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).
Report summarizing impressions on M. Dubonnet's independent wheel suspension and considering its use on a Phantom II.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 22\1\ Scan323 | |
| Date | 23th November 1932 | |
| -2- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}8/MA.23.11.32. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Other advantages were the good steering lock and excellent torque control of the front axle when braking. "Jellying" seemed noticably absent, but this may or may not have been due to the suspension. Summarising our impressions, we think that this car confirms our feelings that we ought to be trying out independent wheel suspension. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Dubonnet's pieces are about the right size for a Phantom II. It might be worth buying a set off him ( to avoid being under any obligation ) and trying them on one of our cars with a view to obtaining information. We attach to R's copy a patent specification shewing that M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Dubonnets claims are exceedingly limited. We also give some technical information about the system. | ||