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I cant seem to find if anyone has asked this before.
But what is the GTI's stock suspension similar to in an ACC equipped version?
for example:
is the stock GTI suspension similar to the ACC Sport Setting? or the Normal Setting?
is the NON GTI suspension similar to the ACC Comfort setting?
See page 1 and the links plus search as this has already been covered :troll:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pauly
I wouldn't call him a troll.. We need a do not spoon feed the noob sign.
lol! That'd be great :DQuote:
Originally Posted by G-rig
My bad ...
Fat finger sydrome ... 39% front film tint and 35% rear privacy glass. Have to re-read what I'm posting in future.Quote:
With the front of the GTI having the split grill and lower black portion under the grill making it appear a tad front heavy, I'm looking to compensate, starting off with perhaps a slightly less aggressive tint on the two front windows, darkening rearwards with the privacy glass. Not sure how this will end up or how well the two front windows will match the rear privacy glass. 29% was touted for the front going to 35% for the rear 3 windows.
Returning the topic re ACC:
Most are ordering the heavier 28-29 pound Detriot 18" wheel. How we luv them Detroits. The heavier weight of the Detroits makes for a more convincing case to option in the ACC as a matched pair; unless going aftermarket down the track.
Still not clear on whether ACC adapts immediately pro-actively in milliseconds to bumps/pot-holes/undulations in normal mode. As stated before, NORMAL mode does default to SPORT mode after a certain speed to aid handling, agility & safety. Earlier UK reviews and MOTOR Mag in Aus seem to think that the throttle sensitivity is adjusted in addition to steering. Pity you cannot separate each individual ACC setting: Steeering/Dampers/Throttle responsivenss as allowed on BMW's.
On a tangent regarding traffic rules (Mav may like this one).
The head honcho of Mercedes Benz speaks out about Australian Road Rules:
http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...0304-pjin.html
Cheers.
WJ
Another approach could be to buy lightweight 18" wheels with the money you would have spent on ACC+18" upgrade, but OEM is kind of cool.
Problem I find with aftermarket wheels on the GTI is that the GTI loses it character and definition. The Mark 6 GTI is difficult enough to distinguish from the other Golf variants. Wheels will only excerbate this problem. Me ... I'm sticking with the Detroits/Huffs, despite the extra weight.
On another issue:
Park Assist - have to remind you guys that it comes with front and rear sensors + auto-dipping left mirror + Silhouette interior display that works in low visibility conditions (fog/rain/darkness). I'm putting $600 a piece for front & rear sensors and $200 for auto-dipping mirror (or $500 a piece & $400 for auto-mirror). Sensors take the guesswork out of parking the GTI, should save on kerbing alloys, which can be easily done when rushed to park. Auto-dipping mirror is the best feature imo. Always have to take that bit more time to lower the left mirror manually. Handy to have it automatically done in an instant. Golf with max tinted rear windows ain't so easy to see out of at night, esp wet nights. Can't see where the front of the Golf ends due to pedestrian safety laws forcing higher bonnet lines and crash safety dictating higher waist lines (blame SUV vehicles for that one).
Cheers.
WJ
I agree WJ, the huffs/detroits really suit the GTI and make it easily to identify. Still think the 17" look a bit too small on the mk6.
Wouldn't mind more of an oem look next time even though there are some very nice wheels out there. Still keen to get some black/gun metal wheels one day. The mk6 does seem to nice to mod though .
Still don't think 18" would be that much to worry about on a gti, they are meant to feel a bit sporty not soft like a camry. You could also put 1-2 psi less in the tyres.
Personally i wouldn't get ACC as nobody will care about that option or know what it is come time to sell, and is money gone straight away (at least you can see a sun roof and adds to the luxury of the car - most people would still prefer a car with one given the choice).
Actually, the hill assist function was added on to the DSG Golfs from MY08 onwards.Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteJames
totally agree with u about the wheels.. Love the 18's!!Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteJames