Bouncy Ibiza FR

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I recently bought a 6J FR for my daily commute, which is around 50 miles a day on poor to good smaller roads.

On the bumpier stuff, the car ties itself in absolute knots as it just feela poorly damped.

The car has 32k on the clock and FSH.

Cursory look suggests still in stock dampers.

Any thoughts, or have just bought the wrong car?

My previous car, a Celica was really good on this route and I only really moved on as the mpg was hurting.

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Anyone ?

[Tony1963]

Well, what do you want anyone to say?
You've answered the question yourself, as you've quite rightly suggested the dampers could be worn.

[Fast and Spurious]

What's a 6J, the current model?
I've had a current model from new, now on 32k miles. It has 18" wheels. Ride can be a bit choppy on poor roads, not sure what the 17's ride like though. Not noticed any change in the 4 years I've had it.

[trevalvole]

I had a previous generation Sport and the rear dampers started to go around this kind of mileage.

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Tony1963 said:

Well, what do you want anyone to say?
You've answered the question yourself, as you've quite rightly suggested the dampers could be worn.

I wouldnt necessarily expect dampers to fail at 32k, but its a possiblity.

I actually was hoping for some suggestions as the best solution in terms of dampers or damper/spring kits.

The model isnt quite the latest, its a 2017 run out model.

Car is on 17s

Not mine but this shape....

[aka_kerrly]

Turn7 said:

I wouldnt necessarily expect dampers to fail at 32k, but its a possiblity.

32k of smashing over speed bumps or rural pot holed roads can easily add significant wear to dampeners & other suspension components.

My gf has a 2016 Ibiza FR TSi fitted with 215/45/17 tyres which is a bit of an unusual size for such a car/wheel width but the ride quality is surprisingly good. It's not bouncy and as it's meant to be a bit of a sporty "warm hatch" I'd describe the suspension as on the firmer side compared with similar age Fiestas, Peugeot 208, Hyundai I20 which we also considered.

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aka_kerrly said:

Turn7 said:

I wouldnt necessarily expect dampers to fail at 32k, but its a possiblity.

32k of smashing over speed bumps or rural pot holed roads can easily add significant wear to dampeners & other suspension components.

My gf has a 2016 Ibiza FR TSi fitted with 215/45/17 tyres which is a bit of an unusual size for such a car/wheel width but the ride quality is surprisingly good. It's not bouncy and as it's meant to be a bit of a sporty "warm hatch" I'd describe the suspension as on the firmer side compared with similar age Fiestas, Peugeot 208, Hyundai I20 which we also considered.

Yeah good point I guess.
Mines on those tyres IIRC, may even be /40's.

Seriously considering this kit, and maybe even a rear ARB as well.
https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/car-parts/seat/ib...

[Drive Blind]

I had a similar Ibiza on 17's before moving to a mk3 Leon and now a mk7 Golf both on 18's.

The Ibiza ride/damping was by far the poorest of the three. The biggest issue I had was at motorway speed it never felt completely settled, it was always fidgety.

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Ok, update….

I checked the tyre pressures, and found them set to higher than what Seat advise.

Currently running 32 all round and car is much better. Will try 30 next week as a trial .

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Drive Blind said:

The Ibiza ride/damping was by far the poorest of the three. The biggest issue I had was at motorway speed it never felt completely settled, it was always fidgety.

Crappy road conditions mad me make my mind up up.

I also had 2 very big 4 wheel slides, where all 4 totally let go, luckily at medium ish speeds.

Have now dumped the 17s and running Goofyear Vector4 Allseasons in 185/60/15

Ride is markedly better and wet grip is great as well.