Official APEX Wheels Showroom Gallery Thread

garage-s · 06-07-2013, 04:22 PM

Apex EC7

18x9 profile2 31 offset with 225/40R18 Michelin PSS
18x9.5 profile3 22 offset with 265/35R18 Michelin PSS

Sits on ST coilover, the fronts are fine, the rear I couldn't go lower even after some minor DIY rolling, should use 255 instead

Johnny Drunkard · 06-11-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by garage-s

Apex EC7

18x9 profile2 31 offset with 225/40R18 Michelin PSS
18x9.5 profile3 22 offset with 265/35R18 Michelin PSS

Sits on ST coilover, the fronts are fine, the rear I couldn't go lower even after some minor DIY rolling, should use 255 instead

*fap*

Want.

Expert@ApexWheels · 06-11-2013, 04:59 PM

Your cars look great! Thanks for sharing your photos!

fventura03 · 06-20-2013, 04:10 AM

looking great!!!

plokij · 06-29-2013, 04:34 PM

last few pics before the car is transferred to a new owner.

Apex wheels are pretty f*cking awesome

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BKap08 · 06-29-2013, 07:08 PM

you found a new owner, sweet! Ive always admired the way your e91 looked

Expert@ApexWheels · 07-01-2013, 11:55 AM

Awesome, thanks for sharing plokij! Hopefully the new owner appreciates the work you've put in to this car!

plokij · 07-03-2013, 12:23 PM

thanks david and bkap.

Route 16 · 08-13-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by akotten

Need more E90's with 17" concave Arc-8's! I just ordered my set today.

any pics?

akotten · 08-13-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

any pics?

LOVE them! They look so perfect!! 18's and 19's are so overrated. I will definitely be getting at least a 255 square setup for the street next year.

Route 16 · 08-13-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by akotten

LOVE them! They look so perfect!! 18's and 19's are so overrated. I will definitely be getting at least a 255 square setup for the street next year.

I got a bunch of questions.

I like this set up but I'm more of the flush/poke, wider wheel, lower offset, tire stretch a bit type of guy.
Are you planning to lower your car?
Improved gas mileage?
What suspension?
Wheel/tire specs?
I really want to do 17's.

akotten · 08-14-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

I got a bunch of questions.

I like this set up but I'm more of the flush/poke, wider wheel, lower offset, tire stretch a bit type of guy.
Are you planning to lower your car?
Improved gas mileage?
What suspension?
Wheel/tire specs?
I really want to do 17's.

The car is lowered on TC Kline S/A. I bought one of the first he made for the xi. The first revision front struts do not go any lower unfortunately. The newer revision addresses this. Quite honestly, the setup is very practical, and I enjoy it every single day. I have no advice in terms of poke and stretch. I am not a supporter of that. To each their own.

Sorry, but you will never see any notable fuel mileage improvements by changing just your wheels/tires alone. Yes, I have lost nearly 40lbs of rotating mass, but there are too many other significant variables (namely drag).

I currently have 245/40R17 Dunlop Direzza ZII tires on them. Very, very good tires. Although I've nearly used them up already.

At the end of the day, 17's are the smallest you can fit over factory 335i brake rotors, and that is how it should be IMO. Buy them, you'll love 'em.

Route 16 · 08-14-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by akotten

The car is lowered on TC Kline S/A. I bought one of the first he made for the xi. The first revision front struts do not go any lower unfortunately. The newer revision addresses this. Quite honestly, the setup is very practical, and I enjoy it every single day. I have no advice in terms of poke and stretch. I am not a supporter of that. To each their own.

Sorry, but you will never see any notable fuel mileage improvements by changing just your wheels/tires alone. Yes, I have lost nearly 40lbs of rotating mass, but there are too many other significant variables (namely drag).

I currently have 245/40R17 Dunlop Direzza ZII tires on them. Very, very good tires. Although I've nearly used them up already.

At the end of the day, 17's are the smallest you can fit over factory 335i brake rotors, and that is how it should be IMO. Buy them, you'll love 'em.

This set up is bad ass

akotten · 08-14-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

This set up is bad ass

Thanks! I really do enjoy them, and I owe it all to Apex for developing these wheels for us.

