RokB

So it's clearly not just my Octavia (or that there's something wrong with my suspension), others are also experiencing similar problems. The only solution is probably to either accept it or downgrade to 16'' wheels. I'm really disappointed with the Octavia's suspension, I don't know where all this praise in tests and reviews about comfort comes from.

It's the same with my car. On the highway the car is quite comfortable and maybe a little too floaty for my taste, but acceptable. The biggest problem is city potholes, sharp edges, manhole covers... where the suspension can be very harsh and sometimes it feels like you're running over a brick (especially on the back seat where hard hits are even more noticeable.)

Thanks for the heads-up! The mechanics actually checked the entire suspension at the shop and confirmed that there are no transport blocks left. Plus, the car handles larger bumps like speed bumps phenomenally well, the problem are just small quick imperfections like raised manhole covers, where the car hits pretty hard (especialy on rear seats).

Hello, I have a problem with my Octavia mk4 1.5tsi e-tec ride quality on standard suspension. otherwise I'm very pleased with the car but the suspension drives me crazy! Very floaty when cornering and over slow undulations, but very very stiff and and harsh over sharp imperfections (potholes, manholes covers...). I have 205/55 R17 tires, so not very low profile. I tried with lower tyre pressure but no noticable difference. I replaced OEM shocks on the rear axle with Bilstein B4, but again not a noticable difference. all VW cars on the same platform I drowe have noticable better ride quality! I came from Ford Focus Mk4 and the susspenion was way way better even with R18 rims on focus. Anyone found any solution or expirience same thing?

Hello, I have the same problem with my Octavia mk4 1.5tsi e-tec. otherwise I'm very pleased with the car but the suspension drives me crazy! Very floaty when cornering and over slow undulations, but very very stiff and and harsh over sharp imperfections (potholes, manholes covers...). I have 205/55 R17 tires, so not very low profile. I tried with lower tyre pressure but no noticable difference. I replaced OEM shocks on the rear axle with Bilstein B4, but again not a noticable difference. all VW cars on the same platform I drowe have noticable better ride quality! I came from Ford Focus Mk4 and the susspenion was way way better even with R18 rims on focus. Anyone found any solution or expirience same think?