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RE: Differences between 8v and 16v
Of course, R/T also forgot that 16v's were available in White in the USA.
Neal
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of 16V Jason
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 10:21 AM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: Differences between 8v and 16v
>
>
> Rich,
> Some highlights from the magazines below. For the complete
> articles, go to www.scirocco16v.org and click on "Press"
>
> Jason
>
>
> R/T:
> h body-color bumpers, air dam, mirrors, skirts, and cast-alloy
> wheels with
> sculptured holes that look as though they force cooling air to or
> from the
> brakes, depending on which side of the car they are no. There's
> also a new
> radio antenna at the back of the roof, sloping aft like an aircraft
> antenna. Colors are limited to red, black, and silver.
>
> For the 16-valve, the springs are shorter and thus stiffer; the rear
> anti-roll bar is larger and shock damping is increased. There's also a
> cross-brace between the front suspension arms to increase lateral
> rigidity.
> Tire size is increased to 185/60HR-14 on 6-in. wheels. Braking
> performance
> has been improved by fitting 9.4-in. solid rear discs in place of the
> standard car's drums, and enlargement to 10.1-in. of its vented
> front discs.
>
> Beneath the new twincam cylinder head, the Scirocco uses Volkswagen's
> standard inline-4 modified with greater oil pump capacity and special
> piston-cooling oil jets.
>
> C/D:
>
> The clutch and the gearbox have both been strengthened, though the gear
> ratios are largely unchanged (fifth gear has been lowered, from 0.89 to
> 0.91:1).
> All four springs and shocks have been recalibrated, and the nose has been
> lowered 0.4 inch
> Finally, the rear anti-roll bar has been enlarged from 0.8 to 1.0 inch in
> diameter.
>
> VW&P:
> . The front springs have again been made shorter (by 10 mm) and
> stiffer, a
> 24 mm rear anti-roll bar has been added, a front lower stress bar is now
> standard equipment, the shocks have been recalibrated, and the
> car now has
> four-wheel disc brakes
> The exhaust system is stainless steel, which should last far longer than
> the mid-steel version
> Other features that should boost longevity are sodium-filled
> exhaust valves
> and oil-cooled pistons. As a bonus, the l6V also has the larger oil pump
> found on the turbo diesel, to help meet the extra lubricating demands.
>
> MT:
> To help put its robust new power-plant to best use, the Scirocco 16V GTX
> has also received a major suspension revamp. Heavier springs have been
> fitted up front, and upgraded shocks reside at each corner. The rear
> anti-roll bar diameter has been upped from 20.5 to 24 mm, and ride height
> lowered 10 mm
>
>
>
>
> At 10:56 AM 8/27/2001 , thescirocco@juno.com wrote:
> >On Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:40:19 -0500 "Aaron Ness" <aaron@makuta.com>
> >writes:
> > > Didn't the big rear wing come on all '85.5+ 'roccos?
> >
> >Yeah, but I didn't know that was a mid production change, I thought it
> >was all '85 and up...
> >
> > > Incidentally, I have one of these wings in my garage that someone
> > > can have if they want it. I'll ship it for $75, or you can pick it up
> >for
> > > free.
> > > Columbus, IN.
> > >
> > > (Yes, I know it doesn't cost $75 to ship it.)
> > >
> > > Aaron
> > > '87 528e
> > > '82 Scirocco
> > > '70 Beetle
> > > '82 Kawasaki GPz550
> >
> >That would be a pain to properly box up and ship...
> >
> > > > > -tranny
> > > > > -Front rotor size
> > > > > -rear discs vs. rear drum
> > > > > -factory body kit
> > > > > -fuba antenna
> > > > > -rear wing
> > > > The fuel injection, 16V brain boxes and the engine harness.
> > > > 22mm M/cyl
> > > > 8000 RPM tach
> > > > 4 point lower bar
> > > > larger rear anti-swaybar
> > > > Black striped taillights (not necessarily a 16V thing)
> > > > Blacked out headlight retaining rings
> > > > Driver's fender without am antenna hole
> > > > Heavier pressure plate and a disc with a larger splined center
> > > > The relay shaft has a slight angle to it
> > > > Seats
> >
> >Peter - http://thescirocco.com - Discount Techtonics, Autotech-Quaife
> >USA, Magnecor, & Peloquin Dealer - Bear, DE 19701
> >
> >'79 Scirocco 16V "Retro"
> >'83 GTI "Caged Rabbit"
> >'84.5 Scirocco "Oddball"
> >'84 GTI - SciRollers: '79 White Champagne Edition, '84 Black, '88 Red
> >
> >
> >
> >
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