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List of customer complaints regarding suspension issues, specifically 'bumping on buffers', with suggested remedies.23th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan265
List of vehicle suspension issues and proposed remedies for various owners and trials.23th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan266
List of car cases with details on issues and remedies, particularly concerning rear springs, swaying and buffers.24th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan267
Complaints and potential improvements for the Phantom II springing system.24th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan268
The specifications for front and rear springs.26th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan269
Confirming two points regarding vehicle springing, including stronger springs for Continental cars.26th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan270
Querying the unsprung weights of the PII model compared to the PI model.28th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan271
Suspension issues, specifically weaker front springs and rear spring buffer clearance.31th May 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan272
Alteration to the Phantom II front springs to drill and groove the plates for lubrication.3rd Jun 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan273
Error in wheel and tyre weights, comparing them with internal figures and noting the goal to reduce road spring weight.4th Jun 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan274
Calculation of the unsprung weight for a Phantom II rear axle.11th Jun 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan275
Query about issuing a standardization sheet for 40/50 HP rear axle springs to avoid increased costs from a supplier.11th Jun 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan276
Experimental 40/50 HP rear axle springs and associated lubrication difficulties.11th Jun 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan277
Standardisation and ordering of 40/50 HP rear axle springs with rolled eyes.7th Jun 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan278
Supply difficulties with heavier axle springs and the proposed standardisation of the rear spring 'Rolled Eye'.30th Jun 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan279
Comparison of American and English car springing, suspension performance, and road handling characteristics.2nd Jul 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan280
Tyre hardness and a disagreement over drilling shock damper valves.1st Jul 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan281
Cover letter for notes on how to tackle 'springing' complaints from a service point of view.4th Jul 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan282
Notes and recommendations on car springing, including rear and front spring weights and damper settings.4th Jul 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan283
Vehicle suspension tuning and the design of cushions and squabs to improve ride comfort.4th Jul 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan284
Analysis of vehicle suspension issues related to springs and shock absorbers.3rd Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan285
Offer to improve the springing on a Phantom II vehicle.3rd Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan286
Springing modifications made to a Phantom II car, model 56-GN.19th Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan287
Continued memo regarding arrangements to obtain a car from its owner.19th Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan288
Internal order for a pair of special stiffer type road springs from Firth Ltd.22th Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan289
Modifying under-strength road springs for the Phantom II chassis by adding extra plates.23th Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan290
Requesting the assembly of springs and plates in the garage for examination.25th Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan291
Request for information on road springs for the PII model, including types, weights and stiffness ratings.26th Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan292
Wor. to Hs. requesting information on a 20/25 HP Chassis to reply to a Mr. Beaver.26th Sep 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan293
Calculations and assumptions for developing road springs for the PII model.1st Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan294
Car spring selection, adjustment, and weight considerations.1st Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan295
Passenger load assumptions and providing tables of weights for various car types on PI and PII chassis.1st Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan296
Spring assignments for various car models based on weight distribution calculations and questioning underlying assumptions.3rd Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan297
Negative effects of new front springs on a car's ride and appearance.3rd Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan298
Suggested reply to Mr. Beaver regarding his dissatisfaction with the ride quality of the 25 HP car.3rd Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan299
Requesting the supply and alteration of various low-rating road springs to specific measurements.8th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan300
Correspondence regarding a customer's dissatisfaction with a suspension alteration and an offer to rectify it.9th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan301
Car's springing test and arranging for new front springs.10th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan302
Road test of car 58-GN, focusing on front spring performance, handling and appearance.4th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan303
Changing springs and fitting a new carburetter with an air silencer to car 58-GN, weighing performance against engine noise.13th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan304
Changing the springs and fitting an air silencer on car 58-GN, with interest in upcoming performance test results.15th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan305
Letter discussing rear spring specifications, buffer clearance, and vehicle weights.17th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan306
Spring rates and buffer clearances related to spare wheel placement on Phantom models.17th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan307
On the timeline for modified springs for car 58-GN and the results of its performance tests at Brooklands.18th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan308
Modification details for Phantom II rear road springs, comparing specifications before and after fitting an extra 2nd plate.18th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan309
Specification for front and rear spring clearances for a Phantom II chassis with special stiffer road springs.27th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan310
Notes on springing troubles and the causes of weak rear springs on the Phantom II chassis.1st Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan311
Procedure to address car spring issues by fitting stronger springs and adjusting buffer clearances.1st Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan312
Customer complaints regarding uncomfortable springs on Phantom II cars and potential remedies.1st Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan313
