Dynamic / Adaptive chassis control (DCC / ACC)

[watevs]

Noob question. If I change the suspension in the near future, ACC shouldn't be a big deal right?

[Hillbilly]

ACC (adaptive cruise) is great Have used it on the Bruce and going down to Surfers and found it good in the traffic as it keeps you a set distance from vehicle in front even if they cut in front of you.
As far as Satnav is concerned I have it cos it was in the vehicle when I bought it
Had I know it was so bad would have asked them to take it out Buy a Tom Tom or similar and save $2000 to spend on something worthwhile.

A personal opinion, but my Tomtom is updated every 3 months. The VW annually, if you are lucky with almost 2 year old maps and a very poor text to speech system.

[brimway]

Not sure why VWA call it ACC, the MFD displays it as "DCC" (Dynamic Chassis Control). If OP is asking about DCC, then yes it is worth it, for me anyway.

[DoggieHowser]

My friend's Scirocco R and Golf R both had the Dynamic Chassis Control and I thought it was a great option. It's not going to make the 19" rims on the Scirocco much more comfortable in Comfort mode but it does help cushion a bit of the bumps.

I also got it in my Tiguan 155TSI and it's much more noticeable on the 17" rims when I switch to Comfort (have only used it when I was in Sydney but I use Sport in QLD).

Think it helps if you have one of the following:
- road conditions not great in your drive routes
- but you like driving/cornering harder on exuberant drives when the roads permit
- your significant other sometimes drives the car and would not appreciate a bone crushing ride

[watevs]

ACC (adaptive cruise) is great Have used it on the Bruce and going down to Surfers and found it good in the traffic as it keeps you a set distance from vehicle in front even if they cut in front of you.
As far as Satnav is concerned I have it cos it was in the vehicle when I bought it
Had I know it was so bad would have asked them to take it out Buy a Tom Tom or similar and save $2000 to spend on something worthwhile.

A personal opinion, but my Tomtom is updated every 3 months. The VW annually, if you are lucky with almost 2 year old maps and a very poor text to speech system.

Thanks for the info. Is It an option That can be added on later? And suppose if I do happen to change the suspension, for example lowering the car , I'm assuming that would make ACC pointless to have?

[Hillbilly]

Thanks for the info. Is It an option That can be added on later? And suppose if I do happen to change the suspension, for example lowering the car , I'm assuming that would make ACC pointless to have?

What exactly are you talking about

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL or ADAPTIVE CHASSIS CONTROL Two vastly different things.

If you mean chassis control I dont know However I would never put really low profile tyres on a vehicle as to me some of the cushioning is in the sidewall.

To wit people who put 22's on a landcruiser and put rubber bands on them. Then wonder why it rides so rough,.

Mine has 45 profile and thats low enough for me.

However I am not into lowering and fast cornering. Did all that years ago, now I buy something that suits my driving without having to pull it to bits to get what I thought I would like only to find out I wasted time and money to make it something it isnt.

[watevs]

What exactly are you talking about

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL or ADAPTIVE CHASSIS CONTROL Two vastly different things.

If you mean chassis control I dont know However I would never put really low profile tyres on a vehicle as to me some of the cushioning is in the sidewall.

To wit people who put 22's on a landcruiser and put rubber bands on them. Then wonder why it rides so rough,.

Mine has 45 profile and thats low enough for me.

However I am not into lowering and fast cornering. Did all that years ago, now I buy something that suits my driving without having to pull it to bits to get what I thought I would like only to find out I wasted time and money to make it something it isnt.

Lol my bad. Should of made it clearer I meant chassis control

[SilvrFoxX]

You won't get a clear answer, those with it swear by it those that don't are not appreciative of not having it. I bought it for the comfort mode and the difference between that and sport is quite noticeable, in a sense the car is not as "jiggley" and a little more compliant. In sport mode it is much harder and the steering heavier and more direct.

It all depends what you want. If you want to mod your suspension at a later date then don't get it, however if you want the factory set up for sports suspension then you are on your way

[AdamD]

You won't get a clear answer, those with it swear by it those that don't are not appreciative of not having it.

SilvrFoxX has pretty much nailed it on the head. Have a read back through all the posts in this thread (I've merged your thread into the original one on Adaptive Chassis Control).

My personal view? I didn't opt for it at the time (one option too far, so to speak, and I was concerned about long-term maintenance costs too), but I would tick that box next time. I've driven many VWs with it fitted, and now reckon it's an option worth having if you enjoy a plusher ride over the majority of nasty Australian roads, and also want it to firm right up and limit body roll when having a go.