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).
Meeting minutes discussing modifications and developments for the Spectre, P.II, and 'Z' series models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan278 | |
| Date | 20th June 1935 | |
| MATTERS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES- MARCH 9/35. (3). Worl/R.20.6.35. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} MINUTE 5. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III GENERALLY. (Hyl/R.12.6.33. Minute 7.) "The engine size is to be 3¼" x 4½" bore "and stroke. "E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} pointed out that it may be necess- "ary to have the steering column between "the clutch and brake pedals and this "may be adversely criticised by Sales "Dept. "Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} will arrange to find out how the "steering gear is positioned in other "makes of Vee-engined cars such as "Lincoln and Cadillac. "E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} said he will shortly have a general "arrangement drawing ready of SpectreCodename for Phantom III "which all can examine." MINUTE 7. P.II. Boring out cylinders etc. of 85-MS. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} states that we are awaiting test of the modified crankcase. MINUTE 10. ENGINE MOUNTING. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} states that we are awaiting test of the floating power system. MINUTE 11. "Z" SERIES MODIFI- CATIONS. Automatic control to Shock Dampers, to be fitted after 5,000 miles. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} states that we are fitting a set to Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s car - 104-MY. See also Minutes of Conference on Car Work - Ref: Hyl/R.12.6.33. Minute 2, item 17, which reads;- "Shock Absorbers & Controls. "Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} said J.III. car is now running "about fitted with hand controlled R.R. "dampers using Arens control system and "is giving satisfactory results. He "recommended that this scheme be adopted "until we have something better to take "its place. He said they were coming "to the conclusion that the fully "automatic control will not fulfil all "the conditions required. "It was agreed that in the first place "some form of hand control mechanically "operated be used and Design will "consult Exp. Dept. to arrange a satis- "factory system, and issue designs." | ||