Future suspension improvements and ongoing investigations into ride comfort.1st Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan314
Remedies for suspension complaints such as hard low-speed riding and spring squeaks.1st Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan315
On shock damper load alterations and spring lubrication options for 20 HP cars.1st Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan316
Springing investigations on car 58-GN and the 20/25 HP chassis.1st Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan317
The springing and shock damper alterations for car 58-GN to improve ride quality.11th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan318
Suspension damping tests and modifications to improve the car's ride quality.11th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan319
The effects of low rating springs and damping modifications on vehicle stability, handling, and buffer clearances.11th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan320
Analysis of rear suspension components and a proposal for a new method of testing ride comfort.14th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan321
Responding to telegrams from America regarding vehicle spring modifications and testing.14th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan322
Proceeding with bumper tests for lower rating springs and asking for cost allowances.14th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan323
Telex message regarding production specifications for left-hand drive chassis, including springs and battery supply.14th Nov 1920Box 16 \ 7  Scan324
Cable proposing that the American branch supply its own springs for left-handed Phantom II models.14th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan325
Disadvantages of the American branch supplying their own road springs.15th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan326
Proposed front and rear spring deflection settings for American requirements, fearing excessive rolling.15th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan327
Test results for the Phantom II suspension, specifically rebound control and axle movement.18th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan328
Preliminary tests to restrain the rear axle movement on a Phantom II suspension system.17th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan329
Road tests for sling lengths and their effect on buffer clearance and axle movement.17th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan330
Tests and opinions on flexible road springs for the Phantom II model.18th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan331
Principles of car springing and weight distribution.19th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan332
Ride comfort tests conducted on a Phantom 11 car using a water spilling method.26th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan333
Analysis of vehicle pitching and ride comfort in relation to damping, weight distribution, and seating position.26th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan334
Report analyzing vehicle riding comfort tests and proposing design improvements.26th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan335
Graph showing the effect of shock damping on rear seat riding comfort during springing tests on Ticknall Hill.26th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan336
Graph from springing tests on Ticknall Hill showing the effect of weight distribution on rear seat riding comfort.26th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan337
Graph from springing tests at Ticknall Hill comparing riding comfort at different speeds based on rear seat position.26th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan338
Car spring flexibility and a strategy for supplying spare spring leaves to America.26th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan339
Adjustments to car springing and deflection to improve riding qualities.27th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan340
Urgent request for a set of special road springs for a Phantom II car, detailing the specifications.1st Dec 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan341
Order office memo requesting the purchase of road springs for a Phantom II from Messrs. Firths.18th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan342
Order and design discussion for Phantom II road springs.29th Nov 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan343
Letter discussing the development and issues related to the springing of the Phantom II.1st Dec 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan344
Vehicle ride improvements through changes in springing, weight distribution, and shock absorbers.1st Dec 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan345
Technical letter by F.H. Royce discussing issues and improvements for shock dampers.23th Dec 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan346
Dispatch and testing of new low rating road springs.23th Dec 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan347
List of road springs ordered in 1930 for the Phantom II and 20 HP models.13th Dec 1930Box 16 \ 7  Scan348
Inquiring about the standardisation of using Rolled Eyes on Springs to reduce costs.10th Jan 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan001
Scheme for a rolled eye, which is now awaiting costs.12th Jan 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan002
Order for 25 sets of springs for the N.2 series, and the standardisation of rear springs with rolled eyes.15th Jan 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan003
Internal order memo for front and rear 40/50 model road springs with specifications.23th Jan 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan004
Querying the type of springing for 40/50 HP chassis for the home market compared to the American market.4th Feb 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan005
Tests of lower rating springs for the Phantom II, outlining the results and subsequent issues.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan006
Road tests and modifications to improve car springing, ride comfort and weight distribution.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan007
Suspension and frame distortion tests on various car models.4th Dec 1930Box 17 \ 1  Scan008
Standardisation of a rolled eye on a Phantom 11 rear road spring to reduce cost.4th Dec 1930Box 17 \ 1  Scan009
Standardisation form for a new chassis part detailing the test chassis and associated costs.6th Jun 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan010
Particulars of cars fitted with low rating road springs, excluding model 20-EX.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan011
Specification sheet for springing, detailing front and rear springs, damper loads, car weight, and buffer clearances.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan012
Specifications for springing, including spring loads, camber, damper settings, car weight, and buffer clearances.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan013
Specification sheet for vehicle springs, dampers, weight, and clearances.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan014
Specification sheet for car springing, damper loads, car weight, and buffer clearances.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan015
Springing specifications for vehicle 18-EX as it left Derby, detailing front and rear springs and damper loads.7th Mar 1931Box 17 \ 1  Scan016


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