Dynamic / Adaptive chassis control (DCC / ACC)

[rosslm]

I am seriously thinking about the sports pack + ACC. I want comfort for the family but the option for better suspension for highways etc I really want an idea of how wheel the Comfort modes takes out speedbumps, pot holes, and off road. And how well the sports mode stops body roll. Anything you can post rosslm would be much appreciated.

Just a quick update, I've only done 200km now and with ACC body roll is virtual nil in all modes even Comfort which is pretty soft in shock absorbing and is still flat around corners. I am sure the system compensates for body roll any way that's all I can report so far. Definitely $1000.00 worth spending. Also $1800.00 for Dynaudio RDC510 is worth getting tremendous clarity and with MDI for $270 just plug in your MP3 with 40CDs in 4GB memory you won't be short of entertainment. 103TDI smooth and effortless, what a ripper.

[Allegiance]

Hi Guys,

Like to get your opinion if the ACC option for the GTI is worth it?

Thanks

[elisiX]

Do a search mate. Been discussed plenty.

[Brendan_A]

I would have thought the GTI would be plenty stiff enough with its ride. The ACC is only going to make it ride even harder and our Aussie roads aren't the best. The comfy setting could be good. Its up to you mate how you spend your money.

[Corey_R]

As elisiX has already said, there are so many threads already discussing this exact topic I can't be bothered even searching for them as the list would be too long....

The general consensus is this:
Go drive one with ACC and one without ACC and make up the mind of what is right for YOU - as everyone has a different opinion of what is 'hard' and what is 'comfortable'.

[Allegiance]

I would have thought the GTI would be plenty stiff enough with its ride. The ACC is only going to make it ride even harder and our Aussie roads aren't the best. The comfy setting could be good. Its up to you mate how you spend your money.

Actually I was hoping ACC on the comfort setting would help make the ride a bit softer. The car will mainly be used by my girlfriend and she thought it was quite rough when we drove one the other day.

[Corey_R]

If the girlfriend thought the GTI was quite rough, and she is the intended driver, can I ask why you're looking at a GTI then?

The GTI, as far as 'hot hatches' goes, is known to be rather compliant. So maybe getting something not quite so 'hot', like a 118TSI would be a better option? Cheaper, has a decent amount of power, and more compliant ride.

[cktsi]

Try one with ACCC and make sure the demo car (and the one you will buy) has the standard 17" rims than the 18" if comfort is a higher priority.

If you still don't like it, then the GTI may not be for you and you might want to consider the 118TSI, but "chip" the ECU to give you the GTI like performance without the harsh ride. It will be more cost effective and give you the comfort.

I found ACCC comfort ride more comfy than the stock comfortline in my car - but the ride in my car doesn't bother me as I prefer to err on the side of handling.

[cktsi]

I can I ask why you're looking at a GTI then?

Check out the timestamp! Think alike and at the same time :-P

[Allegiance]

If the girlfriend thought the GTI was quite rough, and she is the intended driver, can I ask why you're looking at a GTI then?

The GTI, as far as 'hot hatches' goes, is known to be rather compliant. So maybe getting something not quite so 'hot', like a 118TSI would be a better option? Cheaper, has a decent amount of power, and more compliant ride.

Well after having a NA Subaru Impreza for a few years, we am looking for something more powerful. I personally had no problem with the ride of it, and was actually quite impressed with the car as a whole.

If you still don't like it, then the GTI may not be for you and you might want to consider the 118TSI, but "chip" the ECU to give you the GTI like performance without the harsh ride. It will be more cost effective and give you the comfort.

Can I expect GTI like performance from a stage 1 ECU? How does this go with the warranty?