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).
Modifications to a car's springing and shock-absorbers following criticisms during the Weymann London Trials.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\1\ scan0097 | |
| Date | 8th April 1932 | |
| X7960. PN.{Mr Northey}2/WT8.4.32. S/W. from PN.{Mr Northey} Copy to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} GSR-14. Weymann London Trials. In view of certain criticisms of the springing-comfort of this car we have decided we would like to fit it with low-rating springs and the relative shock-absorbers, but as the car is not likely to be in commission more than two months longer we want to make sure that the time taken in carrying out this work at N. and the cost of doing so will justify the change. Will you let me know as soon as possible please whether the present shock-absorbers will be modified to be suitable for the low-rating springs, or does it entail the supply of new shock-absorbers. Please let me know how soon you can deliver the necessary parts and how many hours the conversion job should take. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} [STAMPED: RECEIVED 8 APR 1932] | ||