{"product_id":"empi-shift-coupler-with-urethane-inserts-hardware-air-cooled-vw-16-5105-0","title":"EMPI Shift Coupler with Urethane Inserts \u0026 Hardware | Air-Cooled VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia (16-5105-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Shift Coupler with Urethane Inserts \u0026amp; Hardware | Air-Cooled VW (16-5105-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore crisp, precise gear changes with the \u003cb\u003eEMPI Shift Coupler\u003c\/b\u003e for air-cooled Volkswagen. This kit replaces the worn factory coupler that causes vague, sloppy shifting, and includes \u003cb\u003eurethane inserts and hardware\u003c\/b\u003e for a tighter, more positive feel at the shifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTighter Shifting:\u003c\/b\u003e Firms up sloppy, vague shifting caused by a worn stock coupler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUrethane Inserts:\u003c\/b\u003e Included urethane inserts add rigidity for a more positive shift feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes with the mounting hardware needed for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Coupler with urethane inserts and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 16-5105-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat problem does this fix?\u003c\/b\u003e It replaces a worn stock shift coupler, which is a common cause of sloppy, imprecise shifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/b\u003e The coupler, urethane inserts, and mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit my car?\u003c\/b\u003e It fits all-years air-cooled VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen up the rest of your driveline: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062858342515,"sku":"16-5105-0","price":36.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/16-5105-0.jpg?v=1780419942","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-shift-coupler-with-urethane-inserts-hardware-air-cooled-vw-16-5105-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}