Arc 8 vs EC7

RQualk · 10-03-2013, 07:47 AM

I read the information provided by apex's website
And was wondering is their any large difference
Between these two wheels besides the brake clearance and aesthetics? Im asking because im considering joining the ec 7 group buy but wanted more
Information between the two wheel sets.

P90Puma · 10-03-2013, 07:48 AM

ARC8 is much lighter, 2lbs per wheel.

hoki06 · 10-03-2013, 07:57 AM

Besides the obvious difference in looks, the EC-7 weigh a little more. I think they look much better than the ARC-8 and the extra 1.5 lbs per wheel is worth it.

Kgolf31 · 10-03-2013, 08:11 AM

I haven't seen a EC7 group buy show up at all?

Anyways, the differences have been noted. The EC7 does offer more clearance for BBKs as well

hoki06 · 10-03-2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

I haven't seen a EC7 group buy show up at all?

It's somewhat hidden in the Wheel/Tire FS section

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=888292

i128 · 10-03-2013, 10:46 AM

for performance/tracking, its a no brainer ARC-8's are lighter. And IMO look better.

From an aesthetics point of view I find the the EC-7 in(1-series offsets) do not do the wheel justice, as opposed to EC-7s found on 1M or on E90's in their respective fitments. - It looks so much more aggressive on everything else but the 128i& 135i - our offsets suck!

Pictures below to illustrate what I mean: (once again my opinion)

these looks amazing (note the concavity)

this too looks subtle...(almost OEM)

RQualk · 10-04-2013, 06:42 AM

Thanks guys for your opinions and response. Much appreciated.

10-03-2013, 07:47 AM	#1
RQualk Private 4 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (2)	Arc 8 vs EC7 I read the information provided by apex's website And was wondering is their any large difference Between these two wheels besides the brake clearance and aesthetics? Im asking because im considering joining the ec 7 group buy but wanted more Information between the two wheel sets.
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10-03-2013, 07:48 AM	#2
P90Puma Would rather be driving. 12 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	ARC8 is much lighter, 2lbs per wheel.
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10-03-2013, 07:57 AM	#3
hoki06 Lieutenant 229 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: VA iTrader: (2)	Besides the obvious difference in looks, the EC-7 weigh a little more. I think they look much better than the ARC-8 and the extra 1.5 lbs per wheel is worth it.
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10-03-2013, 08:11 AM	#4
Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	I haven't seen a EC7 group buy show up at all? Anyways, the differences have been noted. The EC7 does offer more clearance for BBKs as well
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10-03-2013, 10:46 AM	#6
i128 Lieutenant 316 Rep 546 Posts Drives: 340iX (6MT) - X3///M40i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	for performance/tracking, its a no brainer ARC-8's are lighter. And IMO look better. From an aesthetics point of view I find the the EC-7 in(1-series offsets) do not do the wheel justice, as opposed to EC-7s found on 1M or on E90's in their respective fitments. - It looks so much more aggressive on everything else but the 128i& 135i - our offsets suck! Pictures below to illustrate what I mean: (once again my opinion) these looks amazing (note the concavity) this too looks subtle...(almost OEM)
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10-04-2013, 06:42 AM	#7
RQualk Private 4 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (2)	Thanks guys for your opinions and response. Much appreciated.
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