Replacement steering wheel roundel?

808@702 · 07-20-2011, 02:48 PM

I just got a CPO 2008 M3 coupe. The steering wheel roundel is pretty bad. I tried calling the dealer to see if they would replace it but no luck. I have heard that stick on replacements are available. Where can I find these?

FVM3 · 07-20-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 808@702

I just got a CPO 2008 M3 coupe. The steering wheel roundel is pretty bad. I tried calling the dealer to see if they would replace it but no luck. I have heard that stick on replacements are available. Where can I find these?

ebay

Straight Dave · 07-20-2011, 04:21 PM

thats something you could google and get a million sites for.

Nelrock · 07-20-2011, 05:24 PM

I found this out the hard way, the only way to replace it, is to replace the entire airbag. That roundel, unlike the rest on the car, has 3 prongs that goes into the airbag housing and are bent and rivetted into place.
Think I got my cover from jlevisw.

SV Concepts II · 07-20-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

I found this out the hard way, the only way to replace it, is to replace the entire airbag. That roundel, unlike the rest on the car, has 3 prongs that goes into the airbag housing and are bent and rivetted into place.
Think I got my cover from jlevisw.

+1 We do not recommend removing the stock one as it could damage the airbag. Our steering wheel roundels are very thin with adhesive on the back that is applied directly on top of the existing roundel.

Titanium Silver · 07-21-2011, 01:09 AM

This thing can't cost more than a tank of gas. Just have the dealer replace it when you get your next oil change. I'm sure your airbag will be fine. I would avoid the DIY sticker fix.

spyderco10 · 07-21-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

I found this out the hard way, the only way to replace it, is to replace the entire airbag. That roundel, unlike the rest on the car, has 3 prongs that goes into the airbag housing and are bent and rivetted into place.
Think I got my cover from jlevisw.

thanks, good to know.

persian54 · 07-21-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Titanium Silver

This thing can't cost more than a tank of gas. Just have the dealer replace it when you get your next oil change. I'm sure your airbag will be fine. I would avoid the DIY sticker fix.

Why?

The sticker is thin and you can't tell it's there

you're not suppose to remove the original one..unless you want to change the airbag too..

MB Hawaii · 07-21-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Titanium Silver

This thing can't cost more than a tank of gas. Just have the dealer replace it when you get your next oil change. I'm sure your airbag will be fine. I would avoid the DIY sticker fix.

Got mine replaced by the dealer for my E46 a few years ago and the entire airbag assembly needed to be replaced just because of the roundel....far from the cost of a tank of gas.

RayC · 07-21-2011, 04:06 AM

I've always wondered how people wear out the wheel roundel...

I guess I don't use my horn enough.

MB Hawaii · 07-21-2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RayC

I've always wondered how people wear out the wheel roundel...

I guess I don't use my horn enough.

Lol....I never touch mine. There's was a defect in the finish. Was very minor but figure since it was under warranty that I bring it up. It wasn't until after the repair was done that I realized they had replace the entire airbag. I was floored that was over $1000!

Nelrock · 07-21-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan@Jlevi SW

+1 We do not recommend removing the stock one as it could damage the airbag. Our steering wheel roundels are very thin with adhesive on the back that is applied directly on top of the existing roundel.

It doesn't look too bad either.
I decided to go this route vs stickers, because most sticker kits are only wedges that cover the pie areas, which leaves the rest of the roundel succeptible to the fading from time, cleaning...etc. The stick on cover is inexpensive enough to just swap it out as needed.

Nelrock · 07-21-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MB Hawaii

Lol....I never touch mine. There's was a defect in the finish. Was very minor but figure since it was under warranty that I bring it up. It wasn't until after the repair was done that I realized they had replace the entire airbag. I was floored that was over $1000!

I can confirm that. As I mentioned above, I found out the hard way

I did every mod on my car myself too...front lip, rear spoiler, angel eyes, spacers, grills and gills and reflector, interior LED's...everything...turned out better than I had hoped. Then I go an make a stupid mistake with the steering wheel roundel

persian54 · 07-21-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

It doesn't look too bad either.
I decided to go this route vs stickers, because most sticker kits are only wedges that cover the pie areas, which leaves the rest of the roundel succeptible to the fading from time, cleaning...etc. The stick on cover is inexpensive enough to just swap it out as needed.

Damn those must be crappy stickers

the ones i had on my 335i were great

this happens a lot on verts cause it's exposed to the sun a lot

rare on coupes

the emblem on my e93 335i and z4 went bad

dealer changed them

Nelrock · 07-21-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

Damn those must be crappy stickers

the ones i had on my 335i were great

this happens a lot on verts cause it's exposed to the sun a lot

rare on coupes

the emblem on my e93 335i and z4 went bad

dealer changed them

Oh no, not the stickers, the roundel itself. I noticed this starting on my E46 M before I sold it. The stickers actually protected the area they were covering, it was the rest of the roundel...like the gold outer ring...that started showing blemishes.

Race_Doc11 · 07-21-2011, 08:00 PM

+2 you should have told them to change it BEFORE getting the car..

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

I found this out the hard way, the only way to replace it, is to replace the entire airbag. That roundel, unlike the rest on the car, has 3 prongs that goes into the airbag housing and are bent and rivetted into place.
Think I got my cover from jlevisw.

ThunderMoose · 07-21-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight Dave

thats something you could google and get a million sites for.

aren't you the same fellow that asked how to launch, when simple search on this forum would've yielded about 100 threads?

1sikbmr · 07-21-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

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Originally Posted by Straight Dave

thats something you could google and get a million sites for.

aren't you the same fellow that asked how to launch, when simple search on this forum would've yielded about 100 threads?

owned!

captainaudio · 07-21-2011, 10:33 PM

Mine wore out when the car was a few months old. It was obviously a manufactureing defect. I bought a stick on replacement and it looks fine, It completely covers the original and it it looks like it came from the factory. IMO warranty or not it is rather pointless to replace the entire air bag assembly when there is such a simple and inexpensive solution.

Titanium Silver · 07-21-2011, 10:49 PM

Damn, I didn't know the whole airbag would need to be replaced if you swap the roundel. That's intense.

Sticker is looking like the best option. I would hope they would do it under warranty though...

Lagunae92 · 07-22-2011, 12:46 AM

Dealership scratched my roundel when putting in the performance steering wheel, so I had them replace it. Unfortunately, this one is a little off axis and looks crooked.

Asiarush · 07-22-2011, 01:03 AM

There is a small Roundel sticker you put on it and it looks really good search ebay !!

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