steering wheel emblem removal?

tl1284494730 · 08-19-2011, 01:14 AM

i just ordered my custom badges, and i am wanting to replace the Z on the steering wheel with my custom made one. i have read before that this is a major pain in the a$$ to do. are there any tips to getting this done without these 3 horrible possibilities?

ruining the front of the steering wheel
ruining the emblem
possibly triggering the airbag

any help is appreciated!

NewYorkJon34 · 08-19-2011, 04:19 AM

What emblem did you get that could possibly be better then a "Z"?

tl1284494730 · 08-19-2011, 10:01 AM

my MC Customs logo, just the MC, in gunmetal grey. if someone who rides with me or looks at my car and doesn't know it's a Z, they should never ride in it anyways duh ;-) i'm kinda doing like a "strut" package type thing as far as the logos.

6MT · 08-19-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

What emblem did you get that could possibly be better then a "Z"?

Why do people do things like this?

tl1284494730 · 08-19-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Why do people do things like this?

it's just like changing anything else out on your car. you changed your rims, why would you do that?

NewYorkJon34 · 08-20-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tl1284494730

it's just like changing anything else out on your car. you changed your rims, why would you do that?

Because they were much lighter then the stock rims which added performance, they are legit Advans & look much more aggresive then the stockers.

tl1284494730 · 08-21-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Because they were much lighter then the stock rims which added performance, they are legit Advans & look much more aggresive then the stockers.

yeah well, you like your rims better than z rims, i want my logo on the steering wheel. the z itself makes us happy, whatever we do to it, it's still a z

JrumMusic · 08-21-2011, 11:32 AM

Sounds like an awesome idea man, but i have no idea how to take it off. But for resale value, the more you customize the less you will get. But sometimes people on this forum can be trolls, lol

NewYorkJon34 · 08-21-2011, 11:49 AM

It's going to be a pain as you'll have to take the cover off the wheel. The "Z" is stuck to it, I was thinking of having it wrapped in carbon when I had my wheel done. Good luck, in for pics

edliaszenik · 08-10-2015, 12:40 AM

Hey sorry to resurrect an old thread but did anyone ever figure out how to remove the steering wheel emblem? I tried removing the armor bag assembly and I broke it down as far as I'm comfortable with. I tried heating it up and prying and it looks like it's held in with a post and not glue. Any help?

DEpointfive0 · 08-10-2015, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by edliaszenik

Hey sorry to resurrect an old thread but did anyone ever figure out how to remove the steering wheel emblem? I tried removing the armor bag assembly and I broke it down as far as I'm comfortable with. I tried heating it up and prying and it looks like it's held in with a post and not glue. Any help?

It's probably both

edliaszenik · 08-10-2015, 07:18 PM

What I'm saying is I pulled it up and it didn't look like there was any glue. There was however a post or two and I'm just seeing if anyone has actually removed it and if they knees trick to prying it off.

08-19-2011, 01:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
tl1284494730 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schofield, Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 63 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z T/S Rep Power: 15	steering wheel emblem removal? i just ordered my custom badges, and i am wanting to replace the Z on the steering wheel with my custom made one. i have read before that this is a major pain in the a$$ to do. are there any tips to getting this done without these 3 horrible possibilities? ruining the front of the steering wheel ruining the emblem possibly triggering the airbag any help is appreciated!

08-19-2011, 04:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	What emblem did you get that could possibly be better then a "Z"? DEpointfive0 and DYNAZOR like this. __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

08-21-2011, 11:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	Sounds like an awesome idea man, but i have no idea how to take it off. But for resale value, the more you customize the less you will get. But sometimes people on this forum can be trolls, lol __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

08-21-2011, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	It's going to be a pain as you'll have to take the cover off the wheel. The "Z" is stuck to it, I was thinking of having it wrapped in carbon when I had my wheel done. Good luck, in for pics __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

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08-19-2011, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
tl1284494730 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schofield, Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 63 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z T/S Rep Power: 15	my MC Customs logo, just the MC, in gunmetal grey. if someone who rides with me or looks at my car and doesn't know it's a Z, they should never ride in it anyways duh ;-) i'm kinda doing like a "strut" package type thing as far as the logos.

08-10-2015, 12:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
edliaszenik Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 184 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 11	Hey sorry to resurrect an old thread but did anyone ever figure out how to remove the steering wheel emblem? I tried removing the armor bag assembly and I broke it down as far as I'm comfortable with. I tried heating it up and prying and it looks like it's held in with a post and not glue. Any help?

08-10-2015, 07:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
edliaszenik Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 184 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 11	What I'm saying is I pulled it up and it didn't look like there was any glue. There was however a post or two and I'm just seeing if anyone has actually removed it and if they knees trick to prying it off.