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).
Retailer desire for increased maximum shock damper loads and related technical considerations.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\2\ scan0357 | |
| Date | 4th January 1938 | |
| Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Les. c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Les.3/AP.4.1.38 RETAILERS DESIRE FOR INCREASED MAXIMUM SHOCK DAMPER LOADS. Re. Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 8/T.29.12.37 We agree that the front end of Ph.III. might be criticised for too much float by certain drivers, although the float is a slight advantage for the rear seat ride. Owing to hydraulic knocks it is impossible to increase the front damper loads until the introduction of the larger transfer tube damper N.Sch.4946. Standardisation sheet P.8. is now in circulation for this damper, but we understand that it will not be introduced on production until E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} series. For the other cars we do not think it would be an advantage to increase the range of the control for low speeds as this would enable the chauffeur to give the rear seat passenger even greater discomfort. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Les. | ||