What did you do to your Stinger in Australia today?

[Bigbikes]

Just a-bit more of my handy work this afternoon
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[Flameangel]

Sonic did get dirty in yesterday's rain driving into town and then for a spin to Queenscliff. She handled perfectly in the wet. The dirt was mostly the back end, near the boot. Last night I fixed the height of the boot so it's in a more convenient height for me although hubby expressed " how about me ? I'll have to duck my head to get into the boot " not, that he's going to be driving it much anyway.
We both jump in.He wanted to drive and took it to the " Touchless car wash " down the road, then on the way back he decided to have some fun, he checked the brakes were good after the car wash, turned it on sports mode, changed the display so he could see when the turbos kick in and shot up the hwy for a short time. On one corner, he spun the wheels quickly and advised " Don't try it "

 

[AV8R]

Remember you have to run in the engine so don’t over rev it. Check manual.

 

[Flameangel]

Remember you have to run in the engine so don’t over rev it. Check manual.

Don't worry we are not over revving it , the manual says not to go over 3,000rpm we certainly haven't gone near that.

 

[Bigbikes]

Heres what i did to car today getting ready for gloss black paint
Also if your thinking of taking of side vents be aware that you may break a clip, which on both sides the bottom clip snapped off...you can see in pic..will put a daub of sikaflex on it before i put back on...still has 5 clips though. I will also put mess in holes as i found little rocks in there already..

 

[AV8R]

Heres what i did to car today getting ready for gloss black paint
Also if your thinking of taking of side vents be aware that you may break a clip, which on both sides the bottom clip snapped off...you can see in pic..will put a daub of sikaflex on it before i put back on...still has 5 clips though. I will also put mess in holes as i found little rocks in there already..
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You need my brake vent mesh to stop the rocks.

 

[Bigbikes]

Not all pearls are the same.

As I understand it, the Kia Stinger one is a triple-pearl, and very hard to match.

Not saying it's impossible, but very hard.

As ex spray-painter I can confirm 3 layer pearls are much harder especially white pearl

 

[Bigbikes]

You need my brake vent mesh to stop the rocks.

Yep as i now work at bunnings i will be getting some mesh when back at work

 

[AV8R]

Yep as i now work at bunnings i will be getting some mesh when back at work

I can sell you a set made from stainless steel painted black ready to fit.

 

[AV8R]

$20 posted

 

[Ozstung]

Sonic did get dirty in yesterday's rain driving into town and then for a spin to Queenscliff. She handled perfectly in the wet. The dirt was mostly the back end, near the boot. Last night I fixed the height of the boot so it's in a more convenient height for me although hubby expressed " how about me ? I'll have to duck my head to get into the boot " not, that he's going to be driving it much anyway.
We both jump in.He wanted to drive and took it to the " Touchless car wash " down the road, then on the way back he decided to have some fun, he checked the brakes were good after the car wash, turned it on sports mode, changed the display so he could see when the turbos kick in and shot up the hwy for a short time. On one corner, he spun the wheels quickly and advised " Don't try it "

Becareful giving your husband to much time behind the wheel means he might develop a liking for it. I'd keep him on rations or better still threaten to use his Ducati....regularly

 

[Bigbikes]

I can sell you a set made from stainless steel painted black ready to fit.

Thanks but flywire mesh will do and costs me nothing..

 

[AV8R]

Thanks but flywire mesh will do and costs me nothing..

Flywire mesh is too fine and will reduce airflow. Its also easy to break. The mesh I use allows good airflow and is thick and stiff enough not to break so you don't need to affix it. It just slides in and is held by the lining inside fender.

 

[Flameangel]

Becareful giving your husband to much time behind the wheel means he might develop a liking for it. I'd keep him on rations or better still threaten to use his Ducati....regularly

He'll be driving it when I'm away, at least he asked me if he could take it for a run now and then I can't ride a motorbike to save my life, he would be crapping his daks if I jumped on his bike ( so would I )

 

[Bigbikes]

Heres how she looks after black paint

 

[Flameangel]

Heres how she looks after black paint
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That looks so good

 

[Flameangel]

Sonic boom got rebadged today, yay

 

[westcoastGT]

Heres how she looks after black paint
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Looks great mate , super clean paint job !! How many coats of clear to you apply ??

 

[westcoastGT]

View attachment 27311 View attachment 27312 View attachment 27313 Sonic boom got rebadged today, yay

Love your plate !!!

 

[westcoastGT]

Flywire mesh is too fine and will reduce airflow. Its also easy to break. The mesh I use allows good airflow and is thick and stiff enough not to break so you don't need to affix it. It just slides in and is held by the lining inside fender.
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................at 160km and above these wire covers do cause a drone sound ......................I found that out today doing a "movie " with my son , I removed them and ...........voila noise gone .................I then put them back in , cuz I'm not driving above160 much and they really work protecting rock rash in in the back end !~!!