Redneck steering wheel emblem swap - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BuBlake · 08-19-2013, 07:32 PM

Just experimented a little and found a route that some of you may also want to go for the steering wheel emblem. I found this emblem here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271255438906...84.m1497.l2649

Manufacturer part number: 305313710
I got lucky and my emblem was perfect. They are used and some may be scratched. In that case, I would just plasti-dip.. polish it or something. The emblem has tabs on the back that need to be pulled off and then sanded down.

Before beginning, find and remove the two 7.5amp horn fuses so you don't scare yourself while you're working. There is a diagram on the bottom of the fusebox cover.

Step 1: Carefully pry off the Scion emblem.

Step 2: Use a pair of wire snips and maybe a razor blade to remove the raised Scion emblem mold in the middle of the steering wheel. If you don't remove it, the new emblem will not go flush against the steering wheel.

Step 3: Use rough sandpaper (120-220 grit) and try to get the plastic center of the steering wheel as flat as possible... Some have got the middle of the steering wheel to a mirror shine using 2000 grit if I remember correctly. I just gave up on getting it perfect and went this route:

I cut out an oval from a box of laminated red Mother's car wax and glued it behind the emblem using hot glue.

Step 4: I secured my emblem into place using hot glue, which is great because it's easily reversible if you mess up or decide you don't like it.

Step 5: Enjoy your custom emblem install

Pacific Auto · 08-20-2013, 12:32 AM

Nice! I might try this out when I swap the outside emblems!

I think a matte black emblem on the airbag would look better.

Gixxersixxerman · 08-20-2013, 12:44 AM

Ordered mine up.. Thanks.. I've been putting off rebadging for some time now

ghost86 · 08-20-2013, 06:14 AM

Ordered my emblem, looks like a fairly painless method. Thanks!

mx5 2nr · 08-20-2013, 01:02 PM

Interesting... This is the one eyesore that I've been wanting to fix. I noticed you're in Texas, how's the glue holding the emblem to the wheel holding up to the heat?

BuBlake · 08-20-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mx5 2nr

Interesting... This is the one eyesore that I've been wanting to fix. I noticed you're in Texas, how's the glue holding the emblem to the wheel holding up to the heat?

This was probably the last thing that was bugging me as well!

I gave it a little pry on the edge and it seems to still be lodged in there pretty good. It hasn't had to sit in a parking lot yet, just the garage, but I'll let you know.

FR-Slide · 08-20-2013, 06:20 PM

Been putting off doing this, but after pulling the airbag to swap colors on my interior trim, this looks super easy.

With the link, it looks even easier! Thanks, just ordered!

Perry · 08-21-2013, 12:12 AM

this is easier. did you remove the airbags or just the fuse of the horn?

BuBlake · 08-21-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Perry

this is easier. did you remove the airbags or just the fuse of the horn?

Just the two 7.5a horn fuses. There's a nifty little plastic tool built into the fuse box to help remove and re-install them as well.

elystires · 08-21-2013, 09:33 AM

Hey guys, my name is Justin from Ely's Tires. Thanks for linking to our listing. If you have any questions about the emblem, would like some more pictures, or are interested in anything else we have that you might like, just let me know.

As a thank you, I set up a discount code to use on our website (since eBay doesn't take discount codes). It's 5% off anything you order. Just enter ft86club when you're checking out.

Here's the emblem on our site: https://elystires.com/shop/emblems/t...-logo-46720544

Feel free to ask any questions!

Thanks,
Justin @ Ely's

MmmDieselFumes · 08-22-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by elystires

Hey guys, my name is Justin from Ely's Tires. Thanks for linking to our listing. If you have any questions about the emblem, would like some more pictures, or are interested in anything else we have that you might like, just let me know.

As a thank you, I set up a discount code to use on our website (since eBay doesn't take discount codes). It's 5% off anything you order. Just enter ft86club when you're checking out.

Here's the emblem on our site: http://www.elystires.com/servlet/the...em-with/Detail

Feel free to ask any questions!

Thanks,
Justin @ Ely's

Awesome, wish I had seen that earlier lol. I ordered mine from yall on Tuesday. Can't wait to get it!

elystires · 08-22-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MmmDieselFumes

Awesome, wish I had seen that earlier lol. I ordered mine from yall on Tuesday. Can't wait to get it!

Sorry about that... but I slipped in a discount code for your next purchase with each emblem we shipped, so hopefully that helps!

MmmDieselFumes · 08-22-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by elystires

Sorry about that... but I slipped in a discount code for your next purchase with each emblem we shipped, so hopefully that helps!

Definitely, thanks!

Cheddar · 08-22-2013, 01:53 PM

Ohh damn someone is gonna get banned for not having a vendor account lol

08-20-2013, 06:14 AM	#4
ghost86 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Ohio Posts: 90 Thanks: 10 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ordered my emblem, looks like a fairly painless method. Thanks! __________________ 2013 Ultramarine FR-S (MT)

08-20-2013, 01:02 PM	#5
mx5 2nr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS/NA1/'12 Mustang/'97 4Runner Location: Kyle, TX Posts: 249 Thanks: 230 Thanked 85 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting... This is the one eyesore that I've been wanting to fix. I noticed you're in Texas, how's the glue holding the emblem to the wheel holding up to the heat? __________________ '90 Miata - weekends '13 FRS - weekdays '97 4-Runner - grunt work '12 Mustang - wife's

08-21-2013, 09:33 AM	#10
elystires Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: N/A Location: Miami, FL Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys, my name is Justin from Ely's Tires. Thanks for linking to our listing. If you have any questions about the emblem, would like some more pictures, or are interested in anything else we have that you might like, just let me know. As a thank you, I set up a discount code to use on our website (since eBay doesn't take discount codes). It's 5% off anything you order. Just enter ft86club when you're checking out. Here's the emblem on our site: https://elystires.com/shop/emblems/t...-logo-46720544 Feel free to ask any questions! Thanks, Justin @ Ely's Last edited by elystires; 12-08-2018 at 02:34 PM. Reason: Changed the URL... again!

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Pacific Auto Master Installer Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 216 Thanks: 4 Thanked 144 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice! I might try this out when I swap the outside emblems! I think a matte black emblem on the airbag would look better.

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Perry Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 86 Raven Location: Liberty, TX Posts: 51 Thanks: 25 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this is easier. did you remove the airbags or just the fuse of the horn?

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