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SCIROCCO STORM, Series II - A 259 UYV  Poor you, you can't see my superb Scirocco Storm.
A 259 UYV was born on 24th July, 1984 to a dealer in North London. Used as a demonstrator for a few months he is one of the few "A" registered Scirocco Storms. After moving around the country a little he came into my possession in September of 1994, after a long, 8 month search, for “the right one.” Since purchasing him I have made a few little detail alterations, but he is essentially as he came fresh faced and bushy tailed from the factory. Non-standard equipment fitted in the last two and a half years are (in order of appearance)

The old Blaupunkt system was nice, but rather lacking in these modern times of big amps and big boost. However, nothing was drilled or cut that could not be replaced in five or ten minutes.

Gives a lovely roar, plus a small, but useful, boost in power

These are actually American-spec and needed a little alteration to fit, but nothing a drill and small file could not fix.

When I originally bought the car he had 14" Mille Migle five spokes on. These looked good, but were still the original size, and looked a little too small. The original Montreals were getting a little scatty, and didn’t do anything for the looks of the car. A little filling-in of the wheel arches improves the looks too.

This adds a certain extra class to the cabin, together with being far less prone to sticky sweaty hands as the original ones were. Also the steering wheel is much easier to control than the VW original.

This was actually purchased with a car attached (a brush-painted, sick green, Scirocco GTi, best forgotten) which originally produced peak-power of 145bhp at 5200rpm. Now after 26,000 miles it appears to be producing a certain amount more. About 155bhp appears to be nearer the mark now. Acceleration is now befitting for a car of this calibre. 0-60 is now done in about 7 sec's and a standing 1/4 mile sprint was done in 17.01 sec's, including the reaction time. With a little practice, this should come down.

New up and coming news on the engine conversion is that I had it rolling-road tested the other day. Apart from sorting out any worries I'd had about when I bought the engine about its reliability, it also sorted out a slight overheating problem I'd been getting (nothing serious). However, I did find that at the moment it was producing about 136.35 bhp @ 6,000 rpm (1.8l - 112 bhp, 16v - 134 bhp), with 184 lb/sq. ft. of torque at 3,800 rpm. However, interesting also, is that it was producing 90.45 bhp @ 4,000 rpm (1.8l - 62 bhp, 16v - 81 bhp) and a whopping 110 bhp @ 5,000 rpm (1.8l - 99 bhp, 16v - 108 bhp). So it could probably give some of the unmodified 16 valves a damn good run for their money. Needless to say, I came back with a grin on my face (again). {-)

Great improvements to the stopping power of the car were to be had from fitting these discs, although the next stage is to add a big servo conversion to apply a little more pressure from the pads to the discs.

This recent addition has helped in cornering to a large degree, although I haven't had chance to try it out to it's full potential yet it looks pretty promising. It was doing a sterling job through the twisty bits on the way back from the garage.

This car has given me over two and a half years and 25,000 miles of sheer driving pleasure, and can only say that when he is driven, I come back with a grin like a Cheshire cat! He has now become my weekend car (being pushed into semi-retirement by a Corrado G-60, which is probably as fast, but not quite so grin-inducing!) But I can’t see us ever parting and hope to have her for many years to come.

Recent events have kept him off the road for rather longer than I had hoped for, although he will be making a comeback next year, but I don't know if he will see too much of this year on the road as I've recently started up a new business, moved house and just haven't had time to get him going. A recent (expensive) visit to BR Motorsport has left me bitterly short of cash. Good news was forthcoming at this years GTI International show though, with the car claiming second in the concours competition, up against as he was, 11 Corrados and another Scirocco Storm (Mk. 1)

Even more recent events have meant that he WON the Concours competition at GTi International this year (1999) and has put another 2,500 miles on the odometer. He was supposed to be going to Germany to visit his birthplace, but a trip to court (business matters) put paid to that idea.

Original Reports.

Here's what Safer VW Motoring thought of the Original Storm in July of 1984.

"A new limited-edition Scirocco Storm, which revives the model name first used for a limited edition of the 'Mk 1' car a few years ago, is now available at UK dealers.

Mechanically identical to the 1.8 litre fuel-injected GTi version, the Scirocco Storm has all the standard equipment of the GTi including the new-for-'84 tilting/sliding sunroof, a split-folding rear seat, twin halogen headlights with washers, rear wash/wipe and multi-function trip computer, but with significant additions.

There are special bodywork modifications comprising body-coloured wheel arch and sill extension mouldings, deep spoilers front and rear, and a larger-than normal rear 'wing'. The standard 5 1/2 x 13 wheels and 175/70 HR 13 tyres of the GTi are replaced by wider (6J x 14) wheels of a special design together with 185/60 HR 14 tyres.

As on the original Storm, the interior benefits from real leather upholstery (which is extended to the door and side panels), plus tinted glass and electrically operated windows. A Blaupunkt radio-cassette unit is installed in conjunction with the standard four-speaker stereo system.

1984 production of the Scirocco Storm, which is available in metallic brown or blue, will be limited to 600 examples and the inclusive UK price is £9,795.99."

Volkswagen Audi Car had this to say in June of 1984.

"Britain has already seen one Scirocco Storm: the Mk 1 version had metallic paint, deep front spoiler and leather upholstery. Now a new version has arrived and, once again, it will be a very limited edition. If the original version is anything to go by, second hand Storms will be much sought after.

The Storm is based on the 1800 cc, 112 bhp GTi version of the Scirocco and has the following special equipment: seats and interior trim panels in leather, colour keyed to the external metallic paint colour, the rear spoiler which is fitted to the 16V Scirocco, deep front spoiler, wing extensions and side skirts, 6Jx14 alloy wheels with 185/60HR14 tyres, green tinted glass, rubber side strips, leather covered steering wheel and gear lever boot, electric windows, Blaupunkt Melbourne stereo/radio cassette unit with 4 speakers and automatic aerial.

The car also has a five speed close ratio gearbox, rear wash/wipe system, remote control external mirrors, twin H4 headlights, heated rear window, headlamp washers, sliding roof, 1/3/2/3 split rear seat back, height adjusters for both front seats, door pockets, centre console and a multi-function indicator.

Externally, there is a ‘Storm’ badge on the front grille, ‘Scirocco Storm’ badge at the rear and ‘Karmann’ badges on the centre pillars.

This is not only a splendidly equipped Scirocco, but the appearance is dramatically different from the normal models. We suspect that they will sell very quickly indeed, even at a total price of £9795.99."

Here's what Volkswagen themselves said about the car:

"The Scirocco Storm has been built by Karmann of Osnabruck for the driver who appreciates style and good looks, but also desires a car that can offer exceptional performance with handling to match. The Storm is built to Volkswagen's exacting specification which guarantees the quality and durability of its contraction.

But what a Volkswagen! Colour matched body mouldings all-round create the first striking impression. Then open the door and the aroma of hide leather prevails. A fully leather trimmed interior provides discreet luxury that will last.

Under the bonnet the beast in the Scirocco Storm is revealed. The renowned Volkswagen 1800cc fuel injection engine races the Storm from 0-62 mph in an outstanding 8.3 seconds and goes on to pull a top speed of 118mph."

 

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