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).
Question and answer document discussing potential improvements to braking and suspension systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\3\ scan0340 | |
| Date | 6th October 1932 guessed | |
| -5- be increased slightly, we think that the fast Continental driver is usually proficient enough to handle with advantage a car with more front braking ? (The high rating springs on Continental P.II negative any possible effect on directional control when braking due to using a slightly increased percentage of front braking). A.{Mr Adams} Yes we agree. Q 2. Do you think our present mechanical servo system is superior to any other known methods of brake operation ? Quote examples of any known system which are superior to our own in any respect. A We do not know of any mechanical servo which is better than ours, we feel that the hydraulic (Lockhead) scheme should be carefully looked into. Q Any ways in which you think our present system can be improved. A A device for preventing "thumps". A larger proportion of braking in front. Special cast iron drums. Larger area of shoe. Less foot-pressure. SUSPENSION. Q 1. Automatic and hand control of shock dampers. Do you think that the provision of an automatic shock damper control which will increase the damper loads with car speed, in conjunction with a hand overriding control, will have the effect of materially reducing the number of suspension complaints. A Yes certainly Q 2. If ride control appears to be the best that can be done with the existing method of suspension; do you think that other methods of suspension such as independently sprung wheels have greater possibilities ? Quote any known examples. A By the time that we have available a system of variable damper control for the driver, we shall have done the best that the method of suspension allows. The Exhibitions indicate a very marked tendency for manufacturers to use independent springing, especially | ||