Dynamic / Adaptive chassis control (DCC / ACC)

[G-rig]

Nah not changing wheels or suspension on this car, can't be bothered paying labor twice and got ACC so I wouldn't be tempted to.

OEM is good anyway and enjoying the silence and good ride.

[elisiX]

Smart move I think.

I've always modded my cars (other than the Mazda 3) and am keen to do so again.

But I expect to take it relatively easy. Wheels, suspension and tune is plenty.

[Corey_R]

The problem is the suspension and brakes on a GTI and R are already so good, you end up paying $3k+ suspension and $5k+ for brakes to get something better than what's already there! Eek

[elisiX]

I certainly would not be bothering with the brakes.

The exhaust might get a closer look

YouTube - APR VW GTI MK6 GTI 2.0 TSI 3" RSC Exhaust Compared to Stock

30 secs in sounds awesome.

[Maverick]

Do you have any plans to change your wheels though? If not, stock ride height is perfectly fine I think.

Personally, I didn't option ACC because I knew i'd most likely be changing wheels and didn't want any potential issues.

Huh? Have I missed something? What do the wheels have to do with the ride height? The same circumference is retained so it makes no difference what size wheel you fit (17, 18 or 19) as the gap will still be the same.

And why would optioning ACC create issues with aftermarket wheels as long as you fit suitable ones for the car?

[WhiteJames]

The post with the White 3 door DCC equipped GTI was to evidence that a small amount of lowering is possible with DCC. Long term, it’s unknown how DCC will cope with a slight drop in ride height.

Eibach ProKit – A few reasons I wouldn’t be rushing to install a set of progressive strut type aftermarket springs. Noise levels & spring bind would be the two biggest negatives. Progressive strut springs also create a hover craft type of feel with better ride, but a trade off in linear spring rate and driver feel. Progressive rate springs do create a fun factor in the drive with the changing spring rate keeping you guessing as to what the chassis will do. I’d prefer the linearity of the OE springs or the KW coilovers.

If I was to run Eibach ProKit Strut Springs again, I’d mate them with a set of Koni Std Reds or Bilstein Std Blacks (prob Koni for a better ride). KW Comfort Coilover would still be my first choice if I didn’t have DCC. When running the KW V3, friends would comment that when I got in the GTI, the ride height didn’t budge any lower, as would be the case with OE suspension or Eibach ProKit or similar strut type aftermarket spring.

Many owners of HSV GTS Commodores with Magnetic dampers have also managed to lower their rides @ 10-15mm – but not a lot of room to go lower with the HSV Magnatec.

Changing wheels on the MKV and MKVI Golf isn’t a drama so long as they are the same or very close to the OE 50mm offset.

The MK6 GTI sits a little lower than the MKV, esp at the front. Once the springs sag 5mm-10mm over time or you carry a passenger adding weight, or a combination of both, the MK6 GTI will look plenty low enough imo, esp given that the MK6 is designed to look wider & lower.

Me, I’m keeping mine stock as it is reasonably well sorted straight from the factory.


Cheers
WJ

[elisiX]

Huh? Have I missed something? What do the wheels have to do with the ride height? The same circumference is retained so it makes no difference what size wheel you fit (17, 18 or 19) as the gap will still be the same.

And why would optioning ACC create issues with aftermarket wheels as long as you fit suitable ones for the car?

I meant to say changing wheels and suspension. My bad.

So because I am looking into adding PSS10's, it'd be a waste to have bought ACC.

My experience since picking up the car yesterday is that stock suspension with 18's is quite firm, perhaps a little too firm.

ACC would be #1 on my options list next time if I ordered the 18's and had NO PLANS TO CHANGE WHEELS OR SUSPENSION.

Seeing as I would like PSS10's and 19's.. ill still have a firm ride - but it'll look / handle aweeeeeesomeeeeee

[Mk6 GTI]

Hi all,

I have had the car for a month now and i say that ACC is worth it.. esp with the 18". If you want to stiffen things up fpr better steering and handling feel sport mode is great. But if your on your way to work and havent slept enough and just want comfort, then comfort mode is great. Normal is good if your not fussed either way.

Well worth it i think for a GTI or above..

[BBP]

Firstly, Adaptive Chassis Control is worth getting because it actually works. There are noticeable differences between all the settings.

Secondly, it is worth getting because, when you consider the technology involved, it is a bargain.

Thirdly, if it means you can't lower the car too much then that has to be a good thing. "Slammed" Golfs look silly and immediately suggest that the owner is yet to mature.

[G-rig]

I think it's quite worthwhile especially with 18" wheels. The MK6 chassis feels a lot stiffer than MK5 so it's a good balance now however i usually leave ACC on the 'normal' setting. It's quite noticeable changing modes on a bumpy road (like the Hornibrook highway going over to redcliffe) and can feel the difference immediately on each setting.

Would be nice if it dropped the ride height as well but does a good job and feels better than the stock R32 suspension.

I also got it so i wouldn't be tempted with after market suspension on this car, as there are always a few sacrifices changing the design and I'm sure the VW engineers do a better job of it.