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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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Concerns about the weight of car road springs, comparing American and standard designs.14th Nov 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0056
Spring design, weight reduction, and material choices for vehicle suspension.14th Nov 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0057
Continued discussion on the weight increase of stiffer springs compared to standard springs.15th Nov 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0058
Suspension springing and damping issues, particularly the problem of hitting the buffers.15th Nov 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0059
Delivery and required modifications for fitting new road springs to the 10-EX car.16th Nov 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0060
The required poundages for front and rear springs for the Phantom Chassis 12-EX.29th Nov 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0061
Implementation of negative camber front springs for the Standard Phantom model.1st Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0062
Instruction on altering the 40/50 model rear springs to lower the car.1st Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0063
Specifying the required poundage for the front springs on model 12-EX.1st Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0064
Instruction for fitting 1650 lbs rear springs and modifying the buffer depth for car 12-EX.12th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0065
Request for the weight of the rear road springs for Phantom Chassis 12-EX.2nd Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0066
Technical memorandum discussing suspension dynamics and the pitching characteristics of various car models.12th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0067
Suspension, the Lancia system, and a proposed modification to the Phantom's wheelbase.9th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0068
Advantages and disadvantages of flexible front suspension springs.9th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0069
The effects of stiffer rear springs on car handling, riding position, and control, specifically concerning the 10-EX model.12th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0070
The performance and suitability of two new sets of stronger rear springs.12th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0071
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing vehicle riding quality, specifically pitching speed and the effect of mass distribution on the 20 HP and Phantom models.16th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0072
The fundamentals of car performance, focusing on suspension 'pitching' and weight distribution.12th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0073
Comparison of vehicle weight distribution and suspension design to reduce pitching, mentioning Lancia, 20 HP, and 40/50 models.20th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0074
Improving ride comfort by adjusting weight distribution on the chassis.20th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0075
Notes on suspension efficiency, vehicle balance, and managing pitching discomfort by adjusting rear spring damping.20th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0076
Requirements for springs and instruments for the proposed Alpine Phantom cars.21th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0077
Specifications for speedometer and rev-counter calibration, performance, and required cable length.20th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0078
Suspension problems, specifically 'pitching' in the 40/50 HP model, and the ideal weight distribution for minimizing it.20th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0079
Circulation of information for the 40/50 HP suspension.21th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0080
Comparison of chassis design between the 20 HP and 40/50 models, focusing on factors affecting pitching.21th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0081
List of recommendations for improving car riding characteristics by adjusting weight distribution.23th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0082
40/50 suspension system, specifically rear spring alterations and buffer clearance.23th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0083
Improvements for Phantom chassis to address issues with riding qualities, sea-sickness, and steering.23th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0084
Excellent suspension and handling of a Phantom sports car, noting its low centre of gravity.31th Dec 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0085
Sketch and calculation of a vehicle's weight distribution and center of gravity.23th Mar 1931Box 67a \ 2  scan0086
Requesting an alteration to the poundage and negative camber of P.I. road springs.23th Mar 1931Box 67a \ 2  scan0087
Instructions for the temporary replacement of rear road springs on a Phantom 1 car, chassis 110-DC.24th Mar 1931Box 67a \ 2  scan0088
Revised specifications for P.I. road springs, altering poundage and camber.25th Mar 1931Box 67a \ 2  scan0089
Road test of chassis 110-DC, focusing on its springing and handling characteristics.30th Apr 1931Box 67a \ 2  scan0090
Spring modifications for a Phantom I chassis (110-DC) to improve ride comfort.30th Apr 1931Box 67a \ 2  scan0091
Inquiring about the anticipated weight of road springs for EAC.14 cars and potential for weight reduction.1st Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0092
Specifications and ordering instructions for front and rear road springs.3rd Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0093
The testing, suitability, and production of stiffer rear road springs.3rd Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0094
Specifications and order instructions for front and rear road springs, cancelling a previous memo.4th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0095
The ordering and weight specifications of front and rear road springs.4th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0096
Pros and cons of using chromium plating on various components and suggesting suitable parts for testing.1st Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0097
Springing experiments and pitching issues on chassis 115-MC.10th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0098
Scheme to reduce chassis height by reducing the camber of the springs.10th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0099
Technical note on vehicle springing, damping, and buffer clearance to address pitching issues.13th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0100
Instructions for experimental load testing on front and rear hydraulic shock absorbers, detailing specific load limits.14th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0101
Suspension design, weight distribution, and damping for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.14th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0102
Increasing front buffer clearance and improving damping systems for rough road performance.19th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0103
Urgent request to order an initial set of 1100 lbs front road springs for a Sports car type for 10,000-mile tests in France.19th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0104
Ordering of standby Front Road Springs for the 10,000 Miles Tests.30th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0105
The ordering, storage, and fitting of experimental stronger rear road springs.27th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0106
