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).
Departmental memo discussing Mr. Royce's recommendation to cancel shock absorbers on rear brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\1\ 01-page189 | |
| Date | 11th April 1913 | |
| ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 Four Lines. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Johnson Mr Wormald Mr Platford Mr Radin DATE. 11-4-13 Re Shock Absorbers on Rear Brakes - X.189 Mr Royce writes in his memo RD/B7413 as follows :- My recommendation is to cancel shock absorbers, at any rate at back of car until we find they are really beneficial. For a long time I have not seen the logic of greasing springs and fitting shock absorbers. Will you kindly signify whether you are in agreement with Mr Royce's recommendation. P. A.{Mr Adams} Wormald. [Handwritten notes:] ISN [circled] I suggest the above should be done in conjunction with rear springs which are for legislation, any should not be missed. ED{J. L. Edwards} 11/4/13 I agree J.W. 11/4/13 I agree C. april.13 [signature] | ||