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).
Potential use of Bluemel's spring steering wheels to reduce vibration.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\3\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 28th July 1932 | |
| r3861. S/W. To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}7/D28.7.32. Re: Steering Wheels. I presume you are aware that Bentleys latterly used on all their cars a spring steering wheel made by Blumel's. I was previously under the impression that these spring steering wheels looked different to normal, but I find that they are of quite orthodox appearance. I am told that they are a great benefit in helping to reduce vibrations, road shocks, etc. I think we ought to try them on both our cars. If you can get one for me for 19-G-4 and send it to me when I am away, I could quickly tell whether it was beneficial. The rims are made in two types, i.e. finger grip and reeding. Of the two, I think the former is preferable. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||