Venaci Wheels?

definitionxmk · 06-23-2011, 01:27 PM

^whoa I didn't think about that...

Liquid_G · 06-23-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gozfast

This may be the most important question asked in this thread. I asked the exact same thing a couple of pages ago. I always thought that Venaci's were just re-badged Work wheels. As such, I knew I'd be getting a high quality wheel of known specifications. Rick assembles the wheels himself from parts. Mark from RavSpec says that Work won't release a wheel not assembled. So we've established these aren't made by Work at all.

So Rick, answer this. Are they the real, forged, quality pieces or just replicas from a unknown supplier of substandard quality? How do I know what I'm really getting and where's the QC assurance? Are they being assembled by a qualified certified technician or a kid in the back of your shop? What specifications do they meet and how can it be proved? Make me feel good about what I'm buying at least, even though the purchase process kind of sucks. I'm not going to put junk on my car, not something as important as wheels.

The older Venaci wheels have all been Work wheels, the Venaci Mesh wheels I have (bought from a member here used earlier this year) Have Work logo's on the outside face of the wheel, have Work serial numbers on the inside of the barrels, and even Work valve stem caps. The only thing that says Venaci on it was the centercap, which I'm guessing is once the wheels were shipped to the states from Japan, Rick slaps on and sells them as Venaci wheels.

Rick stated earlier in the thread that they were sold to his "Venaci" company by Work as a private label deal. And that Work was not supposed to have released those finishes/styles under the Work brand.. Whether or not this is true we'll never know. In the end though they were still manufactured by Work, which is why I'm sure several members bought them (myself included, even though I bought them used.)

Now it seems that they have a new manufacturer, here in the states, but seem to be copying the original Work Gnosis designs.. Pretty shady in my opinion.

Sorry to butt in to your guys thread about trying to get your wheels, but its worth talking about.

gozfast · 06-23-2011, 01:49 PM

So, If I'm really getting copies made in America, why have I waited six months to get something from Japan?!

Harvin370z · 06-23-2011, 06:27 PM

I know the wheels do come from Japan, and there Work wheels. The phone line is back up again. I think hes just busy moving to his new place, which must not be easy. I hope everyone will get updates soon.

Flushnismo · 06-23-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvin370z

I know the wheels do come from Japan, and there Work wheels. The phone line is back up again. I think hes just busy moving to his new place, which must not be easy. I hope everyone will get updates soon.

Phone line is back up? really... and what number are you calling?

stogey420time · 06-23-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Harvin370z

I think hes just busy moving to his new place, which must not be easy.

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

When I bought 2 used OEM front shocks off of Rick (I think it was back in January), he said he was moving shops. I don't think he's been moving for 5 months now.

Err come again...

Baer383 · 06-23-2011, 08:19 PM

Rick called me a little while ago and we talked about the front offset and determined that there is way too much lip,so he is going to check on a few things and get back to me.

Liquid_G · 06-23-2011, 08:50 PM

These are the new Venaci Mesh wheels apparently.. Don't see any Work logos on them.. Looks like the guy is a mod on G35Driver.

Mystique - G35Driver

abgyak · 06-23-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gozfast

This may be the most important question asked in this thread. I asked the exact same thing a couple of pages ago. I always thought that Venaci's were just re-badged Work wheels. As such, I knew I'd be getting a high quality wheel of known specifications. Rick assembles the wheels himself from parts. Mark from RavSpec says that Work won't release a wheel not assembled. So we've established these aren't made by Work at all.

So Rick, answer this. Are they the real, forged, quality pieces or just replicas from a unknown supplier of substandard quality? How do I know what I'm really getting and where's the QC assurance? Are they being assembled by a qualified certified technician or a kid in the back of your shop? What specifications do they meet and how can it be proved? Make me feel good about what I'm buying at least, even though the purchase process kind of sucks. I'm not going to put junk on my car, not something as important as wheels.

Meaning to say i just paid Rick a full payment for a replica the price of an original wheel?????? WTF?? Please respond to that question Rick!!

stogey420time · 06-23-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

Looks like the guy is a mod on G35Driver.

He's got the same title as I do on my350z as a "club" moderator. I'm not an actual staff member and I don't have any ban power... just assigned to moderate the Houston section where me and my buddies go to bs and plan out meet/cruises etc...

