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altogether, as this improves both visibility

and access.

16.5.5) Noise

Tailpipe noise will be tested. Though the

silencer is brand new, the efficiency is

increased when the internal packing has

expanded against the inner wall. It is

therefore recommended that you allow the

car to idle as much as possible prior to

taking the car to the test centre. This will

also allow a layer of soot to settle which

will help deaden the 'ring' of the new

silencer.

16.5.6) Emissions

All Caterham cars are supplied with

catalytic converters and will meet the test

requirements.

16.5.7) General construction

This should be checked at the Post Build

Check stage, however if you are not using

that service ensure that chafing of brake

pipes and the wiring looms is not possible.

If you have followed the procedures

detailed in the Assembly Guide then you

should not have any problems at this

stage of the inspection.

16.5.8) Protective steering

All standard Caterham steering wheel

types have a removable pad fitted. This

pad must be in place during the

inspection.

16.5.9) Brakes

The braking system will be subjected to a

thorough test (on brake rollers) so it is

imperative that you take the time to bleed

the brakes correctly. The performance of

the brakes often improves dramatically

after a small amount of use. Frequent

application of the brakes on the way to the

test centre will help the brakes bed in.

Ensure the handbrake is correctly

adjusted and does actually lock the rear

wheels.

16.5.10) Interior and exterior projections

Supplied with the kit is a polythene bag

marked 'IVA', refer to Figure 175. It is

essential that these items are fitted prior

to presentation at the IVA Testing station.

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