Do I add ACC? Or leave it?

[mjh_056]

The MK7 is a different build to previous models so it would interesting to see opinions when everyone starts to receive theirs and particularly those moving from the MK6 - Those staying on standard Suspension, those going from standard to ACC and those going from ACC to standard?

My rationale for not taking the option was I am coming from an S Line Suspension Audi and have little doubt my suspension experience will be greatly improved - I am unlikely to mess with all the varying settings and very unlikely to use comfort very often with imagine it being in Sport mode 99% of the time - So all in I felt the standard suspension will be fine for me.

This rationale extends to the sound system, in that I have Bose in my present car, but given my experience of the standard stereo in previous model I feel it was an option, given it is a driving environment with regular passengers, that I have never got the upgrade value out of so then I am quite informed and assured in not taking the Dynaudio.

But I have gone for

Sat Nav (I have a decent one in the family, but I hate the wires the setting up, the mess! so did I need it as an option? no, but I wanted it for aesthetic and ease of use reasons.)
Climate Screen (Hate waiting for mist and if it does a job even on light ice I will be very happy, in fact option think going to like most)
Winter Pack (Imagine many would see this as a indulgence but wanted the heated seats as winters have been long in UK in recent years so all comforts can get!)

I agree fully on the options debate here, no one is right or wrong it is purely a personal thing on how feel on each one I certainly would never judge

This GTD gives me performance only 0.6 short of a MK6 GTi so it's pretty quick still in it's standard set up and with economy I desire also and the one thing that really swayed me from the Audi A3 was my option dilemma was very shortlived as everything else is standard

[mjh_056]

Not seen much commentary on the standard lower sport ride but have found these reviews that mention standard suspension that provides a little assurance.

http://www.greenmotor.co.uk/2013/03/vw-golf-7-review-2-litre-gt-tdi-dsg.html

"I was particularly impressed with the GT’s ride, on its 10mm-lowered sports suspension. It manages to marry agility and control with a generous serving of softness and composure, in much the same way a skilled chef mixes flavour, scent, texture and presentation. It made for quite a stark contrast with another premium hatchback I tried recently that was a chilli-stuffed doner kebab in comparison."

http://blogs.timeslive.co.za/wheeldeal/2013/05/10/first-drive-the-new-vw-golf-vii-gti-in-st-tropez/

"Checking the DCC option box throws an extra Comfort setting to the mix. Not that you’re really buggered without it because, as it stands, the regular GTI rides with a supple grace, soaking up France’s rougher tarmac with little drama."

The consensus on the new A3 which is on same platform is the Sport and S Line on the 8V is significantly improved over the 8P and most who were going to delete to SE suspension when changing have now compromised with Sport and been quite complimentary from the difference they felt from their 8P experiemce.

My S line is dropped 25mm on an 8P and on most roads it is very good but significant ruts/potholes do have you feeling them and even with the Quattro 'fidgeting'

So at only 15mm on GTi/GTD and with the Audi guys comments and those supporting reviews I am thinking the ride would be the perfect adjustment for me personally in a little more forgiving on those holes but without loss of that on rails feeling get at present.

The proof as always is in the reality so like most suppose looking forward to reviews from those who lucky enough to receive first.

[mcmaddy]

Not seen much commentary on the standard lower sport ride but have found these reviews that mention standard suspension that provides a little assurance.

http://www.greenmotor.co.uk/2013/03/vw-golf-7-review-2-litre-gt-tdi-dsg.html

"I was particularly impressed with the GT’s ride, on its 10mm-lowered sports suspension. It manages to marry agility and control with a generous serving of softness and composure, in much the same way a skilled chef mixes flavour, scent, texture and presentation. It made for quite a stark contrast with another premium hatchback I tried recently that was a chilli-stuffed doner kebab in comparison."

http://blogs.timeslive.co.za/wheeldeal/2013/05/10/first-drive-the-new-vw-golf-vii-gti-in-st-tropez/

"Checking the DCC option box throws an extra Comfort setting to the mix. Not that you’re really buggered without it because, as it stands, the regular GTI rides with a supple grace, soaking up France’s rougher tarmac with little drama."

The consensus on the new A3 which is on same platform is the Sport and S Line on the 8V is significantly improved over the 8P and most who were going to delete to SE suspension when changing have now compromised with Sport and been quite complimentary from the difference they felt from their 8P experiemce.

My S line is dropped 25mm on an 8P and on most roads it is very good but significant ruts/potholes do have you feeling them and even with the Quattro 'fidgeting'

So at only 15mm on GTi/GTD and with the Audi guys comments and those supporting reviews I am thinking the ride would be the perfect adjustment for me personally in a little more forgiving on those holes but without loss of that on rails feeling get at present.

The proof as always is in the reality so like most suppose looking forward to reviews from those who lucky enough to receive first.

That first link is for a GT that will be nothing like a gti or gtd. The 2nd one mentions car net which we don't get as standard over here so not sure if that's even a euro spec car. I searched everywhere for a gtd/gti review with standard suspension but none out. I went for acc anyway.