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).
Modifications to the Spectre front suspension.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\3\ scan0091 | |
| Date | 9th May 1935 | |
| RULES x 34-6 To RV. from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. Lor. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hdy.{William Hardy} RMC. SECRET Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/HP.9.5.35. SpectreCodename for Phantom III - Front Suspension. Herewith is N. Sch.4484 which shows the 5" initial deflection springs modified to allow of 4" rebound as asked for in Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.6/KW.26.4.35. There is also shewn the modified position of the triangle levers and spring operating lever to allow for this rebound and a 3" bump. The oil transfer tube is slightly shortened to give the correct position of the stops. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||