Sunday morning here in Adelaide, Australia. Can't think of a better way to start the day watching the master weave his magic while enjoying a cup of tea. Thanks, Rodd. Best wishes, Eric. Keep these tech vids coming, very informative and entertaining 👏
Once again, an important and highly informative video. One that trains people’s eyes to closely look at the details, and gain knowledge in the process.
Thank you Rod, I love learning about all the technical things with Rolls. I miss having my 1979`Corniche fixed head Coupe. Please keep doing these wonderful teaching videos. We all love to hear your knowledge. There will Never be another Car to match The original Rolls before BMW took over. They are rolling artwork in my opinion. watching from Palm Springs Ca.
Good morning all, watching here over in 😊 the UK 🇬🇧. Fabulous showroom Rodd I could spend all day there. 😊😊 I've owned a silver shadow and a silver spirit. Wonderful cars 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Your explanations are so appreciated. I had known there were differences in what I saw, but not the reasining behind it. I so love the green and the brown examples, that T2 is pristine. Thank you for doing this
Rodd said the air dam was not fitted on North American cars because the catalytic converter cooked the carpet after prolonged idling. Removing the air dam increased the sir flow over the convertor. That doesn't make sense - when idling the only air flow is from the radiator fan, so the air dam, if it makes any difference at all, is going to increase the air flow towards the back of the car, since there is more restriction going out the front under the radiator. Here in Australia, we often remove air dams as they hit curbs when nose-in parking, making a horrible scaping noise and getting torn up. Perhaps that was fed back from America.
@@keithammleter3824 perhaps what I didn’t make clear is that they were worried about the heat build up of the catalytics in all circumstances but in reality it was only really a problem with prolonged idling so, as you point out, the removal of the air dam made no difference.
The catalytic converters on North American cars would run very hot and absolutely were a fire risk. I had a 1980 SSII that was my daily driver that I would drive on 10-12 hour trips and the floor under the drivers feet would become hot to the touch. I did speak with Cal West, RR Motors USA technical advisor, about this and was told this is quite normal for these cars and to never leave it idling when hot. Unofficially I was advised to carry a fire extinguisher.
@@aarons3695 Interesting. If an ordinary Ford or GM car was afflicted as you described, it would be big news and there would be a recall. I checked RR forums and they all think that hot floors in SS II is a common fault that has nothing to do with the catalytic convertor. Hot floors are a common problem apparently, but it nearly always due to cabin heating faults. If the engine radiator is bunged up with the white gunk, the system will dump the engine heat that the radiator can't get rid of into the cabin floor air outlets and you'll get a hot floor.
I do prefer the original Shadow with the chrome bumper... but I do understand US regulations and having to put on the protruding rubber bumper... looking forward to more videos.... Do you have a Camargue in stock you can show us? O one more thing, what is the name of the Green Colour on the Euro spec Shadow you showed us with the light washer brush...? Thanks.
Greetings from Communist Australia 🇦🇺 🦘 I live on the Gold Coast and grew up with Silver Shadows 2, back in the days when owning one of these meant something.
@@Peter-tk6rm poor ol’ Australia! What has become of it??!! I’ll be back Perth in January but I just simply could not live there anymore! Rather lost the plot.
@roddsala4626 We really appreciate your R.R. posts . Very informative about the pinnacle of R.R models. My friends dad still has his 1987 Corniche,has,owned it from new.A gorgeous car that still turns heads today ,unlike the bland models that B.M.W. churns out now. His firm designed the Sheraton Mirage for Chris Skase ,pretty sure Skase gifted it to him. His wife passed away a couple of years ago. It's sad to see him driving His Rolls minus his childhood sweetheart. Life can be cruel sometimes, making you aware that life is short. Appreciate every day and everyone you love.🙏
UK spec all day long for me as I'm English don't like the US spec bumper always looked silly to me.would a shadow 2 seating with headrests go in a shadow one.?
I have a 1980 Ivory US and a 1979 caribbean blue EU shadow 2; they both have their own personality. The absence of the air dam makes the car look more of a classic, slimmer and more delicate; but with it the look is more contemporary and bolder. Hard to choose...
Sunday morning here in Adelaide, Australia. Can't think of a better way to start the day watching the master weave his magic while enjoying a cup of tea.
Thanks, Rodd.
Best wishes, Eric.
Keep these tech vids coming, very informative and entertaining 👏
@@ericmolenaar3670 only an Australian knows how to make another Australian smile. Thank you. Hope you’re having some V-mite as well
Great! It is great to learn these details from an expert. Thank you Mr. Sala!
Once again, an important and highly informative video. One that trains people’s eyes to closely look at the details, and gain knowledge in the process.
