunately, you do need to remove the front bumper cover to do it.
I have done it three times, not too bad.

I get it that you have to remove the front bumper to install those snorkels, but what about just removing the stock baffles?

 

[rpoffen]

I get it that you have to remove the front bumper to install those snorkels, but what about just removing the stock baffles?

IIRC, you need to remove the bumper cover to unbolt them.

 

[Devin]

Took all the mods off it.

 

[LordKOTL]

IIRC, you need to remove the bumper cover to unbolt them.

This is correct.

 

[Kiteflygolfdrive]

Speaking of future mods, what is the thought on cold air intakes, vs. just modifying the stock air intake tubes (or whatever you would call them)?
I'm reading on here that the stock intake baffles are restrictive somewhat at higher rpms.
I've seen a mod that looks like a larger intake air baffle that mounts behind the front grille, allowing better air flow into the stock air intake (hope that makes sense).
It also says you have to remove the front bumper to install them. That seems excessive and difficult.
Thoughts?

as you can see from my signature I’ve done most of the common mods.

1. I really like the afe intake. Fills the space nicely and keeps it a CAI since it’s in the box. I’ve washed and cleaned my filters once after 6k miles. They work as advertised. Easy to clean.

CON: not nearly as easy as the OEM box to clean/replace. I have to disconnect 3 pipes to remove the filters each time.

2. Anyone deciding to use the aFe intake needs to adjust the headlights first before installing the aFe box. If you know then you know. Deciding to raise the elevation of the headlights after aFe install requires the removal of the entire box. I do recommend this. It’s literally night and day difference. The OEM level is “claustrophobic“ compared to properly adjusted beams. Theres an entire thread on how to do it. I used the nut at the bottom instead of the screw driver.

3. I’ve driven through very heavy rain here in South Carolina using the snorkels without any issue.

4. Removing the front bumped it really easy. Go slow the first time. I can do it in less than 12 minutes now. Just use YouTube and you’ll find a few methods, watch them all and you’ll be a pro before you do it.

i did all my own work using you tube. I viewed it as an adult Lego set. Follow the directions on YouTube. There are a few videos on each subject and each has its own merit and value. Once complete double check each and every hose, clamp, torque spec, and nut before starting the car. Never had a check engine light..I would do an install and drive for a couple days to ensure system integrity. Then add another part. This prevented having to guess with part was faulty should I get a check engine light.

 

[Deviate]

Took all the mods off it.

Time to move on?

 

[Devin]

Time to move on?

Not willfully. Changing financial situation.

 

[Deviate]

Not willfully. Changing financial situation.

Im sorry to hear it.

 

[Deviate]

Being a boring introvert i spent new years resetting my air lines and dropping the front of my car another .75" to sit just that much lower aired out.

 

[AusStinger]

Recovering from a knee replacement. Doctor said to keep knee elevated, which I read as lie down ( while keeping leg up ), which means work on car in the reclined position with leg elevated, right ?

While following doctor's orders and as a result of boredom, I decided to do the following.

Rear diffuser panel before.


Stage 1.
Remove rear diffuser panel ( 5 min job ).


Stage 2.
Paint area behind panel ( 5 min job ).


Stage 3.
Trim out all the little flats in the panel ( about 4 hours ).


Stage 4.
Paint panel to match bumper and reinstall.


It's not "perfect" up close but it's now functional and I enjoyed a day of my recovery.