Nardi classic fake?

[ILoveJDM]

Hey guys

I recently sold a Nardi 360 classic to midwestmyriad here on zilvia.

He recieved the wheel and immediately pm'd me to tell me the wheel is fake?

Now I had NO idea if it was fake, ive owned 5 nardis before and the quality was just the same as the others (i can pull the weight of the car and it wont bend, leather is still tight etc)

Im looking for others feedback on this

This wheel came on my car from Japan, It came with very many high end parts on it as well and no knockoff parts. as well as everything on my car is many many years old, example has an re-amemiya kit from 1995 on it, and seemed to have just sat forever before coming to canada.

here is the exact wheel i sold:
The buyer says the spokes are not tapered and that the top of the wheel is a different shape.

My question is, can anyone tell me if this is fake or not? Did old nardi classics have non-tapered holes?

The buyer has left me negative feedback and wants to file a paypal claim, I had no intention of "scamming" him. I just need some expert input.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/240sxy/9c571056.jpg

[romero8287]

it souds like u got [email protected](k with no lub...j/k man just post a pic n maybe someone can tell u if its fake or not....

[GarageMakS145]

The guy who bought the wheel is an idiot. He prob never even seen one in person before being that he's in the midwest where they are "lucky" to even get garbage like momo steering wheels.

[romero8287]

true.....................

[ILoveJDM]

i keep googling and finding examples of nardis
these all seem well worn, old?

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRuuISjO4RsR78P1WKN28q5ZgnpK5ipc CzLJnSiJ6sfuHJpbExj&t=1
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee22/famieg6/Merchandise%20For%20Sale/smaller%20picture%20Steering/DSC_00871.jpg
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSPYIQuIipmA0YUetMVppLwBTsYudR3G LPW55H09OHQvPbTe1_R&t=1

http://charlescharlescharles.com/forumpics/nardi1.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4-req_0bXgY/TM5krn06MEI/AAAAAAAAEPQ/c4g1T0eOHfM/HPIM2202.JPG

[phobs]

You'll win the Paypal claim as long as you proved that you shipped it. Paypal transactions benefit sellers, while eBay benefit buyers.

[romero8287]

dose it say nardi on the front... just like the pics that you posted?
(im talking about one of the spokes, the right one?)

[blueshark123]

first pic looks legit

[ILoveJDM]

Guys please keep it civil,
Also, I dont want to have to resort to paypal if i can prove this is real.
Also the very first picture is THE SAME EXACT STEERING WHEEL I SENT OUT. yes it says nardi, but fakes do also.

again, this is the EXACT wheel, you can see the quality of it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/240sxy/9c571056.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/240sxy/4b1db431.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/240sxy/85c6821d.jpg

[MidwestMyriad]

The guy who bought the wheel is an idiot. He prob never even seen one in person before being that he's in the midwest where they are "lucky" to even get garbage like momo steering wheels.

First of all, thanks for your input.

Second of all I'm just saying the wheel seems fake now that I have it. Especially when compared to another Nardi Classic side by side. If there are two versions (older Nardi and newer Nardi) I was unaware. I just want to find out if the wheel I have is real or not.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNBsMzU_z-7ZDiVClp1S1BWJaYLfTPxSfTHb_YW-ldSYZhVpVY6g

[Razi]

Looks like a legit older Nardi.

Here's a pic of the white version of the same model.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_86z_MRP_jv0/S8-57_A0WbI/AAAAAAAAAKw/KFhbE8oNIRk/s1600/%21BU+Y7D%21%21Wk%7E$%28KGrHgoH-C0EjlLlzVpnBKQR%28-%21pL%21%7E%7E_35.jpg

[roel03]

That's a real one. I have had a real and a fake and you can tell the difference immediately. With the fake the feel sucks, and I could bend them with little force when it is on the car. The real one on the other hand feels great. The stitching also shows which is real and which is not.

[carmaniac1993]

that wheel is completely REAL.

ill admit, i bought a knockoff nardi, and it was cool. then traded for a real

nardi 360 classic. soo much of a difference in weight, texture, and just

over all quality. for example on the fake one, when you would put lots of

pressure on it, it would bend and the leather was completly seperate from

the wheels circular core.



bottom line, its REAL.... lolz

[Drifting-pedobear]

yes it is, its a old nardi.
/thread.


besides, WHO FUCKIN CARES MR. LOUIS GABANANNA REPUBLIC, if it feels good, solid, leather is nice, etc... then what does it matter... fuckin name drops theses days.

[ZX88]

wheel is legit. buddy....

[LoneStarSilvia]

Looks legit too me also, I used to have an older Nardi wheel. They're very sturdy and the material doesn't damage easily.