Thank you Rod, I love learning about all the technical things with Rolls. I miss having my 1979`Corniche fixed head Coupe. Please keep doing these wonderful teaching videos. We all love to hear your knowledge. There will Never be another Car to match The original Rolls before BMW took over. They are rolling artwork in my opinion. watching from Palm Springs Ca.
Good morning all, watching here over in 😊 the UK 🇬🇧. Fabulous showroom Rodd I could spend all day there. 😊😊 I've owned a silver shadow and a silver spirit. Wonderful cars 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Your explanations are so appreciated. I had known there were differences in what I saw, but not the reasining behind it. I so love the green and the brown examples, that T2 is pristine. Thank you for doing this
Very good review Mr. Rodd. I like the Silver Shadow RR. Best regards from Indonesia of the Southeast Asia 🇮🇩
Always learn and Love your videos Rodd! Hope to visit you someday!!!!
Thanks Rodd. Always love watching your videos to learn something knew.
Very interesting!! Thanks Rod.
Great nerdy info - thanks for posting!
Thank you, very informative.
Another excellent video Rodd! Ha, I was getting ready to ask why they deleted the air dam! On a side note - that white Arnage is stunning!
Thanks Rodd!
very nice video thank you
Rodd said the air dam was not fitted on North American cars because the catalytic converter cooked the carpet after prolonged idling. Removing the air dam increased the sir flow over the convertor. That doesn't make sense - when idling the only air flow is from the radiator fan, so the air dam, if it makes any difference at all, is going to increase the air flow towards the back of the car, since there is more restriction going out the front under the radiator.
Here in Australia, we often remove air dams as they hit curbs when nose-in parking, making a horrible scaping noise and getting torn up. Perhaps that was fed back from America.
@@keithammleter3824 perhaps what I didn’t make clear is that they were worried about the heat build up of the catalytics in all circumstances but in reality it was only really a problem with prolonged idling so, as you point out, the removal of the air dam made no difference.
The catalytic converters on North American cars would run very hot and absolutely were a fire risk. I had a 1980 SSII that was my daily driver that I would drive on 10-12 hour trips and the floor under the drivers feet would become hot to the touch. I did speak with Cal West, RR Motors USA technical advisor, about this and was told this is quite normal for these cars and to never leave it idling when hot. Unofficially I was advised to carry a fire extinguisher.
@@aarons3695 Interesting. If an ordinary Ford or GM car was afflicted as you described, it would be big news and there would be a recall.
I checked RR forums and they all think that hot floors in SS II is a common fault that has nothing to do with the catalytic convertor. Hot floors are a common problem apparently, but it nearly always due to cabin heating faults. If the engine radiator is bunged up with the white gunk, the system will dump the engine heat that the radiator can't get rid of into the cabin floor air outlets and you'll get a hot floor.
I do prefer the original Shadow with the chrome bumper... but I do understand US regulations and having to put on the protruding rubber bumper... looking forward to more videos.... Do you have a Camargue in stock you can show us? O one more thing, what is the name of the Green Colour on the Euro spec Shadow you showed us with the light washer brush...? Thanks.
@@hamishcruden7623 the Euro car is Highland Green
Greetings from Communist Australia 🇦🇺 🦘
I live on the Gold Coast and grew up with
Silver Shadows 2, back in the days when owning
one of these meant something.
@@Peter-tk6rm poor ol’ Australia! What has become of it??!! I’ll be back Perth in January but I just simply could not live there anymore! Rather lost the plot.
@roddsala4626 We really appreciate your R.R. posts .
Very informative about the pinnacle of R.R models.
My friends dad still has his 1987 Corniche,has,owned it from
new.A gorgeous car that still turns heads today ,unlike the bland
models that B.M.W. churns out now.
His firm designed the Sheraton Mirage for Chris Skase ,pretty sure
Skase gifted it to him.
His wife passed away a couple of years ago. It's sad to see him driving
His Rolls minus his childhood sweetheart.
Life can be cruel sometimes, making you aware that life is short.
Appreciate every day and everyone you love.🙏
How about British bumper w/o wipers and no front plate (while I'm dreaming)?
Hello Possums! 😂
@@LWVH81 😂🤣
like 25 !
Can I come see these,
@@robertiannucci1667 always welcome!
John Bletchley walked away and retired when all this US legislative crap started to appear it interfered with the aesthetics of his design
UK spec all day long for me as I'm English don't like the US spec bumper always looked silly to me.would a shadow 2 seating with headrests go in a shadow one.?
@@Bod8998 absolutely yes.
I have a 1980 Ivory US and a 1979 caribbean blue EU shadow 2; they both have their own personality.
The absence of the air dam makes the car look more of a classic, slimmer and more delicate; but with it the look is more contemporary and bolder. Hard to choose...