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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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My steering wheel emblem is dented. Replacing it would require replacing the airbag. So, I was thinking of using an overlay sticker on top of the emblem. Although, I am not sure what the size of my emblem is. I am posting a picture of the steering wheel of my car. Can anyone tell me what the size of the emblem is(diameter)? Can anyone provide links of where I can buy these overlays from?
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by the_stranger' post='1052182' date='Nov 11 2009, 12:17 AM
My steering wheel emblem is dented. Replacing it would require replacing the airbag. So, I was thinking of using an overlay sticker on top of the emblem. Although, I am not sure what the size of my emblem is. I am posting a picture of the steering wheel of my car. Can anyone tell me what the size of the emblem is(diameter)? Can anyone provide links of where I can buy these overlays from?
The steering wheel roundel diameter is 45mm. Contact member Trinity Autosport or Nerweezy, they will be able to sell the steering wheel emblem to you.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Mine is dented, too. Its dented from slamming on the wheel honking the horn at random idiots on the road.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1052187' date='Nov 11 2009, 12:22 AM
Mine is dented, too. Its dented from slamming on the wheel honking the horn at random idiots on the road.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1052187' date='Nov 11 2009, 01:22 AM
Mine is dented, too. Its dented from slamming on the wheel honking the horn at random idiots on the road.
Mine was dented the same way too. haha
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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I get my anger out on you guys, and my steering wheel emblem is FINE

PS Trinity's emblems are aftermarket? Not sure, but I know for a fact that the OEM emblem has to "open up" in case of an airbag deployment, whereas some (or all?) aftermarket emblems do not have this feature, thereby preventing the airbag from deploying properly - should you ever (God forbid!) need one.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='1052198' date='Nov 11 2009, 12:41 AM
I get my anger out on you guys, and my steering wheel emblem is FINE

PS Trinity's emblems are aftermarket? Not sure, but I know for a fact that the OEM emblem has to "open up" in case of an airbag deployment, whereas some (or all?) aftermarket emblems do not have this feature, thereby preventing the airbag from deploying properly - should you ever (God forbid!) need one.
The OEM emblem does not open up, it is fixed to the airbag and does not come off. The OEM roundel has nothing to do with airbag deployment. Placing a stick on replacment roundel on top of the OEM steering wheel roundel will NOT hinder airbag deployment.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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our roundels for the steering wheel are full roundels that go over the existing one as for our wheel caps and for hood and trunk, they are full replacements.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='1052186' date='Nov 11 2009, 01:22 AM
The steering wheel roundel diameter is 45mm. Contact member Trinity Autosport or Nerweezy, they will be able to sell the steering wheel emblem to you.
Thanks a lot man
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by the_stranger' post='1052225' date='Nov 11 2009, 01:01 AM
Thanks a lot man
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