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Old 03-19-13, 01:48 AM
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Default Lexus Badge on Steering Wheel

Hopefully some OG's can chime in.

Is chrome Lexus badge on steering wheel a Sport Design feature? Do both GS300 and 400/430 have them?

Noticed I have this and a lot of folks in 2gs don't.
Old 03-19-13, 06:33 AM
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If i'm not mistaken. ALL GS models from 2001-present have a chrome lexus badge on the steering wheel
Old 03-19-13, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by repugnante
If i'm not mistaken. ALL GS models from 2001-present have a chrome lexus badge on the steering wheel
He's right. ALL 01+ models come with the chrome "L" on the steering wheel.
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So can you purchase the middle portion with this on it for a '00 and if so where? I feel as though that is sorely missing on mine, would just finish off the factory steering well so well.
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Do what I did on my 98 and get a chrome steering wheel emblem and gorilla glue it on, almost an Identicle fit, cost $6 for an emblem and looks amazing....

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Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
Do what I did on my 98 and get a chrome steering wheel emblem and gorilla glue it on, almost an Identicle fit, cost $6 for an emblem and looks amazing....
$6 bux? i can dig that. Sewell or eBay? or...
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You have a picture of that bad boy?
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I got one off of eBay that fits pretty well. Just measure the logo on the wheel and find the closest one you can.
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Here ya go just snapped some


https://www.dropbox.com/s/v05z5u1bc4...2015.41.18.jpg



https://www.dropbox.com/s/8winz1ywjk...2015.41.10.jpg

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@flockogs4 which seller did u get this from. looks goods...
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Originally Posted by JustaBowla
So can you purchase the middle portion with this on it for a '00 and if so where? I feel as though that is sorely missing on mine, would just finish off the factory steering well so well.
That "middle portion" is your airbag. You would have to replace the airbag on your car if you want the '01+ emblem. I've never researched this but I do know that the steering wheel design on the earlier cars is different and I don't think the airbags are interchangeable. That said, you can probably swap an entire '01+ steering wheel onto your car with very little effort.

Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
Do what I did on my 98 and get a chrome steering wheel emblem and gorilla glue it on, almost an Identicle fit, cost $6 for an emblem and looks amazing....
This might be your best bet. It looks good, judging from the photos posted, and it's the most pain-free solution.
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Got mine off ebay but I wouldn't dare glue it on. The 3M tape worked fine for me. Unplug the horn fuse or just be very gentle with it
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Originally Posted by kevwats01
@flockogs4 which seller did u get this from. looks goods...

Guys name was like nycautoparts or something NY in his name, I get all my Lexus emblems from him, bought like 4....
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Good looks.
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