Is ACC really worth it?

[Tigger]

Hi all,

Just wondering if the ACC option is really benefical or noticable on the Tiguans? I didnt order it, but a friend has it in his MK6 golf and really loves it.

How is it in the larger Tigs?

[aussietig]

At this stage ... I'd say no. But have only done 1500km so far and hardly any windy roads to properly test it.

Nevertheless, find both the comfort and normal settings do their jobs well.

But a bit disappointed with the sports settings. Hardly notice the increased sharpness in steering and throttle response.

[team_v]

With the larger travel suspenion i don't think the soft setting will be much different.
Sport shouldn't really make a difference also due to the larger travel.

I believe they offer it in Tig's now so why not go for a test drive in one?

[Tigger]

Yep. I will drive one if there is a dealer with it fitted to the test car...that is always the hassle- trying to find one.

I am just trying to work out which features to consider for the new tig (with the mk6 front end!...whenever that comes out??!!)

[Sharkie]

I would say it is a good compromise between the standard suspended Tigs and those with aftermarket H&R suspension.

If I were to buy a Tig again, I'd option the ACC and leave the stock springs alone .....

[aussietig]

I would say it is a good compromise between the standard suspended Tigs and those with aftermarket H&R suspension.

If I were to buy a Tig again, I'd option the ACC and leave the stock springs alone .....

I'd say ACC just offers you the option to extend the life of the suspension.

Set it from "comfort" to "normal" to "sports" as it gets worn and gives a bit (over time), just to maintain the same standard suspension feel.

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Set it from "comfort" to "normal" to "sports" as it gets worn and gives a bit (over time), just to maintain the same standard suspension feel.

I like your logic aussie!

[aussietig]

I like your logic aussie!

Well how else can I justify being the first guinea pig (presumably on this Forum) to take up this option that I'm also not 100% happy with?

[PaulRozza]

Well how else can I justify being the first guinea pig (presumably on this Forum) to take up this option that I'm also not 100% happy with?

Me=second guinea pig! But I'm undecided as I haven't even racked up 800 k's yet, but couldn't tell you the difference between having it and not having it! All I can say is I drive the thing in comfort mode all the time, it's a hell of a smoother ride than the old F6 over the lumpy NSW roads, that's for sure.

[Glennb]

We've got ACC in ours and done 15k kms so far over 6 months or more.
Generally leave it in normal mode for most driving and occaisionally Comfort on hwy driving if it's a bit rough (18" NY Rims).
I give Sport a work out as it reduces the body roll significantly. The seating / steering wheel position is not 100% comfy for me though so the additional weight on the steering wheel in sport actually makes it a bit awkward. Need more reach adjustment on the steering wheel IMHO.
There is definetly a significant difference between the settings, but as to whether it's worth it not is up to each individual and if you like buttons or not. If you have the stock 17" rims, i probably wouldn't bother, but it's actually useful with the 18" 's.

[ralp2dam]

Tig ACC

Does anyone have the adaptive chassis control in their Tig?

1.Where does the ACC button go?
2. Does anyone of a picture of the button in their car?
3. What are people's thoughts about it?
4. What's the best mode for going over speed bumps?
5. Anything else you know about it.

I've ordered my Tig with it and can't find out about it and didn't test drive one with it. Thanks all in advance for your knowledge and on a side note my dealer brought forward the delivery date by two months, always makes for a good day.

[Vince_S]

My 2 cents

Hi Ralp2dam

Congratulations on the new Tig. You'll love it. Gotta be happy with the -2 month wait update.

FYI information on the Adaptive Chassis Control can be found here:

Adaptive Chassis Control < Innovative Technology < Volkswagen World < Volkswagen Australia

It is a great bit of tech, but it all comes down to how you drive and what you are expecting to use the Tig for.

In answer to your questions, No I didn’t order our Tig with ACC. My wife will be driving it 90% of the time and wouldn’t push the Tig as hard as I would so it would be wasted - plus I'm ganna try and sneak in some springs & a sway bar on it down the track

The ACC button should be located on the centre dash just in front of the gear shift.

Button:



Approx location (interior may vary slightly):



Thoughts - again, it comes down to your driving style so most people’s opinion would vary. For me, if the Tig was my daily driver, I would have ordered it with ACC and left it on Sports mode 90% of the time - excluding when driving with the family / passengers. You will find that it will handle and respond better in Sports mode but the ride will be a little harder on your body.

Comfort mode def for speed bumps, unless of course you have dentures/fillings you would like to loosen up

Overall your Tig will handle a lot better than one without ACC. With three options to select from, you should be able to "adapt" the control to your liking

But if you are going to look at replacing springs, etc then it’s a mute point as you will be setting up the car for one style of driving. ACC allows you to have choices

[ralp2dam]

Vince_S,

Thanks for the excellent reply mate. I was very impressed with the detail and effort you went to.

I've followed a couple of your other posts and glad to hear your Tig has arrived. Please keep us all up to date with what you do to it and your experiences, especially while I'm living vicariously through everyone else's experiences of their Tigs until mine arrives.

Did you come up with your own checklist when you picked your Tig up? Hope you get a chance to detail it soon, I'm very interested to hear how you do it and some pics too would be great.

Keep the quality posts coming mate.

[aussietig]

Topic covered in earlier thread.

Check the responses: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f97/...rth-53830.html


Perhaps we can merge these threads, if Big Brother is watching everything.

[aussietig]

Fcuken no way! He really is watching!

What am I wearing now Big Brother?