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).
Suspension modifications, steering feedback, and a planned road test of a Hotchkiss.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\1\ scan0229 | |
| Date | 13th December 1934 guessed | |
| E Fit a roll rod at the rear. Can R.H.P. be now preparing a scheme and parts for a roll rod at the rear. Suggest .750" diameter. The transverse pivot beam of 8 1/2° ~ is difficult to correct. The steering however with [struck-through: R.R.] hose and S.S tube is still very good for lack of road shocks. To morrow at 9 am Dubonnet has arranged for me to try a Hotchkiss [struck-through: car] with his system. This car he says is very good. It has a valve in the dampers. If you decided that the car is to remain here until Dubonnet is reasonably satisfied I expect I shall be here for Xmas. If so and there is nothing that I can usefully do in Paris, I might go | ||