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High-speed steering wobbles in a Hispano car, comparing it to the Phantom.11th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan039
Letter from Dunlop regarding the supply of Disc Wheels with Well-base rims for Micehlin and Hispano Suiza cars.11th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan040
The delay and steering modifications for the New Phantom's 10,000-mile test in France.12th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan041
Dissatisfaction with the Houdaille part and arrangements for a 10,000-mile car test.9th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan042
High-speed steering wobble caused by wheel imbalance, comparing the Silver Ghost and Phantom models.9th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan043
High-speed wobbles, comparing a Hispano car to the EAC and testing steering modifications on a Phantom car.14th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan044
Investigating the causes and characteristics of wheel wobble using a dynamometer.14th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan045
High and low speed steering wobbles through the use of hydraulic and friction dampers.14th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan046
Technical memo discussing the causes of high-speed wheel wobble and proposed experiments to resolve it.14th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan047
Wheel wobble, tramping speed, tyre pressure, and pivot angles.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan048
High-speed steering wobbles, comparing different front axle configurations.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan049
Axle modifications and brake performance, investigating vehicle wobble.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan050
Investigating the causes of high-speed steering wobbles.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan051
The causes of wheel wobble, with a diagram illustrating the test setup.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan052
Tests conducted to understand high-speed wheel wobble on tyres.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan053
The causes of tyre wobble, including damping, tread pattern, and road surface moisture.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan054
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. inquiring about wheel specifications, compatibility, and cost.16th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan055
High-speed steering wobbles caused by tyres running out of true.16th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan056
Reduction in recommended tyre pressure for the instruction book to mitigate wobbles and road shocks.16th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan057
Brief report on tests of hydraulic dampers to address high-speed steering wobbles.6th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan058
Phenomenon of high-speed wobbles in a vehicle chassis.17th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan059
Correcting a previous analysis of high-speed wheel wobble.17th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan060
Analysis of wheel behaviour and path during a full lock turn, comparing two different curve representations.17th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan061
Test results for high-speed steering wobbles and proposing further tests on wet or greasy roads.17th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan062
Wheel balancing issues and steering complaints for the 'Silver Ghost' model.8th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan063
Tests to understand the cause of high-speed steering wobbles.18th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan064
Tests conducted on wheel wobble and its characteristics.18th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan065
Wheel wobble, its causes related to toe-in/out, and axle behaviour.18th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan066
Analyzing the self-exciting dynamics of high-speed wheel wobble.18th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan067
Analyzing the gyroscopic effects on high-speed wheel wobble.18th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan068
Inquiry into using slow-motion kinematograph film to investigate high-speed steering wobble.18th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan069
Proposing the use of slow-motion cinema to investigate high-speed steering wobbles.21th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan070
Outlining the policy for correcting steering wobbles on Silver Ghost and Phantom models.22th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan071
Postscript memorandum detailing three traced cases of steering wobble on 'Silver Ghost' chassis.22th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan072
High-speed wobbles and a test involving a torque tube on the front axle.23th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan073
Modifications to the 20 HP steering system to address low-speed wobbles.1st Jan 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan074
Report on high-speed steering wobbles and gyroscopic forces.23th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan075
Solutions for high-speed steering wobble on the Phantom model.23th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan076
List of agreed-upon modifications and tests for vehicle components, including axles and wheels.25th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan077
The weight savings of the latest Dunlop well-based wheel compared to the standard Dunlop wheel.25th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan078
Use of slow-motion film to investigate high-speed steering wobbles.26th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan079
Theories on the cause of high-speed steering wobbles.26th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan080
High-speed steering wobbles.26th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan081
The preference for axle rigidity in torsion for steering over equalised brakes.26th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan082
The performance and testing of three types of hydraulic shock absorbers.26th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan083
Testing of shock absorbers and their effectiveness in alleviating wobbles.28th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan084
Tests for high-speed steering wobbles on a Silver Ghost fitted with torque control.28th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan085
Investigations into high-speed steering wobbles.29th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan086
Tests conducted to mitigate steering wobble issues.29th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan087
Diagram comparing the effect on high-speed steering wobbles by removing the side-steering tube.30th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan088
Diagram illustrating tyre contact patches under different pivot lean and wheel alignment settings.29th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan089
Page marked with a stamp from the Print Room in Derby.29th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan090
