SE30 WHEELS FOUND

Roy,

If you remember, there was a recall on the SE30 wheels. Do you know if these are the update, or recalled wheels? The reason SE30 wheels pop up from time to time is because the original wheels were replaced by NHTSA recall order. So, just for liability reasons, if I were selling them I would provide a disclaimer that it is unknown if they are extra wheel because of the recall replacement, or not. That is your business, but that is my friendly advice, which is, of course worth what you pay for it! If one is uncertain if they are 'pre' or 'post' recall wheels then I think they are good for display or show only, and probably not good for road use, just as a cya. In any case, there were only 25 cars, and I know several SE30 cars were not corrected pursuant to the recall. And some were. There is a label attached to the underside of the door of SE30 cars that were corrected. Some dispute whether the recall was legit or not, but in the interest of full disclosure to the Lambo community, it should be out there. The recall is in the link below, as proven by this section of the "Notes" of the recall:

SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES 'DIABLO S.E. MODELS ONLY'NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE RE
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Here's the link:

http://auto-recalls.justia.com/lamborghini/diablo/1992/95v186000/

One should do their own research, but the reason that SE30 wheels pop up from time to time is because some SE30 cars had the upgraded wheels installed by dealers, which left extra wheels floating around if those extra were not destroyed. These extras could be safe, or not, depending on what you believe about these recalls. In any case, these wheels would be awesome to own even if just to display them, or to use for show, etc. But like a said before, I have seen SE30 cars with, and without the recall done, which explains why we haven't seen 25 sets of SE30 rims floating around.

 

Hi Roy,

Yes, thanks for all that information. My memory is a bit foggy after over ten years, but I seem to remember checking for the 'recall' completed decal on the car, and I thought it was there, so there was no need to say anything to you, buuut, I could be wrong. I will check with Steve. If his car has the recall sticker on the door, then something is not adding up. If his car does not have the decal on the door, then I will let him know where he can find the updated wheels that were destined for his car! Either you have a buyer for the updated wheels, or the something doesn't add up, because if Steve's car has the decal, then those wheels you have must be the original 'recall' bad wheels! I'll get to the bottom of it and report back to you.
Thanks,
Victor

 

Hi Roy,

I've spoken with Steve, and he is going to contact you. Regarding the 'recall wheels', in addition to the hex bolts, the plate should have been removed, and the paint stripped off of the wheel under that plate, so that the metal plate is secured by the hex bolts to bare magnesium alloy. The slickness of the painted surface was another reason for the recall. I imaging that was done, but it is easy to unbolt the plate and look to be sure.

Roy, you and Steve should discuss his car and those wheels in my opinion.


Thanks,
Victor

 

Why be ****** with that last comment? Are you trying to pick a fight with me? Want me to go 'Trump' on you?

Last night you wrote:

"Hi Victor, Have not heard back what you found or learned? "

After I politely told you what I had learned, you wrote that you had already spoken with Steve, meaning you already new what I had learned. Why pick a fight? Don't throw rocks from your glass house.

You already spoke with him, evidencing you agreed with my my opinion that the two of you should talk.

"..and your opinion..well I am sure you can figure what I think of it...."
Yea, duh, you agree with it!

Since you want to be ****** and pick a fight, here you go: When Steve and I looked at that car years ago, of course you were asked about the recall and, you assured him that the recall was done and the wheels on the car you were selling him were the recall ones. After my discussion with Steve, I remember that as well, especially because the 'recall' plate was not on the door.

Well NOW......you have come up with the 'recall' wheels, which implies that obviously the ones you sold him with that car were NOT the 'recall' ones. And now, you are trying to sell him the wheels you represented were with the car when you sold it to him years ago??
WTF
Well, as a licensed dealer, I feel you have some great liability here, and if you want to pick a fight with me, I will advise Steve to insist you give him the wheels he already bought from you. I believe Steve has a great case against you, and I am willing to testify to the foregoing. This is after all a federal recall issue involving vehicle safety......

 

Good afternoon Mr. Dick;

Thanks you for such a professional, well written, and thoughtful response. You sure do seem to have the skill to endear friendships. Especially with someone who has bought two cars from you, referenced and helped with several other sales from you, and someone that is looking out at eight Lambos including '75, '87, '88.5, '89 Countachs and other models, and knows dozens of others wanting to buy or sell cars....someone who will surely fall over himself to contact you when it is time to sell, buy, or otherwise help others with their transactions. Your business acumen continues to amaze........