Aftermarket emblem question

[Njrupcich]

Im going to be purchasing the wing emblems but im wondering if the emblems holes are still to big? Or did they fix the problem? Im looking at \http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/09-HYUNDAI-GENESIS-SEDAN-KDM-EMBLEM-SET-HOOD-TRUNK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a727Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem280298268121QQitemZ280298268121QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

will that set fit without having to cut off the sticks on the back of the emblem?

 

[moose66]

There are two emblems. One for the trunk, which fits perfectly with the holes already on the car, and one for the hood which requires modification to the emblem or to the hood of your car to install. There is a thread in the Technical section under Modifications which goes into great detail on the emblem installation process.

 

[Mark_888]

Most people are not installing the hood emblem, one reason being that there are no holes in the hood (as there are on the Korean version of the Genesis), and I doubt you want to drill any. The other reason is that there is no hood emblem to replace on the US version.

There are no published specs as to where the hood emblem exactly goes. So without holes in the hood, you have to cut off the tabs to install it, and it will be held in place by the double stick tape only.

 

[mk1]

Most people are not installing the hood emblem, one reason being that there are no holes in the hood (as there are on the Korean version of the Genesis), and I doubt you want to drill any. The other reason is that there is no hood emblem to replace on the US version.

There are no published specs as to where the hood emblem exactly goes. So without holes in the hood, you have to cut off the tabs to install it, and it will be held in place by the double stick tape only.

From what I've seen here the majority of people ARE installing the hood emblem. The hood emblem I picked up from ebay fits perfectly - contoured exactly to the hood, goes on easily.

 

[silverado]

i used small wire cutters to remove the excess plastic from the hood emblem. only took about 2 minutes.

 

[genesis@genesisworld.com]

I'm one that put the hood badge on. I used a dremel tool (as was suggested here on the board last year) and the tape holds it VERY well. The nervous bit was positioning it level. I just put it where I wanted it. Lots of raves from the reviewing public!

 

[klg]

I bought both emblems, took them to the dealer and let them do it. (they modified the hood emblem and told me that if I didn't like it, they could remove it with no damage to the car) They assured me, that the car looks best with both emblems. So far I'm glad I did both.

 

[Mark_888]

From what I've seen here the majority of people ARE installing the hood emblem. The hood emblem I picked up from ebay fits perfectly - contoured exactly to the hood, goes on easily.

Yes the emblem is suitably curved to fit the curve of the hood, but since there are no holes in the hood, I don't think everyone is mounting it in exactly the same position (distance from the grill) and it is a little trickier to mount it perfectly centered and perfectly straight.

It would be nice if we could get some close up specs of the hood ornament on the Korean model.

 

[klg]

It would be nice if we could get some close up specs of the hood ornament on the Korean model.

Here is a link for the Korean version...

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-hyundai-genesis-sedan-korean-market-version/518835/

 

[Canadian]

I placed my hood emblem about 1 inch above the chrome strip on the edge on the hood. Used masking tape to mark the location, before removing the backing and sticking it on.

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[jake the snake]

Instaled both and they look great
You need to modify the front one but it is very easy and woth wile
You will enjoy

CIAO