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).
List of technical queries and suggestions for vehicle improvements, including pedals, steering, tyres, and starter carburettor.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\1\ scan0179 | |
| Date | 1st August 1938 | |
| -3- Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/MH.{M. Huckerby}1.8.38. (18) Can we make the pedal operation more comfortable by having a slight well as on B.II. Will the position be automatically improved on the next car with lower floor. What prevents accelerator and brake pedals being the same distance apart as on B.II. (19) When can we try the same over-all steering ratio as on O.B. (20) Avon tyres scream badly on corners if pressure drops only 2 lbs.sq.in. (21) We should make provision for silencing starter carburetter and connecting to green light. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||