LS 0181158 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I changed out my 1998 LS 400's faded gold-plated emblems/badging for chrome last summer. Since then, I have been meaning to (but never actually did) replace the gold "L" emblems on the wheels' center caps. Stock 16" 5-spoke polished/machine-finished alloy wheels--you know, the standard wheels for a 1998-2000, with the center caps being slightly "recessed" as opposed to the "flat" caps on a 1990-1997 LS. It's not been super-critical (obviously), but my car looks kind of dumb with all chrome badging except for faded gold logos on the wheels. I submitted an inquiry to www.junkyarddog.com to see if any junkyards could provide 4 replacement caps with chrome "L" emblems. However, if they don't come through, does anyone know where I can get just the chrome "L" emblems themselves? How are they attached? Are they just glued onto the center caps? I checked Lextasy and Lextreme, and while they sell the badging I already replaced, there is nothing for the wheels. I'm trying to avoid buying four OEM center caps with chrome logos brand new ($200 or more, I'm sure?), but would be happy to spend $60 or less for a different solution. Any ideas? One reason I like the idea of changing out the emblems only is that I wouldn't have to worry about new center caps not necessarily matching the 11-year old finish of my machined wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Try Carson.. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...amp;catalogid=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS 0181158 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks! But they sell only the center cap as a complete piece, and for $66 each (and that's a discount off list price)? I never heard back from my junkyard inquiry last week, which surprises me. But thanks again for the link. I'm bookmarking that site in case I need other parts from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS 0181158 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I found this place: http://www.capitalwheels.com/store/customer/cart.php. $100 for four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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