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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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I was looking at the dash change between the 98 and 00 A8's. I see it is still the same size and the vents are identicle. But they change to configuration of the buttons and where the radio is. Does anyone know or where I could find to see if the connections are the same through this change or not? Because I'm wondering if I can swap the 98 center dash piece for a 00 dash piece.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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Default You can't, they are totally different

I did it when I did my Nav Plus install.....it took forever....you need a new cage behind the dash and everything.

Why would you want to do this anyways?

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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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What's in the space under the ash tray?
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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Default Re: You can't, they are totally different

thanks for the reply and the pictures. It sure does look like a lot of fun to do it. I like the 00 set up better then the 98. But I may end up sticking with the 98 version.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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space? Its just the ashtray opened..
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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what about UNDER it (removed). any space/depth to mount something that comes out from the slot.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Well there is limited clearance under there. mabye 1/2"-1"
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