Adaptive chassis control thingy

[master_hayabusa]

Does anyone know if the adaptive chassis control (ACC) in normal mode is the same as a standard GTI's normal mode? In other words if two cars were identical but one had ACC (set in normal mode) would they feel the same?

The reason I ask is because in both the autoexpress and whatcar reviews they both had them fitted. And now I'm wondering if ACC in normal mode improves ride over a standard gti chassis.

[matchboy]

Does anyone know if the adaptive chassis control (ACC) in normal mode is the same as a standard GTI's normal mode? In other words if two cars were identical but one had ACC (set in normal mode) would they feel the same?

The reason I ask is because in both the autoexpress and whatcar review they both had them fitted. And now I'm wondering if ACC in normal mode improves ride over a standard gti chassis.

Also, any word from anyone on ACC coming as standard or is it still an option?

[Gryzor]

Does anyone know if the adaptive chassis control (ACC) in normal mode is the same as a standard GTI's normal mode? In other words if two cars were identical but one had ACC (set in normal mode) would they feel the same?

The reason I ask is because in both the autoexpress and whatcar reviews they both had them fitted. And now I'm wondering if ACC in normal mode improves ride over a standard gti chassis.

ACC in normal mode "should" be better than a regular GTI, because it is constantly adjusting the shocks.  In a regular GTI the suspension is fixed.

[Hawaii-Five-O]

I have it on my Scirocco (came as standard spec) and ACC is quite different from a standard chassis set up.

Read here:

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/braking-and-stability-systems/acc

However, I won't be specifying it on my new GTD as I feel the £800 cost isn't worth it - others will disagree 

[mk7gti]

I've had it on both my Sciroccos definitely not worth 800. I must change the setting about once a month for five minutes when having a hoke. You will never get the money back at resale...

[master_hayabusa]

I've had it on both my Sciroccos definitely not worth 800. I must change the setting about once a month for five minutes when having a hoke. You will never get the money back at resale...

But if you have it on both the Sciroccos how can you tell the difference? I don't mean putting it in comfort or sport mode, just leaving it in normal. Have you driven a Scirocco without ACC to compare?

[Jimble]

I've had it on both my Sciroccos definitely not worth 800. I must change the setting about once a month for five minutes when having a hoke. You will never get the money back at resale...

But if you have it on both the Sciroccos how can you tell the difference? I don't mean putting it in comfort or sport mode, just leaving it in normal. Have you driven a Scirocco without ACC to compare?

Only the 122ps Scirocco don't come with it as standard, i've driven a mk6 gti with standard springs for the last 3 years and although very good it can become a little tiresome on poor surfaces when pootling, i've driven 3 scirocco's with it, my brother had a 1.4tsi and now has a bluemotion diesel and imo it is definatlely worth the £765, i've also driven a Roc R and left it in sport which imo makes that car a bit of a weapon!!

[master_hayabusa]

I've had it on both my Sciroccos definitely not worth 800. I must change the setting about once a month for five minutes when having a hoke. You will never get the money back at resale...

But if you have it on both the Sciroccos how can you tell the difference? I don't mean putting it in comfort or sport mode, just leaving it in normal. Have you driven a Scirocco without ACC to compare?

Only the 122ps Scirocco don't come with it as standard, i've driven a mk6 gti with standard springs for the last 3 years and although very good it can become a little tiresome on poor surfaces when pootling, i've driven 3 scirocco's with it, my brother had a 1.4tsi and now has a bluemotion diesel and imo it is definatlely worth the £765, i've also driven a Roc R and left it in sport which imo makes that car a bit of a weapon!!

Cheers mate. Ye it does seem like something worth getting for poor roads and speed breakers.

[master_hayabusa]

Found this really in depth article on it too

http://www.my-gti.com/2653/volkswagen-dcc-adaptive-chassis-control-design-and-function

[mk7gti]

No fair point I have never driven a Scirocco without it. It's more that I never make use of any other setting than Normal. Maybe I don't realise the benefit of the tech. I can only hope it's as close to normal springs as you can get