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  1. FIM-92

    meh. I bought a used KIA hatchback... [shrug]

    Nope! Sold new, titled, and turned in to buy a Subaru WRX... [shrug]
  2. FIM-92

    Subwoofers not working?

    I found (on GT/base system): Bass +6 Mid -8 Treble +1 (or +2) Yields a good response (but with plenty of bass - because I play bass guitar. Classically trained, doncha' know. Led Zep/Who/RUSH, Yes, Genesis, etc.) to my ear... (I used to sell car audio for Circuit City waaaaayyyy back in da'...
  3. FIM-92

    meh. I bought a used KIA hatchback... [shrug]

    I love people's reactions when they see my Stinger GT AWD! [redface] "THAT's a KIA?!" Bought used (only 3,500 on odometer).
  4. FIM-92

    Brand new Stinger GT totaled

    Is the fob for sale?[biggrin]
  5. FIM-92

    Is This Correct?

    I hereby and forthwith formally retract my aforementioned foolish "GT1 but with the 'I'm a bad driver and need all the nanny's to help me' safety options" comment. I was wrong! The package does work well and does help with vehicle safety and operation. I may never use the lane keep assist...
  6. FIM-92

    How To - Stinger Wiper Blade Replacement

    Cool! I love the "maintenance position" vs. just turn key off when wipers are in 'up' position ;)
  7. FIM-92

    Is This Correct?

    Thanks for the reply! The dealer added $2K to the car but gave her the .9% for 72 mo. She is happy now!
  8. FIM-92

    Is This Correct?

    In the process of getting my Stinger GT i turned my wife's BFF into a fan and so she bought one this weekend. (GT1 but with the "I'm a bad driver and need all the nanny's to help me" safety options [rolleyes]) Dealer orignally told her "You can't get KIA .9% financing on that Stinger...
  9. FIM-92

    New 1:18 scale Kia Stinger GT Diecast Model

    Yep! https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-KIA-Stinger-1-38-Scale-Die-casting-Display-Mini-Car-P-Metal-Pino-B-D/152925365090?hash=item239b0fe362:g:dO4AAOSwCDBaljNL&rmvSB=true To be clear - it is not nearly as detailed as the previous pictured (minikraft) one. But this one is only $39 IIRC. Front doors...
  10. FIM-92

    New car with problems

    (get a cash settlement and get the carbon fiber hood ;) ) [rockon]
  11. FIM-92

    Adding Stinger Emblem to the dash. What do you think?

    I like it - it breaks up the empty expanse on the dash...
  12. FIM-92

    Science behind cracked plugs?

    When i turned up the boost (in my Lancer Ralliart Sportback) from 18psi to 23psi i had to go two colder heat range on the sparkplugs. Same gap. I have not seen the "cracking" OP speaks of... Is it the ceramic near the tip (inside the engine) or the ceramic outside the engine? Do you have pix?
  13. FIM-92

    Stinger 2.0 Premium Brakes

    Well, it is not a break-in period. But i agree, if it doesn't get better - get it checked. None of the reviews i have seen mention this (what you posted).
  14. FIM-92

    Kia Stinger front and side vents air flow

    On any car - the rolling wheels are plenty to cool the brakes. Track monsters need extra scoops/extractors...
  15. FIM-92

    New guy here, doing research on a possible Stinger purchase

    Consider this... Stinger comes with 100K mile warranty... From an engineering standpoint you would design for (assuming five or six sigma distribution) at least 98% of all cars to meet that 100K mile threshold - so design spec would be at least 250K miles... KIA has a great reputuation (along...
  16. FIM-92

    Stinger 2.0 Premium Brakes

    Too late to properly "bed-in" the brakes... But if it was critical, KIA would do it already before delivering every new car, so I don't think that is your issue. Is it possible the anti-skid is supressing stopping power (iminent lock up) to maintain control and you don't notice it? Older cars...
  17. FIM-92

    Kia Stinger front and side vents air flow

    I know it is just a "cartoon" and not a real CFD... but this could only be a static representation. Picture the wheel turning and the air "moving" CCW in the wheelwell... The spill and low/high pressure areas means these scoops and extractors are to reduce high/low pressures in the wheelwell...
  18. FIM-92

    New 1:18 scale Kia Stinger GT Diecast Model

    I bought one IN ADVANCE of buying the car ;)


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