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).
Using front engine arms to reduce high-speed wobbles on the Phantom model.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 29\1\ Scan330 | |
Date | 7th April 1928 | |
Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} X457 R8/M7.4.28. PHANTOM - HIGH SPEED WOBBLES. X.457 X.8380 It has occurred to me that when we use front engine arms as in 'SS{S. Smith}' they may reduce the risk of high speed wobbles, because the frame should be stiffer, and therefore make damper work better without carrying frame with the axle. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||