94 Dash in 92 Q - Kinda Sucked

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Jesda
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So I got the black 94 dash I bought from a NICO member who wrecked his vehicle, looking for a chance to get rid of the annoying yellowish "bling-wood" that came with my 92.

Everything installed fine with some exceptions, noted below each photo:

Before.

Before.

Before. I did not change the piece around the power window switches, because the buttons are shaped differently. Now I need to hunt down standard beige/tan plastic pieces for all four doors. Perhaps the dealer will have it.

As I was plugging in the new upper dash piece, I ended up with an extra connector that went nowhere. Apparently in the 94Q there's no light above the vent open/close switch. A damn shame. My guess is thats what the connector went to.

After. I had to take the mirror switch out of my old piece, because the new one didnt have a heated mirror button and the connector didn't fit.

After. Note how the ash tray doesnt fit properly. I need to get one from a 94.

After. It simply didnt fit right. But you cant tell unless you deliberately look for it.

After. The shifter. It didnt fit evenly, so I used a flathead screwdriver to tuck in the rubber surround.

After. More of the poorly fitting ashtray. I have to force it open and shut with considerable effort. It'll stay closed until I get a new ash tray.

After. This is the biggest annoyance. That gap. The other side of the steering wheel has proper fit, which is fine I guess since thats the only side that will be seen.

After. It looks nicer overall, classier and more subdued.


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Jesda
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Overall, I'd say just hold out for a correct year dash if you decide to do this. Installation was a snap thanks to NICO directions. But I'm satisfied for now.

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Looks good!

Fred...:)

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Nice work, looks good, but I'm partial to that style :D ...



I'm looking to replace my ashtray (broken hinge), when I do, you're welcome to mine to see if you can make it work.

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Jesda.... Email me, I may have a deal for you! I sent you an IM.

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Jesda
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I tried to remove the wood. That stuff is on TIGHT. Any attemps at prying it off seemed to lead to scuffing the material underneath, so I dropped that idea. Not sure if there's chemicals out there that would work. It seems superglued for life.

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It is indeed.

Plus, in many of the 90-93's, they used screws AND adhesive.

Jes, I think it looks great. Props to your for giving it a shot. Much better looking.


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