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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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so i noticed today while i was driving that my bmw emblem on the airbag is dented-in on the side. is there replacement part for this. i called the dealer and they said i had to replace the entire airbag. whats an alternative fix?
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Forget the dealer, they don't know sh!t. You can get a replacement. Contact Trinity Autosport.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='978971' date='Aug 17 2009, 01:37 AM
Forget the dealer, they don't know sh!t. You can get a replacement. Contact Trinity Autosport.
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"replace the entire airbag" LMAO
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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yea and they had no problem quoting it...$800
what a waste of time

but i will contact Trinity Autosport
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sunny 530i' post='978991' date='Aug 17 2009, 02:01 AM
yea and they had no problem quoting it...$800
what a waste of time

but i will contact Trinity Autosport
I'm surprised you didn't need a new engine with that serious of a problem! This dealer's obviously doing you a huge favor - if you're like Calton and like it when someone pulls your pants down and sticks it to you hardcore, that is!

Talk about a "stealership"...

Contact Trinity, get replacement, forget the dealer, post pics when you're done
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Hahahahahahaahah!!!!!

They will total your vehicle and tell you that your warranty doesn't cover it!

It is really sad to me that they are "supposed" to be the subject matter "experts". They don't know crap.

Talk to Trinity and tell Joe I said "Hola!"

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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Is this easily done by anyone or is there a set of procedures? I've noticed mine has some blurry specks in it and was thinking of getting it replaced..... or should I just buy one and get the screwdriver? heheheh
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunny 530i' post='978991' date='Aug 17 2009, 02:01 AM
yea and they had no problem quoting it...$800
what a waste of time

but i will contact Trinity Autosport
I think it's time to trade it in. Lol. Weird how BMW made it part of the entire airbag system. I think it has to do more with liability than with anything else. They are probably worried that people will start putting their own or after market stuff in there and then sue them when they get their faces all cut up because the emblem did not disintegrate (like theirs does) before it hits your face. I had mine replaced under warranty because of some fading around the edges, so I am sure that they're aware that it also costs them lots of $$$ just to replace the emblem.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='979227' date='Aug 17 2009, 10:53 AM
Is this easily done by anyone or is there a set of procedures? I've noticed mine has some blurry specks in it and was thinking of getting it replaced..... or should I just buy one and get the screwdriver? heheheh
The new emblem (aftermarket) should be placed on top of the old one. Don't try to remove the one on the steering wheel with a screwdriver or anything. You will make it worse by damaging the cover of the airbag. Trust me.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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you can purchase an overlay replacement.. it's thin and sticks right over ther oem one..
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