European headlight question for 4kq

[nwloves]

Isn't the light mounting bracket quite a bit different on the post '84 vs
the '84 back models?
----- Original Message -----
From: Ti Kan <ti at amb.org>
To: carl krivutza <dc2002 at sprintmail.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: European headlight question for 4kq


> carl krivutza writes:
> > I have an opportunity to buy a pair of ur-quattro headlights from an '86
model.  They are the aerodynamic h4/h1 units.  What do I need to install
them on my '84 4kq.  Do I need a later grill?  Are the brackets and trim
pieces all the same for all the euro lights for all 4K models?
>
> The '84's grill needs to be swapped to the '85 and later style to match
> the lights.  You also need the upper and lower trim pieces above and below
> each headlight.
>
> You will also need to make some modifications to the wiring, as your '84
> has quad headlamps.  I strongly suggest using a relay harness.
>
> -Ti
> 01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
> 84 5000S 2.1 turbo
> 80 4000 2.0
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