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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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Cornering power of tires on different surfaces and under various loads.31th Dec 1936Box 170 \ 3  img115
Graph comparing steering angle versus lateral acceleration for various 1936 cars at manufacturer's recommended tire pressure.16th Nov 1936Box 170 \ 3  img116
Graph plotting and comparing the slip angles of a 1936 Cord and a Terraplane 6, analysing front-wheel drive effect and oversteer.16th Nov 1936Box 170 \ 3  img117
Letter from Rm. to Oy. discussing a company re-organisation, business partnerships, and sourcing road springs.5th Jul 1937Box 170 \ 3  img118
Letter to Maurice Olley arranging a meeting to discuss axles, coordinating around factory holiday closures.9th Jul 1937Box 170 \ 3  img119
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing spring suppliers and the specifications required for ordering.13th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img120
Page 2 of a letter from Maurice Olley regarding spring test specifications, life expectancy, and materials.15th Jul 1937Box 170 \ 3  img121
Letter to M. Olley of Vauxhall Motors regarding a meeting to discuss road springs.15th Jul 1937Box 170 \ 3  img122
Letter enclosing a Cadillac La Salle Shop Manual on loan to Vauxhall Motors Ltd.20th Sep 1937Box 170 \ 3  img123
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing steering geometry, understeer, and the Ackermann angle.17th Nov 1937Box 170 \ 3  img124
Analysis of vehicle steering behavior and handling characteristics under lateral acceleration at different speeds.17th Nov 1937Box 170 \ 3  img125
Technical memorandum discussing vehicle handling dynamics, steering angles, and Ackermann geometry.17th Nov 1937Box 170 \ 3  img126
Letter from Maurice Olley to Mr. Grylls discussing Pontiac steering and the need for a large flat test area.17th Nov 1937Box 170 \ 3  img127
Hand-drawn graph comparing the steering angles and wheel angles of Ford, Studebaker, and Packard vehicles against Ackermann geometry.17th Nov 1937Box 170 \ 3  img128
Graph of vehicle dynamics characteristics for a 1937 Pontiac 8.22th Nov 1937Box 170 \ 3  img129
Letter discussing vehicle steering characteristics, namely under-steer and over-steer, in response to an article in 'Autocar'.22th Nov 1937Box 170 \ 3  img130
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing theories on steering, understeer, and caster effects.2nd Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img131
Hand-drawn graph comparing steering wheel angle and caster angle against lateral acceleration.9th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img132
Letter to Vauxhall Motors discussing caster angle and querying the design of a Cadillac semi-floating rear axle.9th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img133
Letter from Vauxhall Motors regarding rear wheel overhang, shaft design, and materials, with references to Cadillac models.20th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img134
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding shock absorber attachments, spring gaiters, and a comparison of rubber bushes.22th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img135
Blueprint of graphs comparing steering angle curves with and without various roll rods and tyre pressures.24th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img136
Letter to Maurice Olley of Vauxhall Motors discussing vehicle axle performance and handling characteristics.24th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img137
Graph plotting steering angle and torque curves against sideways G-force from a wet ramp skid pan test.22th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img138
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd discussing shock spindles, spring covers, and skid pad results.29th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img139
Analysis of vehicle steering dynamics, roll, and tyre pressure effects from test data.29th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img140
Letter from Maurice Olley to Mr. Grylls discussing the effects of traction, load, and braking on tyre cornering power and oversteer.29th Dec 1937Box 170 \ 3  img141
Graph of roadability curves for a 1937 Oldsmobile 6 Touring Sedan.13th May 1937Box 170 \ 3  img142
Roadability curves for a 1937 Oldsmobile 6 Touring Sedan showing various angles versus lateral acceleration.13th Sep 1937Box 170 \ 3  img143
Letter to Maurice Olley of Vauxhall Motors discussing oversteer, understeer, and skid-pan testing results.5th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img144
Letter to M. Olley, Esq. discussing methods for measuring slip angles on a skid-pan.5th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img145
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing tyre data on cornering force, braking, and driving based on U.S. Rubber Company tests.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img146
Tyre performance characteristics including precession torque and camber thrust.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img147
Analysis of vehicle dynamics including precession torque, rolling resistance, camber, and skid pad results.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img148
Steering linkage elasticity, oversteer effects, and the performance of rear stabilizers at high speed.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img149
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing vehicle roll stiffness, oversteer/understeer, and stability, with comparisons to competitor cars.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img150
Postscript discussing the dynamics of rear-wheel steering and other miscellaneous design notes.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img151
Hand-drawn graph showing a possible curve of cornering force against traction and braking.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img152
Graph of Camber Thrust of a 6-16.4 tire against Camber Angle on emery cloth surfaces.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img153
Graph plotting Camber Thrust against Tire Load for various camber angles and road surface types, noting the effect of a front stabilizer.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img154
Graph showing camber thrust versus camber angle for a 7.5-16.6 tire on emery cloth.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img155
Graph showing the relationship between tire load in pounds and camber.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img156
Graph of precession torque for a 7 1/2 - 16.6 tire, with curves plotted for different slip angles.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img157
Graph plotting recession against tire load for various angles.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img158
Graph of precession torque for slip angle combined with camber angle of equal amount for a 6-16.4 tire.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img159
Graph plotting a variable labelled 'Trecessi' against Degrees Slip Angle under different load conditions.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img160
Graph from a U.S. Rubber dynamic test showing drag versus slip angle for a 6-16.4 tire.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img161
Graph plotting load in LBS against an unlabelled variable at different angles.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img162
