'84 special edition Scirocco sold only in CA?

[jester@westfailure.net (jester@westfailure.net)]

On Fri, 25 Jan 2002, 16V Jason wrote:

> At 10:10 AM 1/25/2002, Mash wrote:
> 
> >I remember reading about that - I think it was a Kamei
> >kit . . .
> 
> Actually, I think it's just the regular 16V Bodykit...
> 
>  From Motor Trend 9/85
> 
> Cosmetically, the 16V bears a striking resemblance to the special 
> California Edition Scirocco that was sold on the West Coast two years ago. 
> The fender flares and rocker panel extensions are identical and permit the 
> 16V to be shod with some decent-sized tires for a change. According to VW, 
> problems with stone chipping have mandated the use of an abysmally skinny 
> 175/70HR13 on all previous Sciroccos not fitted with the flares/extensions. 
> The newest offspring wears 185/60VR14 rubber all around, on 14 x 6-in. 
> light alloy rims. The 16V's new rear spoiler, which cuts lift by 30% and 
> helps contribute to the car's 0.38 Cd figure, is also a dead ringer for the 
> one presently found on U.S. Sciroccos.
HAH!

I told you guys my friend had an USA 8v scirocco that came with a 16v
bodykit stock, and you all called me liars ;)

take care,

Steve

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