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).
Confirmation of approval for tested modified levers on vehicle 103-MC, acknowledging a compromise resulting in a 7% reduction in braking effectiveness.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\5\ scan0093 | |
| Date | 19th January 1927 | |
| S/W. {Sales / Derby Works} To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X8420 PN {Mr Northey} 1/EH.19.1.27. Copy BJ. CHD. I beg to confirm that I wired you this morning as follows :- "Reference reduced braking, have tested 103-MC with modified levers, and we approve." This appears to be the wise action to take, although it may, perhaps, be regrettable having to give away about 7% of our effective braking, but obviously, as with all other features, one has to compromise. PN. {Mr Northey} PN {Mr Northey} | ||