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).
Question and answer document discussing improvements to vehicle systems such as fuel supply, steering, and brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\3\ scan0339 | |
| Date | 6th October 1932 guessed | |
| -4- touring fast, i.e. capacity should not be less than 25 gallons. Q. 2. Reserve Supply. Do you think our present reserve supply system can be improved ? Quote any cars which are superior to us, with particulars of the system employed. A We are satisfied with the standard reserve scheme provided our recommendation in No. 3 is carried out. The operating tap should be accessibly fitted on instrument board. Q (3) Petrol Tank Contents Gauge. Quote any other make of petrol gauge which is superior and more reliable than the K.S. Telegauge. A We are not aware of any proved superior gauge to the Smith Electric Gauge. Q (4) Petrol Filter. Do you think our present system of filters can be improved upon with regard to efficiency and accessibility ? A We do not think that any definite improvement can be suggested by us with a view to improving our system of petrol filters. The complaints over a longish period do not indicate that trouble or inconvenience tend to arise in respect of the present system. STEERING. Q In what respects does our steering need improvement (lock, joggles, shocks, ease of shunting etc.) Quote any other makes which you consider superior to us in any respect. A Steering is so much influenced by other features on a car, such as spring flexibility and damping. It appears to be difficult to ensure a steering however good remaining "put". We certainly desire a high degree of selectivity and avoidance of steering-wheel shocks and joggles, whilst ease of manoeuvring is important. The 20 H.P. Alvis appears to have steering much freer from shocks than in our case. BRAKES. Q. 1. Proportion of Braking. Do you agree that the front braking of Continental model cars can with safety be | ||