1:33 owners

[Steve M]

Have a new update for those rims , dodge rep called me back and gave me the update. The paint vendor is redoing those exact rims that they screwed up the second time. The new inspection process that has now been implimented should take care of the problem and I have not been given a new ship date but he said that when shipped they will be perfect. Anybody think repainting the exact screwed up rims a second time will create any other problems.

If they're stripped and properly prepped, there will be no issues.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Most of the issues were inside the barrel and around the lug nuts. The Dodge/SRT's credit they said it was not acceptable and are personally checking each. The other concern was just getting the rims, which meant gearing things back up for a short run by the supplier. They are committed to getting everyone a new set and considering that owners get to keep the old, that is still surprising and beneficial to all.

 

[Chelseasnake]

any update? seems to be taking a looooooooooooooooooong time.

 

[KDR83]

Didn't really know what a 1.33 looked like when I saw this thread today however since I do live in South Beach, I just saw one drive by. Couldn't tell if his wheels were chipped haha

 

[08viperviolet]

That my car you saw in south beach where I live. Yes little chips on the wheels.

 

[Viper Garage Elite]

Still have not heard anthing since my last post. Maybe Bill P. can find out whats up. This has been a loooooooooooooooooong time without an update, anybody got an update?

 

[KDR83]

That my car you saw in south beach where I live. Yes little chips on the wheels.

Haha small world, looked nice, my viper was parked in my parking garage, I was waiting to cross Alton to get on Lincoln.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

They were concerned about the quality of the redone rims, so the process is to inspect prior to shipping as SRT wants them to be what should be acceptable on a special ACR.

 

[08viperviolet]

I talked to Johnathan at dodge and he said that they should ship by the end of the month.

 

[Viper Garage Elite]

thanks for the update , just pulled car out of storage, smiles and more smiles. This car is absolutly amazing, and Bill if the Gen 5 or should I say when an ACR is availiable make sure to call me I'm ready to add this beast too.

 

[Chelseasnake]

who in canada has a 1:33 acr ?. i think there should be a total of 6 cars.

 

[Chelseasnake]

so did anyone get their wheels in the last few weeks?

 

[Viper Garage Elite]

yes they were here last week and they are perefect.

 

[cobrapilot]

yes. i got mine

 

[08viperviolet]

Mine came in last week have not had a real chance too look at them hopefully will put them on this week. Dose anyone know if the replacements are painted or powder coated?

 

[wormdoggy]

UPDATE
They still seem to be having a problem with the Rims. I got mine but the packaging was terrible. Damage on two of the rims and apparently others have reported the same issues.
Anyway............still waiting for a better set.
Pat

 

[Chelseasnake]

got mine, and they were perfect.

 

[Timnineside]

Hey guys, I have #6 of 33 (I assume all 33 were built).

My wheels have some chips out of them in random spots. Bill I'm sending you an email now!

Great thread! Hope to get some new wheels out of the deal! THREAD REVIVED!

-Tim

 

[Chelseasnake]

the wheels were only sent to the org owners of the 1;33 cars. i am sure the org owner of your car got them.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

That is my concern also, Chelsea, and unfortunately I have not been able to find the number for the guy that we were all talking to over a year ago. Am still digging for that , but I know the original individual on the fix was reassigned , so having trouble remembering who assisted later.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Just found one of the contacts and he helped look up the Vin number. As I feared the first owner already got his set of rims, and likely sold them off to someone at a profit. So SRT has already settled with this car , and unfortunately the second owner has a set of the original wheels. It is listed in the system also, so no chance to get a repair on said rims. There are wheel shops that will redo wheels for 150-200 per wheel , so that is probably the best alternative in the future.

Wish I had better news , but at least you know the situation.

 

[ACRucrazy]

Yea when they were all sent out 4-5 sets popped up on eBay almost immediately. There is still 1 set up there for about $4k

 

[Timnineside]

No wheels for me! But very thankful there is someone around like Bill around on the VCA to be able to help!

No luck on wheels, but at least I got an accurate answer and it was fast!