The Club, It damaged my BMW Logo!! Help!

ril1415 · 06-16-2011, 04:45 PM

Hey all, I used the club the other night on my steering wheel and it actually put a God D#*n lump or dent on the BMW emblem.(see pic and have to zoom in on emblem to see where the dent is on bottom right near CF overlay where the blue used to be)
I tried a sticker overlay and the heat from the sun caused it to slough off.
So I know the best way to fix it is buying a new center piece, but anyone know what it is called??
Do I need a new airbag b/c this whole piece with the air bag was replaced already. THanks A LOT in advance.

Len013091 · 06-16-2011, 04:46 PM

Why did you use a club in the first place? And the whole airbag cover must be replaced, the roundle isn't supposed to come out.

ril1415 · 06-16-2011, 04:49 PM

Dammit I knew it. I used it b/c I have no alarm and I was in a ghetto area so I used that and the clutch lock to make sure nobody was taking my baby.

Dirty330i · 06-16-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Len013091

Why did you use a club in the first place? And the whole airbag cover must be replaced, the roundle isn't supposed to come out.

Hmm I thought it could be popped off... I just bought a whole new set of CF blue and white roundels and a steering wheel one was included... If you do try to pry it off be sure to disconnect the battery just in case so you don't accidentally have the airbag blow in your face!!

Dwrek325xi · 06-16-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ril1415

Dammit I knew it. I used it b/c I have no alarm and I was in a ghetto area so I used that and the clutch lock to make sure nobody was taking my baby.

alarm never stopped anyone, just makes them work faster. if they wanna steal your car they're gonna steal your car.

thefrog1394 · 06-16-2011, 05:15 PM

Anyone who knows how to trick BMW's anti-theft features is probably going to be able to make easy work of a steering wheel lock

MntnTwisties · 06-16-2011, 05:25 PM

If its an overlay thwn you could prolly just pry the overlay back off, clean it and replace with another overlay. Jmo. I would still disconnect the battery.

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ril1415 · 06-16-2011, 05:34 PM

I wasnt here to discuss breaking into my car! But thanks to the other 2 fanatics who answered. Has ANYONE been able to take off the roundel on the steering wheel??? And dirty 330i do you mind telling me if you were able to do it? Thanks!!

Dwrek325xi · 06-16-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ril1415

I wasnt here to discuss breaking into my car! But thanks to the other 2 fanatics who answered. Has ANYONE been able to take off the roundel on the steering wheel??? And dirty 330i do you mind telling me if you were able to do it? Thanks!!

im pretty sure that the airbag and the roundel are one piece. ive never seen ether of them by themselves.

HardPark'd TT · 06-16-2011, 05:43 PM

The roundel comes off. You can order a new one from sponsors. Usually the replacements have 3m tape on the back side.

Dwrek325xi · 06-16-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HardPark'd TT

The roundel comes off. You can order a new one from sponsors. Usually the replacements have 3m tape on the back side.

haha nvm it comes off

Schnitzer325ci · 06-16-2011, 05:56 PM

Forget the mods. Get an alarm ASAP.

Yeah a thief can still get in, the point is to make it as difficult as possible.

Take it from my experience... Waking up in the morning to find your hardtop missing is definitely a **** feeling.

Stop mods... Protect your car... Especially if you go to the ghetto!!

330ciandr6 · 06-16-2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardPark'd TT

The roundel comes off. You can order a new one from sponsors. Usually the replacements have 3m tape on the back side.

its not supposed to.

They are part of the airbag from bmw.

Dirty330i · 06-16-2011, 07:16 PM

Yeah I haven't tried it yet I'm waiting for the new ones to arrive and we have a national postal strike right now

I've got like four orders just sitting around!!! I hope there is a way to get it off as I would really like to have the blue and white CF roundel on my wheel!

xi_ter · 06-16-2011, 07:25 PM

E46s have immobilizers as standard equipment to prevent theft. I'd say BMW would be leery about selling covered to prevent reuse of already deployed airbags.

ril1415 · 06-17-2011, 04:27 PM

damn, sorry to hear that dirty 330i!! Thats wack!

