Hello mates. I live in Greece and I am going to order a new Scirocco 160PS. I am considering DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control) - it is an extra here - but I am not sure if it deserves the extra cost (€865). I know that is is standard in the UK, so all of you have it in your Sciroccos. So, what's your experience of it? Does it really make any difference between the different settings (Comfort, Normal, Sport)? Is the ride on bumpy roads (very common in Greece, unfortunately, especially in the cities) better when it is set on Comfort? Will the Sport setting make any difference on twisty roads?
I will really appreciate your help on this...
DCC: Does it make any difference?
DCC: Does it make any difference?
Last edited by bazil on Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: DCC: Does it make any difference?
Hi Bazil,
the system is called ACC over here and has 3 settings, comfort, normal and sport. I have 2800 miles on my car now and have used the different settings quite a lot. Do bear in mind that I have had the KW lowering springs fitted so my car rides a little firmer than standard.
When driving on roads with poor surfaces that cause the car to bump around, the comfort setting definitely helps to smooth these out although it is still a sporty ride. When cornering there is also less tendency for the car to roll in the corners when sport is selected. VW state that throttle response is also sharpened although this is not evident to me.
Overall I would say that the changes between settings, although noticeable, are only subtle changes, nothing like going from a go kart to mercedes if you get my meaning. If the road surfaces are poor in Greece and you do not intend to drive the car hard ( I am making this assumption because you are going for a 160ps not 200ps car, do not know your circumstances
) then I would say stick with standard suspension and use the extra money for other options that appeal such as Xenons for those unlit roads or dynaudio if you are into your music.
Good luck with the purchase whichever option you choose.
the system is called ACC over here and has 3 settings, comfort, normal and sport. I have 2800 miles on my car now and have used the different settings quite a lot. Do bear in mind that I have had the KW lowering springs fitted so my car rides a little firmer than standard.
When driving on roads with poor surfaces that cause the car to bump around, the comfort setting definitely helps to smooth these out although it is still a sporty ride. When cornering there is also less tendency for the car to roll in the corners when sport is selected. VW state that throttle response is also sharpened although this is not evident to me.
Overall I would say that the changes between settings, although noticeable, are only subtle changes, nothing like going from a go kart to mercedes if you get my meaning. If the road surfaces are poor in Greece and you do not intend to drive the car hard ( I am making this assumption because you are going for a 160ps not 200ps car, do not know your circumstances
) then I would say stick with standard suspension and use the extra money for other options that appeal such as Xenons for those unlit roads or dynaudio if you are into your music.Good luck with the purchase whichever option you choose.
Taken delivery : Silver, DSG, NAV, Black Leather, Park Sensors, Winter pack.
Mods: Full Milltek, KW lowering springs,Wheel Spacers, Remapped to 258BHP, 405Nm
Mods: Full Milltek, KW lowering springs,Wheel Spacers, Remapped to 258BHP, 405Nm
Re: DCC: Does it make any difference?
Thank you very much.
So, it makes a difference but not a huge one. There is another point also. In the summer, if you want to go to the really good beaches (and not the crowdy popular ones), you cannot avoid the dirt roads; the Comfort setting of the DCC may help there...
The reason I go for the 160PS is solely financial, the 160PS with DSG costs €23550 in basic version, while the 200PS costs €30700, and as I want to put a lot of extras on it (DGS, sunroof, DCC, parking sensors, light & mirror packet, RCD510, 17-inch Donington or 18-inch Interalgos rims), the cost of the 160PS will end around €29000. 200PS is much better, no doubt (and I love to drive hard ), but I don't want to pay €40000 for it (with the extras).
PS: Here, ACC stands for Adaptive Cruise Control (it is different from the basic CC; it automatically brakes and accelerates whenever the car in front of you does so). However, I cannot find the reason anyone would want such a thing on a sports car like Scirocco...
So, it makes a difference but not a huge one. There is another point also. In the summer, if you want to go to the really good beaches (and not the crowdy popular ones), you cannot avoid the dirt roads; the Comfort setting of the DCC may help there...
The reason I go for the 160PS is solely financial, the 160PS with DSG costs €23550 in basic version, while the 200PS costs €30700, and as I want to put a lot of extras on it (DGS, sunroof, DCC, parking sensors, light & mirror packet, RCD510, 17-inch Donington or 18-inch Interalgos rims), the cost of the 160PS will end around €29000. 200PS is much better, no doubt (and I love to drive hard
), but I don't want to pay €40000 for it (with the extras).PS: Here, ACC stands for Adaptive Cruise Control (it is different from the basic CC; it automatically brakes and accelerates whenever the car in front of you does so). However, I cannot find the reason anyone would want such a thing on a sports car like Scirocco...