Derek's E90: ///M3 Sedan Journal

[slater]

The 219 looks great on other models but it never is my first choice. It does look okay when it is lowered with spacers

I'm still waiting for my cousin to give me these rims...

BBS GT4 RE rims for the BMW Motorsport GT4 M3 race car. 18x9.5/18x10. They are essentially the original rim the Apex EC-7 is replicating. If he doesn't give me these rims, I'll get Apex EC-7s. I'm in no immediate rush to get anything so I'm patiently waiting.

agreed, the 219 looks better lowered with spacers... but those GT4 RE's look perfect! i hope that works out.

Plus it is BBS motorsport designed for BMW, so still "OE" in those terms! The major plus here is that they are 18" rims. 265/35/18 Front, 285/35/18s Rear would be the ideal staggered setup. If not, EC7, 275/35/18 all around!

dang! isn't that perhaps too much tire up front? (275's)

[derbo]

agreed, the 219 looks better lowered with spacers... but those GT4 RE's look perfect! i hope that works out.




dang! isn't that perhaps too much tire up front? (275's)

It's an M3.


This guy from Japan is running some ultra wide 295s!!!

Wheel Setup
APEX 18×10.5″ ET27 ARC-8 Wheels in Satin Black
295/30/18 Yokohama Advan A050 Tires in the four corners
Aragosta Coilover Kit with -3° Camber back and forth
15mm Spacer in Front
12mm Spacer in the Rear

[jiggz]

Those bearings definitely showing some wear, good call getting them replaced. What was your mileage...I seem to recall somewhere the 50K range? I had mine replaced at 63K, they actually looked really good.

I have to agree but they are 19s. Tires = premium and people are asking $2000 for a set of the rims used! With about 1300 or so ZCP optioned M3s, that gives a very small pool of rims out there for sale. I rather buy a full set of Apex EC7 18x10et25 all around or wait for my cousin's set of BBS GT4 for rarity.

The 1300 # (I think it's technically 1220 but whatever right!) is E90 ZCP production, they built a ton more E92 ZCP's + all the people who bought ZCP wheels after the fact. So lots of sets out there for sale but I agree with you people ask a premium for them, and most have rash and finish issues. By the time you repair them you could buy a new set, as they aren't that much $ new. Everybody has ZCP wheels...those BBS look like they're worth the wait!

[derbo]

Those bearings definitely showing some wear, good call getting them replaced. What was your mileage...I seem to recall somewhere the 50K range? I had mine replaced at 63K, they actually looked really good.



The 1300 # (I think it's technically 1220 but whatever right!) is E90 ZCP production, they built a ton more E92 ZCP's + all the people who bought ZCP wheels after the fact. So lots of sets out there for sale but I agree with you people ask a premium for them, and most have rash and finish issues. By the time you repair them you could buy a new set, as they aren't that much $ new. Everybody has ZCP wheels...those BBS look like they're worth the wait!

I did the bearings around the 52k-53k range. Your bearings looked a lot better than mine!


You are absolutely right on that stat. I mistakenly have forgotten the coupes and verts! There is a fair amount of the rims out there but they still command at least $2000.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=50

How many examples of the E90 M3 sedan and E92 M3 coupe were produced with the optional Competition Package (ZCP)?
PM91 (ECE-spec M3 sedan, LHD, with ZCP): 165
PM92 (ECE-spec M3 sedan, RHD, with ZCP): 116
PM93 (NA-spec M3 sedan, LHD, with ZCP): 1,220
KG91 (ECE-spec M3 coupe, LHD, with ZCP): 1,987
KG92 (ECE-spec M3 coupe, RHD, with ZCP): 1,570
KG93 (NA-spec M3 coupe, LHD, with ZCP): 5,870

On that note, I find it funny that I was saying I was in no rush on rims but the owner of AlekShop posted an item I couldn't refuse on NorCal M Facebook group.



4x EC7 with BBS stickers! Just kidding.. it's 4x Brand new 18x10et40 BBS GT4 RE. In contrast, my cousin's set is a 18x9.5/18x.10 so this set actually fits me better! I can run 275/35/18 tires like I wanted with the EC7s! The one bummer is that TPMS doesn't necessarily fit with these wheels but I can figure out something.

Now to figure out which tire to buy..and which spacers/studkit to go with.

[derbo]

My new rims against my brother's E90 335d MSport Anthracite EC7s.

[RUS_ZHP]

Those BBS look so good. Can wait to see them on your car

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[704sw]

Those are beautiful.

[Sockethead]

The color will look good on your car!

[derbo]

Thanks guys!

I think the silver BBS GT4 will give that factory-like ZCP "OE Plus" look. The best part is these wheels were developed for the BMW Motorsport E92 GT4 race car so it sort of OE for their race car.

[Newjack]

Thanks guys!

I think the silver BBS GT4 will give that factory-like ZCP "OE Plus" look. The best part is these wheels were developed for the BMW Motorsport E92 GT4 race car so it sort of OE for their race car.

No square apex arc-8 setup? haha

Those wheels in silver are going to look really great derbo!