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).
Vehicle noise, interior discomforts, and mechanical problems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 127\4\ scan0215 | |
| Date | 7th May 1940 | |
| -4- Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}4/JH.7.5.40. These features also contributed to noise in the body - g.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Gap between heelboard and rear cushion. h.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Rear cushion has no trimming on the base. There is no doubt we shall be able to do much to improve the noise problem by attention to these and similar features. The rear cushion, not being trimmed, has no damping. This helped to spoil the rear seat ride. Both front and rear cushions are thought to be too short. The steering wheel is thought to be too close to the pedals. The handbrake is not very efficient and makes a nasty noise when operated. Other items. (1) The dynamo is slack on its mounting brackets. (2) The engine shakes and twists the radiator matrix via. the top water connection when the movement is great. | ||