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).
Proposing 9' rear and 4' front spring deflection as a compromise for American requirements, noting concerns about excessive rolling.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\V\October1930-February1931\ Scan083 | |
| Date | 15th November 1930 | |
| HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} FROM E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} ORIGINAL. E2/M15.11.30. Copy to - SC L. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} P. 2. SPRINGING. x7410. x777. re. the above, R.{Sir Henry Royce} proposes 9" rear, and 4" front deflection as the best compromise for American requirements. He fears that too much flexibility will lead us to excessive rolling. I am sending this information per memo. being too late to reach you this morning by telegram, and perhaps you will let us know what you can do as regards demonstrating these new figures. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||