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).
The specifications for front and rear springs for EAC.14 sports cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67a\2\ scan0041 | |
| Date | 19th October 1927 | |
| X8410 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/LG19.10.27. SPRINGS FOR EAC.14. X8410 X.4429 We anticipate that the springs required for the sports cars will be :- Front. 1000 lbs. free camber 2.10 positive. Rear. 25% stiffer type. 1650 lbs. or 342 lbs/1" rating - free camber 1.4" positive. We suggest that you order two complete sets of springs of this type, utilising altered 25% stiffer rear springs, if there are any of this poundage in stock. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||