B3 dash swap in to a B2? Anyone have any insight?

[Huw Powell]

One thing to mention, for an UrQ you need a "hybrid" set of parts - 4kq 
for the center console, to fit the bigger tunnel, but Coupe GT for the 
2-switch power window panel.  Of course, the latter can be had for about 
$10 or so from a friendly dealer.  But the power window harness to fit 
the later switches is sort of a parts car-only item.

Also, I don't know if any 4kqs came with the nice 3-gauge panel.

I think I forgot to post my report on this project:

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/dashboard.htm

On 9/20/2010 3:06 PM, Tony Hoffman wrote:
> I'll agree with Huw.
>
> The B3 dash is narrower by a bit, the front of hte top will have to be
> cut shorter, and the speedo is electronic. I have put one in my 82
> Jetta Diesel, but anything I wanted in there was going to be a
> project.
>
> As Huw mentioned, the 4kq ones are a dime a dozen, and easy to do. In
> fact, I think I have at least two of them, not counting the four
> 4000Q's that I drive.
>
> Tony
>
> On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Johnny B<pre95 at live.com>  wrote:
>>
>> With the early dash coming out of my ur-quattro, and knowing I am going to spend way more then I should on this project, i figured I'd look in to alternatives to the 85-87 4000/CGT dash and see if anyone has tackled a B3 (88-91) dash swap in to a B2? Any information greatly appreciated, I am sure rewiring the console would be in order, and likely some cutting on the dash but havent been able to find much on the swap. I am certain the dash would need to be recessed a bit as on the B3 sedan the dash overlays the door panel by a few inches, which is not the case on the stock B2 dashes.
>>
>> Johnny
>>
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