Apex EC-7 arrived

grussell · 08-23-2012, 07:06 PM

My black Apex EC-7's arrived today. I can't wait to go home and check them out.

aus · 08-23-2012, 08:01 PM

Do post pics out of the box and installed ASAP!!!
Congrats.

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isugoo · 08-23-2012, 11:12 PM

We need pictures!

grussell · 08-24-2012, 09:54 AM

I'll have them mounted up today and post some pictures later.

leigh · 08-24-2012, 05:08 PM

What specs?

grussell · 08-24-2012, 05:31 PM

18 x 9.5 ET22 18 x 10.5 ET27
Michelin PSS 265/35/18 285/35/18

FormulaMMM · 08-24-2012, 08:14 PM

Sweet! Mine are scheduled to arrive on Monday. Hankook RS-3's in the garage waiting to be mounted.

mkPOTO · 08-24-2012, 08:51 PM

Congrats, waiting for my set too

grussell · 08-24-2012, 09:50 PM

getting closer to the m3

SchnellM3 · 08-24-2012, 10:02 PM

Very Nice

I just added a set of ARC-8s to the E46 in Super Sports as well.

leigh · 08-24-2012, 10:52 PM

If I order a set of ec-7 today how long will they take to get to me

grussell · 08-25-2012, 09:37 AM

Here are the actual weights:

19" x 9" ZCP with Pirreli 245/35 50lbs
19" x 10" ZCP with Pirelli 265/35 52.6lbs

18" x 9.5" EC-7 with PSS 265/35 48.4lbs
18" x 10.5" EC-7 with PSS 285/35 51.4lbs

-5.6lbs total

chili cheese · 08-27-2012, 02:45 PM

Nice!

kwike92 · 08-27-2012, 11:41 PM

sick wheels bro.

klammer · 08-28-2012, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grussell

Here are the actual weights:

19" x 9" ZCP with Pirreli 245/35 50lbs
19" x 10" ZCP with Pirelli 265/35 52.6lbs

18" x 9.5" EC-7 with PSS 265/35 48.4lbs
18" x 10.5" EC-7 with PSS 285/35 51.4lbs

-5.6lbs total

That's some legit weight savings considering the extra rubber, nice

grussell · 08-28-2012, 07:32 AM

Here are some quick iPhone pics

THE TECH · 08-28-2012, 07:36 AM

Looks good.

grussell · 08-28-2012, 11:36 AM

My street impressions so far. This is not my track wheel and tire setup.

1. Grip, grip grip. I have so much confidence entering a turn regardless of the pavement conditions.

2. Car feels absolutely planted and solid.

3. The ride is better. Hitting expansion joints or sharp bumps is much less jarring. These tires seem to round off the edges of the sharp bumps. Keep in mind I have Recaro Sportster CS seats so I feel everything.

4. Very slight increase in tramlining on the freeway.

5. The road noise is lower.

6. The steering feel is basically unchanged. Maybe it is a bit heavier but can't say for sure.

To summarize, a great improvement over the stock ZCP wheels and tires.

ajvee · 08-28-2012, 12:12 PM

Great looking wheels! Would you mind posting just the weight of the wheels?

Thanks.

FormulaMMM · 08-28-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grussell

My street impressions so far. This is not my track wheel and tire setup.

1. Grip, grip grip. I have so much confidence entering a turn regardless of the pavement conditions.

2. Car feels absolutely planted and solid.

3. The ride is better. Hitting expansion joints or sharp bumps is much less jarring. These tires seem to round off the edges of the sharp bumps. Keep in mind I have Recaro Sportster CS seats so I feel everything.

4. Very slight increase in tramlining on the freeway.

5. The road noise is lower.

6. The steering feel is basically unchanged. Maybe it is a bit heavier but can't say for sure.

To summarize, a great improvement over the stock ZCP wheels and tires.

They look great and thanks for posting your impressions.

I should have mine mounted tonight! Looking forward to it.

Joe@ApexRaceParts · 08-28-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajvee

Great looking wheels! Would you mind posting just the weight of the wheels?

Thanks.

Weights of the wheels installed on the E92 M3 above are:

18x9.5" ET22 - 21.75lbs
18x10.5" ET27 - 22.50lbs

grussell · 08-28-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajvee

Great looking wheels! Would you mind posting just the weight of the wheels?

Thanks.

