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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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High-speed steering wobbles in Phantom and Silver Ghost cars using friction shock absorbers.1st Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0210
Vehicle steering, suspension, and wheel balance issues.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0211
The nature and causes of high-speed steering wobble, including observations of wheel marks on the road.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0212
Analysing the causes and mechanics of criss-cross vibration and wheel wobble in a front axle.1st Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0213
Vehicle wobble, hydraulic damping, and suspension tests, comparing the Phantom and Silver Ghost models.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0214
Potential change to steering parts and instructions to limit production accordingly.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0215
Responding to a complaint about tyre pressures and steering wobbles, defending the Experimental Department's procedures.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0216
Analysing steering wobble caused by out-of-balance tyres and proposing solutions involving shock dampers and steering friction.1st Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0217
Causes and remedies for steering wobble, specifically the 'pit-pat' phenomenon.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0218
Letter from F.H. Royce discussing the causes and potential solutions for high-speed wobbles in cars, particularly related to low-pressure tyres.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0219
Causes of and potential solutions for high and low-speed steering wobbles.22th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0220
Continued memo discussing high-speed wobble issues on the Silver Ghost chassis compared to the Phantom.22th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0221
Proposed hydraulic damper for the Phantom front axle to address high-speed wobble issues.22th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0222
High-speed steering wobbles, comparing balloon and high-pressure tyres.22th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0223
Preventing steering wobbles by balancing wheels and maintaining tyre pressures on cars with 4-wheel brakes.1st Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0224
Incorrect steering gauge supplied by Dunlops and the planned action.24th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0225
Replacement of cast aluminium steering wheel centres with Duralumin forged centres for the 'New Phantom' model.25th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0226
Physics of high-speed steering wobbles, including precession and natural frequency.24th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0227
Testing an axle with vertical steering pivots to resolve high-speed steering wobble.25th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0228
High-speed steering wobbles and tests with hydraulic damping.1st Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0229
The effects of different tyre types on high-speed steering wobble.25th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0230
Vehicle wobble, comparing the amplitude between balloon and high-pressure tyres.1st Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0231
The use of glycerine, towing tests, and addressing wobbles with balloon tyres on Phantom and Silver Ghost models.5th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0232
Investigation of steering column vibration on Lord Montagu's car compared to the London Trials cars.26th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0233
Potential causes and solutions for high-speed steering wobbles, specifically regarding pivot vertical and radius rods.26th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0234
Steering alterations, high-speed wobbles, and the potential acquisition of a Lancia for comparison.27th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0235
Potential modifications to improve damping, such as variations in the vertical pivot and lightening the front axle.28th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0236
Secret memo proposing steering improvements for the New Phantom and Goshawk models to address high and low speed wobbles.28th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0237
Brief report on tests conducted to investigate high-speed steering wobbles.28th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0238
Short internal memo regarding a telephone message received from London, requesting instructions for the Works.28th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0239
Telegram from Mr. Royce to CJ proposing steering improvements for the New Phantom and Goshawk models.28th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0240
Requesting a correction to a previous message, changing the word 'perfect' to 'purchase'.29th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0241
Theory behind high-speed steering wobbles and a proposal to build a test apparatus.29th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0242
High-speed steering wobbles on an axle fitted with disc wheels.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0243
The efficiency of a large diameter nut and worm for steering.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0244
The efficiency and friction of a nut under load, particularly in a reverse direction.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0245
Obtaining a steering gauge from W.W. for inspection and follow-up with the makers.31th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0246
Outlining the testing procedure for new steering and suspension components for the New Phantom and Goshawk models.31th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0247
The steering ratio of a worm and nut, pending experimental results.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0248
Failure scenarios and associated costs for the New Phantom steering system.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0249
Logistics and recommendation for fitting improved steering parts at Derby before sending a car to France.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0250
Specification memo detailing a revised steering box fitted to a chassis.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0251
Causes and potential solutions for high-speed wobbles in steering.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0252
Vehicle suspension dynamics, gyroscopic movements, dampers, and weight reduction for the 40/50 car.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0253
From Mr. Royce detailing modifications to steering boxes for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0254
Required pitch of the steering worm for 40 HP and 20 HP cars.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0255
Steering geometry, specifically a new dashboard bracket, worm lead, and pendulum lever, awaiting experimental results.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0256
Calculations for various steering ratio configurations.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0257
High-speed steering wobbles investigating the effects of out-of-balance wheels.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0258
High-speed steering wobbles.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0259