HelluvaG · 06-23-2011, 10:47 PM

im gettin the venaci mesh. ill be goin to the shop tomorrow. rick said my wheels will be there on fri. hope he has them. if ya wanna know the shop's number 310-327-9938.

stogey420time · 06-24-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelluvaG

im gettin the venaci mesh. ill be goin to the shop tomorrow. rick said my wheels will be there on fri. hope he has them. if ya wanna know the shop's number 310-327-9938.

Since you're going to the shop tomorrow... maybe you can help everyone out by asking Rick the questions in the quotes below given that he hasn't answer them already.

GL with your visit tomorrow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gozfast

This may be the most important question asked in this thread. I asked the exact same thing a couple of pages ago.
So Rick, answer this. Are they the real, forged, quality pieces or just replicas from a unknown supplier of substandard quality? How do I know what I'm really getting and where's the QC assurance? Are they being assembled by a qualified certified technician or a kid in the back of your shop? What specifications do they meet and how can it be proved? Make me feel good about what I'm buying at least, even though the purchase process kind of sucks. I'm not going to put junk on my car, not something as important as wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

The older Venaci wheels have all been Work wheels, the Venaci Mesh wheels I have (bought from a member here used earlier this year) Have Work logo's on the outside face of the wheel, have Work serial numbers on the inside of the barrels, and even Work valve stem caps. The only thing that says Venaci on it was the centercap, which I'm guessing is once the wheels were shipped to the states from Japan, Rick slaps on and sells them as Venaci wheels.

Rick stated earlier in the thread that they were sold to his "Venaci" company by Work as a private label deal. And that Work was not supposed to have released those finishes/styles under the Work brand.. Whether or not this is true we'll never know. In the end though they were still manufactured by Work, which is why I'm sure several members bought them (myself included, even though I bought them used.)

Now it seems that they have a new manufacturer, here in the states, but seem to be copying the original Work Gnosis designs.. Pretty shady in my opinion.

Sorry to butt in to your guys thread about trying to get your wheels, but its worth talking about.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gozfast

So, If I'm really getting copies made in America, why have I waited six months to get something from Japan?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by abgyak

Meaning to say i just paid Rick a full payment for a replica the price of an original wheel?????? WTF?? Please respond to that question Rick!!

HelluvaG · 06-24-2011, 01:06 AM

^^ talk bout adding insult to injury.not only are we questioning the wait and why all the false dates,but now the quality of the product.guys ill bring these questions to rick tomorrow when i see him.

docaam · 06-24-2011, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

These are the new Venaci Mesh wheels apparently.. Don't see any Work logos on them.. Looks like the guy is a mod on G35Driver.

Mystique - G35Driver

I have similar wheels, it should say Work but one thing I got to know from Ravepsec was that even if you remove the bolts the center its welded with the lip so two pieces technically but its a single piece wheels, maybe the person removed the bolts and custom painted it?

docaam · 06-24-2011, 02:34 AM

This is what the guy on Gdriver said. His are venaci but not WORK

Quote:

Originally Posted by twalls

Mine are forged directly from Venaci... Venaci also makes rebadged WORK Gnosis GS4.. But mine are forged from Venaci, not rebadged.. Mine are gold as well..

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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Rick called me a little while ago and we talked about the front offset and determined that there is way too much lip,so he is going to check on a few things and get back to me. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	These are the new Venaci Mesh wheels apparently.. Don't see any Work logos on them.. Looks like the guy is a mod on G35Driver. Mystique - G35Driver __________________

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06-23-2011, 01:49 PM	#528 (permalink)
gozfast Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 67 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	So, If I'm really getting copies made in America, why have I waited six months to get something from Japan?!

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Harvin370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 64 Drives: 2010-370z-White-M6 Rep Power: 14	I know the wheels do come from Japan, and there Work wheels. The phone line is back up again. I think hes just busy moving to his new place, which must not be easy. I hope everyone will get updates soon.

06-23-2011, 10:47 PM	#536 (permalink)
HelluvaG Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 379 Drives: G Rep Power: 15	im gettin the venaci mesh. ill be goin to the shop tomorrow. rick said my wheels will be there on fri. hope he has them. if ya wanna know the shop's number 310-327-9938.

06-24-2011, 01:06 AM	#538 (permalink)
HelluvaG Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 379 Drives: G Rep Power: 15	^^ talk bout adding insult to injury.not only are we questioning the wait and why all the false dates,but now the quality of the product.guys ill bring these questions to rick tomorrow when i see him.