APEX ARC-8 17x8" ET25 - INSTALLED
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Thanks! The 595 RSRR do run quite wide, so a 215/40-17 would require quite a bit more negative camber and more of a fender trim in the rear to get those to clear. Doable, but I did not want to run that much camber. Also the RSRR is a very loud tire, so not something I wanted to deal with on a daily basis. However, you're absolutely right. it would perform much better on track! However, the ST-1's handled surprisingly well. It was only on session 4 where they got a bit hot and I started slipping a bit.
I'd love the concave 8.5' wheels as well, but not enough clearance unfortunately. I did see a guy with an R56 use fender flares with the 17x8.5" ET20 and they looked great!
Thanks! The 595 RSRR do run quite wide, so a 215/40-17 would require quite a bit more negative camber and more of a fender trim in the rear to get those to clear. Doable, but I did not want to run that much camber. Also the RSRR is a very loud tire, so not something I wanted to deal with on a daily basis. However, you're absolutely right. it would perform much better on track! However, the ST-1's handled surprisingly well. It was only on session 4 where they got a bit hot and I started slipping a bit.
I'd love the concave 8.5' wheels as well, but not enough clearance unfortunately. I did see a guy with an R56 use fender flares with the 17x8.5" ET20 and they looked great!
FYI you can still buy the older RSR. I bought a set of RSRR and RSR within the last month. Got the RSR for my daily VW because they are MUCH quieter than RSRR.
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Federals are the best bang for the buck tire in my opinion. Couldn't be happier with my ST-1's!
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Thanks a ton for posting these pics. I have been doing tons of exhausting research on rims/fitment/tire size, etc. I must have looked at a zillion wheel/tire combos. I just can't get past how perfect these look, so I basically decided to bite off you and buy the exact same everything. Unfortunately, just my luck. It looks like APEX is sold out of wheels in this size except for one last set of their "hyper black" color. I reached out to them today to ask when they'd have more satin black in stock. I have a BRG R53 with a black roof and I'm sure it would awesome with the satin black. Hoping for some good news from them.
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Thanks a ton for posting these pics. I have been doing tons of exhausting research on rims/fitment/tire size, etc. I must have looked at a zillion wheel/tire combos. I just can't get past how perfect these look, so I basically decided to bite off you and buy the exact same everything. Unfortunately, just my luck. It looks like APEX is sold out of wheels in this size except for one last set of their "hyper black" color. I reached out to them today to ask when they'd have more satin black in stock. I have a BRG R53 with a black roof and I'm sure it would awesome with the satin black. Hoping for some good news from them.
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The wheels did poke out when I was at stock height and didn't have any camber dialed in. With the camber, the wheels just tuck into the fender. Super flush fitment. I thought about running 205/45-17's, but with this aggressive of a stance and how low it is, it would rub inside on the fender. If you stay at stock height you may be able to get away with 205/45-17, but I cannot confirm.
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There are more in stock if you’re interested I recently sold the car, but already miss it and miss the wheels!
I recently sold the car, but already miss it and miss the wheels!
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That would be awssome especially if i could still get the sale price.
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The wheels did poke out when I was at stock height and didn't have any camber dialed in. With the camber, the wheels just tuck into the fender. Super flush fitment. I thought about running 205/45-17's, but with this aggressive of a stance and how low it is, it would rub inside on the fender. If you stay at stock height you may be able to get away with 205/45-17, but I cannot confirm.
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Damn those look amazing !!! I'm ordering my next next payday 17x8 et25 but with the 215/45/17 tires ! Cant wait yes yes
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I have to agree with this statement. Beautiful stance and wheels.
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I sold the car after only 6k miles with this setup, but tire wear was not bad. As long as you zero out the toe, you’ll be fine. Toe has a much greater impact on tire wear than camber. Anything under -3 degrees is very livable.
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I ran the MeisterR ZetaCRD+ Coilovers 
Nothing but good things to say. They are a great entry level/daily driver suspension system. I believe they are made in the same factory as BC Racing coilovers, since they look identical aside from the colors.
Nothing but good things to say. They are a great entry level/daily driver suspension system. I believe they are made in the same factory as BC Racing coilovers, since they look identical aside from the colors.
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