Sending stiffer springs to Cricklewood for trials on Sir John Latta's car.27th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0107
Specifications, weight, and rating of sports car rear springs compared to standard springs.28th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0108
Weight reduction for sports car rear springs and communication with spring makers.14th Nov 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0109
Issue of a blueprint for the F.78403 Front Road Spring for the Phantom Chassis.30th Jan 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0110
Letter discussing differing opinions on riding quality, sprung-mass calculations, shock absorbers, and aerodynamics between the US and UK branches.9th Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0111
Letter discussing vehicle riding comfort, suspension dynamics using the K²/ab formula, and cushion design.15th Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0112
Hydraulic shock absorbers on the 14-EX model, proposing heavier front springs.15th Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0113
Changes to the rear springs and fittings for the Phantom chassis.17th Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0114
Amending a suggested order for special light type rear springs for the Continental Phantom.2nd Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0115
Spring ratings, calculation methods, and a request for data suitable for Australia.10th Mar 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0116
Bumper tests conducted on American type front road springs.29th Mar 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0117
Sending a schedule showing the application of centralised lubrication to the front spring shackle.18th Apr 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0118
Notification of a blueprint for a lightened type of Rear Road Spring for the E.A.C.14 chassis.20th Apr 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0119
Correspondence regarding the springing issues and modifications for Sir John Latta's Phantom car, chassis 92-LC.23th Apr 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0120
Seeking authority from Sir John for fitting rear hydraulic dampers and experimental springs.23th Apr 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0121
Springing history and ride comfort issues of chassis 82-LC and 44-EH.24th Apr 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0122
Modifications to a car's suspension, including identical springing and the addition of hydraulics.12th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0123
Photomicrographs showing the structures and decarburisation of road spring plates.12th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0124
Two photomicrographs, No. A589 at 100x magnification and No. A590 at 1000x magnification.29th Mar 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0125
Two laboratory photomicrographs, numbers A591 and A592, at 1,000 diameters magnification.29th Mar 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0126
Recommendations to improve the 40/50 model's suspension for high-speed performance.19th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0127
Recommendations for supplementing suspension damping with Hartfords and adjusting steering pivot lean.21th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0128
Suspension spring deflection and buffer clearance modifications for EAC.7 and EAC.10 models.21th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0129
Urgent internal memo requesting advice and recommendations on a matter received from Bombay.21th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0130
Extract from a report detailing complaints about steering, balloon tyres, and front suspension issues on various car models.6th Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0131
Various vehicle issues including springs, air valves, tappets, wheels, and steering.22th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0132
Requesting the preparation and cadmium plating of standard front road springs for a bump test.22th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0133
Customer's complaint regarding rear springs and the intended effect of fitting stiffer ones.31th May 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0134
Fitting of continental type springs and Hartfords to a car.16th Jun 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0135
The testing and performance of cadmium plated road springs.1st Jun 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0136
Request to arrange for cadmium plating of front and rear road springs with specific camber details.29th Jun 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0137
The performance and failures of a centralised lubrication scheme and a cadmium plated road spring.17th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0138
Actions to improve vehicle ride comfort by modifying springing and tyres.20th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0139
Query about the standardization date for the hydraulic shock damper and spring strengths.20th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0140
Serious complaints about vehicle springing and the urgent need for improvement.25th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0141
Recommendation on fitting 25% stiffer springs for heavily sprung cars, discussing buffer clearances and alternatives.26th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0142
Springing specifications for the Phantom car, focusing on buffer clearance and spring stiffness.24th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0143
Page discussing numerous complaints and breakages of springs on Phantom, 40/50 HP, and early 20 HP cars.23th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0144
Analysis of springing issues on 20 HP cars, comparing performance under Continental and British road conditions.23th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0145
Technical discussion on suspension spring issues and potential improvements for the Phantom & 40/50 HP models.27th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0146
Recommendation to purchase a Cottin Desgouttes car with separately sprung wheels for evaluation by the Experimental Department.27th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0147
Letter to Lord Herbert Scott regarding the springing system of Cottin-Desgouttes cars.25th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0148
Recommending the purchase of a Cottin Desgouttes car to study its springing system for potential improvements.27th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0149
Springing tests and complaints for the Phantom model, addressing issues like jolting at low speeds.27th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0150
Springing complaints, comparing the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models and issues with 'Phantom' springing.31th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0151
Large discrepancy in poundage between the offside and nearside rear springs on the 40/50 HP chassis.31th Jul 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0152
The weight allowance on the 40/50 HP main springs to counterbalance the battery and spare wheel.7th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0153
Incorrect buffer clearances and rear springs on a 29-CL car, suggesting a reversion to original parts.8th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0154
Request to return suspected faulty Continental type thick leaf springs from a 29-CL car for investigation.8th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0155


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