Oh, and a fair warning. If you plan to track these wheels, remove the center caps before doing so LOL. Ask me how I know.

All four of them looked like this within a few laps. Well...the ones that didn't fly off immediately on turn 8, anyways.

Route 16 · 08-14-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by akotten

Thanks! I really do enjoy them, and I owe it all to Apex for developing these wheels for us.

Oh, and a fair warning. If you plan to track these wheels, remove the center caps before doing so LOL. Ask me how I know.

All four of them looked like this within a few laps. Well...the ones that didn't fly off immediately on turn 8, anyways.

The force is strong with these wheels.

DZheng · 08-14-2013, 01:26 AM

Can you explain to me why you guys removed the foam that suppose to be between the hood and engine?

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Originally Posted by turugara

ARC-8, Black, 9.0" +32mm front, 9.5" rear +35mm rear
255/35/18 front, 275/35/18 rear, Hankook RS-3
All m3 parts, AST 5200 suspension with Vorshlag plates
-2.8 degrees front, -1.8 degrees rear
No fender rolling

Route 16 · 08-14-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dabs4days

Can you explain to me why you guys removed the foam that suppose to be between the hood and engine?

After 2008 or 2009 BMW stopped putting them in from the factory. But some people remove it to "hear" more engine sound.

DZheng · 08-14-2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

After 2008 or 2009 BMW stopped putting them in from the factory. But some people remove it to "hear" more engine sound.

Oh thanks, i think its LCi cause mines a 08 and has it. Whats the purpose of that? Isnt it suppose to help the heat from the engine protect the paint?

Route 16 · 08-14-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dabs4days

Oh thanks, i think its LCi cause mines a 08 and has it. Whats the purpose of that? Isnt it suppose to help the heat from the engine protect the paint?

I think in case of fires. The tabs would melt and the pad would lay on top. Nothing to do with paint though.

330iN52 · 08-14-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by akotten

The car is lowered on TC Kline S/A. I bought one of the first he made for the xi. The first revision front struts do not go any lower unfortunately. The newer revision addresses this. Quite honestly, the setup is very practical, and I enjoy it every single day. I have no advice in terms of poke and stretch. I am not a supporter of that. To each their own.

Sorry, but you will never see any notable fuel mileage improvements by changing just your wheels/tires alone. Yes, I have lost nearly 40lbs of rotating mass, but there are too many other significant variables (namely drag).

I currently have 245/40R17 Dunlop Direzza ZII tires on them. Very, very good tires. Although I've nearly used them up already.

At the end of the day, 17's are the smallest you can fit over factory 335i brake rotors, and that is how it should be IMO. Buy them, you'll love 'em.

what is the size and offset of the wheels?

akotten · 08-14-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 330iN52

what is the size and offset of the wheels?

17x9, ET30

Motorsport.Nick · 10-02-2013, 02:30 PM

Why aren't more people running a square set up? Lots of staggered sets.

I'd like to run ARC8s 18x9.5 front and rear. Anyone? What limitations do we run in to with the front strut for clearance?

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garage-s New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E90 335I Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Apex EC7 18x9 profile2 31 offset with 225/40R18 Michelin PSS 18x9.5 profile3 22 offset with 265/35R18 Michelin PSS Sits on ST coilover, the fronts are fine, the rear I couldn't go lower even after some minor DIY rolling, should use 255 instead Attached Images
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Expert@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3887 Rep 6,917 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Awesome, thanks for sharing plokij! Hopefully the new owner appreciates the work you've put in to this car! __________________ 925-245-0773 /// info@apexraceparts.com Wheels /// Accessories /// Vehicle-Specific Fitment Guides /// Careers /// ML-10 Survey
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Motorsport.Nick Captain 167 Rep 689 Posts Drives: M Sedans Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Why aren't more people running a square set up? Lots of staggered sets. I'd like to run ARC8s 18x9.5 front and rear. Anyone? What limitations do we run in to with the front strut for clearance? __________________ Nick \| 2011 Competition Package M3 Sedan \| @Restoration_Motorsport on IG
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