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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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Recommending the adoption of low-pressure tyres to keep pace with competitors like Bentley, Daimler and Panhard.31th Aug 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan239
Preliminary steering tests for the 12-EX car, focusing on damper settings and wobble reduction.1st Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan240
Tyre performance, steering wobble, and the effect of tyre pressure on selectiveness.1st Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan241
Technical report discussing vehicle suspension issues, including insufficient damping and damper design.2nd Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan242
Safety implications and reputational risk of wheel wobble caused by larger, lower-pressure tyres at high speeds.2nd Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan243
Testing of larger section low-pressure tyres on a standard chassis.2nd Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan244
That tests for front wheel wobble should be conducted using well-worn tyres.1st Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan245
Performance of 6.75 inch Dunlop balloon tyres compared to 6.00 inch tyres, detailing test results and handling characteristics.9th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan246
Expressing disappointment over repetitive testing being conducted on the same cars on Continental roads.10th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan247
Results of testing three different tyre sizes to understand their effect on high-speed wobble.10th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan248
Visit to Dunlop in Birmingham to discuss tyre development, including modifications to triple stud and balloon tyres.14th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan249
Discussion with Dunlop regarding the performance of triple stud and traction tread tyres, focusing on wear, wobbling, and safety.15th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan250
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding high-speed wobbles and 'shimmy' issues with various tyre treads on the 40/50 HP chassis.15th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan251
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Company regarding tyre tread design and its effect on high-speed wobble for the 40/50 HP chassis.16th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan252
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding testing of tyre treads and issues with 'shimmy' and high-speed wobbles.17th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan253
Steering stability issues related to friction in pivots following tests on the 20 HP and New Phantom axles.20th Sep 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan254
Tests conducted on a new axle pivot arrangement and its effect on steering performance and friction.17th Apr 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan255
Potential solutions for steering wobble issues, including a patentable idea for a self-righting spring on the worm shaft.10th Jun 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan256
Use of hydraulic dampers to improve steering performance and prevent wobbles.11th Oct 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan257
Accident report from high-speed wobble testing where the steering lever broke at 70 mph.12th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan258
Provisional patent for a design related to steering wobbles.12th Oct 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan259
Recommending immediate production of a reinforced Phantom pendulum lever due to breakage.11th Jun 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan260
Steering tests for vehicle 12-EX, investigating a wobble issue at various tyre pressures.15th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan261
Suspension issues like 'tossing', 'jouncing', and 'tramping' on 4-wheel brake cars, and offering potential solutions.16th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan262
Low-speed wobble issues on 20 HP cars due to a lack of damping on steering pivots, and the costs to rectify.18th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan263
Tyre size, pressure and damper recommendations for Chassis 29-EE.20th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan264
Wheel balancing tests for 33 x 6.75 inch tyres, focusing on inner tube joint placement.26th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan265
The issues with wheel balancing caused by the position of the joint in the inner tube relative to the valve.26th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan266
Listing the moment of inertia for various wheel and tyre combinations related to high-speed wobbles.26th Nov 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan267
Strategy for rectifying low-speed wobble issues on 20 HP chassis already delivered to customers.18th Dec 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan268
Seriousness of low-speed wobbles and the decision on whether to alter 570 cars already delivered.1st Dec 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan269
Low-speed wobble issues on the 20 HP chassis and the importance of fixing the fault.3rd Dec 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan270
Use of friction in 20 HP steering connections to prevent wobbles.3rd Dec 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan271
Cover memo for a modified document concerning high-speed wobbles.14th Jan 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan272
Technical memorandum discussing the causes of high-speed wobbles, referencing Mr. Healey's paper on gyroscopic effects.16th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan273
Technical analysis of diagonal or criss-cross oscillation caused by tyre errors and leaf spring systems.16th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan274
The effect of diagonal oscillation on axle pivots and steering stability.16th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan275
Analysis of wheel oscillation and the effects of lateral pivot pin inclination on vehicle dynamics.16th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan276
The causes of wheel wobble, tramping, and oscillation in a front axle unit.15th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan277
Tests on heavy section inner tubes and inertia dampers to solve high-speed wobbles.31th Jan 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan278
Suggestions and experimental trials for improving a vehicle's steering system.10th Feb 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan279
Concerns and tests regarding high-speed steering wobble on the EAC-V11 model.16th Feb 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan280
Comparison table of linear movement and tube inclination specifications for different chassis models.4th Mar 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan281
Tests conducted on balloon tyres and their effect on high-speed wobbles and vehicle performance.4th Mar 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan282
Technical memo discussing steering geometry and the effects of a damped pendulum lever on high and low speed wobbles.14th Mar 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan283
Potential improvements to steering, including reducing wobbles with spring-loaded friction and experimenting with self-centring mechanisms.18th Apr 1940Box 29 \ 1  Scan284
Improving steering systems by incorporating friction and spring centering to reduce road shocks and wobbles.18th Apr 1940Box 29 \ 1  Scan285
Potential improvements to steering systems, including spring geometry, damping, and a spring return scheme.3rd Mar 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan286
Fitting of friction dampers on 20 HP cars with balloon tyres to prevent low speed wobbles.22th Mar 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan287
