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 addressing various criticisms and faults found on the Spectre model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\1\ Scan218 | |
| Date | 19th September 1935 | |
| - 3 - SPECTRECodename for Phantom III (contd) Bijur System Faults. S. stated that many modifications had been instructed to cure these. Damage to Rear Shock Absorbers by Stones A scheme is ready to prevent this. Design of Gearbox Hancock's criticisms were referred to, but are not agreed with in many cases. The general design and construction of the gearbox is not different from what we have been using. The method of mounting may be partly the cause of adverse criticism. We have always had 'teething' troubles with the gearbox, and the Works were optimistic in regard to the outcome of SpectreCodename for Phantom III design in this respect. Failure of Spokes The design has been altered to obtain the best triangulation, and the job is being followed up. Wear of front tyres HM{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} reported that this was no worse than on any other R-R car. Action of Car over Humpback Bridges This, having regard to the fact that the Phantom III is probably driven generally faster than the Phantom II is probably no worse than the Phantom II would be at the same speed. It is not considered too bad as at present. Connecting Rod Rattle There is much wear in the engine in which this has been reported and should not recur. Demonstration Car for Paris During Paris Exhibition It was considered that a car would be quite O.K. for this, and Works would be very disappointed if it did not go. by Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Here ended the points of criticism raised GENERAL Hor remarked that many modifications were being introduced into SpectreCodename for Phantom III. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} was preparing a specification for a third | ||