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).
Letter from a supplier discussing the friction of front and rear springs and requesting guidance for modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 52\2\ Scan091 | |
| Date | 25th August 1923 | |
| Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. - 2 - August 25th,1923. order of difference. It will be noted that the friction in the front Springs is in the same order in both makes, although of a smaller nature than in the rear Springs. In view of these results, we should like to have your guidance as to which direction it is desirable for us to modify our Springs, i.e., whether to obtain more friction or less. On the other hand, might we suggest that it may be advisable for us to return the Springs in exactly the condition they are for you to mount them on identical Chassis, and allow us to witness actual trials on the road. We would also inform you that Mr Stansfield, our designer, has today commenced his annual holidays, so unfortunately the matter cannot be taken much further until his return in a fortnight's time. Yours faithfully, THOS FIRTH & SONS, LIMITED. [Signature] Director. | ||