05-09 Interior and Audio Mods Enhancing Your Mustang's Interior and Sound System

Steering wheel emblem HELP!, How do you remove it?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11/15/07, 02:19 PM
  #61  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
Sometimes you have to wonder. I called my dealer to check on the cap I ordered, and they couldn't find the order, so now they are telling me I need to wait another 4 - 6 weeks on top of the 3 weeks I have already waited.

No thanks - I cancelled my order, got my money back and I'll just go online for this! Sometimes things don't run as smooth in the Great White North.

Cheers
Old 12/31/07, 05:19 PM
  #62  
Legacy TMS Member
 
Ray Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 7, 2006
Location: Monrovia, CA
Posts: 2,701
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post


Any luck Javier or anybody else. Please update us. Thanks!


Originally Posted by jim010
Sometimes you have to wonder. I called my dealer to check on the cap I ordered, and they couldn't find the order, so now they are telling me I need to wait another 4 - 6 weeks on top of the 3 weeks I have already waited.

No thanks - I cancelled my order, got my money back and I'll just go online for this! Sometimes things don't run as smooth in the Great White North.

Cheers
Old 12/31/07, 11:08 PM
  #63  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
They were taking so long, that I cancelled and got my money back. I instead got a Saleen emblem from ebay - it comes with 2 sided tape that has a cut out in the middle shaped to fit around the horse outline. The Saleen emblem itself is flat, so maybe I can get a decal to go over that and then mount it on the wheel without tinkering with the airbag.

Cheers
Old 1/17/08, 11:23 PM
  #64  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
Arrived today! I bought the Saleen steering wheel emblem update kit (10 9100 B15616).

It comes with the emblem, 2 sided tape that has a cutout to go around the horse emble on the wheel and adheshion promoter.

The Saleen emblem is flat, so a decal can cover it no problem. I think this is a good solution for those who don't want to remove the old emblem.

Cheers
Attached Images     
Old 1/18/08, 02:40 AM
  #65  
V6 Member
 
NECIO's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 30, 2004
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
....

Last edited by NECIO; 8/10/11 at 03:16 AM.
Old 1/18/08, 07:58 AM
  #66  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
Do a search on ebay for 'Saleen emblem steering wheel'. You'll find some.

Cheers
Old 1/19/08, 11:24 AM
  #67  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
Anyone know what happened to toxigrafix? I wanted to contact them about doing a decal overlay to cover the Saleen one I bought, but the link to their site doesn't work.

Cheers
Old 1/23/08, 04:49 PM
  #68  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
Simple...
Attached Images    
Old 1/24/08, 11:30 AM
  #69  
Cobra R Member
 
Barricade's Avatar
 
Join Date: December 21, 2004
Location: The Alamo
Posts: 1,617
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Is the Saleen one smooth topped?
Old 1/24/08, 12:12 PM
  #70  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
It is smooth - you can put a decal over it, as I am planning to do.

Cheers
Old 2/21/08, 06:18 PM
  #71  
Bullitt Member
 
Larmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 10, 2006
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Willie
How did you make this 'lip' nicely?

It wasn't easy. But first, be careful prying the new cap off the center wheel section. It's stuck on with double-sided 3M tape. I used a single edged razor blade to loosen the tape around the perimeter. I was then able to twist the cap off the wheel center without damaging the black background.

I made the "lip" by very carefully using a Dremel with a cutting wheel on a low speed setting. I took my time and used a fine metal file once I finished making a lip all the way around. After the file, I went over it a couple more times with 400-grit sandpaper, then 600-grit. It was time consuming. I then sprayed the lip with semi-flat paint -- several coats for complete coverage. If you don't get complete coverage, it will show through.

On the airbag, I took a single edged blade and cut away the soft rubber "ribs" to make as smooth a surface as possible. I also had to cut away the rubber around the perimeter because of the size of the "new" center cap. Take your time and turn the steering wheel as you go to get the best angle.


Alright, I ordered one today (4 - 6 weeks ). I'm giving it a try!

Why so long? Where did you order from? I got mine from Summit. They have them in stock:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

Willie
Willie, am I reading this right? You bought a wheel center cap and modified it to fit the steering wheel center cap?

The ultimate lazy man's request.... can I pay you to make one for me?
Old 3/3/08, 09:26 AM
  #72  
GT Member
 
Railrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 12, 2006
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
SCREW Ebay!!!!

Originally Posted by jim010
Do a search on ebay for 'Saleen emblem steering wheel'. You'll find some.

Cheers
I looked and found some of these on Ebay as stated by the member above but .....Wow, $35 plus $10 shipping ?? No thank you! Instead I did a search on Saleen.com and found the same thing for $14.99! Mine is on the way....

Link:

http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services...0-9100-B15616*
Old 3/3/08, 12:25 PM
  #73  
Legacy TMS Member
 
jim010's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 7, 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,790
Received 49 Likes on 43 Posts
I paid $19 for mine - $35 is a bit much. $14 is better.
Old 3/17/08, 06:07 PM
  #74  
Cobra Member
 
Faber's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 29, 2005
Posts: 1,032
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Willie
The only way to confirm this is to examine a deployed airbag. I've actually seen one pic of a blown airbag and it was somewhat difficult to see but it appeared that the center base where the tin emblem is, was held in place to the left half of the bag's outer covering.

Anyone seen a blown airbag?

Willie
here is a pic of a blow airbag for future reference.
Attached Thumbnails Steering wheel emblem HELP!, How do you remove it?-3f_3.jpg  
Old 3/17/08, 06:52 PM
  #75  
Shelby GT350 Member
 
n8rfastback's Avatar
 
Join Date: June 25, 2007
Posts: 2,418
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Nice! do you have any pics of the side airbags blown?
Old 3/18/08, 12:09 PM
  #76  
Cobra Member
 
Faber's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 29, 2005
Posts: 1,032
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by n8rfastback
Nice! do you have any pics of the side airbags blown?
nope. just found that one yesterday.
Old 3/18/08, 09:35 PM
  #77  
Shelby GT350 Member
 
n8rfastback's Avatar
 
Join Date: June 25, 2007
Posts: 2,418
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
aah crap.

oh well
Old 3/19/08, 11:20 AM
  #78  
Mach 1 Member
 
buck's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 11, 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
so what has everyone put in this spot? I want to see pics! I realize you put the saleen simply for a flat surface so I was wondering what you placed over it.
Old 3/19/08, 05:50 PM
  #79  
Bullitt Member
 
Larmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 10, 2006
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Willie still has the best look... has anyone else tried what Willie did?
Old 3/20/08, 01:38 PM
  #80  
GT Member
 
Railrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 12, 2006
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What I did.......

Originally Posted by buck
so what has everyone put in this spot? I want to see pics! I realize you put the saleen simply for a flat surface so I was wondering what you placed over it.
Here's what I did with mine, The "Mach1" Is a little large so I ordered another one.




Quick Reply: Steering wheel emblem HELP!, How do you remove it?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:35 AM.