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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).
Comparing the ride quality of a simple lever mechanism against a Dubonnet suspension.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 154\1\  scan0216
Date  2nd December 1934 guessed
  
Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Y3873

The simple lever mechanism gives far better riding in the back of the car. The car of course rolls badly.

I have been out with Dubonnet this afternoon with the simple lever and no damping. I have 60 lbs on the back and the result gave a much improved riding in the back.

Dubonnet thought it was very bad because of the slight movement up and down in the front seats.

The trouble with Dubonnet is that
  
  


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