Modifications to the steering worm, nut, and spring return system.16th Apr 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan288
Self-centering steering mechanisms and design considerations for a 20 HP model.27th Apr 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan289
Front axles, discussing high-speed wobble and steering geometry on the 20 HP model.27th Apr 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan290
Inquiring if reducing front axle weight has improved high-speed wobbles.30th Apr 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan291
Query on a calculation for the gyroscopic couple on a front axle during high-speed wheel wobble.2nd Nov 1931Box 29 \ 1  Scan292
Low compression engine test conducted in a hangar.22th Jan 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan293
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating the physics of a gyroscope, with equations for precession and acceleration couples.24th Feb 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan294
Analysis of high-speed wheel wobble, focusing on gyroscopic effects and tire wear characteristics.24th Feb 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan295
The reverse side of a document with a faint pencil sketch and a stamped mark.10th May 1920Box 29 \ 1  Scan296
Drawing analyzing high-speed wobble, tire wear, and gyroscopic effects on a vehicle's front axle.24th Feb 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan297
Blueprint showing various conceptual diagrams for steering and suspension systems to address high-speed wobble.24th Feb 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan298
Front axle wobbling issues on the 20 HP model, referencing solutions involving different tyre sizes and steering components.3rd May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan299
Tests and modifications to address high-speed wobbles.12th May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan300
Technical memo proposing a modification to a steering box chassis component using lengthened studs and a packing piece, including sketches.10th Dec 1932Box 29 \ 1  Scan301
Road test report on high speed wobbles caused by a specific axle and wheel configuration.13th May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan302
Letter from the US to UK office regarding high-speed steering wobble, test results, and production delays.24th May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan303
Figures related to high-speed wobble and the necessity for hydraulic shock absorbers.6th May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan304
Technical drawing analyzing the causes and effects of high-speed wheel wobble, including gyroscopic moments and tire wear.24th Feb 1926Box 29 \ 1  Scan305
Drawing with calculations analyzing high-speed wheel wobble and gyroscopic moments.5th May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan306
Issues with spring-loaded ball ends on the 20 HP cross steering tube and requesting design changes.26th May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan307
Company's policy on fitting low-pressure tyres and addressing potential customer concerns about wobbles.31th May 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan308
The investigation of high-speed wobbles, particularly the unexpected effect of shock damper loading on out-of-balance tyres.14th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan309
Tests on vehicle frame wobble, exploring the effects of engine mass, inertia, dampers, and ballast.14th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan310
Comparison of oscillation time and road speed wobble between an EAC.VII and a Hispano car.14th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan311
Eliminating high-speed wobbles by adjusting damper, spring, and frame stiffness.14th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan312
Graph and diagrams comparing the rigidity and periodicity of a Hispano frame versus an E.A.C.7 frame.21th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan313
Suggestion for an experiment to address high-speed wobbles by modifying the front axle suspension.21th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan314
Modifications for a 20 HP chassis to address low speed wobbles and a clicking noise in the steering system.23th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan315
Standardisation of a spring loaded front end side steering tube to prevent low speed wobbles.21th Jun 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan316
The standardisation of chassis parts, detailing costs and testing schedule.8th Oct 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan317
Correcting a previous statement on the torsional stiffness of the Hispano frame compared to the 40/50.11th Jul 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan318
High-speed wobble issues, tyre recommendations, and steering control in relation to Australian accidents.17th Oct 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan319
Low speed steering wobble on the 20-HP chassis based on test results and complaints.1st Nov 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan320
Proposal from Dunlop to film high speed wobbles on a bumping rig.1st Nov 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan321
Steering wobbles and joggles on the 20 HP model with a standardised spring-loaded ball end.3rd Nov 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan322
Investigating 'Wheels Incorporated', a New York company that rectifies steering errors and high-speed wobbles in American cars.28th Dec 1927Box 29 \ 1  Scan323
Experiments and observations on the phenomenon of wheel wobble.14th Mar 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan324
High-speed wobble (shimmy) in cars, detailing experiments and observations.14th Mar 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan325
The multiple factors contributing to a vehicle dynamics phenomenon.22th Mar 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan326
Test report on the effect of removing the pivot bearing end plate on high speed wobbles.22th Mar 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan327
Objections to irreversible steering, addressing issues like high-speed wobble and the role of wheel inertia.1st Apr 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan328
Steering wobble (shimmy) and proposed solutions by modifying wheel and king pin geometry.7th Apr 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan329
Using front engine arms to reduce high-speed wobbles on the Phantom model.7th Apr 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan330
Letter from the American branch discussing fitting Truffault shock absorbers to sports cars to address front-wheel wobble.12th Apr 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan331
Proposing a high-speed road test of a 6-cylinder Bentley to investigate 'high speed wobbles'.14th Jun 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan332
Front axle tests altering the wheel centre point to improve steering and reduce wobble.8th Jun 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan333
Experiments with king pin angles, pivots, and front braking systems.22th Jun 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan334
Increased moment of unbalanced force on the 'SS' front axle and requesting a test.22th Jun 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan335
Wheel balance issues, high-speed wobbles, and tests related to the 'SS' front axle.27th Jun 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan336
Technical memo detailing steering improvements for the 40/50 HP model, focusing on overcoming high-speed wobbles.5th Jul 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan337
Experiments with frame stiffness, damping, and suspension to improve high-speed selectivity and riding comfort.5th Jul 1928Box 29 \ 1  Scan338


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