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vertini riviera-s vs. hennesy

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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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What's up guys?

I would like your feedback concerning these two rims in a 20" application for my black GS350. I'm considering the Vertini Riviera-S and the Vertini Hennessey.

The Hennessey is a classic split spoke design, a design that has been proven to be a winner with the GS3 over and over. It's elegant and works with the car hands down.

On the flipside, mesh wheels are too, a classic design which in many styles also work well with the GS. I find these particular mesh wheels to be more "exciting" (I can't think of a better word atm) than the Hennessey.

I value all intelligent feedback and opinions, so feel free to let me have it =)
Thank you all in advance, the pics are below.

Vertini Hennessey:
(pic from https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=vertini )




Vertini Riviera-S
(G35 pics from https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=381366 )





If anyone can photoshop the Riviera onto a black GS3 I would GREATLY appreciate it!!
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Hm 1st one is a solid choice. 2nd one could look really good but on the G35, doesn't look too great. You can ask someone to photoshop it for you in the photoshop forum. They usually respond pretty quickly. Off topic..anyone know that model's name?
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mesca
..anyone know that model's name?
i dont know?? but she is bangin'!!! oh damn!, she's hot!

back on topic: i like the 1st wheels if i had to choose. the only thing is they look really similar to Work Varienza wheels. and a lot of people have those.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 07350FROST
i dont know?? but she is bangin'!!! oh damn!, she's hot!

back on topic: i like the 1st wheels if i had to choose. the only thing is they look really similar to Work Varienza wheels. and a lot of people have those.
yeah i agree (on both statements ) ...the reason i was even leaning towards the mesh is because i see the first style around a LOT (vossen, work, asanti, auto couture, aciona, etc...) on many cars, not necessarily the GS. Also, the GS imo is the largest lexus that can pull off the mesh wheels and still have it look appropriate.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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i think the riviera looks more unique.

you don't want a cookie cutter look.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Sorry to be offtopic. Found her Amy Fay http://www.myspace.com/aimmy_ Back to the wheels now!
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Haha i actually have the Varianza's u guys r talkin bout on my 3GS and thats where my vote is going :P I like the 2nd 1 also if u have it deep dish like the last pic or at least 1/2 of that lip.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
i think the riviera looks more unique.

you don't want a cookie cutter look.
oh sweet... thanks jack =)
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mesca
Sorry to be offtopic. Found her Amy Fay http://www.myspace.com/aimmy_ Back to the wheels now!
lol...
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mesca
Sorry to be offtopic. Found her Amy Fay http://www.myspace.com/aimmy_ Back to the wheels now!
egh. i just heard her talk, and she's a gold digger.
"i just wanna guy who can buy me an audi r8".

she's a small 5'1" frame. not sure if she can handle my 6'2" manliness.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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another quick n dirty chop

i really like the riviera. makes the henessy look like 20th century.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
egh. i just heard her talk, and she's a gold digger.
"i just wanna guy who can buy me an audi r8".

she's a small 5'1" frame. not sure if she can handle my 6'2" manliness.
At least she has great taste in cars!!!

I would go with the Riviera, they stand out more to me!
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Heng350
Haha i actually have the Varianza's u guys r talkin bout on my 3GS and thats where my vote is going :P
Duh Heng what's not sexy about your car?
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Vertini Riviera-S, nothing beat IMHO the split spoke design... (and the model!)

(nice car in the 2nd Dunnojack Chop! :-) )
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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damn, she's only 18?? they getting younger and younger these days.. maybe i'm just getting older and older..

anyways, i like the Hennessey. imo it flows better with gs..
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