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looks neat, but how is the aerodynamic drag from that flat front end of the trailer, granted that once you mount the tires on the rack that changes things...........
Are there laws for the refueling while in transit? Just wondering???
Drag was not too bad. I got 15 mpg in the West and about 17 mpg in the East (flatter). Without the trailer I get about 19.5 mpg. Keep in mind that this is a 300hp non-turbo 1.3L peripheral ported 13B, so those mileage numbers are great. Also considering that I was running 4.88 gears, it was quite unexpected. Part of the good economy was simply because with the extra fuel capacity, I didn't have to stop so often for gas, so I spent relatively more time cruising in 5th and not so much time stopping and starting over and over.
As for the legality....um, don't ask don't tell.
I did have a dry-break that would have disconnected if the trailer broke free, so I didn't think it was such a big deal in the event of getting pulled over and questioned on it. My biggest concern in that respect was the HUGE afterburn (backfire) that occurs 1-3 seconds after shutting off the car, which sounds remarkably like a shotgun blast. If I got pulled over, I fully expected return fire!
Interesingly, I never got pulled over in my 105dB race car pulling a trailer without plates (optional for light trailers in Oregon). I was followed a couple times, but I guess they determined I was no threat....or, they just couldn't figure out how to process all the paperwork without cutting into their donut break. Go figure.
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BTW, I am aware of the Kennedy adapters, but will probably do something custom.
I'd consider the adapter from Kennedy "custom"
Since there are no real kits (unless you went the route with RedDawg, but I'm not too sure they are still in business, besides, thier business op is "different") you'll have plenty items to fab to make the install custom, LOL
Yes, you have a point, although there is something of a 'kit' for rotaries (kinda-sorta). But, I mean custom like...custom cast bell housing, which would permit the use of an RX-7 flywheel, clutch and starter. My tranny guy does this sort of thing all the time for sand rails, and he might be able to market them to rotary guys wanting to do VW/Porsche conversions without all the hassles. Just a thought. May or may not happen. We could also simply fabricate our own adapter, as he has his own machine shop. Time will tell.