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).
Road tests on a 20 HP model with modified steering geometry.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0189 | |
| Date | 8th November 1927 | |
| To Rd from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} X. 5430 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RnL/BE8.11.27. 20 HP. IMPROVED STEERING GEOMETRY. We have conducted road tests on N.sch.2401. which utilises a shorter pendulum lever and lower ball on the steering arm, to give improved geometry. The results shew a marked improvement in the road reactions felt at the steering wheel. We consider that this modification should be brought on to production at the earliest possible moment, and are expediting mileage and bumper tests on the altered parts. HsERn. | ||