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 proposed improvements for a 'Better Car' and general points for consideration.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0228 | |
| Date | 15th November 1937 | |
| -2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}6/AP.15.11.37. BETTER CAR. * (1) Improved clutch servo. (2) Softer rear engine mounting. (3) Reduced steering castor angle. (4) Lower petrol consumption. (5) Increased flywheel inertia. (6) Double fan belt drive for better cooling. * (7) Rubber mounting of petrol pipe behind dashboard. GENERAL (a) Further mileage on the overdrive gearbox which ran in 32-EX. (b) Hard steel differential thrust washer to enable any hypoid oil to be used. Addition to By's and Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}'s copies only. Those items marked with an asterisk require some design drawings but in our opinion are worthwhile. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||