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Test results for 20 HP front and rear main leaf springs, including load, camber, and stress data.13th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0248
Specification sheet for the thickness of leaves on 20 HP road springs.13th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0249
Unsatisfactory performance of low-rated springs on a 25 HP chassis and the necessity of adequate shock-absorber damping.14th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0250
Standardisation of low-rated springs for the 20/25 HP model.15th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0251
The urgent replacement of unsafe, low-rated springs on a trials car to finalise standardization.15th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0252
Fitting of low-rating rear springs and shock absorbers on a 20/25 HP car.18th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0253
Specification sheet for GLR-59 springing, detailing loads, camber, weights, and clearances.7th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0254
Letter to a supplier regarding endurance tests and requested modifications for flexible road springs.21th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0255
Price correction for a set of 20/25 HP road wheels to be chromium plated.23th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0256
Specification sheet for a 25 HP front road spring.30th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0257
Optimal free camber for front road springs and justifying the current design.1st Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0258
Altered specification for shock absorber loadings on the 25 HP model when low rating springs are fitted.10th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0259
Damper load specifications for 20/25 HP cars with low rating springs.11th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0260
Recommending a test with a modified high-pressure valve on the front shock absorbers for the 20/25 HP model.11th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0261
Wide range of springing options available for the 40/50 and 25 HP cars.13th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0262
Table outlining the range of available springs and their deflection specifications for 40/50 & 25 HP cars.16th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0263
Specification for buffer clearances on 20/25 HP cars fitted with new low rating springs.16th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0264
Spring alterations for a 20/25 HP Chassis GLR.81, 'R' Series, originally specified for Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji.16th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0265
Confirming stock availability of low-rated road springs for model 19.G.IV.17th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0266
Views of spring makers on a suggested type of front spring.17th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0267
Letter from Thos Firth & Sons detailing an alternative design for 20/25 HP front flexible road springs.29th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0268
Recommending to carry spare low rating front springs for the 25 HP model due to anticipated breakages on bad roads.17th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0269
Performance issues with low-rated springs on a 20/25HP chassis and the required modification of shock absorbers.18th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0270
Query regarding the differences in suspension and springing for various 40/50 HP chassis types and driving requirements.18th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0271
The policy for car springing to meet various customers' special requirements and tastes.1st Jan 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0272
Road spring design, deferring to the spring makers' expertise regarding a thicker top plate.20th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0273
Pros and cons of different road springing types for cars.22th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0274
Selection and testing of car springs to meet customer requirements, citing a specific chassis case.24th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0275
Three types of springing available for Phantom II & 25 HP cars.25th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0276
Springing of cars, fitting continental type springs, and the inclusion of additional shock absorbers for the Phantom II chassis.26th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0277
On the springing of cars, detailing the results of fitting Hartford shock absorbers and Continental springs to a Phantom II chassis.27th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0278
Spring types and a complaint regarding springing on Phantom II and 25 HP models.29th Jun 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0279
Serious difficulties with the springing for the Phantom II and 25 HP models.10th Jul 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0280
Suitability of standard and low-rating springing for Phantom II and 20/25 HP models.8th Jul 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0281
Customer complaints regarding the springing of the Phantom II and 25 HP models.13th Jul 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0282
Trial and supply of 'low rating' springs for the 20/25 HP model.24th Jul 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0283
Learnings on vehicle dynamics regarding a car's center of gravity and flexible springing.15th Aug 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0284
Spring types for the 25 HP car intended for the French market.17th Aug 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0285
Specifications for the J.3. project covering the layout of the frame, transmission, and springs.9th Jul 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0286
Vehicle springing and damping, discussing the potential for additional damping control on the 25 HP model.17th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0287
Difficulty of providing a single spring and shock absorber setup for both town carriage comfort and high-speed road holding.8th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0288
Seasonal complaints regarding vehicle springing and damping.8th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0289
Proposing the standardization of front spring pin diameters to reduce the multiplicity of parts.21th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0290
Implementation of flexible springs with adjustable shock dampers, considering cost and alternative designs.26th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0291
The necessity of fitting controllable dampers to balance luxury riding with high-speed performance.28th Sep 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0292
Proposed two-stage damper valve system and an associated oil replenishment method.10th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0293
Schemes for rear springs, brake levers, and rear axle lubrication.10th Mar 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0294
Proposals from Messrs. Firths for achieving economies in road spring design.12th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0295
