i just won an auction for a lightly used nardi and I'm thinking its fake. i threw a bid on thinking i would get outbid quick, but i won it for 122$ i don't think they ever came with blue stitching but I'm not well educated on nardis. I've seen some very obnoxious fakes with crazy bends and stuff but this seems closer than other people real or fake nardis I've found on other forums.

please help, heres the ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nardi-Steering-Wheel-Suede-BLUE-Stitching-350mm-Classic-Style-Momo-Sparco-Omp-/121232198329?ViewItem=&item=121232198329&nma=true&si=5YhnkdGTLGC6Gm2tpy5wE8Je5vM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

I already messaged him to cancel it. he sounded like he was in 10th grade by the way he wrote his emails "it looks real to me and it has the guys name on it and stuff"

to cheap.

 

Nardi steering wheels have been available with blue stitching in the past.

 

okay that helps but he also said that theres no serial number anywhere..

 

It looks real. When I purchased my authentic one, it had the same box, wiring in the same poly bag and the metal finish appears to be similar as well. However, the real test is if you do get it, see how rigid it is. But I would bite the bullet and buy it. If it's fake, then do a PayPal dispute.

 

okay i just payed payed for it off your word, lol

it has a 14 day return policy so no big deal if its fake. ill mount it up and see how stiff it is.

thanks

 

Every Nardi Steering wheel made has a unique serial number stamped into the back of it. If its not there, its not real. You can also easily tell by the quality. when you get it, install it.. youll more than likely be able to grab the top and bottom of the wheel and bend the whole thing with a bit of pressure. Authentic Nardis are hardened steel and wont bend