[Irresistible]

The guy who bought the wheel is an idiot. He prob never even seen one in person before being that he's in the midwest where they are "lucky" to even get garbage like momo steering wheels.

Stop talking out of your ass.

[Catch240]

First of all, thanks for your input.

Second of all I'm just saying the wheel seems fake now that I have it. Especially when compared to another Nardi Classic side by side. If there are two versions (older Nardi and newer Nardi) I was unaware. I just want to find out if the wheel I have is real or not.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNBsMzU_z-7ZDiVClp1S1BWJaYLfTPxSfTHb_YW-ldSYZhVpVY6g

" I just want to find out if the wheel I have is real or not. ". From your feedback comment Id say you already made your decision.

It looks like a real nardi to me

[Razi]

Yes, doing a Paypal claim and leaving negative feedback is the exact way of finding out if a steering wheel is real or not...

[romero8287]

yes it is, its a old nardi.
/thread.


besides, WHO FUCKIN CARES MR. LOUIS GABANANNA REPUBLIC, if it feels good, solid, leather is nice, etc... then what does it matter... fuckin name drops theses days.

i fucking agree with you ...

[ILoveJDM]

relax guys, i dont need this thread locked.

[MidwestMyriad]

yes it is, its a old nardi.
/thread.


besides, WHO FUCKIN CARES MR. LOUIS GABANANNA REPUBLIC, if it feels good, solid, leather is nice, etc... then what does it matter... fuckin name drops theses days.

Name dropping has nothing to do with it guy, it was the fact I thought I paid the amount I did for a knockoff wheel, once again, thanks for your input though.

Stop talking out of your ass.

Yes.

Well that explains it I guess, the Nardi Classic we were comparing it to was just a newer model I guess, regardless of what anyone says at least I got an answer fast, I will apologize to the seller though. I would expect anyone who had doubts to do the same, I earn my money and like to see it go to legit stuff

[enkei2k]

should request to have his negative trader rating reversed then since you gave it to him in error. Contact an admin about that.

[romero8287]

yo ilovejdm do you have more of those steering wheels? i would love one (hey one thing i dont care if its fake ....lol)

[NISMOboyJDM]

yo ilovejdm do you have more of those steering wheels? i would love one (hey one thing i dont care if its fake ....lol)

you should lol if it's fake it will wear fast and bend on you and that's something you should care about especially if you're drifting for real... and it is real it's just an older model as stated above. If it stays intact and in the same condition for years to come then you most likely have yourself a classic Nardi wheel jdm as fuck... feel proud and brag until the day you die. God is good mane!

[brndck]

the spokes on the newer nardi wheels taper more than on the old ones.
/thread.

[MidwestMyriad]

The wheel will be for sale, I guess it is real, I just prefer the newer look with the tapered spokes and holes.

[NISMOboyJDM]

dose it say nardi on the front... just like the pics that you posted?
(im talking about one of the spokes, the right one?)


Fakes can say the brand anywhere... It's the sturdiness and stitching that tells the story no matter if it's a Nardi or a Sparco. Quality is key. Nismo4life :2c:

[romero8287]

you should lol if it's fake it will wear fast and bend on you and that's something you should care about especially if you're drifting for real... and it is real it's just an older model as stated above. If it stays intact and in the same condition for years to come then you most likely have yourself a classic Nardi wheel jdm as fuck... feel proud and brag until the day you die. God is good mane!

true that ...lol i just think is funny how u say "God is good mane!" before that you said "classic Nardi wheel jdm as fuck".....but yea i was been a little sarcastic....

[romero8287]

The wheel will be for sale, I guess it is real, I just prefer the newer look with the tapered spokes and holes.

lol...what you want for it....

[BOXCAR]

Just got a classic 330 and the holes are not tapered. That is typically only on the 350 deep corn.

[drift freaq]

If its one of the older 350mm ones I may be interested in it. I personally prefer the old school 350mm ones over the 360mm.

[[email protected]]

real nardi, just old.


source: I've owned more nardi's than you have shoes.

[Brinton]

Put your car in neutral open your door and try to push it by using only the steering wheel, if it bends its fake. (Assuming you drive an s13)

[NISMOboyJDM]

true that ...lol i just think is funny how u say "God is good mane!" before that you said "classic Nardi wheel jdm as fuck".....but yea i was been a little sarcastic....


Just because God is good doesn't mean I'm perfect...

[sidewaysil80]

The wheel will be for sale, I guess it is real, I just prefer the newer look with the tapered spokes and holes.

did you not see it before you bought it or something? if you preferred the newer style why did you buy the older one? not too mention that was a dick move to give the guy negative feedback and accuse him of ripping you off. Especially because a quick thread and some research would have told you that you were wrong.

