Apex Group Buy

K-Bag · 02-02-2018, 04:29 AM

Well, its that time of year again.

https://www.gangup.com/apex/apex-1-2-series.html

Get on board if you need wheels!

K-Man

Drawn05 · 02-04-2018, 05:12 PM

I put my details in for this last week. Hopefully it works out as I've been putting off new tyres for a while now

FREDDJ2 · 02-04-2018, 11:52 PM

Just signed up

UR25IO · 02-07-2018, 04:07 AM

What would be the price landed in oz

Drawn05 · 02-07-2018, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UR25IO

What would be the price landed in oz

I selected the US$225-250 discount range, so US$975-1000 +US$270 for shipping. Not sure how much duty is likely for this but its still better than full price (if they go ahead).

I selected the decline option if they go with a lower discount as it seems like blatant bait and switch if they do that - would rather get el-cheapos locally than deal with that shit.

PeteA · 02-15-2018, 12:01 AM

Looks like they're pledged for the full $250. Bargain for wheels with the perfect offset for our applications.

K-Bag · 02-15-2018, 03:49 AM

Yeah Im stoked, should have got 2 sets

The Blimp · 03-04-2018, 10:18 PM

So apex sold them to me for $976 USD but listed the price as $1226USD on the customs forms so UPS want to charge me extra.

I emailed them but I'm not expecting them to sort it out anytime soon

PeteA · 03-04-2018, 10:48 PM

What did you end up paying for your set incl. shipping in AUD?

The Blimp · 03-05-2018, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteA

What did you end up paying for your set incl. shipping in AUD?

$1670AUD with shipping, however UPS want me to pay an extra $290 for customs (based on the non-group buy price).

PeteA · 03-05-2018, 04:12 AM

About the same as me, I added a few things like valve stems and emblems which added to the price.

No indication for shipment for my items just yet. I ordered EC-7's 35/58 offsets to suit my application.

Drawn05 · 03-05-2018, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteA

About the same as me, I added a few things like valve stems and emblems which added to the price.

No indication for shipment for my items just yet. I ordered EC-7's 35/58 offsets to suit my application.

When I received the notification the wheels had already shipped three days prior.

What tyres are you going to use? I wanted to use the last remaining PSS but can't get the spec'd 235-40 for the fronts. PS4 is available in that size so may run PS4 front and PSS rear.

K-Bag · 03-05-2018, 09:05 PM

I went the ARC-8 Hyper Black, 18", ET +45 front and +58 rear.

What sized and brand tyres should I put, I've also struggled to find MPSS in 235-40 for the fronts.

Drawn05 · 03-05-2018, 11:51 PM

Pilot Sport 4(s) are supposedly the replacement for PSS but don't seem to be in 18" in Australia yet

And11 · 03-06-2018, 09:37 PM

I followed the Apex recommendations and put Pilot Sport 4 (non 's') 235/40/18 F and 265/35/18 R. Both ends rubbed. Got the rears rolled by Athid Robert as per PeteA's thread and that's sorted. The fronts... still rubs on what I'd consider medium sized depressions in the road. Will get around to seeing if more negative camber helps but I have a feeling I'll also need a stiffer suspension setup to reduce the rubbing.... the front bumper just narrows in too much to clear a wide tyre.

I'm 50/50 whether I should have just gone 225/40/18 (F) / 255/35/18 (R) to save all the hassle.

Drawn05 · 03-06-2018, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by And11

I followed the Apex recommendations and put Pilot Sport 4 (non 's') 235/40/18 F and 265/35/18 R. Both ends rubbed. Got the rears rolled by Athid Robert as per PeteA's thread and that's sorted. The fronts... still rubs on what I'd consider medium sized depressions in the road. Will get around to seeing if more negative camber helps but I have a feeling I'll also need a stiffer suspension setup to reduce the rubbing.... the front bumper just narrows in too much to clear a wide tyre.

I'm 50/50 whether I should have just gone 225/40/18 (F) / 255/35/18 (R) to save all the hassle.

Damn, I just ordered those same tyres.

How badly does it rub?

And11 · 03-06-2018, 11:34 PM

You could be lucky, I think it's such a tight fit that manufacturing tolerances, bushing wear, alignment, tyre model etc all play a part. Seems a lot of LHD cars in the US run this tyres size (MPSS) without issue. However in RHD, I've seen a few threads (babybmw and here) that report the same problem I'm having.

