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).
Questionnaire concerning the performance of shock dampers, suspension systems, and engine cooling components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\3\ scan0351 | |
| Date | 12th September 1927 guessed | |
| -8- (3) Efficiency of shock dampers. (4) Desirability of dampers controlled automatically with car speed or from drivers seat. (5) Mechanical improvements possible in present system :- (6) Your opinion on other suspension systems (independent four wheel springing etc) as compared with the orthodox method. (7) Any other points. ENGINE COOLING. (1) Radiator Shutters-temperature maintained by thermostat. (2) Boiling. (3) Do you prefer thermostat to hand operated shutters. (4) Views with regard to inability to close shutters when car is left stationary. | ||