headlamp interchange?

[Ti Kan]

Calvin Krug writes:
> Quick question -  What model and year headlights will fit an '89 200 
> Quattro?  Specifically, is an '87 5000 non-turbo different, and if 
> so, how?  Thanks

If you're talking about stock headlights, then no, the 5000 non-turbo
lights will not fit your 200 without some mods.

In general, the 5000t/5000tq and 200/200q headlights are interchangeable
from model year 1986 through 1991.  The 5000/5000q non-turbo and 100/100q
are interchangeable from 1986 through 1991.  The difference between
these two groups is that the turbo lights are slimmer, while the non-turbo
lights are taller and more trapezoid shaped.  The turbo lights have
decorative trims top and bottom as well as on the corner reflector, the
non-turbo lights do not.  Also, the grills are different to match the
shape of the lights.

You can swap the grills to swap the lights between the two groups.

These stock lights suck.  If you're looking for an upgrade,
go to Euros.  The Euros are also similarly available in two forms;
for the turbo and non-turbo type44 cars.  The non-t version has a
single H4 bulb, whereas the turbo units are H4/H3.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
96 A4 2.8 quattro (sold but not forgotten)
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