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).
Alarming steering characteristics and engine vibration issues on the 5-B-IV model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 87\5\ scan0244 | |
| Date | 20th May 1937 | |
| 280 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EWH. E.3/HP.20.5.37. 5-B-IV. -------- As mentioned to you I found the steering on 5-B-IV somewhat alarming. It deviates the direction of the car with changes in road contour, which is disconcerting at maximum speeds and when meeting other cars. With regard to the engine unit, this is very smooth generally but vibrates the car when switched off and under occasional conditions when engaging the clutch on a gradient. It may be that we want a little dry friction or some auxiliary engine feet with a small amount of rubber wide apart. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} [Signature] | ||