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I had my BAR inspection this morning. Thanks to all for the guidance on the PCV system. That part went perfectly. But the BAR referee told me he would collect all of my data and then submit it to Sacramento for approval (they need to confirm they believe I built the car myself). At that point, they would call me back for the SB100 sticker. This approach would set me back significantly because I would have to wait a few weeks for his call, come back to BAR for the SB100 sticker, make another DMV appointment to extend my Temp Op Permit (TOP), and then eventually go back to DMV for final registration. What a PITA. I explained I've already been set back in this process by the CHP and could prove I installed the engine myself with photos. I'm lucky he asked for the photos and then called his supervisor to explain I have proof that it is in fact a self-built kit car. So they gave me the sticker this morning. I have to say this referee (Dan at Skyline College) was a really nice and helpful guy, but it sounds like the process is becoming more complicated over time.