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RE: Differences between 8v and 16v
>But yeah, AFAIKnew White was only 88... but there could have been some late
>87s that snuck in there. Daun, do you know?
>Jason
mine's an 6/87 in white.
if i remember correctly. i know it's an 87, but not
100% sure about the month.
paul
>
>
>>Neal
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Jason Cammisa [mailto:cammisa@element5.com]
>> > Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 4:00 PM
>> > To: Neal Tovsen; 16V Jason; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>> > Subject: RE: Differences between 8v and 16v
>> >
>> >
>> > They weren't until 1988, though, now were they? ;)
>> >
>> >
>> > In R/T's defense:
>> >
>> > They suck as a magazine -- but:
>> > a. They got the fastest 0-60 time from a 16V Roc (7.7s)
>> > b. They're not psyhic. :)
>> >
>> > hehe
>> > Jason
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > At 03:54 PM 8/31/2001 , Neal Tovsen wrote:
>> > >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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