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).
Alteration to the front shock absorbers on car 22-EX to improve springing control.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\2\ scan0155 | |
| Date | 17th January 1934 | |
| Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C F LES X4698 EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 6/MH. {M. Huckerby} 17.1.34 re 22-EX SHOCK ABSORBER CONTROL - REDUCED LOADING ON FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS As discussed with Mr Leslie, I certainly consider that the above alteration has improved the general springing control of this car. I recommend that this alteration be standardised immediately. It certainly appears to alleviate the complaint I previously made in regard to the springing of this car. It has been pointed out, however, that the springing at low speeds under minimum loading conditions still has more damping than is desirable; this point, however, is not a very serious one, but might be tackled as a further point for investigation. I should also like to refer you to the point raised as regards carburation on this car - memo ref.EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 5/MH. {M. Huckerby} 17.1.34. EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} (Signature) | ||