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  1. 03-22-2011 11:09 AM #1
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    S-line steering wheel badge replacement. How?

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    How do I remove the S-line badge in my steering wheel to replace it? How is it affixed? BTW, my wheel has the badge directly recessed into the leather, rather than one of the newer models which has a plastic surround (such as the newer TT wheels, for example).

    I didn't see this issue addressed with a few searches, so I appreciate the feedback.

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  2. 03-22-2011 11:11 AM #2
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    Good question, have you found a replacement badge?
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  3. 03-22-2011 11:25 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nevr View Post
    Good question, have you found a replacement badge?
    I know where I can get one (ebay, etc.), but I don't want to put the cart in front of the horse if it ruins the wheel when trying to remove it (ie. if it's glued into the leather, etc.).
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  4. 03-22-2011 12:02 PM #4
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    I have no idea and haven't ever seen a thread addressing that issue. My USP has the same badge recessed into the leather. It must just be glued or cliped on.
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  5. 03-22-2011 01:27 PM #5
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    They are clipped on. I don't know how to remove it without leaving a mark though, sorry.
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  6. 03-22-2011 02:03 PM #6
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    Take a screwdriver and pry it on one of the edges. It's really easy to take off.... And it shouldn't leave any marks of any sort.
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  7. 03-22-2011 02:20 PM #7
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    It just clips in.

    Take a look at these pictures.




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  8. 03-22-2011 04:02 PM #8
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    Pete to the rescue. I was wondering about this the other day.
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  9. 03-22-2011 08:50 PM #9
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    Are any Sline replacements available?
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  10. 03-22-2011 09:41 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nevr View Post
    Are any Sline replacements available?
    http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/4F0419685/ES390546/
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  12. 03-22-2011 09:59 PM #11
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    LOL 72 dollars

    with 15 dollar shipping
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  13. 03-23-2011 01:48 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lusticles View Post
    LOL 72 dollars

    with 15 dollar shipping
    I know, right? Gotta love ECS. $52 from GAP and probably $2 to ship.
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  14. 03-23-2011 07:39 AM #13
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    Either way anything over 15 bucks for that part is crazy!

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  15. 03-23-2011 07:47 AM #14
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    true, but that doesn't make ECS charging almost 40% more than another site any less ridiculous.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pete@ECSTuning View Post
    Either way anything over 15 bucks for that part is crazy!

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  16. 03-23-2011 08:12 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete@ECSTuning View Post
    Either way anything over 15 bucks for that part is crazy!

    Pete
    Which is of course why other vendors are selling it for 15 bucks. I emailed them to confirm, and they stated their parts are genuine Audi.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...item19c3e2f626
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  17. 03-23-2011 09:43 AM #16
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    ^ lol. nice find
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  18. 03-23-2011 12:13 PM #17
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    Was curious about this also, as my badge is a bit worn. But $13 shipping for a dinky little badge??!?
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  19. 03-23-2011 12:29 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by ajax19 View Post
    Was curious about this also, as my badge is a bit worn. But $13 shipping for a dinky little badge??!?
    Yeah, but it's still way cheaper than the other options out there. I think they are drop-shipped from foreign lands. I'll post up here when I get mine and let you know if it's a POS, or the real-deal-Holyfield.
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  20. 05-04-2011 10:24 PM #19
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    Fresh off the boat, and it's the real deal. Here is how it got here.

    Oregon ,United States 10:51 AM Shipment Delivered - K.PILANDER
    Oregon ,United States 10:36 AM Shipment Out for Delivery
    Oregon ,United States 08:25 AM Shipment Update - At local facility
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  21. 05-05-2011 07:13 AM #20
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    Yeah, mine took forever and a day to arrive too, but eventually it did. The seller was very good about keeping in contact too.

    BTW, Kittrell, how did yours come off, and how difficult? I have an S5 wheel that I have to get the S5 badge off to replace with this one, but I don't want to screw up the wheel.
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    It came out real easy, just used my multi-tool. Push in on the tabs from each side, I did the right, and it popped up, then did the left, and it popped out. Easy breezy, it's like a 30 second job.







    As a side note, Nexon Motors was great to work with. They did not have any auctions up for the S-line badge. So they just had me buy an S5 badge and they shipped me the S-line one instead, no trouble at all. That thing got to me in 5 days from Turkey. I have stuff come from Jersey that takes two weeks.
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    I used a micro Phillips Screwdriver. Here's my quick DIY video from when I did the removal/install. Hope this is helpful.

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  25. 02-09-2017 01:28 PM #23
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    Anyone know where to get these now? for a decent price
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    Thank you for posting that. Funny that I asked this for my A4 5+ years ago for a different wheel I never ended up installing. Turns out my new(er) S4 has a worn S4 badge that I have the replacement for but have not installed because I was worried I'd screw something up installing it. Considering it looks so easy having now seen it, I might grow some balls. Thanks again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jesse500 View Post
    Anyone know where to get these now? for a decent price
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