I30T wrote:i dont know anything about the j, but my 98 i30t has the emblems, maybe your seats have been replaced?
I can say with near certainty that the seats have not been replaced, based on conversations with the previosu owner and the consistency of wear with the rear seat. Though I'm not certain why a replacement seat would not have the emblems either.
I'm also pretty certain that the emblem did not fade, as their is no trace whatsoever. My 94's had faded but were still visible.