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).
Torque reaction dampers and a comparison of front wing construction on two different car models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27a\1\ Scan073 | |
| Date | 14th July 1932 guessed | |
| -54- (2) The remaining 70% is affected by the torque reaction dampers which have to have a load of at least 80 lbs to obtain the best results. A greater load could be used with effect as there was no increased torque reaction, and no booms were noticed in the body. Watching the engine with the bonnet off confirmed the torque reaction poundage could do with more load. The Front wings on 19-MX{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} are made of a heavy gauge and have no stone guards fitted. 60.JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary} wings do not appear to be made with as heavy a gauge, and have heavy stone guards fitted. They do not feel to have the same strength, the formation may have something to do with it. G.W.H. | ||