Official APEX Wheels Showroom Gallery Thread - Page 2

dogbone · 01-25-2013, 06:33 PM

Here was the car last weekend at Buttonwillow on ARC-8 wheels and Hankook TD 265/295 tires:

(This is the same car as in Post #13 of this thread)

APEX ARC-8
Hyper Silver
18x9.5" ET22 & 18x10.5" ET27
265/35/18 and 295/30/18 Hankook TD soft compound tires
JRZ Suspension (actually the front is not on JRZ in these two pics. The front is stock damper, H&R Race lowering spring, and GC camber street plates. JRZ fronts are going back on on Monday.)

No problems at all with 295/30/18 in the rear. (That was my first time on TD tires. They are unbelievable in terms of how much grip they have. Incredible.) These wheels have seen around 20 punishing track days. They've tasted desert-----ahem----a few times. I've done several drift days on these wheels. They have to deal with the forces of a big brake it. Actually the TD tires added another new element of force because of their grip. You should have seen the AP Racing calipers smoking when I came in after a 15 minute session, and they have dedicated race pads for the track. They ride berms frequently because the JRZ are so compliant on berms. They have been totally solid on the track. Never a hiccup. I have no hesitation at all recommending these wheels as great staple track wheels----light, strong, affordable. Is there a better combination for tracking?

Kasé Zomé · 01-25-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

yes

Thanks. Now I know what sort of fender gap to expect when I get my 18s. I'm a bit shocked that it's such a difference compared to 19".

M3ANMACHINE · 02-28-2013, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@ApexRaceParts

Apex ARC-8's, Anthracite, 18x9.5" ET22 and 18x10.5" ET27
265/35/18 and 285/35/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
KW clubsport Coilovers with the supplied KW camber plates
Negative camber is beneficial for performance but not required for this fitment
No fender rolling needed

Man, this is gorgeous!

Rated M Roadster · 02-28-2013, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@ApexRaceParts

Time to trade my car in... This looks amazing!

El Bimmer · 03-17-2013, 01:32 AM

Jbook · 03-21-2013, 12:01 AM

I just bought a set of ARC-8's off another forum member and this thread has reaffirmed my decision!! Can't wait to see how I do on the 18x10" front 18x10.5 rears with the ESS VT2-625

01-25-2013, 06:33 PM	#23
dogbone Private First Class Drives: '09 E90 M3 - IB Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 93 million miles from the Sun Posts: 127 iTrader: (0)	Here was the car last weekend at Buttonwillow on ARC-8 wheels and Hankook TD 265/295 tires: (This is the same car as in Post #13 of this thread) APEX ARC-8 Hyper Silver 18x9.5" ET22 & 18x10.5" ET27 265/35/18 and 295/30/18 Hankook TD soft compound tires JRZ Suspension (actually the front is not on JRZ in these two pics. The front is stock damper, H&R Race lowering spring, and GC camber street plates. JRZ fronts are going back on on Monday.) No problems at all with 295/30/18 in the rear. (That was my first time on TD tires. They are unbelievable in terms of how much grip they have. Incredible.) These wheels have seen around 20 punishing track days. They've tasted desert-----ahem----a few times. I've done several drift days on these wheels. They have to deal with the forces of a big brake it. Actually the TD tires added another new element of force because of their grip. You should have seen the AP Racing calipers smoking when I came in after a 15 minute session, and they have dedicated race pads for the track. They ride berms frequently because the JRZ are so compliant on berms. They have been totally solid on the track. Never a hiccup. I have no hesitation at all recommending these wheels as great staple track wheels----light, strong, affordable. Is there a better combination for tracking? Attached Images

03-17-2013, 01:32 AM	#27
El Bimmer El Jefe Drives: e92 M3, e30 325i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: in Houston, but from Newark, NJ! Posts: 1,111 iTrader: (3)	__________________

03-21-2013, 12:01 AM	#28
Jbook Captain Drives: '11 ESS E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Jose - Bay Area Posts: 783 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	I just bought a set of ARC-8's off another forum member and this thread has reaffirmed my decision!! Can't wait to see how I do on the 18x10" front 18x10.5 rears with the ESS VT2-625 __________________ ESS VT2-625 w/ Stack Gauges \| Dinan Stg 2 Suspension, CF Strut Braces, & Pedals \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Active Autowerke X-Pipe w/ HFC \| Vorsteiner VS-400 Wheels, CF Lip, CF Type II Diffuser, & White Piped Floormats \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler, CF Mirror Covers w/ M5 paint scheme, & Performance Steering Wheel w/ Custom White Stripe \| Apex Arc-8 track wheels

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