This explains a lot about the ride.

[Randles 2402]

I had to take the car in today for a slight air leak from the valve stem.
When they jacked the front up I realised why the ride feels quite stiff!

 

[Charlie1875]

Hi mate, it’s a stiff ride on these shocking roads local to me. I’m doing my strut top mounts soon as they are knocking a bit over minor imperfections in the road.

are you enjoying your new R? They are indeed an acquired taste!