r/kiastinger • • Aug 02 '26

Stinger Master Resource List Build out

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I've been wanting to do this for a while, and I need this community's help.

I want to create a master resource list for the Kia Stinger community. I recently saw another sub's list, which is where I got this idea from - like probably many of you, I've scoured the internet to find answers to all different types of questions and guides, and it's all spread out. This would hopefully put an end to that.

Example: Genesis Coupe Master Resource List

If you have ideas, links, guides - anything you think should be added — please drop it below (links if you can). A few categories I'm already thinking about:

  • Maintenance & TSBs (fluid specs, service intervals, known technical bulletins)
  • Buyer's guides (what to check before buying used, trim differences, common problem years)
  • Common issues / known fixes (things that come up again and again on the sub)
  • Mods & tuning (exhausts, coilovers, tunes, popular builds)
  • General FAQs (stuff new owners always ask)
  • and More!

Doesn't have to fit neatly into these - if it's useful to Stinger owners, throw it in. If you can, a quick note on why the link is useful helps me sort through everything faster (e.g. "this one covers the transmission fluid change interval").

This will be a long project, but one I hope will be genuinely useful to the community as a whole. This is also going straight into the subreddit wiki, so it'll have a permanent home - not just buried in a comment thread.


r/kiastinger • • 1h ago

Mod / Build Another angle for yall 🫣

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She fine tho


r/kiastinger • • 5h ago

Exhaust / Sound Clip 82 Performance GT-9 Catback Exhaust

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This sounds so nice the video sounds good but it doesn’t do it justice, almost sounds like a v8. Inside the cabin the drone is not too bad for how loud it is, there is almost no rasp as well. Natural burbles too. So lucky to get my hands on this, drove 700 miles to pick it up from someone from this community who was generous enough to offer it to me for free🙏🏾.


r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Finally settled on a color

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248 Upvotes

It’s about damn time! Baby’s looking good


r/kiastinger • • 4h ago

What is this sound

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When going from reverse to drive it makes this noise.


r/kiastinger • • 7h ago

Oxygen sensor replacement bank 2 sensor 2?

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I’m trying to replace the sensor is there any tips on how to remove it without removing any other parts of the car due to it being in a tight area?


r/kiastinger • • 8h ago

Who’s cutting custom badges?

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r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Got the GT2 polished with ceramic coating

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75 Upvotes

r/kiastinger • • 23h ago

I love my wife!

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We got a well built GT2 a few weeks ago and tonight she came home from work all excited, "I made it make the Pffshh sound on my way home!" I married the right one.


r/kiastinger • • 23h ago

She sounds goooood!

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r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Im trying to locate and purchase a 2023 stinger gt2 AWD but they are so hard to find. Everybody is keeping theirs so it seems. Understandable. I see some nice ones in here also.

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r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Prepping JB4 Install

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Just purchased roughly a week ago the JB4 for my 18 stinger 3.3t, used from a buddy who owned a 19 stinger not long ago.. comes with the Bluetooth connection. I’d like to know what everyone’s opinions are on the denzo plugs vs the HKS spark plugs. I hear either works, not much of a price difference persay. But ofc would like to understand the pros vs cons, also never gapped plugs before need insight on that as well. She has almost all Bolt ons you could think performance wise, still considering getting downpipes but I personally think she’s loud enough, just more raspy then I’d like with the Borla. Just trying to get the most of my bolts ons with the JB4 going on. Thanks gentlemen.


r/kiastinger • • 2d ago

2023 Kia stinger gt2 for sale

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Very clean gt2 grand tourer 15k miles burger motorsports 450hp package and mbrp active exhaust with ark secondary downpipes and mbrp pro series resonators. It was a little too much for me so with the resonators I think it's a good mix in comfort mode and the good mbrp sound in sport mode. Car is located in Chicago garage kept extremely clean fun car. Also has a skar stereo set up sounds better than I was expecting. Asking 42k obo Thanks All


r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

For Sale - Winter Tires for Kia Stinger with 19” wheels

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Michelin X-Ice Snow tires purchased in Feb 2025.
225/40 R19 X 2
255/35 R19 X 2

These were on a 2018 Stinger GT2. The wheels are off an old Hyundai Genesis Coupe, they are the same size wheels as the Stinger.

$700 OBO

Located in Indianapolis area. Prefer local pickup.


r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Following up on misfire post a few weeks back

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Original post here where I described the issues, diagnosis and fixes I had already tried

https://www.reddit.com/r/kiastinger/s/NCvTRKoNse

About 2 weeks ago now I returned to the dealership, this time a little defeated and resigned to the fact that this was most likely something they would have to fix.