Graph of steering angle curves plotted against percentage G-force and speed.21th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img163
Graph of steering angle curves against speed for various cornering radii and conditions.24th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img164
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding the supply of 1938 model spring covers and discussing suspension components.24th Jan 1938Box 170 \ 3  img165
Letter to Vauxhall Motors discussing a translated German paper, camber thrust, and tyre performance.2nd Feb 1938Box 170 \ 3  img166
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd to S.H. Grylls discussing deceleration, braking tests, and tyre performance.8th Feb 1938Box 170 \ 3  img167
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing the theory of safe braking, including formulas for ideal front to rear brake force apportionment.8th Feb 1938Box 170 \ 3  img168
Graph plotting performance coefficients for various vehicle drive systems.8th Feb 1938Box 170 \ 3  img169
Graph and calculations comparing traction requirements for front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles under acceleration.4th Mar 1938Box 170 \ 3  img170
Invitation to M. Olley of Vauxhall Motors to visit Derby and use the Skid Pan.4th Mar 1938Box 170 \ 3  img171
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding a sudden preference for squares over pressed-on levers on knurled shafts.11th Mar 1938Box 170 \ 3  img172
Inquiry to Vauxhall Motors regarding the reliability and safety of 4-ply tyres.3rd Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img173
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing discrepancies between Tyre & Rim Association and S.M.M.T. tyre loading charts.7th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img174
Tyre performance, including rim widths, ply limits, inflation standards, and the introduction of Rayon fabric.7th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img175
Drawbacks of Rayon manufacturing tax in England compared to the U.S.7th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img176
Graph from the Tyre & Rim Association, USA, showing load and inflation data for 16 inch rims.7th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img177
Graph of tyre load in pounds versus inflation pressure in pounds per square inch for various tyre sizes.7th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img178
Graph showing SMMT load and inflation data for various tyre sizes on 16-inch rims.7th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img179
Graph plotting tire load against inflation pressure for various 4-ply tire sizes.9th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img180
Typed letter to M. Olley of Vauxhall Motors Ltd. acknowledging a letter to Grylls.9th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img181
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding tyre specifications, comparing 4-ply and 6-ply tyres for comfort and steering.22th Dec 1938Box 170 \ 3  img182
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing tyre pressure limits and typical tyre sizes for American passenger cars.3rd Jan 1939Box 170 \ 3  img183
Letter from Maurice Olley to Mr. S.W. Grylls discussing the supply and safety benefits of Goodyear Lifeguard tubes.3rd Jan 1939Box 170 \ 3  img184
Notes on future car design discussing the rationalization of R.R. and Bentley models, dimensions and styling.6th Jun 1939Box 170 \ 3  img185
Design notes on vehicle dimensions, layout, and styling, with comparisons to American models.6th Jun 1939Box 170 \ 3  img186
Performance evaluation and test notes for an experimental car.6th Jun 1939Box 170 \ 3  img187
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd regarding details of a Vauxhall Synchro Cone and arranging a visit.6th Jun 1939Box 170 \ 3  img188
Letter to M. Olley of Vauxhall Motors regarding a cancelled visit and a report on general car development.15th Jun 1939Box 170 \ 3  img189
Inquiry to Vauxhall Motors regarding a recommendation for an Olsen Spring test machine.14th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img190
Letter to M. Olley of Vauxhall Motors Ltd. expressing condolences and arranging a visit to Luton.21th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img191
Letter to Vauxhall Motors arranging a meeting and requesting information on various automotive components and test rigs.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img192
Motor car development, highlighting advancements in American cars.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img193
Critique of the American 'styling' trend, its influence on product design, and the push for yearly motorcar model changes.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img194
The evolution of car body design, aesthetics, and space efficiency.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img195
Critique of 1939 American car design, specifically the Lincoln Zephyr and Oldsmobile 8, focusing on undesirable features.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img196
Critique of American automotive styling trends, arguing that engineering progress is being sacrificed for aesthetics.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img197
Commentary on the automotive industry, comparing American and British designs and discussing market trends.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img198
Comparison of British and American automotive design, critiquing engineering, materials, and manufacturing.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img199
Analysis of the weaknesses in English manufacturing and parts supply compared to the American motor industry.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img200
Memorandum on the future of the car business, brand positioning, and the feasibility of a smaller car model.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img201
Small car design, focusing on weight control, stability, and the advantages of steel body construction.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img202
The feasibility and methods for producing sheet-steel car bodies in moderate quantities, referencing developments in the aircraft industry.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img203
The acoustic challenges of steel car body construction and the future need for a specialized underbody.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img204
The design philosophy of 'style' over 'styling' in car appearance.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img205
Analysis of American car design regarding wheelbase, radiator placement, and suspension systems.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img206
The use of Panhard rods on axles for side control and handling.25th Jul 1939Box 170 \ 3  img207
Requesting detail drawings for the 13.2 m/m gun to facilitate production of parts in the United States.27th Jun 1940Box 170 \ 4  img001
Corrosion issues with the recoil springs for the Bren gun.22th Mar 1940Box 170 \ 4  img002
Listing the print numbers for the first batch of the 13.2 mm. R.O. gun.1st Jul 1940Box 170 \ 4  img003
Request for a general arrangement drawing of a gun to provide an overview of the project.2nd Jul 1940Box 170 \ 4  img004
Listing gun drawings, grouped by size, to be dispatched to America.2nd Jul 1940Box 170 \ 4  img005
Preliminary arrangement of a 13.2 mm gun.12th Jul 1940Box 170 \ 4  img006
Request to despatch two wooden models of parts to Maurice Olley to be machined.12th Jul 1940Box 170 \ 4  img007


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