ACC...?

[GolfTi]

This year's potholes are appearing already

Didn't see one in my recent trip to Germany, and that included France, Belgium and Holland, minor roads as well as motorways.

Do they build their roads in a different way or use different materials?

[am1w]

This year's potholes are appearing already
Didn't see one in my recent trip to Germany, and that included France, Belgium and Holland, minor roads as well as motorways.
Do they build their roads in a different way or use different materials?

I think they do most things differently and possibly better IMO. We used to have wonderful roads in this country, but cost cutting, under investment, corruption and bad workmanship have taken their toll.

Spain has some excellent roads. But my favourite countries for most things are Germany, Austria and Switzerland, in that order. I spend as much time in Germany as I can. Having a driving holiday there in the summer + a Rhine cruise.

Back on topic.
There is one more aspect of ACC I'd like to mention and would be of interest.
VW have re-calibrated the ACC for GTI/GTD/R models to be firmer in comfort, normal and sport modes than for other Golf models.

[H12]

Am I the only person who doesn't really notice much of a difference between normal and sport ? In my old Astra, there was a definate difference- faster throttle response etc- but I don't feel this at all in the GTI.

You can really tell the difference between comfort and sport- nice around my way due to the speed humps !

[am1w]

H12:

I find there is a significant difference in the car's responses, especially the ride quality, between 'normal' and 'sport' modes.
Nothing about the 'sport' mode suits me. The ride is especially too harsh and bouncy which, for me, completely spoils my enjoyment of the car. 'Normal' mode is just about acceptable, especially on our terrible tarmac.

However, these are subjective responses and one man's meat is another man's poison!

[Snoopy]

H12 welcome back mate.
I was just about to post and ask how many miles as i was told it does take quite a few miles for the system to start to show differences but i won't ask that question to you as i know your car came over on the same boat as mine.

[The Doc]

On my car (GTD) there is a huge difference in ride between normal and sport, it's instant and very noticeable to both driver and passengers.

[am1w]

On my car (GTD) there is a huge difference in ride between normal and sport, it's instant and very noticeable to both driver and passengers.

+1.
Huge.

[H12]

H12 welcome back mate.
I was just about to post and ask how many miles as i was told it does take quite a few miles for the system to start to show differences but i won't ask that question to you as i know your car came over on the same boat as mine.

Hi mate- hope all is well with you. I'll be logging in more frequently now I reckon

Clocked over 9k in the little silver lady now- reckon I'll get her booked in for a service in the next month or so. Not sure if there's much point in asking them to look at the ACC having no difference between normal and sport but will mention the folding mirrors work only when they choose to and if you're driving slowly in first gear, the revs either drop or race so it's not the smoothest to drive in traffic.

How's my motor's sister car doing ? Any problems Snoops ?

[mac7]

This year's potholes are appearing already

Didn't see one in my recent trip to Germany, and that included France, Belgium and Holland, minor roads as well as motorways.

Do they build their roads in a different way or use different materials?

Yes, they do. Finer asphalt for a start and a much deeper sub-base, with better provision for drainage. They are built to last, unlike ours.

[branchespark]

Parts for the ACC are shown here:
http://www.my-gti.com/2568/components-of-the-adaptive-chassis-control-dcc-and-fitting-locations

I am no expert (and am yet to take a look at the damper for real), but it may be that cars with and cars without ACC have the same suspension with the electronics and adjustment valves being in addition?

[Edit]
Maybe not - see below:
http://www.my-gti.com/2653/volkswagen-dcc-adaptive-chassis-control-design-and-function

Looks like they are different dampers.