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 for car 35-EX, including parts sent to Paris and a request for a performance report.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\3\ scan0132 | |
| Date | 1st March 1937 | |
| 300a Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} absent. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gryl/R.1.3.37. Thank you for your memo of the 26th ultimo about 35-EX Suspension. We have sent you to Paris roll rod and shock absorber connections of the standard type, and all the necessary parts for fitting them. We have also sent you a pair of lighter rear springs bushed to accommodate solid shackles. Will you please fit these when you change the back axle shafts, and later, let us have a report to say whether the handling of the car is in any way improved due to the absence of the rubber shackles. With regard to what you say about the front roll rod, we shall be glad if you will continue running without it, as we hope to standardise the car in this condition. Will you please let us know how the two Bentleys are getting on, and when Steadman will return to England. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||