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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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The correct front and rear springs for models 14-G-1V and 19-EX.10th Dec 1928Box 106 \ 1  scan0148
Order for additional G.1V springs.10th Dec 1928Box 106 \ 1  scan0149
Suggestion for a centralised spring lubrication system and the intent to patent the idea.23th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0150
Letter from Melbourne about frequent breakages of front spring top leaves, comparing the poor quality and high cost of Derby parts to superior, cheaper, locally-made alternatives.30th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0151
Forwarding of a locally made leaf for inspection and criticism.30th Jan 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0152
From Melbourne discussing a customer complaint about being overcharged for a replacement top spring leaf on a Chassis GF 17.5th Feb 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0153
Standardizing the 20 HP car's springing for all markets.20th Mar 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0154
Letter from Melbourne discussing the high cost of rear spring leaves for 20 HP cars due to Australian duties.7th Mar 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0155
Details for ordering experimental front and rear road springs for the INDIA III chassis.5th Apr 1928Box 106 \ 1  scan0156
Testing larger bore springs on a 20 HP car and their lubrication.1st May 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0157
Spring gaiter fouling issues on the 20 HP chassis and potential lubrication solutions.28th May 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0158
Design change to the 20 HP 'P' Series springs, replacing the rolled eye with a solid forged eye.12th Jul 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0159
Questioning the expense of a new road spring manufacturing method compared to its unproven benefits over existing reliable methods.23th Jul 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0160
Urgent order for two pairs of 20 HP front springs for the 'P' series.20th Aug 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0161
The increased life of road springs with the fitting of hydraulic shock absorbers.23th Oct 1929Box 106 \ 1  scan0162
Manufacturing a hollow rolled plate spring to improve bedding and save costs.8th Jan 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0163
Results of a bumping test on 20 HP drilled and grooved road springs.8th Jan 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0164
Recommending spring poundage for model 14-G4.14th Jan 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0165
Complaints of creaking road springs on centrally lubricated 20-HP cars.24th Jan 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0166
Creaking road springs on 20HP cars, noting they are not automatically lubricated.29th Jan 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0167
Road spring lubrication scheme, test results, and proposed improvements for 20 HP and 40/50 models.25th Apr 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0168
With recommendations on springs and damping for Phantom II and 25 HP models based on American and European road conditions.14th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0169
Springing for Phantom II and 20 HP cars, comparing flexible versus stiffer spring types.14th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0170
Analysis of vehicle ride quality complaints, specifically focusing on rear seat observations.14th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0171
Vehicle suspension issues, including spring rating, deflection, and the impact on steering.14th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0172
Poor road holding at high speeds, evaluating current suspension systems and proposing a new front suspension design.14th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0173
Fitting of new front and rear springs to chassis 82-AL to solve issues with pitching and bumping.5th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0174
Leaf spring construction, ratings, and deflection under load for front springs.15th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0175
Urgent order request for a pair of special 20 HP front springs from Firths with detailed specifications.14th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0176
Comparison of standard and proposed specifications for 20 HP front springs.1st May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0177
From the Paris Depot concerning car springing issues, particularly for the Phantom II, and the need for more accurate load specifications.21th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0178
Urgent memo addressing an epidemic of weak springing on 25 HP and Phantom II chassis.15th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0179
The expense of changing springs for customers free of cost, which is the second page of a larger document.23th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0180
Poor road holding of a 25 HP car, suggesting the front springs are too highly rated and proposing a modification.23th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0181
Customer complaints about the springing and riding qualities of the Phantom II and 25 HP models.23th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0182
Shock absorber loading, damping tests, and ride comfort for various car models.23th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0183
Customer complaints and improvements for the Phantom and 20 HP models, particularly regarding drilled valves and ride quality.23th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0184
List of customer complaints regarding suspension bumping on buffers, with suggested solutions.23th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0185
Log of customer and trial vehicle suspension issues and proposed remedies.23th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0186
List of vehicle chassis numbers with notes on complaints, remedies, and observations.26th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0187
Shock absorber loads for model 16-G4 and methods for adjustment.26th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0188
Adjustments to vehicle springing for Continental cars compared to English conditions.26th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0189
Suspension issues, including requirements for weaker front springs and adjustments to rear spring buffer clearance.31th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0190
How to handle spring complaints from a service point of view.4th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0191
Notes on improving the springing and ride qualities of cars, with recommendations for rear and front spring and damper settings.4th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0192
Vehicle suspension tuning, body rattles, and the design of seat cushions and squabs for improved comfort.4th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0193
Suspension tuning, focusing on the interplay between spring stiffness and shock absorber damping.10th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0194
The failure and return of two 20 HP front springs for a rebuild.10th Jul 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0195
Standardisation of chassis parts for lubricated road springs to improve riding qualities.8th Apr 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0196
