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).
Alterations for the independent suspension on the 27-EX model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\1\ Scan150 | |
| Date | 27th September 1934 | |
| x7410 To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}19/KW.27.9.34. 27-EX. Independent Suspension. In order to get a true value for the independent springing on this car we want to stiffen the frame by means of the engine. For these tests we can neglect enging roughness. We think that N.Sch.2792 is ideal for getting the whole of the frame well back. This was of course tried previously on the Phantom, but the sheet metal piece has probably been scrapped. However, it is not very complicated to make. Will you please see what alterations are necessary to fit it to 27-EX. With regard to the front engine feet, we should like these to be of the solid sandwich type, to scheme HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||