THE AUSTIN PRINCIPLE OF SIMPLY EXPLAINED / 0 ' ..... ... ** IAHtiF 1 > The New Austin 14/16 Goodwood Saloon ; ■ . ' ■ .'C' -.■ ■' > ■1» (Top Left) This shows the thoroughness with which jBRMMTW the body panels and roof of the new Austins are sound — —Wl H insulated for quiet travel. Up to 69 sq. ft. of non>vibrating H material attached to the panels absorbs reflected sounds yßk? W and damps out vibrations which generate noise at speed. ■ This fibrous, air-pocketed material divides and localises M' the sound waves in thousands of “dead” air cells so that / A they can be effectively absorbed. / 2, (Bottom Left) The engine is mounted on blocks of ‘live* rubber, two at the front and one at the rear end of the gearbox, .to absorb vibration, .and this results in exceptionally smooth performance. Even the exhaust silencer is rubber-mounted to lessen vibration. 3. (Top Right) Here is the sound-insulated floor. In addition to the floormat and felt underlay ordinarily employed, there is the special sound-insulating material fixed directly to the floor itself, which deadens resonance set up through road vibration, and ‘road vibration’ is also miniraised by the extra low-pressure tyres. 4. (Centre Right) The scuttle embodies a pressed steel ’ H bulkhead which effectively cuts off driver and passengers not only from any remaining engine-noise and vibration, but also from heat and fumes. The windscreen-wiper ' mechanism is mounted in the scuttle bulkhead. /■ * 5. (Bottom Right) Add to all these precautions the fact that rubber is used to support the complete body on the chassis—and you see how Austin silence and riding comfort are ensured. f The Austin principle of sound=insulation has been applied generally to the whole Austin cange. This important advancement, added to the traditional Dependability and economy of Austin cars, more than ever substantiates the fact that— You buy a car—but f 9 ' you INVEST in an S A CUJLiAAAV Authorised Austin Dealers: T. B. BATY, LTD. ROSS & BURT, / Greymouth.' Hokitika.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 19 June 1937, Page 9
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