Letter from Dunlop regarding 'shimmy' (wheel wobble), comparative tyre wear, and enclosing a paper entitled 'Etudes sur le Shimmy'.2nd Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan091
High-speed steering wobbles, detailing tests on different tyre types from Dunlop.1st Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan092
Tests conducted to understand and mitigate hub wobble using different tyres and steering components.1st Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan093
Sketches comparing different axle and tyre configurations.3rd Jan 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan094
Folded sheet with a Print Room stamp in the bottom right corner.3rd Jan 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan095
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a Michelin paper and tyre testing results on drums.6th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan096
Issues with Rapson tyres, specifically out of balance, out of truth, and steering wobbles.7th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan097
Analysis of wheel wobble, or 'shimmy', as conducted by the Michelin Tyre Company.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan098
The objectives and probable causes of wheel shimmy, based on tests conducted on a Renault L.S. 1923.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan099
Page from a paper discussing methods for identifying and measuring vehicle wobble and vibration.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan100
Analysis of wheel shimmy, detailing its principal movements and effects on the chassis and steering system.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan101
Analysis of wheel wobble, axle oscillations, and spring movement based on slow-motion kinematics and tests.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan102
Page from a report discussing wheel shimmy, periodicity, and forces at critical speeds.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan103
Classification of tests for various vehicle components and conditions.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan104
Analysis of 'shimmy' or 'wobble', discussing the influence of road conditions and tyre types.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan105
Study on the causes of wheel shimmy, focusing on tyres, speed, and wheel types.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan106
Analysis of wheel shimmy, exploring the effects of wheel weight, front brakes, and steering play.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan107
Technical analysis of steering wobble and shimmy, considering factors like play and castor angle on various cars.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan108
Analysis of steering geometry, including wheel cant and pivot inclination, in relation to vehicle stability and shimmy.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan109
Continued analysis of wheel shimmy, discussing the effects of pivot axis placement and track width adjustments on steering performance.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan110
Page from a report analyzing wheel shimmy and steering forces, including calculations and test results.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan111
Analysis of steering system components, including the pivot axis and lever joints, in relation to reducing friction and shimmy.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan112
Technical analysis comparing worm and sector versus worm and nut steering systems in relation to shimmy and wobble suppression.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan113
Analysis of wheel shimmy, covering factors such as toe-in, steering, and spring flexibility.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan114
Analysis of steering shimmy, the role of suspension components, and the effect of shock absorbers.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan115
Technical explanation of static and dynamic wheel balancing.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan116
Page discussing the principles of dynamic and static balance, and their effect on wheel shimmy and steering.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan117
Wheel oscillations and balance, specifically investigating the causes of shimmy related to tyre patches.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan118
General conclusions on the causes and contributing factors of steering shimmy, with analysis of tyre types and specific car models.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan119
The causes of wheel wobble, shimmy, and potential methods for elimination.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan120
Page of recommendations for designers on how to eliminate steering shimmy and improve vehicle stability.8th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan121
Appendix page noting the omission of sections on back lash, steering effort, and balloon tyres.28th Mar 1934Box 29 \ 1  Scan122
Study of steering torques and wheel play data for various vehicles, primarily Renault models.28th Mar 1934Box 29 \ 1  Scan123
Blank document page with a pink ink stamp from the print room.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan124
Study on the variation of steering torque based on tire type and pressure.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan125
Specification table in French detailing chassis and wheel (jante) data for various car models.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan126
Blank page with a Print Room date stamp in the bottom right corner.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan127
Tests conducted to resolve high-speed steering wobbles.9th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan128
Endurance testing of hydraulic devices and side steering tubes to eliminate wobbling.9th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan129
Michelin Tyre Company's investigations into high-speed wobbles and wheel shimmy.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan130
Tests investigating the causes and potential cures for wheel wobble.1st Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan131
Distributing a report and a French translation regarding high speed steering wobbles.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan132
High-speed wobbles, discussing Michelin's investigations into 'wheel shimmy'.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan133
The causes of vehicle wobble and the ineffectiveness of certain remedies.10th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan134
Scheme showing the distance between the intersection of the pivot pin and the centreline of the tyre.12th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan135
Hand-drawn sketch with annotations for a mechanical test rig.14th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan136
Steering wobbles and tyre pressure adjustments for Phantom demonstration cars.14th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan137
Test report on high speed wobbles, examining the effect of tyre pressure with and without shock absorbers.15th Oct 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan138


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