MKII Storm (UK)

[peter at thescirocco.com (peter)]

Looks like a deal:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2451897452


I found this last night...

http://www.veedubz.co.za/tech/vwhist.htm


Scirocco '75-'92

Launched at the '74 Geneva Motor Show, the Scirocco looked good but the
powerplants were dull. In autumn '75 the 1.5 unit was replaced by a 75
bhp, 1588cc engine, with Iow (8.2:1) and high (9.7:1) compression
versions. A year later the fuel injected 1.6 from the Golf GTI was
fitted to a GTI and more highly trimmed GLi, and in came mono-wipers. In
'77 the front and rear ends were tidied up, with heavy-duty bumpers and
four headlamps. The GTI was imported in '79 with a standard five-speed
'box. There was also an SE Storm with metallic colours, silver green, or
black with either black or fawn leather upholstery. Re-introduced in '81
to help sell the last of the old shape Sciroccos. Available in silver,
blue, or brown, with blue, or tan leather upholstery with Passat alloys.
The larger Mkll Scirocco arrived in '81. GTIs mirrored the spec of its
hatchbacked cousin with a 110 bhp fuel injected 1.6, close ratio 'box
with uprated suspension and rear anti-roll bar. From Sep '82 in came the
new 1.8 engine, producing 112 hhp.

In '84 the Storm was back with a Zender bodykit, 6Jx14 in alloys and
185/60VR14 tyres. Choice of metallic blue, or brown with blue or beige
interior plus leather covered steering wheel rim, gaiter and gearknob.
GTX models also had the Zender kit plus similar interior. Alloys,
sunroof, central locking, trip computer and tinted glass completed the
spec. The launch of the 16-valve in June '85 meant 130 mph and 0-60 mph
in 7.6 secs. Other upgrades included a larger exhaust, stronger
driveshafts and a 12.1 gallon fuel tank. There were rear discs for the
first time and at the front discs were ventilated. Suspension had an
extra brace on the front wishbones, stiffer springs, anti-roll bars and
revised settings for the shock absorbers. In '88 the range was revamped
for the UK and rationalised to 1.6 GT, 1.8 GTX and a 1.8 carb-fed Scala.
On the 16v front there were two versions already fitted to the Golf and
Jetta models: the standard 139 bhp version and a catalyst equipped
16-valve, 129 bhp unit. The Scirocco died in July '92 with the last
examples badged as Scalas and GT Ils.

It says Zender, but it looks like a regular 16V body kit, was it made by
Zender?

Peter
302.832.8989
http://thescirocco.com


-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Aaron
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 10:19 AM
To: Scirocco Mailing List
Subject: MKII Storm (UK)

UK listers - you all hip to this?:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=2451897452&category=9873

Are there mechanical differences between an '84 Storm and an '84 GTi or

is it all in the trim - leather, e/w etc?

I'm very, very tempted - but I already have two 'Rocs and a girlfriend
who is unlikely to be pleased if I get a third...

Onelove

Aaron

'83 GTi  - inspected by loss adjuster today!
'85 GTX