Rebadging a 2012 Genesis Sedan

[Genesiswannabee]

Aim am planning on getting either a 2012 4.6 or an R spec when they arrive in dealers hopefully in July.

I would like to rebadge the rear emblem, add a front Genesis emblem, rebadge the wheels and change airbag.

Is there anything that is unique to the 2012. I assume if I go with the R spec I cannot rebadge the wheels. What about on the 4.6?

Any concerns I should have?

Larry

 

[RedJet20]

The 3.8 and 4.6 can be rebadged just like the 2011's.

I would like to see Hyundai come up with a new and improved wing badge

 

[Mark_888]

The 3.8 and 4.6 can be rebadged just like the 2011's.

I would like to see Hyundai come up with a new and improved wing badge

As you may know, the Genesis is not sold as a Hyundai brand in Korea, which is why the Genesis wing badges exist in the first place. The brand in Korea is "Genesis."

Now I know that some will take objection to the above statement, since the Genesis is obviously a Hyundai, even in Korea. But a Lincoln is obviously made by Ford, and some Ford dealers sell Lincolns.

Given that the Genesis is actually a brand name in Korea, I would not expect them to frequently change their logo.

 

[homeofstone]

It looks like the 19" wheels may use the same size center as the 17" wheels. If that holds true then the wings for the wheels will be easy-just purchase the wing emblem for 17" wheel or the korean 19" wheel wing cap will most likely be available from SFR http://sfrusa.3dcartstores.com/

 

[acoga]

I would like to see Hyundai come up with a new and improved wing badge

Improved how? I haven't picked up my '12 yet (no inventory yet in Austin! ) so I haven't seen the rebadge kits in person. Are they cheesy or something? The ones I've seen in pictures seem like an improvement over the standard Hyundai badging.

 

[Ruissimo]

I mentioned this before. I bought the replacement wings and wheel caps (17"). I measured the caps before I went to the NY Auto Show... and they matched the 19 inch wheels on the R spec.

Soooo... unless they have different hooks/grooves on the inside of the cap itself, they should fit.