Solid driveshafts - do they improve the driving experience?

[1964 S1]

I bought my first used Elan around 1972, it was an S2. I've owned six Elans and one +2. Never had a problem with the donuts EVER but I've never bought modern replacement rubber units.

[CSICO]

After having had some unpleasant surprises (see picture of last one) I will now change to solid driveshafts, heavy duty diff. carriers and all related parts. However, I think as long the car is original and driven in a relatively decent manner there won't be a lot of problems with the rotoflex couplings.

[Old English White]

After having had some unpleasant surprises (see picture of last one) I will now change to solid driveshafts, heavy duty diff. carriers and all related parts. However, I think as long the car is original and driven in a relatively decent manner there won't be a lot of problems with the rotoflex couplings.

... This will only report your suspictions on other parts of the car ...
These are not the most unpleasant surprise you can get ...
Just think about a dead left front wheel bearing on knock on ... and imagine the sound of the 5 drive pegs on the inner wheel arche - just like bullets !- when the free wheel is back on the hub and pushing them against the brake caliper ... Imagine your next reaction when hitting the brake pedal ... whatever the landscape .
The Elan is so light , so simple than every part remain almost essential (power windows apart ! but are able to cut 1 or 2 fingers when closing ! ) and need attention to keep its drive a pleasure. No !?!
Christian.( when back to Le Mans Classic 06'...)