Apex EC-7's What a difference!

TexasZed4MC · 12-01-2012, 08:35 PM

If I am thinking correctly, this is the third set of wheels in 1 year. That's a record for me. These are what I should have started with in the first place. The fit is spot on, the finish is VERY impressive. Comparing these to the stock wheels is crazy. These are at least 5lbs per wheel lighter. Eddie your company did a wonderful job on this new wheel.

TexasZed4MC · 12-01-2012, 08:45 PM

wow reducing the size and rez on these really made the quality BAD. Guess I should not have shot them in RAW.

inTgr8r · 12-01-2012, 08:47 PM

Looking good!!!
& the color works perfectly with IB.

dubsesd · 12-01-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

wow reducing the size and rez on these really made the quality BAD. Guess I should not have shot them in RAW.

ya it did. looks like zack morris took them with his cell phone.

im looking forward to seeing better pics of these beautiful wheels on your car. i think the color works really well

TexasZed4MC · 12-01-2012, 09:54 PM

I will rework them tomorrow!

dorifto88 · 12-01-2012, 09:57 PM

looks good ! i thought you were getting arc8s?

strokeoluck · 12-01-2012, 10:02 PM

They look great. Your side shots look good, as it really shows the depth of the wheel. Someday I plan on getting these same wheels. But I always think they look just "ok" in pics when shot straight on, because you don't get a good feel for the depth.

Finnegan · 12-02-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

If I am thinking correctly, this is the third set of wheels in 1 year. That's a record for me. These are what I should have started with in the first place. The fit is spot on, the finish is VERY impressive. Comparing these to the stock wheels is crazy. These are at least5lbs per wheel lighter. Eddie your company did a wonderful job on this new wheel.

Couldn't agree more! The weight difference is noticeable.

If you're thinking of a track set, and don't plan on a BBK in the future, the ARC-8s are a bit over 2 pounds lighter than the same sized EC-7. Finish, fitment, it's great either way (we have a set of ARC-8s on one car, EC-7s on the other).

I really like the Anthracite against blue. Very nice!

TexasZed4MC · 12-02-2012, 07:11 AM

edited the pictures and updated the OP, resolution is far better!

inTgr8r · 12-02-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Couldn't agree more! The weight difference is noticeable.

If you're thinking of a track set, and don't plan on a BBK in the future, the ARC-8s are a bit over 2 pounds lighter than the same sized EC-7. Finish, fitment, it's great either way (we have a set of ARC-8s on one car, EC-7s on the other).

I really like the Anthracite against blue. Very nice!

Really ?
The ARC8s are a problem with BBKs ??????
That's a surprise.

Finnegan · 12-02-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Really ?
The ARC8s are a problem with BBKs ??????
That's a surprise.

No problem. But the EC-7s have a lot more clearance, so for some size BBKs, there's easier of fitment without having to go to super-aggressive offsets or spacers.

Beedub · 12-02-2012, 12:51 PM

OP does the rear stick out with an 9.5 ET22??? or is it flush??

i saw demonblitz had the e92 bmw m3 18s, they have a rear of 9.5 Et23 and he was experiencing rub with a 265/40/18.... i was kinda suprised to see that so im wondering how your getting on.....

dubsesd · 12-02-2012, 12:51 PM

love these wheels on your car. pics are much better as well

TexasZed4MC · 12-02-2012, 04:58 PM

I would say the rear are a little less than flush. IMO the fitment is absolutely spot on. the fronts could be a little more aggressive, but why spend more money on wider daily drive tires when its not necessary

inTgr8r · 12-02-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

OP does the rear stick out with an 9.5 ET22??? or is it flush??
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Should be lots of room with 9.5 ET22
Especially with the ride height of this setup.
The lower you go, the tighter the fit will be.. Also depending on camber setting.

mgwatson48 · 12-02-2012, 05:37 PM

love the wheels and color choice! what tire sizes did you go with and what are the specs on the wheels? Thanks!

TexasZed4MC · 12-02-2012, 05:58 PM

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love the wheels and color choice! what tire sizes did you go with and what are the specs on the wheels? Thanks!

mgwatson48 the specs are
18x8.5 et 35 fronts with stock 225/45/18
18x9.5 et 22 rears with stock 255/40/18
FOR NOW!
I already had the tires on my stock wheels and had over 50% tread left so I thew those on the wheels for now

mousitch · 12-02-2012, 08:41 PM

You all are killing me. Guess another work bonus blown. Headers and wheels for spring.

gferil · 12-02-2012, 09:38 PM

Looking good! Welcome to the club!

Agree, Apex did a great job with these wheels.

Finnegan · 12-02-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

OP does the rear stick out with an 9.5 ET22??? or is it flush??

i saw demonblitz had the e92 bmw m3 18s, they have a rear of 9.5 Et23 and he was experiencing rub with a 265/40/18.... i was kinda suprised to see that so im wondering how your getting on.....

I think that issue with rubbing on the rears is partially due to lowering, partly due to the /40 profile tire, which is about 4/10ths of an inch larger in diameter vs. stock. I'd run a /35 profile with a 265 (1" smaller diameter) of 275 (~.75" smaller diameter) tire. We're running both size tires on the same spec wheel as TexasZed4MC with a stock suspension, and no rubbing.

I really do like this color wheel on this car!

mike519 · 12-02-2012, 09:53 PM

What do you guys think this will look like on sepang? I am pretty sure these are the wheels I'm going with, just not sure if anthracite or the standard grey/silver or whatever they call it. Generally I don't like black wheels but these do look nice!

mgwatson48 · 12-02-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

mgwatson48 the specs are
18x8.5 et 35 fronts with stock 225/45/18
18x9.5 et 22 rears with stock 255/40/18
FOR NOW!
I already had the tires on my stock wheels and had over 50% tread left so I thew those on the wheels for now

thx!

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strokeoluck First Lieutenant 23 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 M roadster Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	They look great. Your side shots look good, as it really shows the depth of the wheel. Someday I plan on getting these same wheels. But I always think they look just "ok" in pics when shot straight on, because you don't get a good feel for the depth.
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TexasZed4MC Captain 150 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2006 Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	edited the pictures and updated the OP, resolution is far better! __________________ Lone Star Chapter BMWCCA HPDE Event Chair, Texas Trifecta Event Chair, & BMWCCA driving Instructor
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TexasZed4MC Captain 150 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2006 Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I would say the rear are a little less than flush. IMO the fitment is absolutely spot on. the fronts could be a little more aggressive, but why spend more money on wider daily drive tires when its not necessary __________________ Lone Star Chapter BMWCCA HPDE Event Chair, Texas Trifecta Event Chair, & BMWCCA driving Instructor
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gferil Captain 30 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (6)	Looking good! Welcome to the club! Agree, Apex did a great job with these wheels.
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mike519 Captain 132 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	What do you guys think this will look like on sepang? I am pretty sure these are the wheels I'm going with, just not sure if anthracite or the standard grey/silver or whatever they call it. Generally I don't like black wheels but these do look nice!
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