MKII Storm (UK)

[aaron at brixtonhill.demon.co.uk (Aaron)]

Thanks for the data, Peter

Pretty sure the ebay storm has the same bodykit as my '85 GTX - 
although it's colour coded on this one unlike mine. Airsplitter is the 
same, but spoiler looks more aggressive - possibly retrofitted from a 
later 'roc?

Onelove

Aaron

'83 GTi - Inspected by loss adjuster today
'85 GTX DD


On 7 Jan 2004, at 16:34, peter wrote:

> 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
>
>