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Old 12-03-09, 05:19 PM
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Default What to use to stick 'L' emblem on steering wheel
I have a '00 GS which does not have a chrome lexus emblem on the wheel, BUT I found one on ebay that fits over the molded 'L' on the wheel label.

What suggestions for keeping it on there? tape won't work due to size of the emblem. Crazy Glue?
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double side tape...
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double side tape...
I don't know if they make doublesided tape that thin? any suggestions...
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I wouldn't do it. I have not been in a severe enough accident where the airbag deployed so I don't know where the cover will separate. If it is not held down well enough, the emblem can become a potential flying projectile. I would also hate for the emblem to somehow impede the functionality of the airbag.
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Nice... I actually found that post...

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Originally Posted by Neo
I wouldn't do it. I have not been in a severe enough accident where the airbag deployed so I don't know where the cover will separate. If it is not held down well enough, the emblem can become a potential flying projectile. I would also hate for the emblem to somehow impede the functionality of the airbag.
Then tell me, all 2001's and up have the emblem. Wouldn't these be a 'potential flying projectile' as well?
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Originally Posted by gman44116
Then tell me, all 2001's and up have the emblem. Wouldn't these be a 'potential flying projectile' as well?
I think its a different type of air bag and a different system, so no. But when you have a huge L on your fore head you will be giving Lexus free advertising space.
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didnt we have this same conversation a few months ago?
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Originally Posted by sakataj
didnt we have this same conversation a few months ago?
Wasn't me Brian...
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Originally Posted by gman44116
Wasn't me Brian...
i know, i meant we as a community or the group on here. there is a old post on pretty much the same thing
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JB Weld. I know it sounds crazy, but if you don't want it coming off in an accident, that'd be your best bet.

Or just some nice 3M double sided, and live with the 2 mm gap you'll have.
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Originally Posted by gman44116
Then tell me, all 2001's and up have the emblem. Wouldn't these be a 'potential flying projectile' as well?
The 98-00 airbag's L is imprinted on the leather. The 01-05 ones are on a plastic center while the leather surrounds it. Different system altogether.

I assume you know what your airbag looks like. Here are the newer ones for reference. I borrowed it from another thread.


The airbag should come apart around the plastic center. No flying projectile.
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Originally Posted by Brent77
JB Weld. I know it sounds crazy, but if you don't want it coming off in an accident, that'd be your best bet.

Or just some nice 3M double sided, and live with the 2 mm gap you'll have.
I second the JB.
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Originally Posted by sakataj
didnt we have this same conversation a few months ago?
Yes, and to the OP the ones from ebay don't fit properly even with the double sided tape..

I bought two different ones and they were both shiat.. I guess my advice would be to get a upgraded steering wheel.. Those ebay sellers are shady...
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