[MidwestMyriad]

Did you not read the rest of the thread? I did research, like I said I didn't know there was an older style so the Classics I was finding on google were the newer style, by the angle of the pictures, I just didn't realize it, like I said I'll be taking the necessary steps to remove feedback, I know it was a hasty decision but oh well. So thanks for your comment. Thread can be closed, answer was found, problem will be resolved between myself and seller.

[SlideOrDie831]

it's legit.

that prick is trying to scam you.

[adrians_s13]

looks legit to me. I had the same one back in the day

[HS13KLS]

Lol someone needs to go back to English class.
COMMA COMMA COMMA

[blueshark123]

i hate buyers that try to dick people when they get something that they don't know if it will work right for them and just bitch before searching it up before buying or giving it some time to fix the problem

[soreballz]

After reading all of this, I'd be more willing to buy from IloveJDM than sell to MidwestMyriad.

[Drifting-pedobear]

The wheel will be for sale, I guess it is real, I just prefer the newer look with the tapered spokes and holes.


oh, then its fake.

ill give you 50 bucks.

[DraDrifter]

Your Nardi wheel is authentic. You can tell by the:

1. Leather
2. Stitching
3. Metal

Fake: Leather is lower quality Pleaather
Fake: Stitching is not tight
Fake: Metal is low end aluminum and the finish looks cheap

Your Nardi has Aged leather smoothness, stitching is tight and the threads are high quality, the aluminum and it's finish is good quality just from looking at it. The tightness of the leather is also a key indication it is old and authentic.

Go look at the "fake" nardies and you can see the difference, night and day.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

question for midwestmyriad: didn't you look at pictures before you bought the wheel? you don't have to have it in hand to realize that it doesn't have tapered spokes.

[Steinkrunk]

oh, then its fake.

ill give you 50 bucks.

ahhh beat me to the punch. Yea that wheel is def fake...I'll give you $51.00 for it:naughtyd:

[MidwestMyriad]

Lol someone needs to go back to English class.
COMMA COMMA COMMA

Someone should spend their time better.

After reading all of this, I'd be more willing to buy from IloveJDM than sell to MidwestMyriad.

Fuck you too.

Your Nardi wheel is authentic. You can tell by the:

1. Leather
2. Stitching
3. Metal

Fake: Leather is lower quality Pleaather
Fake: Stitching is not tight
Fake: Metal is low end aluminum and the finish looks cheap

Your Nardi has Aged leather smoothness, stitching is tight and the threads are high quality, the aluminum and it's finish is good quality just from looking at it. The tightness of the leather is also a key indication it is old and authentic.

Go look at the "fake" nardies and you can see the difference, night and day.

Thanks for the constructive input.

question for midwestmyriad: didn't you look at pictures before you bought the wheel? you don't have to have it in hand to realize that it doesn't have tapered spokes.

Didn't you read the rest of the thread? I've already owned up to it being a mistake on my part, so fuck off

i hate buyers that try to dick people when they get something that they don't know if it will work right for them and just bitch before searching it up before buying or giving it some time to fix the problem

See above.

[red&yellows14562]

since its "fake" take 75 for it "]

[soreballz]

^^You're a shitty buyer. No need to get all uppity and defensive about it. It is what it is. You fucked up, but you owned up, which is good, but that doesn't change the fact that you are clearly an impulsive idiot, and thus, not somebody that most people would want to deal with. People like you are the reason I HATE shipping things.

[Prime]

http://zilvia.net/f/private-sellers/237093-ilovejdm-proceed-caution.html#post4073953

Not taking sides, just taking note.

[MidwestMyriad]

ballz refer to your sig and stop your bitching

[soreballz]

The quote in my sig has nothing to do with you sucking asshole at buying things online.

[MidwestMyriad]

Meh keep talking, you aren't saying anything new.

[ILoveJDM]

So,
Are you going to fix my negative feedback and the post in my review section?
I havent heard a word from you.

[sidewaysil80]

So,
Are you going to fix my negative feedback and the post in my review section?
I havent heard a word from you.

because he is to busy defending and trying to justify his impulsiveness and stupidity in this thread. not that i would even be in this situation in the first place, but if i was the first thing i would do is fix the feedback that i fucked up.

[MidwestMyriad]

I'm not justifying anything, I know I was wrong I know it was a mistake on my part, the difference is all you immature assholes can't move on.

edit: neg feedback removed. Everyone can go home now. Thanks to you all for your infinite wisdom.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

Didn't you read the rest of the thread? I've already owned up to it being a mistake on my part, so fuck off

iono. lolololol.

also:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/u-mad1.jpg

[Drift N Dragg]

OK, As funny as this thread is getting ...

I am really tired of seeing that Stupid ' You Mad ' Picture ...

/Locked