Kia Stinger steering wheel cover

[ATXStinger]

What are your thoughts on Steering wheel covers?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-D-Type...Colors-for-KIA-2017-2018-Stinger/173116239167
$49.99 on ebay

It also seems that the Kia Optima steering wheel covers will also fit the Stinger.

Steering Wheel Diameter 38cm

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/D-S...Optima-K5-For-Nissan-Qashqai/32840428952.html

 

[Stingin' Away]

I like them but if I have an inviting steering wheel that feels good to the touch and is bulky, I wouldn't bother with one.

 

[Slowy]

Never

 

[robz32]

Nope....the Stinger's steering wheel looks very good as is. If you want to protect the material and finish, regular cleaning with each car wash will keep it looking good.

 

[Bubbabiker]

Ah no.

Unless you're a mechanic or in some other trade with constantly dirty hands by all means go for it.

 

[Cocoa Bob]

I like the factory fit for my hands. My question to you (I'm obviously new to this forum), is where can I get the E airbag/horn cover? I would love to replace the KIA one I currently have.

 

[ATXStinger]

I like the factory fit for my hands. My question to you (I'm obviously new to this forum), is where can I get the E airbag/horn cover? I would love to replace the KIA one I currently have.

I just found the cover online, its not mine. Hopefully [MENTION=339]Mike @ ImportShark[/MENTION] can help us source this part.

 

[Mike @ ImportShark]

I like the factory fit for my hands. My question to you (I'm obviously new to this forum), is where can I get the E airbag/horn cover? I would love to replace the KIA one I currently have.

Do you mean the OEM airbag module? (It?s not sold as just a cover unfortunately). If so, I can get it but pricing is going to be rather hefty?probably around $500 or so to your door. Alternatively we are in the process of making an ?E? logo steering wheel badge which should be available in about 2-3 weeks.

 

[Helipilot2]

Do you mean the OEM airbag module? (It?s not sold as just a cover unfortunately). If so, I can get it but pricing is going to be rather hefty?probably around $500 or so to your door. Alternatively we are in the process of making an ?E? logo steering wheel badge which should be available in about 2-3 weeks.

How will that badge work? Does the steering wheel logo pop out fairly easy? That is 1 of my 3 gripes on the Stinger is the Kia badges on the interior that you can't get rid of right now.

 

[Mike @ ImportShark]

How will that badge work? Does the steering wheel logo pop out fairly easy? That is 1 of my 3 gripes on the Stinger is the Kia badges on the interior that you can't get rid of right now.

No no it's just a simple overlay. We're making these out of the same flexible poly material as our overlay-type wheel caps (see other thread posted in the Exterior sub-forum). We're considering doing a replacement-type steering badge as well, but I have to get my hands on a test airbag module to take it apart. We sell a replacement-type steering badge in the Genesis Coupe market that's been extremely successful. The H emblem just pops right off. I'm assuming that the Kia logo on our steering wheels are held on by a similar method (2 plastic rivets on the backside). If so, then it should be easy enough to make this. Still though, the overlay-type steering badge will be available much sooner and a way easier install. There will be 2 styles--the "E" logo and also the "Stinger" lettering logo btw. I'm deciding whether or not to do multiple color options though. We can definitely do a brushed chrome (again, same as the wheel caps) but I may do black/red as a second choice. Gotta see...

 

[Helipilot2]

No no it's just a simple overlay. We're making these out of the same flexible poly material as our overlay-type wheel caps (see other thread posted in the Exterior sub-forum). We're considering doing a replacement-type steering badge as well, but I have to get my hands on a test airbag module to take it apart. We sell a replacement-type steering badge in the Genesis Coupe market that's been extremely successful. The H emblem just pops right off. I'm assuming that the Kia logo on our steering wheels are held on by a similar method (2 plastic rivets on the backside). If so, then it should be easy enough to make this. Still though, the overlay-type steering badge will be available much sooner and a way easier install. There will be 2 styles--the "E" logo and also the "Stinger" lettering logo btw. I'm deciding whether or not to do multiple color options though. We can definitely do a brushed chrome (again, same as the wheel caps) but I may do black/red as a second choice. Gotta see...

Cool, I would be interested in the actual badge replacement. Not so much interested in an overlay that will eventually wear off. Ill keep following for now.

 

[Cocoa Bob]

That's my issue Heli. I bought an overlay with the half K logo with the seller stating it was a replacement. It's not a replacement, it's an overlay. I used to have a Fusion Titanium and was dressing up under the hood so to match the size of the embossed logo on the engine cover, I used a steering wheel logo which was a direct replacement. I actually had to snip off the metal tabs from the thin metal to mount with double sided 3M emblem tape.
Now, I don't know how KIA does the mounting but I suspect it is tabs, pins, or as stated above for K5 chassis, rivets (???).
I guess I'll wait and order an "E" logo airbag later, as I'm not sure how an oval "E" logo would look vs a round badge over an oval embossing if you know what I mean.

I wish I could include a photo of the engine cover but I haven't figured out attaching a pic yet.

 

[KiaFan]

If you guys want to do the steering wheel emblem swap here's your chance.

https://www.kiastinger.org/forum/th...Emblem-steering-badge-swap-with-airbag-module