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).
Steering geometry, pivots, and methods for avoiding steering wobbles, with a reference to production Goshawks.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\I\August1922\ Scan6 | |
| Date | 26th April 1917 | |
| (2) pivots but it may be better with the latter. (3) The idea of a straight rigid longitudinal tube combined with correct geometry and permitting of leaning pivots and irreversible steering is new to us, because it should be a way of avoiding steering wobbles. (4) Centre point steering is correct under all circumstances and should not be departed from. (5) Friction should not be necessary or desirable. (6) Incorrect geometry is not so apparent if stiffer front road springs are used, and increased thickness of buffers (as is recommended for production Goshawks) lifting the car up about 1" at the front. More designs of parts will be sent as they are made. R.{Sir Henry Royce} (RECEIVED STAMP) | ||