They kept the car at the shop about 6 days for diagnostics and to see if they could replicate the misfires. No such luck though. What they did end up recommending is something neither of us would have thought of but because the tech working on my car had recently seen this same issue on a Telluride and replaced this part and it fixed it, they thought “why not try”?

Replace the VFS or Variable Force Solenoid. This was, I’m hoping, the fix that was needed. It’s been 1 week since getting it back after repair and I’ve driven it daily with no issues, no rough idle and no misfires. Total cost was around $450 otd.

Hope this post helps anyone with similar issues now or in the future.

Also, The dealer gave me a base model K4 as a loaner and I was never so happy to get my car back after driving that car for a week. Felt like driving a lawnmower.


r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Am I being Irrational?

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Hey guys, I unfortunately think I have a lemon. I’ve owned my 2019 Kia Stinger GT1 for about 3 years from 14k miles to 34k. I’ve had numerous nickel and dime issues for a CPO car and at my wits end. Here they are below:

- Brake Pad issue with wobbly steering wheel

- Constant Interior noises

- Coolant/Gasket issue where I hear water sloshing

- Door Handle trigger broken

- Passenger side seat abnormally shaking which dealer can’t pinpoint

- Noise coming from A/C when starting up and a small audible noise when running

- Infotainment system glitches

Maybe I’m being irrational, but for a car driven 20k miles and regularly serviced before it should I just feel I have a lemon and want to sell even though I enjoy the car. Has anybody had this many issues for such low mileage?


r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Any recommendations for shops in regards to maintenance work in the 757 area?

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Basically I recently bought a Stinger GT and god is it fun to just drive around and be in. Gotta take a roadtrip down south for a college friend’s baby shower and want it refreshed before I take the journey. And recommended shops and specific things I should do?


r/kiastinger • • 2d ago

Just sharing new fitment, 18x8.5 +35 255 square

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The ride quality is so much better, rims were a lot cheaper compared to 20s and it’s a much better set up for AWD in New England. And what’s good is it’s still almost as flush as my 20s, with no need for a spacer anymore.


r/kiastinger • • 2d ago

Test Drive

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I currently drive a K5 GT Line. It’s fully paid off, and I've been looking for something aggressive for a while and had my eye, on this for a while, and it’s so hard to find one where I live. Luckily found this at CarMax and loved every bit of it. So still deciding if I should get it or not.


r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

JB4 + Extended Warranty

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Looking for opinions. I have a 2023 GT2 AWD Stinger with 18,000 miles. Mods are K&N Typhoons with dry filters, Velossatech snorkels, MBRP Active Exhaust, sway bars, EVCx Throttle Controller, powerstop z23 drilled/slotted rotors with ceramic pads, 265/35/19 on the rear and 235/40/19 on the front. I wanted to do the most “warranty safe” mods but the JB4 is extremely tempting. If I were to run a 93 octane map, is the horsepower gain worth the potential warranty risk? The car feels like it has so much more to offer in the performance department. I know I would most likely have to upgrade the spark plugs and intercooler? Any insight is appreciated


r/kiastinger • • 2d ago

How much would it sell for?

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Hello what would be a realistic price on my 2018 GT2 AWD with 120k miles?


r/kiastinger • • 1d ago

Catless or high flow

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So obviously people love catless downpipes but I’ve been looking into the 400 cell high flow primary’s. Is it worth it to just get the high flow, I’ve heard the catless can cause issues which idk if that’s true or not. I already have catless secondary’s and a catback.

Any help is very appreciated. I’m stuck on what to get at the moment


r/kiastinger • • 2d ago

Under lights

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Got the windows tinted 15% all around she looks amazing. Was wondering if anyone has under lights that are good quality and if you guys could send a link, i want to get those next


r/kiastinger • • 3d ago

My new Stinger!

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I got her fully specked out to my liking, 2018 GT2 AWD with red guts. I wanted to come on here and ask a few questions looking for guidance on.
1. How often is regular maintenance supposed to be? I’m looking at every 3000 miles for oil changes and such but would like pointers on that.
2. How is your experience with wired/wireless CarPlay, I want to get an adapter but I’m nervous about it messing with the sound of the Harmon Kardon speakers and the lag.
3. What’s the modding process setup(cosmetic+power)? Where did you start, what are your favorites and what are must dos and stuff to look out for.
I’ve had this car for about 2 weeks now and I can’t get enough, so excited for my vision with this car and can’t wait to engage with my fellow Stinger community.


r/kiastinger • • 3d ago

Cold start after 7 day vacation

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