I've also flown through the VFR corridor over KLAX in a light single. It can be scary, BUT I also requested, and obtained, VFR flight following during that flight. It's not always available, due to controller work load, but it IS something you should at least request. During my flight, I had a king air pass me on the left, and was advised of this traffic both by ATC and the king air - the king air reported "traffic in sight" and passed VFR. It CAN be done and the system DOES work....as long as all parties do their job!
