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).
List of proposed improvements and new features for various vehicle systems and components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\3\ scan0333 | |
| Date | 6th October 1932 guessed | |
| -2- STEERING. (1) Steering improved for road shocks and joggles. ✓ (2) Increased steering lock. ✓ REAR AXLE. (1) More accessible means of checking and replenishing the oil level in the rear axle. important ✓ CLUTCH. (1) Better life. (2) Much lighter pedal pressure. ✓ CARBURETTER. (1) Automatic starting mixture control. ? (2) Silent air intake. ✓ EXHAUST SYSTEM. (1) More efficient resonance type. Larger capacity. ✓ LUBRICATION OF CHASSIS. (1) There are at present a few points which have to be oiled with a grease gun, these should be incorporated in the central oiling system. ✓ (2) Entirely automatic chassis lubrication. ✓ SHOCK DAMPERS. (1) Automatic load control with hand operated over-riding control. ✓ (2) More accessible oil level checking and replenishing. ✓ SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. (1) Elimination of the loose packing piece which always falls either on the owners toe or on the paint work. ✓ CHANGE SPEED LEVER. Efficient heat and draught guard. ✓ | ||