Hi guys,
Original GT40s used driveshafts with a conventional U-joint on the outer end, and a Metalastic bushing on the inner end. Presumably the bushing absorbed in-out motion as the suspension travelled through its arc.
It seems most replicas are equipped with CV-jointed driveshafts these days. Is this because they are a superior design, or simply because the original style isn't available?
Is there any inherent advantage/disadvantage to the original style? And if one was inclined to make an authentic replica and wanted to use them, where would one find the necessary bits?
Original GT40s used driveshafts with a conventional U-joint on the outer end, and a Metalastic bushing on the inner end. Presumably the bushing absorbed in-out motion as the suspension travelled through its arc.
It seems most replicas are equipped with CV-jointed driveshafts these days. Is this because they are a superior design, or simply because the original style isn't available?
Is there any inherent advantage/disadvantage to the original style? And if one was inclined to make an authentic replica and wanted to use them, where would one find the necessary bits?