The challenges of determining a customer's requirements for car springing.13th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0296
Use of solid eye versus rolled eye road springs and their impact on the frame.15th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0297
Use, testing, and cost-effectiveness of central rolled eyes on road springs.16th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0298
The condition of rolled eye front road springs and oil leakage from the feed pipe.21th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0299
Springing specifications, clearances, and allowances for a 20/25 HP chassis.28th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0300
The testing of cheaper rolled eye front springs for the 25 HP model, detailing lubrication issues and further test plans.29th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0301
Established damper loads for the 25 HP model.2nd Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0302
Specification sheet for front and rear car spring weights for the 20/25 Hp model from Firths Springs.6th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0303
The adjustment of low-rating spring shock absorber loads for the 25 HP model.12th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0304
Revised damper load settings for 25 HP low rating springs.12th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0305
Correction memo specifying the average load for rear, low rating springs for the 25 HP damper leads.14th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0306
Standardisation and trial production of low rating springs for the Phantom and 20/25 models.25th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0307
Use and policy of fitting low rating springs on Phantom and 25 HP models.30th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0308
Standardisation of low rating rear road springs to improve riding comfort.5th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0309
Form for the standardisation of chassis parts detailing costs, availability and an approval routing list.24th Nov 1938Box 106 \ 1  scan0310
Standardisation proposal document for low rating front road springs.5th May 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0311
Form for the standardisation of chassis parts detailing costs and implementation.24th Sep 1934Box 106 \ 1  scan0312
Use and selection process for low rated springs on the 20/25 HP chassis.11th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0313
Requests for sports specifications on the 25 HP model, its unsuitability for speed, and an alternative modification.19th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0314
Requesting clarification on the fitting of stiffer springs and Hartford shock absorbers for 20/25 Cars.1st Jan 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0315
History and specifications of the 25 HP Special Touring Saloon chassis, particularly regarding springs and shock absorbers.30th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0316
Chassis modifications for a 25 HP chassis fitted with a sporting Saloon body, including springs and shock absorbers.30th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0317
Chassis modifications, spring ratings, and steering columns for specific customer orders.31th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0318
Car springing suitability for maximum speeds and the nomenclature of a chassis type.31th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0319
Policy on road springs and friction dampers for the 20/25 HP model.5th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0320
Seeking advice on the bulk purchase of cheaper 'Rolled Eye' type axle springs for the 25 HP model following successful testing.7th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0321
Changing the front and rear road springs on a car.9th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0322
Modifications for a 20/25 HP chassis intended for maximum speed work, focusing on suspension and steering.15th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0323
Spring ratings and the use of shock absorbers for the 24/25 HP car.16th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0324
Standardisation of chassis parts for rolled eye front and rear road springs fitted with plain grooved washers.9th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0325
Fitting of a new part to a 'U' series chassis for testing.12th Apr 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0326
Discussion of alternative schemes for a spring-controlled rear shackle for front springs.5th Apr 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0327
Two schemes for a spring-controlled rear shackle for front springs, stating a preference and raising an objection.20th Apr 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0328
Customer driving habits, car characteristics, and the need for more powerful and adjustable dampers.14th Jul 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0329
Adjustment of hydraulic dampers to improve the ride quality on a 25 HP chassis with low rating springs.4th Oct 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0330
Setup of 20/25 HP hydraulic dampers and low rating springs.5th Oct 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0331
Guide on adjusting shock absorber loads for low rating springs by modifying the H.F. valve.12th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0332
Optimal shock damper loads and settings for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models.16th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0333
Guide on suspension settings for various car models (20/25 HP, Phantom) and driving conditions.16th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0334
Recommendations for shock damper settings and modifications for road holding at speed.16th Dec 1931Box 106 \ 1  scan0335
Table detailing specifications and remarks for various front and rear suspension components.30th Nov 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0336
Merits of articulating front wheels and critiquing the Dubonnet suspension scheme.30th Nov 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0337
Extract detailing progress on an independent wheel suspension scheme, including plans for patent pictures and experimental drawings.6th Dec 1932Box 106 \ 1  scan0338
Test data table for Woodhead's 18.G.IV. Front off-side road springs for the 20/25 model.10th May 1933Box 106 \ 1  scan0339
Data table of measurements for near-side front leaf springs.10th May 1933Box 106 \ 1  scan0340
Data table detailing the stamped information and test results for offside and nearside plates.10th May 1933Box 106 \ 1  scan0341
Graph plotting load versus deflection for 20/25 HP front road springs.10th May 1933Box 106 \ 1  scan0342
Test report and data for 20/25 HP road springs.25th Apr 1933Box 106 \ 1  scan0343
Test results and data from separate leaf spring tests, including camber and load measurements.25th Apr 1933Box 106 \ 1  scan0344
Graph plotting deflection against load for 20/25 HP front road springs.25th Apr 1933Box 106 \ 1  scan0345
Development of an anti-roll rod for Phantom and 25 HP cars to improve ride stability.11th May 1934Box 106 \ 1  scan0346
Request to manufacture parts for a Dubonnet Independent Suspension system for model 17-G-IV.14th Jun 1934Box 106 \ 1  scan0347


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