Steering Emblem
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='1052202' date='Nov 11 2009, 01:45 AM
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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From: Massachusetts, USA
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1052334' date='Nov 11 2009, 09:41 AM
I don't use the horn for that. I hurl delicious, hot muffins at them. True story, one of these days I'll post the whole story.
as for my steering wheel emblem, its dented as well.
maybe we all have some anger management issues.
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From: Massachusetts, USA
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.
May be covered under the original 4 yr. warranty.
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From: NE UK
My Ride: 530D SE
I had my airbag replaced when the dealer accidentally dented the elblem. I was told that the badge itself cannot be changed as it is attached in such a way as to ensure it does not become a projectile when the airbag deploys.
Ian.
Ian.
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From: Minneapolis, MN USA
My Ride: 2008 535i Sport
My emblem is dented as well and the dealer told me that it's not going to be covered. I guess I need to buy one myself. Good to know that it can be replaced without replacing the whole airbag