I did not weigh them individually but based upon the total weights I would say that Apex's published numbers are accurate.

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08-23-2012, 08:01 PM	#2
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,175 iTrader: (5)	Do post pics out of the box and installed ASAP!!! Congrats. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

08-23-2012, 11:12 PM	#3
isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 11 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,974 iTrader: (51)	We need pictures! __________________ X5M PAST: 08 E90 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 03.5 E46 M3 \| 99 E36 M3

08-24-2012, 08:14 PM	#7
FormulaMMM Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MI Posts: 590 iTrader: (1)	Sweet! Mine are scheduled to arrive on Monday. Hankook RS-3's in the garage waiting to be mounted. __________________ Jerez Black E90 M3: Velos Designwerks Tune, Megan Racing Catback (past) / Akrapovic Evolution (present), Macht Schnell Filter, Stoptech ST-40 Fronts + Pagid RS29, Apex EC-7 18x10 ET25 + Hankook R-S3 275/35/18.

08-24-2012, 08:51 PM	#8
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,507 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	Congrats, waiting for my set too __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

08-24-2012, 09:54 AM	#4
grussell Private First Class Drives: 2012 SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (3)	I'll have them mounted up today and post some pictures later.

08-24-2012, 05:08 PM	#5
leigh Captain Drives: 2011 e92 zcp m3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 609 iTrader: (0)	What specs?

08-24-2012, 05:31 PM	#6
grussell Private First Class Drives: 2012 SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (3)	18 x 9.5 ET22 18 x 10.5 ET27 Michelin PSS 265/35/18 285/35/18

08-24-2012, 09:50 PM	#9
grussell Private First Class Drives: 2012 SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (3)	getting closer to the m3 Attached Images

08-24-2012, 10:02 PM	#10
SchnellM3 Digger Drives: 03 E46 M3, 09 E92 M3, 09 X6 50 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 2,607 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 Tra ... [4.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [4.17] 2009 Yamaha R1 (FOR ... [4.75]	Very Nice I just added a set of ARC-8s to the E46 in Super Sports as well. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 /// Melbourne Red /// Fox Red /// M DKG Full Innotech Exhaust - DINAN Intake - IND Engine Bay Appearance - IND Hand Stitched Boot Covers - and much more....

08-24-2012, 10:52 PM	#11
leigh Captain Drives: 2011 e92 zcp m3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 609 iTrader: (0)	If I order a set of ec-7 today how long will they take to get to me

08-25-2012, 09:37 AM	#12
grussell Private First Class Drives: 2012 SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (3)	Here are the actual weights: 19" x 9" ZCP with Pirreli 245/35 50lbs 19" x 10" ZCP with Pirelli 265/35 52.6lbs 18" x 9.5" EC-7 with PSS 265/35 48.4lbs 18" x 10.5" EC-7 with PSS 285/35 51.4lbs -5.6lbs total

08-27-2012, 02:45 PM	#13
chili cheese Captain Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 850 iTrader: (2)	Nice!

08-27-2012, 11:41 PM	#14
kwike92 Major Drives: 2009 m3 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 1,126 iTrader: (4)	sick wheels bro. __________________ 2009 M3 DCT Matte Grills, Matte Gills, Paint matched reflectors, RPI scoops and filter, H&R springs, 18MM spacers in front, 15MM spacers in rear.

08-28-2012, 07:32 AM	#16
grussell Private First Class Drives: 2012 SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (3)	Here are some quick iPhone pics Attached Images

08-28-2012, 07:36 AM	#17
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08-28-2012, 11:36 AM	#18
grussell Private First Class Drives: 2012 SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (3)	My street impressions so far. This is not my track wheel and tire setup. 1. Grip, grip grip. I have so much confidence entering a turn regardless of the pavement conditions. 2. Car feels absolutely planted and solid. 3. The ride is better. Hitting expansion joints or sharp bumps is much less jarring. These tires seem to round off the edges of the sharp bumps. Keep in mind I have Recaro Sportster CS seats so I feel everything. 4. Very slight increase in tramlining on the freeway. 5. The road noise is lower. 6. The steering feel is basically unchanged. Maybe it is a bit heavier but can't say for sure. To summarize, a great improvement over the stock ZCP wheels and tires.

08-28-2012, 12:12 PM	#19
ajvee Major Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None Posts: 1,377 iTrader: (12)	Great looking wheels! Would you mind posting just the weight of the wheels? Thanks.

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