The test got under way with Martin checking front suspension and radius of everything. The only issue was the mounting bracket on the silencer I borrowed from MK didn't meet the radius requirements. He allowed me to file the edges at the end of the test.
He then disappeared around the back of the building for 10 minutes to weight the car and I assume to check mirrors, self centring etc. The car weighed in at 480kg.
Next was the emissions. First attempt it failed on hydrocarbons so he allowed me to connect the laptop and tweak the figures. It was hit and miss as I hadn't got a clue which way to adjust them but on the 2nd attempt after changing a few of the blocks slightly it passed, much to my relief.
Next it was up on the ramp to check under the car - no issues to report here. Martin was very complimentary on the quality of the build which was nice to hear!
Brakes next. Again, no issues here. Everything was well within the limits.
Final job was noise. I drove outside for this and held the revs at 8000 rpm for a few seconds. It came in at 94dB so again, well within the limits.
So, 3 hours and £450 later I get a certificate to say its passed the IVA. Decided to drive the car all the way home which was awesome. The motorway drive revealed the car has quite a lot of vibration at 60-70mph which I am not sure if it is a problem with the car or if that is just how the MK Indy is cruising at those speeds. The country roads from the motorway were much more fun as I got the chance to test the acceleration. This thing is quick and the clutchless shifting at 11krpm is amazing. So much fun!
Now it's a case of applying for registration with the DVLA which I'm hoping isn't too painful a process.
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