06-16-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
ril1415 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 237 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	The Club, It damaged my BMW Logo!! Help! Hey all, I used the club the other night on my steering wheel and it actually put a God D#*n lump or dent on the BMW emblem.(see pic and have to zoom in on emblem to see where the dent is on bottom right near CF overlay where the blue used to be) I tried a sticker overlay and the heat from the sun caused it to slough off. So I know the best way to fix it is buying a new center piece, but anyone know what it is called?? Do I need a new airbag b/c this whole piece with the air bag was replaced already. THanks A LOT in advance. Attached Thumbnails

06-16-2011, 04:46 PM	#2
Len013091 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 3,958 My Ride: S52 E30, 330i View My Garage	Why did you use a club in the first place? And the whole airbag cover must be replaced, the roundle isn't supposed to come out. __________________ Tuscaloosa/Birmingham Sightings Thread ^^^Click here if you've got a ZHP, show the 323 who's boss!^^^

06-16-2011, 05:15 PM	#6
thefrog1394 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 954 My Ride: e46- 1999 323i View My Garage	Anyone who knows how to trick BMW's anti-theft features is probably going to be able to make easy work of a steering wheel lock __________________ Photo in Cleveland, Ohio 1999 323i - 210,000 miles and counting. Rear Wheel Bearing Tool (SitTools B90) Rental, ~$60

06-16-2011, 05:43 PM	#10
HardPark'd TT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cali Posts: 12,029 My Ride: is parked hard. View My Garage	The roundel comes off. You can order a new one from sponsors. Usually the replacements have 3m tape on the back side. __________________ I HATERS - Bagged e85 Z4 Bagged TT 225Q SOLD - e46 M3 SOLD - W202 SOLD - e46 325i SOLD

06-16-2011, 05:56 PM	#12
Schnitzer325ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 428 My Ride: BMW 325ci Schnitzer View My Garage	Forget the mods. Get an alarm ASAP. Yeah a thief can still get in, the point is to make it as difficult as possible. Take it from my experience... Waking up in the morning to find your hardtop missing is definitely a **** feeling. Stop mods... Protect your car... Especially if you go to the ghetto!! __________________ Genuine AC Schnitzer Genuine AC Schnitzer 19's Type III Genuine AC Schnitzer Short Shift Genuine AC Schnitzer Pedals & Ebrake Genuine Bi-Xenon Retrofit BMW Dice iPod Connect Smoked LEDs, Sides & Repeaters Privacy Glass Black Grills Purple Angel Eyes Imola Red M3 Leathers - SOLD More to follow... WRITTEN OFF BY SOME PUNK BYATCH! Reppin the U.K

06-16-2011, 04:49 PM	#3
ril1415 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 237 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	Dammit I knew it. I used it b/c I have no alarm and I was in a ghetto area so I used that and the clutch lock to make sure nobody was taking my baby.

06-16-2011, 05:25 PM	#7
MntnTwisties Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: S.Central PA Posts: 181 My Ride: 04 325i View My Garage	If its an overlay thwn you could prolly just pry the overlay back off, clean it and replace with another overlay. Jmo. I would still disconnect the battery. Sent from my PC36100 using Bimmer App

06-16-2011, 05:34 PM	#8
ril1415 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 237 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	I wasnt here to discuss breaking into my car! But thanks to the other 2 fanatics who answered. Has ANYONE been able to take off the roundel on the steering wheel??? And dirty 330i do you mind telling me if you were able to do it? Thanks!!

06-16-2011, 07:16 PM	#14
Dirty330i Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Muskoka Ontario Posts: 371 My Ride: 04 330i SMG View My Garage	Yeah I haven't tried it yet I'm waiting for the new ones to arrive and we have a national postal strike right now I've got like four orders just sitting around!!! I hope there is a way to get it off as I would really like to have the blue and white CF roundel on my wheel!

06-16-2011, 07:25 PM	#15
xi_ter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 2,208 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	E46s have immobilizers as standard equipment to prevent theft. I'd say BMW would be leery about selling covered to prevent reuse of already deployed airbags. __________________

06-17-2011, 04:27 PM	#16
ril1415 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 237 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	damn, sorry to hear that dirty 330i!! Thats wack!

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