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Harold - I thought the G50 coupler was different! The ones pictured (other than the Stomski) are the same design Ferdinand (or his engineers) used for the VW and the 356 - half a U joint to deal with axial centerline misalignment (things line up fine horizontally).

The new one is a different deal altogether to solve shaft concentricity issues. It is similar to the "rag joint" used to deal with slight misalignments. The steering shaft connects to the rack and pinion assembly with a similar, though thicker, joint.

Am I right that you have to get under the car to adjust the G-50 for side to side and fore and aft motions? Or are things so precise that the iteration often used for the 915 is unnecessary?
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