Los Angeles-area DMV SB100 preferences?

[atomathics]

Hi, everyone,

Any leading choices for DMV offices in the Los Angeles are that you've found to be knowledgeable and prepared for the January 2 SB100 crush?

I've heard good things about Simi Valley and San Clemente (though that's more Orange County...) but was wondering if there have been any good experiences closer in to the city?

Thanks!

[Bruce Fielding]

Is this bit of the forum club members only?

[benyeats]

[quote="Bruce Fielding"]
Is this bit of the forum club members only?
[/quote]

yes or 50+ posts

[atomathics]

[quote="Bruce Fielding"]
Is this bit of the forum club members only?
[/quote]

Hi Bruce -

Yes, it is, isn't it?  I had written to you twice about Clubroom access after having paid my AAOC membership fee, but never received a reply.

Perhaps another moderator updated my status, so thank you to whomever took care of this for me and I'm looking forward to my AAOC membership and its benefits.

Back to the question, anyone have a particularly good (or bad) SB100 experience with DMVs closer to Los Angeles?

Thanks!

[Bruce Fielding]

[quote="atomathics"]
Perhaps another moderator updated my status, so thank you to whomever took care of this for me and I'm looking forward to my AAOC membership and its benefits.
[/quote]

No, it was me - I just took your word as a gentleman that you had paid...

[Mr.Woolery]

Stay away from Costa Mesa...

I went to Santa Ana, and it worked out okay.  You may want to visit some of the Cobra kit car forums for more in depth info, as they have better sample data over the years.

[atomathics]

[quote="The Masked Spaz"]
Stay away from Costa Mesa...

I went to Santa Ana, and it worked out okay.  You may want to visit some of the Cobra kit car forums for more in depth info, as they have better sample data over the years.
[/quote]


Thanks, Spaz, I appreciate the info!

-a

[atomathics]

[quote="Bruce Fielding"]
No, it was me - I just took your word as a gentleman that you had paid...
[/quote]

Thanks, Bruce.

The UI differences between non-Club Member and Club Member are subtle, so the Clubroom and other sections may have been available to me sooner than I thought.  I finally noticed the "Clubroom" section in the list of forums yesterday as I usually scan only the "recent posts" section at the bottom of the page.

It would be helpful to have an email be generated informing the new member of which areas of the forum have been newly unlocked.

Thanks,
-a

[CalScot]

Magicman is going to San Clemente. I would strongly suggest you get your arse down there as well. The Supv. there is on the ball and get's it all done right the first time. She rounds everybody in line, gets the DMV on the phone and keeps then online until she processes everybody on one phone call. Worth the trip to SC any day!

PM Magicman. He needs a partner in crime on the SB100 thingy. You can both compare notes and hold each others hands as you dream of going faster than that Cobra kit car guy in line with you at 3 am

[atomathics]

[quote="CalScot"]
...San Clemente. I would strongly suggest you get your arse down there as well. The Supv. there is on the ball and get's it all done right the first time. She rounds everybody in line, gets the DMV on the phone and keeps then online until she processes everybody on one phone call. Worth the trip to SC any day!
[/quote]

Thanks, CalScot, that's great info.  I'll drop him a PM.

BTW, sorry to hear about the engine and subsequent issues... that just plain sucks.  Looking forward to hearing you're back on the road soon.

-a

[fiestycolumbian]

[quote="CalScot"]
PM Magicman. He needs a partner in crime on the SB100 thingy. You can both compare notes and hold each others hands as you dream of going faster than that Cobra kit car guy in line with you at 3 am
[/quote]

Hey, hey, hey, the Cobra guys are super cool! I had an excellent chat with all of them back in 07. And its not 3am, its 8pm the night before, silly, or at least in my case . Ahhh the memories.

I may join all you guys right before the SC DMV opens at 8am, just to witness the how nervous and sleep deprived everyone is!
Its just down the block from me anyways and on my way to work.

Calscot, maybe you should go just to see what getting an SB100 is like, SOMETHING YOU NEVER WENT THROUGH, you lucky scottish bastard!!! 

fiesty

[Mr.Woolery]

Definitely on my top ten list of "Most Stressfull Moments"

[Karl]

[quote="The Masked Spaz"]
Definitely on my top ten list of "Most Stressfull Moments"

[/quote]

Oh yes, I echo this sentiment.

[Driver]

[quote="fiestycolumbian"]
[quote="CalScot"]
PM Magicman. He needs a partner in crime on the SB100 thingy. You can both compare notes and hold each others hands as you dream of going faster than that Cobra kit car guy in line with you at 3 am
[/quote]

Hey, hey, hey, the Cobra guys are super cool! I had an excellent chat with all of them back in 07. And its not 3am, its 8pm the night before, silly, or at least in my case . Ahhh the memories.

I may join all you guys right before the SC DMV opens at 8am, just to witness the how nervous and sleep deprived everyone is!
Its just down the block from me anyways and on my way to work.

Calscot, maybe you should go just to see what getting an SB100 is like, SOMETHING YOU NEVER WENT THROUGH, you lucky scottish bastard!!! 

fiesty[/quote]

Now you know CalScot wouldn't do it half way fiesty. It's just not in his DNA. Can't you just see him standing there behind his 2 burner cooker (although most strangers would swear he's sitting) with bacon frying and a hot pot of Joe percolating. Nobody would get by without being served eggs, bacon and a cup o coffee. But what would mere mortals take from this?  If you go down to laugh at those poor suckers in line, er... ahem... if you go down to commiserate with those unfortunate individuals waiting for a SB100 exemption... yeah thats it... at the very least take a box of donuts. 

[hondahamster]

yeah, lets not forget about this topic from 2 years ago, huh Fiesty! http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,3424.0.html
ahhh, reading this stuff makes me feel so old  
-HaSmter