The causes and contributing factors of high-speed steering wobble and front axle vibration.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0260
The causes of front axle wobble and the application of damping devices to prevent it.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0261
Methods and challenges of damping vehicle wobble via the steering system and axle.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0262
Confirmation of a telegram from R. Royce discussing gyrostatis wobble in relation to wheel speed and brake drums.4th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0263
High-speed steering wobbles, testing the effects of adding weighted bands and rings to the wheel assembly.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0264
Mechanical device to address high-speed steering wobbles.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0265
Proposal for an anti-wobbling device involving strengthening shock absorbers and adding a torsional spring.7th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0266
Various proposals and modifications for the steering system.7th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0267
Priority of chassis modifications over steering proposals.7th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0268
The balance of road wheels and its effect on steering wobble, comparing against other makes.10th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0269
Alteration to the pivot lean to address high-speed wobbles.10th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0270
To suspend work on a damped pendulum lever alteration due to dissatisfaction with the proposed scheme.10th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0271
Proposed steering modifications for the New Phantom and India models to address slow speed wobbles and road shocks.10th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0272
Remedies for high-speed wobbles, including tyre choice, shock dampers, and a new pendulum lever design.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0273
High-speed steering wobble caused by wheel imbalance in the Silver Ghost and Phantom models.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0274
Internal memorandum discussing the causes and potential solutions for high-speed wheel wobble.14th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0275
Wheel wobble, tramping speed, and the effect of pivot angles.14th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0276
Investigations into high and low-speed steering wobbles and potential solutions.14th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0277
Confirmation of wire regarding lightening axle, brake, hub, and wheel components.14th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0278
The results of tests using hydraulic dampers to reduce high-speed steering wobbles.16th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0279
Decisions made to address high-speed steering wobbles on the Phantom model.23th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0280
Proposed modifications to front axle, wheels, and braking systems.24th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0281
Outlining urgent experiments required for a Phantom steering box, rear axle, and hydraulic shock absorbers.24th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0282
Modification to the Phantom steering system to address high-speed wobble.25th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0283
The urgent proposal to adopt and standardize a new thread for the steering shaft and nut on the New Phantom chassis.25th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0284
Phantom Steering, customer tyre instructions, and trials for pivots and axles.25th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0285
High-speed steering wobbles, testing different hub offsets and the effect of single-wheel braking.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0286
The preference for a rigidly held axle over an equalised brake system that can pivot forward.26th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0287
Modifications for a Phantom car destined for France, including steering, axle, and engine updates.26th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0288
Internal memorandum discussing the testing and standardisation of a .940 lead worm for the 40/50 Phantom chassis steering system.9th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0289
Implementation of different steering worm gears for production cars, referencing Mr. Royce's preference.28th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0290
Production timeline for new steering columns pending a 10,000-mile trial.28th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0291
Tyre balance weights and a steering component issue.28th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0292
Cancelling the new damped pendulum lever steering scheme and reverting to the old design.23th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0293
Proposals for steering modifications to be fitted on the 10,000-mile standardization trial for the 'New Phantom'.29th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0294
Investigations into high-speed steering wobbles.29th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0295
High-speed steering wobbles and potential solutions.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0296
Diagram comparing the effect of removing a side-steering tube on high-speed steering wobbles.30th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0297
Production timeline for a new steering column and box for the 40/50 HP 'Phantom' chassis.29th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0298
10,000-mile test for the New Phantom, including delays, steering modifications, and anti-wobble device experiments.1st Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0299
The out-of-balance limits for Dunlop tyres for the New Phantom steering system.1st Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0300
Manufacturing difficulties with whitemetal lined steering nuts and suggestions from Mr. Royce.2nd Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0301
Investigation into complaints of stiff steering on the 'New Phantom' chassis.10th Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0302
Suggesting a design improvement for sockets by rounding their edges, illustrated with 'before' and 'after' sketches.1st Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0303
List of modifications for the 'Z' series and next car for France, covering steering, axle, brake, and body components.6th Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0304
List of specifications and modifications for various vehicle components, numbered 13 to 19.10th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0305
Standardisation of chassis parts for steering pivot pins and bushes to reduce wear.10th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0306
Steering stiffness on the New Phantom chassis, focusing on the design of hardened balls in pivot joints and lubrication methods.9th Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0307
Steering and clutch modifications for chassis 107-MC, owned by G. Summers Esq.13th Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0308
New weight-saving design for the Phantom front axle and steering levers.13th Oct 1925Box 67 \ 3  scan0309


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