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).
Vehicle performance, detailing issues with the steering, clutch, and brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\2\ scan0082 | |
| Date | 11th June 1934 guessed | |
| Steering The steering is not all that could be desired. This was very noticeable driving out of Boulogne. The road is badly cambered which made the steering unstable for high speed work. This was still noticeable after 4 to 5 hours driving. The steering appears to be on the light side. Clutch The clutch started to slip considerable during the drive through the London traffic. This was in no way due to any lightening of the pressure plates. The cause was that due to the quick get aways with many holds up for traffic jam lights etc. It started after approx half an hour of the above after clearing London there was no sign of slipping. It remained free from jagger or transmission rattles. Brakes These are decidedly down in efficiency. A considerable loss is [Left Margin] GRY{Shadwell Grylls} GRY{Shadwell Grylls} | ||