Recent content by GRStinger

In the winter months, living here in the "vortex" [wink], I wouldn't drive my car if I COULDN'T warm it up. Mornings, I come downstairs then right out in the garage. Fire it up, turn seats on hi, turn on the heated steering wheel, turn heat/blower up (and, of course, turn the auto stop/start...

What government shutdown?

Have driven my winter tire set now a few times in true winter conditions (it's been much colder here than average the last month, but not tons of snow yet). A few times in 2-4 inches; some wet, some dry snow. This morning, just an inch or two, but cold roads and a lot of that 'polished' glare...

Paint quality.

Great story! Well done, Murl! Congrats Raven and thank you for your service, Dave! [twothumb]

[clap] Well played, Murl! Keep us posted / let us know what happens - or doesn't - when you replace the fuse. I'm tempted, but with road conditions because of the snow/cold we've had, I'm a little nervous about playing around too much and swapping ends. Maybe I'll wait 'til spring. [burnout]

Interesting. OK, so who's going to be the first brave soul to try it? [cheerleader] Would this cause a warranty issue? Would this give a 'true' RWD experience - lack of LSD? Would there be some sort of 'mechanical drag' - for lack of a better term - on the front wheels?

I also had the OEM 18" all-seasons. I went with TireRack's recommended package. Michelin XIce's in the standard 225/45R18, on the SE A8-2 wheel in black. $1250 plus $50/per for TPMS. Free shipping. Here's how they look:

As stated, no. But if you find a way, let us know! [;)] Actually, I really don't mind it anymore - now that I've had the car about 6 months. It's best to let the engine/turbos, fluids, etc. come up to temperature anyway before you put it into Sport and hammer it down, so I run it for the first...

Early in the year, I seem to recall reading ? I can?t remember where ? that Kia was targeting US sales of 15,000 Stingers for 2018. They were at 13,000 as of Sept end, averaging about 1450/mo, so they will reach that 15k. The Stinger has gotten a ton of love for Kia. It seems to be that ?halo...

Oh, the humanity! [smackbum]

yeesh! [ohcrap]

I'm with ya' PoohBah. I turn 60 this year. Yes, there's a few grunts and groans getting in and out of the seat sometimes, but that Stinger sure makes us look younger! [biggrin] [rockon]

A belated 'Welcome!' from another Stinger lover from MI. I see a few other owners here from MI - all seem to be from the Detroit area. I'm over in the GR area. I only know of one other Stinger (Premium) over here, and as far as I know, I'm the only GT guy in my neck of the woods.

Forgot to mention: These are Harman Kardon Duet NC