DCC - how good is it?

[FNJ-GTI]

Hi Chief1337
I think I may have to do the same as you as I cant feel any noticeable difference with comfort mode. Im a bit disappointed to be honest, at the moment DCC feels like a big waste of money.

Yip - exactly the same, I guess you've checked that the transport blocks etc are all removed?

Starting to think mine is faulty, no warnings or anything but they must be able to do some kind of diagnosis.

Not checked my transport blocks yet, will do at the weekend. I don't know if I want to find any in there or not - if there in ill be annoyed with the dealer for not removing them at the pdi, but my DCC may then work ok, but if they aren't in then either my DCC is not working correctly, or it is and I just cant feel it do anything.

[Chief1337]

Hi Chief1337
I think I may have to do the same as you as I cant feel any noticeable difference with comfort mode. Im a bit disappointed to be honest, at the moment DCC feels like a big waste of money.

Yip - exactly the same, I guess you've checked that the transport blocks etc are all removed?

Starting to think mine is faulty, no warnings or anything but they must be able to do some kind of diagnosis.

Not checked my transport blocks yet, will do at the weekend. I don't know if I want to find any in there or not - if there in ill be annoyed with the dealer for not removing them at the pdi, but my DCC may then work ok, but if they aren't in then either my DCC is not working correctly, or it is and I just cant feel it do anything.

Fair - keep us posted as keen to know who else really 'can't' feel the difference even after transport blocks confirmed not to be there etc.

Suspecting there may be an underlying fault with the DCC so have asked the dealer if they can do a full diagnostic. Also starting to think, how do you check that the right 'DCC' hardware has been fitted to the car?! The software option may be available on the NAV unit, but that doesn't mean a thing!

[JohnP]

I have to say that the DCC is one of the best bits I like about my GTI. The ride in Comfort is sooo smooth and I use it whenever I am not 'motoring'. Normal is brilliant for the back roads and general use. Sport is great but only use it on smooth good roads which there aren't too many of and makes the car feel like an Audi Sportback model. Its almost like I've got three cars in one!!! 

[karlak]

I would have thought if DCC was working correctly, you should be able to "feel" it by simply pressing/pushing down on the front wing.  Comfort mode should have more travel under less effort than Sport mode.

Perhaps someone with a DCC that they think is working correctly could confirm this ?

That is assuming the system is active when stationary,,,,

[rocknob]

Fair - keep us posted as keen to know who else really 'can't' feel the difference even after transport blocks confirmed not to be there etc.

Suspecting there may be an underlying fault with the DCC so have asked the dealer if they can do a full diagnostic. Also starting to think, how do you check that the right 'DCC' hardware has been fitted to the car?! The software option may be available on the NAV unit, but that doesn't mean a thing!

As far as I remember each shock has a round solenoid on it, that would confirm that it is fitted.

[mullermn]

Hmm. Now I'm confused again - my car is in with VW today to get the reversing camera fitted and the car they've given me as a courtesy car is a Sirocco with DCC (or atleast it has a button with sport, comfort and normal modes on it - I don't know much about that model).

I had a quick try with that on the way home and I can't really tell that much difference with this one, either. Is this the same system that would be on the GTI?

Wondering if it's just that my expectations are unrealistic now..

[Chief1337]

I'm pleased it's not just me who can not notice the difference!!!!

Just had this back from the dealer:-

"my master technician has contacted our technical department at Volkswagen. With regards to your adaptive suspension there will only be a minimal change felt by the driver under normal driving conditions as the suspension is already rigid due to the GTI  model. Some drivers may not notice any difference at all in normal driving conditions. When sport is selected the already rigid suspension is changed to an even more sportier set up for track/ aggressive driving to give better handling.

The system is working because its controlled via an ecu which would pick up on any faults ie if the system was not functioning correctly or functioning at all. In this instance a warning light would appear on the dash until any faults rectified. So the adaptive suspension is working correctly."

Not overly happy on spend £1000 on an option that I really can't notice....

[mcmaddy]

I suppose it depends on how bad your roads are where you live. I can tell instantly on my gtd when I change modes but if your trying it out on a smooth road you probably won't notice much. comfort mode absorbs large pot holes and crappy road surface really well.

[2014GTi]

Just because you can't notice a difference doesn't mean its not working.
Most if not all reviews say the system is good and worth the money.
I guess it comes down to your driving style and daily commute.

Get yourself to a track and compare eco/comfort vs sport whilst taking a corner at high speeds, you'll notice the difference then 

[mullermn]

Maybe!

That probably means they should relable 'sport' 'normal' and 'comfort' to 'sport' 'nearly sport' and 'rubbish sport' though, since the last one is not a setting that's actually comfortable but also (evidently) not good for track driving.

Oh well, can't win them all. Bit disappointing given how good everything else on the GTI is though.