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).
Mr Royce's agreement to reduce the weight of various chassis components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\3\ 03-page092 | |
| Date | 5th July 1912 | |
| X200 Re Reduction of chassis weight. TB86/L.5712. Mr Norwald 5.7.12. With reference to Mr Wagnall's suggestion for the items which should be considered with a view to reducing their weight, Mr Royce agrees to all the parts mentioned, i.e. Pistons. Connecting Rods. Magneto and Governor bearings Front Axle Gear box blanks. Engine bearing caps. Clutch anchorage channel irons. 'any small levers (stampings) He remarks however with regard to the suggestion that the front axle could be lightened 'steady. See 1549 reported bent.' | ||