Venaci Wheels?

lemansz20 · 05-24-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hen Eggs

Well ... after digesting all of the above, I went with the Work Gnosis GS-2 instead. Pretty much the same / similar wheel, I think? Any thoughts on this ? Any GS-2 owners out there ... pics ?

I really wanted the Venaci Spirit, but there's just too much doubt as to the time frame in getting the wheels back once they're ordered. I spoke with Rick and shared emails with him, and he seems like a great guy; but I just can't get past all of the posts on here regarding the ongoing issues. 4,5, 6 or even up to 8 months delivery is a non-starter for me.

I hope you realize that you just ordered into the same problem right? Work builds venaci, so lol should be quite a ride for you.

Liquid_G · 05-24-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lemansz20

I hope you realize that you just ordered into the same problem right? Work builds venaci, so lol should be quite a ride for you.

It should not be the same issue, I have friends that ordered Work wheels from other vendors and they did get their wheels in 2-3 months. This sounds specifically like a VIP Status issue.

Billy02987 · 05-24-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

It should not be the same issue, I have friends that ordered Work wheels from other vendors and they did get their wheels in 2-3 months. This sounds specifically like a VIP Status issue.

I too have friends that have gotten their work wheels in a timely manner. I know stuff is shipping from Japan and yeah their a custom wheel but it's not like their hand carving them. All this stuff is done by precesion computers. It's 100% a VIP issue. I have bought everything from engine fluids to a twin turbo kit on this forum and never had an issue. On my invoice I have from VIP there is no order number in the spot designated which leads me to believe they weren't ordered when he said they were. My twin turbo kit was ordered through Vivid Racing and I paid lay away on it. When they sent me my invoice it still had an order number even though I hadn't fully paid the kit off.

Hen Eggs · 05-24-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lemansz20

I hope you realize that you just ordered into the same problem right? Work builds venaci, so lol should be quite a ride for you.

Well, one thing's for sure .... we'll have an answer in a few weeks.

Baer383 · 05-24-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hen Eggs

Well, one thing's for sure .... we'll have an answer in a few weeks.

What do you mean a few weeks?

Hen Eggs · 05-24-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

What do you mean a few weeks?

The guy I ordered the GS-2's from gave me an eta of 8 to 10 weeks. Perhaps "several" would have been a better description of the timeframe.

VIP-STATUS · 05-24-2011, 06:15 PM

WoW! I haven't logged on here for a few days cause we're moving to a new shop.And then this thread...Those who have been able to reach me in the moments I've been available, I have told them I'm moving and am a bit short handed.... I apologize for that.

Well first of all, for the group of people that are waiting for wheels, most of these wheels are coming out from Japan. Many of the wheels that are done are already inbound from Japan. From my correspondences, the wheels should be due to arrive near the end of June.

Long story short, when Work Wheels were building some of our wheels(Private Label), we were promised exclusivity in the Americas for certain models in their line. But as the line started to move move, we have noticed that many of our wheels were brought in without our knowledge through improper channels. Due to these issues, Venaci Japan has decided to use a different manufacture to build the new wheels. This allows more flexibility to bring the wheels in a 3pc and 1pc forged construction at a very competitive price. Quality is still of the utmost importance and will not be compromised. This new shift will also allow for faster build times so these delays will no longer be an issue. In addition we will also be able to offer more customized finishes.

There are already current back-orders that are being built with the construction and have already been delivered. i.e. Nitrous already received his set with the new 3pc construction.

I sincerely apologize for those that have been waiting so patiently. I know it may sound redundant, but it is on the way.

abgyak · 05-24-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VIP-STATUS

Well first of all, for the group of people that are waiting for wheels, most of these wheels are coming out from Japan. Many of the wheels that are done are already inbound from Japan. From my correspondences, the wheels should be due to arrive near the end of June.

& BTW how can you assure the other members waiting for their wheels that it's coming by the end of June?? U said this similar way back in December 2010 that my wheels will be in by January 2011.. But now its nearly June already??

I hope this thread will continue to open until everyone in the list gets their wheel...

Liquid_G · 05-25-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by VIP-STATUS

Long story short, when Work Wheels were building some of our wheels(Private Label), we were promised exclusivity in the Americas for certain models in their line. But as the line started to move move, we have noticed that many of our wheels were brought in without our knowledge through improper channels. Due to these issues, Venaci Japan has decided to use a different manufacture to build the new wheels. This allows more flexibility to bring the wheels in a 3pc and 1pc forged construction at a very competitive price. Quality is still of the utmost importance and will not be compromised. This new shift will also allow for faster build times so these delays will no longer be an issue. In addition we will also be able to offer more customized finishes.

Rick, don't mean to muddle up the thread but was curious about this.. So if someone were to order Venaci Mesh or Venaci Spirits that were previously made by Work, are they now being made by your new manufacturer?

Liquid_G · 06-23-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

Rick, don't mean to muddle up the thread but was curious about this.. So if someone were to order Venaci Mesh or Venaci Spirits that were previously made by Work, are they now being made by your new manufacturer?

So... I think I answered my own question here.. Saw a post yesterday on Venaci Wheel's Facebook page.. Black car with what looks like new Gold Venaci Mesh wheels.. However they didn't have Work Wheels logo on them.. But they are like the exact same design as the Gnosis GS4's just without the bolts around the edge of the face of the wheel.

So it seems Venaci has become a knock-off company? Great.

I think I'll be ordering Work centercaps for my old Venaci Mesh wheels (made by Work)

gozfast · 06-23-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

So it seems Venaci has become a knock-off company? Great.

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.

Liquid_G · 06-23-2011, 12:30 PM

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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.

abgyak · 06-23-2011, 08:00 PM

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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!!

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VIP-STATUS Inactive vendor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 465 Drives: 2009 370Z Red Rep Power: 259	WoW! I haven't logged on here for a few days cause we're moving to a new shop.And then this thread...Those who have been able to reach me in the moments I've been available, I have told them I'm moving and am a bit short handed.... I apologize for that. Well first of all, for the group of people that are waiting for wheels, most of these wheels are coming out from Japan. Many of the wheels that are done are already inbound from Japan. From my correspondences, the wheels should be due to arrive near the end of June. Long story short, when Work Wheels were building some of our wheels(Private Label), we were promised exclusivity in the Americas for certain models in their line. But as the line started to move move, we have noticed that many of our wheels were brought in without our knowledge through improper channels. Due to these issues, Venaci Japan has decided to use a different manufacture to build the new wheels. This allows more flexibility to bring the wheels in a 3pc and 1pc forged construction at a very competitive price. Quality is still of the utmost importance and will not be compromised. This new shift will also allow for faster build times so these delays will no longer be an issue. In addition we will also be able to offer more customized finishes. There are already current back-orders that are being built with the construction and have already been delivered. i.e. Nitrous already received his set with the new 3pc construction. I sincerely apologize for those that have been waiting so patiently. I know it may sound redundant, but it is on the way.