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).
Ineffective rear shock absorbers causing road-holding and braking issues on a 20 HP Experimental car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 55\3\ Scan306 | |
| Date | 22th December 1926 | |
| [Stamp: RECEIVED] [Stamp: HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} S/W. DEC 22 1926] [Handwritten: X235] To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Copy to OWB. PN{Mr Northey}1/EH. 22.12.26. 20 H.P. Experimental. Confirming our conversation with Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} on Monday, I explained to him that I found the rear shock absorbers so ineffective that the car did not hold the road, and the application of the brakes could not be made at all severely without jaggering. I understand that you are sending down some alternative springs for these shock absorbers, in order that the car can be tested more effectively over the week-end. PN.{Mr Northey} [Handwritten signature: AN] | ||