Adaptive chassis control thingy

[Nutkins]

Fantastic system. Would always spec it or look for it on a used example. Worth it for comfort alone, it's like having two cars.

[Jimble]

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

As mentioned earlier though, even in normal the suspension is being constantly monitored and adjusted to your driving and road conditions, normal shocks are just that.. Normal.

[master_hayabusa]

The DCC on the new GTI is futher improved and specifically tuned for the GTI

DCC

A second generation DCC dynamic chassis control system is at work in the Golf GTI. DCC offers the three driving modes “Comfort”, “Normal” and “Sport”, which are now selected and displayed under “Driving profile selector” on the touchscreen of the centre console. Besides offering a “Normal” mode, the DCC system, which was specially tuned for the GTI, now offers the “Comfort” mode, which is indeed comfort-oriented but still reflects typical GTI properties. In “Sport” mode, especially dynamic and agile handling is implemented. In the “Individual” driving profile, the DCC mode can even be configured with any other desired driving profile properties.

The DCC system adaptively regulates the damper valves via a further developed and refined Volkswagen control algorithm which sets the damper characteristic. In doing so, DCC evaluates input signals from wheel displacement sensors and accelerometers as well as vehicle bus information from the Chassis-CAN bus. It then computes the optimal damper force for every driving situation and adaptively adjusts this force. Damping forces are selectively applied to the four wheels individually.

In the new DCC generation, it is now also possible to fully independently vary rebound and compression damping for transverse dynamic manoeuvres – a significant benefit in optimising vehicle dynamics. The damper valves were also modified for further improved response.

Driving profile selector. The Golf GTI is now available with a driving profile selector for the first time. A total of four programmes are available, and in conjunction with DCC (dynamic chassis control) five driving programmes: Eco, Sport, Normal, Individual, and in combination with DCC the additional Comfort. In the Eco driving profile, the engine controller, air conditioning and other auxiliary units are controlled for optimal fuel economy. In addition, vehicles with the optional dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) have an additional coasting function in Eco mode; when the driver releases the accelerator pedal – e.g. when slowing down to a traffic light or in route segments with descents – the DSG disengages and the engine idles. This enables optimal utilisation of the kinetic energy of the Golf. In “Sport” mode, on the other hand, damping is increased (which further reduces movements of the body structure) and engine response and shift points of the DSG are configured to be even more dynamic.

[Whiteshirt]

I don't know if this is similar to Audi Magnetic Ride.
Had that on my TT and was very disappointed.
Wouldn't bother again

[carotino]

Any maintenance issues with this for those who've had it on a Mk6/Rocco?

[mk7gti]

None it worked without issue..

[Hawaii-Five-O]

Any maintenance issues with this for those who've had it on a Mk6/Rocco?

Worked flawlessly for three and a half years! So I can't complain.

The thing is a do rate the system but I can't stomach paying another £795 for it. As it came as standard spec in my Scirocco.

TBH I leave it in Comfort 55%, Normal 40% and Sport 5% due to bad road surfaces, tyre roar and pot holes.

[monkeyhanger]

I've had 2 Rocs and my first Roc had big failures of the ACC system in 2 consecutive winters, starting up the car at sub-zero temperatures. The selector button flashed and the ride was like a bag of hammers. After the car had warmed up you could turn the ignition off and then back on and the fault was gone. Apparently some sensory failure in each case, not had issue with the current Roc's ACC.

[mortimerchris]

Without this option can you still choose steering and accelerator settings?

[mcmaddy]

yes through the driver profile.