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).
Test report page detailing adjustments and issues with brakes, dampers, and bodywork.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\4\ 04-page045 | |
Date | 2nd May 1934 guessed | |
-2- Rear brake adjustment, can be adjusted up to 5/8". This is too small a clearance for safety. One half turn equals 1/8" of adjustment. Front 7/16" O.K. Front dampers require more load in minimum position. [Handwritten: ? Don't Agree] BODYWORK. [Handwritten checkmark] Very bad draughts from sunshine roof at back edge, causes wind noise at front. Body is boomy and full of wind noises. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||