Replacing BMW emblem on steering wheel?!
10-27-2008, 03:29 AM
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Hi it's my first post on this forum. I've got some problem with my BMW emblem on steering wheel. It' s partly hollowed. And I'm scared to break it off baceause of the airbag. Does anyone had similar problem and could tell me how to fix it?
10-27-2008, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Oleg_BMW' post='704354' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:29 AM
Hi it's my first post on this forum. I've got some problem with my BMW emblem on steering wheel. It' s partly hollowed. And I'm scared to break it off baceause of the airbag. Does anyone had similar problem and could tell me how to fix it?
I had gotten black roundels and was replacing the steering wheel one when I noticed (after mangling) that the emplem is wrapped on and like tin. Once dented, its ruined. Must get entire airbag unit $800 inorder to fix.
Sucks, but I hope this helps.
10-27-2008, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='704358' date='Oct 27 2008, 06:55 AM
This emblem can not be fixed! It sucks. Part of the airbag system. I already screwed mine up big time! It has 4 prongs that are wrapped around the rubber thing where the airbag deploys.
I had gotten black roundels and was replacing the steering wheel one when I noticed (after mangling) that the emplem is wrapped on and like tin. Once dented, its ruined. Must get entire airbag unit $800 inorder to fix.
Sucks, but I hope this helps.
I had gotten black roundels and was replacing the steering wheel one when I noticed (after mangling) that the emplem is wrapped on and like tin. Once dented, its ruined. Must get entire airbag unit $800 inorder to fix.
Sucks, but I hope this helps.
Does anyone has some other solutions of this problem??
10-27-2008, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Oleg_BMW' post='704360' date='Oct 27 2008, 08:03 AM
Shit, I hoped it can be repalced. Does anyone put some extra emblem on top of the stock badge?? If yes, what size the new badge shout have to look like stock??
Does anyone has some other solutions of this problem??
Does anyone has some other solutions of this problem??
Yes. U can get an overlay one. Go to Ebay, thats where we all get them. Sticks over the original.
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='704370' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:35 AM
Yes. U can get an overlay one. Go to Ebay, thats where we all get them. Sticks over the original.
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='704370' date='Oct 27 2008, 08:35 AM
Yes. U can get an overlay one. Go to Ebay, thats where we all get them. Sticks over the original.
10-27-2008, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='704380' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:44 AM
+1... dont ever mess with the airbag..
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Originally Posted by Oleg_BMW' post='704386' date='Oct 27 2008, 08:53 AM
What does it mean +1. Forgive me but i'm fresch
(+1 = I agree, my thoughts exactly, me too...)
10-27-2008, 05:19 AM
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Will this one be good for e60?
http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-STEERING-ALLOY-WHEEL-BADGE-E30-E36-E39-E46-E60-Z3_W0QQitemZ330281475345QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330281475345&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-STEERING-ALLOY-WHEEL-BADGE-E30-E36-E39-E46-E60-Z3_W0QQitemZ330281475345QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330281475345&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
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Originally Posted by Oleg_BMW' post='704354' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:29 AM
Hi it's my first post on this forum. I've got some problem with my BMW emblem on steering wheel. It' s partly hollowed. And I'm scared to break it off baceause of the airbag. Does anyone had similar problem and could tell me how to fix it?
I still don't understand the logic of making it part of the airbag system, though. I wonder why they couldn't make it a changeable part using the same soft aluminum foil type metal.
Mine is a little worn off. The dealer has ordered the airbag and is going to replace it under warranty.
Joe