Availability of experimental 20/25 HP front road springs.3rd Sep 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0197
Specification and order for special low rating front springs for the 20/25 HP chassis.26th Sep 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0198
Urgent internal memo requesting an order for two pairs of 20 HP front springs.26th Sep 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0199
'Wor' to 'Hs' requesting information on a 20/25 HP Chassis to reply to a Mr. Beaver.26th Sep 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0200
Suggested reply to a customer complaint regarding the ride quality of a 25 HP car.3rd Oct 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0201
Requests for the alteration and procurement of low-rating road springs.8th Oct 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0202
Refurbishment requirements for a set of 20 HP rear road springs.23th Oct 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0203
Specifications for spare springs for the 25-EX U.S.A. model and 20 HP front springs.27th Oct 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0204
Causes of and solutions for weak rear springs on the Phantom II chassis.1st Nov 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0205
Procedures and specifications for fitting stronger springs and setting buffer clearances.1st Nov 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0206
Complaints about uncomfortable springs on Phantom II cars and the influence of body type.1st Nov 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0207
Future suspension improvements and analysis of springing complaints for various car models.1st Nov 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0208
Resolving complaints about hard low-speed riding and spring squeaks in 25 HP and Phantom I cars.1st Nov 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0209
Shock damper load alterations and spring lubrication for 20 HP and 25 HP cars.1st Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0210
The 20/25 model should be sprung for fast touring using special springs and less severe damping.7th Nov 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0211
Car springing design, flexibility, and weight distribution.19th Nov 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0212
Internal order request for two sets of 20 HP springs, with an urgent delivery request to Messrs. Firths for one pair.13th Dec 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0213
Specifications for lower rating springs required for model 18-G4.13th Dec 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0214
Decision to proceed with testing low-rating 20 HP springs for potential standardization.13th Dec 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0215
Road spring specifications for the Phantom II and 20 HP models ordered in 1930.19th May 1930Box 106 \ 1  scan0216
Suspension work and spring testing for the 25 HP trials car.17th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0217
Modifications to the 25 HP car's springing following complaints from Springfield.19th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0218
Modifications to the 25 HP springing and associated costs.20th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0219
Internal order request for two pairs of 20 HP front road springs.23th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0220
The desirable proportions for sports type road springs on the 20 HP model.27th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0221
Proposing rear road springs to lower the Continental Touring 20/25 HP chassis.28th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0222
Cost-saving design changes for the 'Japan 3' model's spring anchorages.29th Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0223
Proposing road spring specifications for a special 25 HP touring car.2nd Feb 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0224
Preliminary specifications for a low rating suspension for 20 HP cars.2nd Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0225
The cost of the 25HP anchorage, proposing a new design forged from solid metal.2nd Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0226
Design improvements and simplifications for the Japan 3 rear spring front anchorage.1st Feb 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0227
Modifications to the front anchorage of the rear springs for the Japan 3 model.14th Feb 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0228
Cover note for particulars of cars fitted with low rating road springs.7th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0229
Specification sheet for springing, damper loads, car weight and buffer clearances.7th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0230
Specification sheet for front and rear springs, damper loads, car weight, and buffer clearances.17th Apr 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0231
Specification sheet for vehicle springing, damper loads, car weight, and buffer clearances.17th Apr 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0232
Specification sheet detailing spring, damper, weight, and clearance measurements.17th Apr 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0233
Springing specifications for vehicle 18-EX as it left Derby before proceeding to Le Canadel.17th Apr 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0234
Specifications for springing, damper loads, car weight, and buffer clearances.17th Apr 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0235
Specification sheet for model 22-EX springing, weights and clearances.11th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0236
Standardisation of road springs for the Phantom and 25 HP models.11th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0237
Summary of front spring testing for a 25 HP vehicle since January 1st, 1931.13th Apr 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0238
Log sheet detailing tests and specifications for 25 HP rear springs.27th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0239
Request to test converted 20/25 HP chassis road springs on the bumping rig before fitting them to customer cars.2nd Apr 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0240
Ordering lower rated front and rear springs for a 20/25 HP chassis and clarifying lubrication requirements.1st May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0241
The parts required for supplying front and rear lubricated road springs for 20/25 HP chassis models.5th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0242
Continued parts list for rear springs and fittings, detailing part replacements and obsolete items.5th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0243
Design, stress, and manufacture of road springs.19th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0244
Review of road springs, discussing the effects and disadvantages of fitting low-rating springs on riding comfort and steering.13th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0245
Analysis of maximum stress in spring leaves and a summary of standardisation sheets for various models.13th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0246
Specification table detailing the particulars of low rating springs for various car models.13th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0247


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