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).
Spring specifications for sports cars, model EAC.14.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 52\2\ Scan160 | |
| Date | 19th October 1927 | |
| To BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson} Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn {Mr Robinson} 2/LG19.10.27. 4429 SPRINGS FOR EAC.14. KS410 We anticipate that the springs required for the sports cars will be :- Front. 1000 lbs. free camber 2.10 positive. Rear. 25% stiffer type. 1650 lbs. or 342 lbs/1" rating - free camber 1.4" positive. We suggest that you order two complete sets of springs of this type, utilising altered 25% stuffer rear springs, if there are any of this poundage in stock. Rear Springs on 10 EX. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson} 4 Pass. 1/2" off buffers give 3.95" Clee. | ||