Replacing BMW emblem on steering wheel?!

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10-27-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='704405' date='Oct 27 2008, 09:22 AM

Sorry to say, there is no way to replace only the emblem. You really don't want to put anything over it because in case of deployment, guess what's going to hit your face? These emblems are made from soft metal so that if they hit your face, during airbag activation, the damage to your face would be minimal.

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

So your advice is to buy the new airbag?? It's rather expensive solution :thumbsdown: I tnik I'm gonna buy the emblem on ebay it's much more chepaer solution

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10-27-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='704382' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:47 AM

Are these stick-on's any good?

IMHO, yep... Sometimes I forget that I've put a CF-roundel overlay on my steering wheel badge.

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10-27-2008, 07:07 AM

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I've done the overlay sticker for the steering wheel emblem.. works great.. I think I got mine through Bimmian.com

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10-27-2008, 07:24 AM

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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny. 2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter. Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.

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Originally Posted by Oleg_BMW' post='704412' date='Oct 27 2008, 09:45 AM

So your advice is to buy the new airbag?? It's rather expensive solution :thumbsdown: I tnik I'm gonna buy the emblem on ebay it's much more chepaer solution

Sorry you didn't like my answer. I thought that you were asking about a direct replacemet. Yes, you can get an overlay, which is basically a stick on item. It may or may not cave in, just like your original roundel.

In any events, I found some links that discuss your problems at length:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt....php?p=12313354

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...blackout-vinyl-

overlay-roundel-badge-mini-review.html

http://forums.e60.net/lofiversion/index.php/t53172.html

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=305211

Good luck and let us know how you like the end result.

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10-27-2008, 07:36 AM

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It sucks that a direct replacement involves such an expensive part but guess that might be the intention, to prevent people removing it and placing unsafe emblems in its place. Although it probably saves them a euro or two...

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10-27-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='704480' date='Oct 27 2008, 10:24 AM

I'm not telling you're wrong, but I just don't want to buy the new airbag. Could you tell me if badge from the link above will look z nice in my car??

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10-27-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Oleg_BMW' post='704494' date='Oct 27 2008, 11:50 AM

I'm not telling you're wrong, but I just don't want to buy the new airbag. Could you tell me if badge from the link above will look z nice in my car??

I am sorry, Oleg. I do not have direct experience with the badges in the link. I just found them to help you out. As I mentioned in my original post, my dealer is replacing my entire airbag under warranty. Good luck with whatever solution you choose. Please post your result as I am genuinely interested to see the final outcome. Please post the pictures. Some day my warranty will expire and I may have to find alternate solutions, too. It might also help members whose warranties have expired, also.

Joe

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10-27-2008, 10:21 AM

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Of course Joe I will present the solution I've chosen but it may take a lil bit of time,as I'm still witing for the opinion of other users about this bagde from ebay. Morover I came from Poland so when I'll buy this emblem I'l have to wait for the package from UK probably.

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