How badly... the rears were bad, any kind of average suspension compression would rub. The fronts are not as bad but still annoying. I will get it once a day and generally know when to slow down to avoid it.

Drawn05 · 03-07-2018, 12:53 AM

Do you have stock msport suspension?

Drawn05 · 03-07-2018, 01:35 AM

I've decided to cancel the PS4 and go with PSS instead, with the 245/35 instead of 235/40.

K-Bag · 03-07-2018, 03:52 AM

Let us know how it goes.

And11 · 03-07-2018, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drawn05

Do you have stock msport suspension?

Yep stock.

I read that 245/35/18 was better as the diameter is smaller, however it's still wider. My 235 is already quite close to the strut. Good luck!

I should mention that I'm really happy with the PS4, zero complaints wet or dry.

02-02-2018, 04:29 AM	#1
K-Bag Private 19 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2016 OG M2 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Apex Group Buy Well, its that time of year again. https://www.gangup.com/apex/apex-1-2-series.html Get on board if you need wheels! K-Man
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02-04-2018, 05:12 PM	#2
Drawn05 Captain 67 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	I put my details in for this last week. Hopefully it works out as I've been putting off new tyres for a while now
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02-04-2018, 11:52 PM	#3
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02-07-2018, 04:07 AM	#4
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02-15-2018, 12:01 AM	#6
PeteA Major 127 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	Looks like they're pledged for the full $250. Bargain for wheels with the perfect offset for our applications. __________________ Pete's Build Thread
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02-15-2018, 03:49 AM	#7
K-Bag Private 19 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2016 OG M2 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Yeah Im stoked, should have got 2 sets
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03-04-2018, 10:18 PM	#8
The Blimp Private 17 Rep 87 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	So apex sold them to me for $976 USD but listed the price as $1226USD on the customs forms so UPS want to charge me extra. I emailed them but I'm not expecting them to sort it out anytime soon
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03-04-2018, 10:48 PM	#9
PeteA Major 127 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	What did you end up paying for your set incl. shipping in AUD? __________________ Pete's Build Thread
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03-05-2018, 04:12 AM	#11
PeteA Major 127 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	About the same as me, I added a few things like valve stems and emblems which added to the price. No indication for shipment for my items just yet. I ordered EC-7's 35/58 offsets to suit my application. __________________ Pete's Build Thread
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03-05-2018, 09:05 PM	#13
K-Bag Private 19 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2016 OG M2 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	I went the ARC-8 Hyper Black, 18", ET +45 front and +58 rear. What sized and brand tyres should I put, I've also struggled to find MPSS in 235-40 for the fronts.
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03-05-2018, 11:51 PM	#14
Drawn05 Captain 67 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	Pilot Sport 4(s) are supposedly the replacement for PSS but don't seem to be in 18" in Australia yet
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03-06-2018, 09:37 PM	#15
And11 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I followed the Apex recommendations and put Pilot Sport 4 (non 's') 235/40/18 F and 265/35/18 R. Both ends rubbed. Got the rears rolled by Athid Robert as per PeteA's thread and that's sorted. The fronts... still rubs on what I'd consider medium sized depressions in the road. Will get around to seeing if more negative camber helps but I have a feeling I'll also need a stiffer suspension setup to reduce the rubbing.... the front bumper just narrows in too much to clear a wide tyre. I'm 50/50 whether I should have just gone 225/40/18 (F) / 255/35/18 (R) to save all the hassle.
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03-06-2018, 11:34 PM	#17
And11 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	You could be lucky, I think it's such a tight fit that manufacturing tolerances, bushing wear, alignment, tyre model etc all play a part. Seems a lot of LHD cars in the US run this tyres size (MPSS) without issue. However in RHD, I've seen a few threads (babybmw and here) that report the same problem I'm having. How badly... the rears were bad, any kind of average suspension compression would rub. The fronts are not as bad but still annoying. I will get it once a day and generally know when to slow down to avoid it.
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03-07-2018, 12:53 AM	#18
Drawn05 Captain 67 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	Do you have stock msport suspension?
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03-07-2018, 01:35 AM	#19
Drawn05 Captain 67 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	I've decided to cancel the PS4 and go with PSS instead, with the 245/35 instead of 235/40.
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03-07-2018, 03:52 AM	#20
K-Bag Private 19 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2016 OG M2 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Let us know how it goes.
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