2 quick cosmetic mods

Feb 23, 2009 | 10:15 PM

E55_GT3wheels

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2 quick cosmetic mods

both from ebay. Wheel badge was $15 shipped and the other bade was a bit more expenisve but still cheap ($30 + shipping).

A nice lil touch to the interior IMO

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Feb 23, 2009 | 10:16 PM

E55_GT3wheels

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ok sorry for the crappy pics. took with cell phone. also, not sure why one is upside down. when i look at it, it appears right side up! oh well.

Feb 23, 2009 | 11:59 PM

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Looks good! Was it difficult to remove the factory star from your steering wheel?

Feb 24, 2009 | 12:14 AM

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honestly not feeling a steering wheel badge, but 2nd one looks good

Feb 24, 2009 | 12:30 AM

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Looks good! Was it difficult to remove the factory star from your steering wheel?

Didn't have too. Put it on right over the star and you cant tell at all.

Feb 24, 2009 | 12:32 AM

E55_GT3wheels

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honestly not feeling a steering wheel badge, but 2nd one looks good

I personally like it. I realize not every one might. Its an easy removal in case I ever want it undone. Goes on with 3M tape over the existing star. There are a bunch of different badges on ebay for the steering wheel. I liked this one the best.

Feb 24, 2009 | 01:18 AM

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i think they both look nice !

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Feb 24, 2009 | 03:37 AM

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how ironic, i was looking at the exact 2 badges on ebay for similar placement... it looks good!

Feb 24, 2009 | 10:24 AM

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Didn't have too. Put it on right over the star and you cant tell at all.

wow... that's a small amount of surface on the star for 3M tape to hang onto...

Feb 25, 2009 | 12:12 AM

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true but it is holding very well. I dont think it will have any problems. If it does, I will remove the star.

Feb 25, 2009 | 12:29 AM

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Fixed it for you.

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Feb 25, 2009 | 12:17 PM

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thanks.

No idea why it was doing that for me.

Feb 25, 2009 | 02:15 PM

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Fixed it for you.

I've got a very similar badge I got from eBay too, but I mounted it on the right side of my dash in the corner where the passenger sits. Looks very factory.

Can't get pic to work?? Here is link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...1%7C240%3A1318

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Feb 25, 2009 | 06:52 PM

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Aren't you concerned if you get in an accident that metal badge could implant itself in the back of your throat?

Not trying to be a smartass, just curious.

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Feb 25, 2009 | 07:12 PM

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nice

Feb 25, 2009 | 09:51 PM

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Aren't you concerned if you get in an accident that metal badge could implant itself in the back of your throat?

Not trying to be a smartass, just curious.

-m

I was going to put the badge there too at first but I did not due to the airbag being there. Agree it would look nice there but the airbag situation makes it a less than ideal spot.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by E55_GT3wheels

I was going to put the badge there too at first but I did not due to the airbag being there. Agree it would look nice there but the airbag situation makes it a less than ideal spot.

I would be more concerned about the pen in your top pocket or your fist caving your head in (dont blow horn during crash)
I can't understand passengers with their feet on the dash in modern cars. Head injury death by impact with your own snapped legs. What a way to go eh.

I like your new badges.

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Feb 26, 2009 | 12:09 AM

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I like the 2nd badge!

Feb 26, 2009 | 01:17 AM

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thanks for all the positive feedback guys.

on a side note, the 2nd badge is actually metal (not the plastic kind).

Feb 26, 2009 | 09:35 AM

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I remember several years ago on a BMW board when someone posted a similar steering wheel mod. Our resident airbag design engineer had a meltdown when he saw it. Based on his reasoning, I would not be taping a potential projectile to the front of the steering wheel.