Multi-Forum ARC-8 Group Buy Details:
Please note the important dates and conditions below
This Group Buy is currently listed on: M3Forums.net - Bimmerforums.com - E46Fanatics.com - M3post.com - Zpost.com - E90post.com - Please spread the word to other forums by linking to this page.
Available sizes:
This Group Buys is for staggered sets ONLY. 4 wheels of the same size/offset cannot be purchased via this Group Buy. The available sizes for one end the car is 18x8.5" ET38, 18x9" ET42, and 18x9.5" ET22. The sizes available for end of the car is 18x9.5" ET35, 18x10" ET25 and 18x10.5" ET27. The pricing in the drop down menu is already adjusted to reflect the proper discount for all sizes at the current tier level.
Important Dates/info:
- This group buy is officially open as of January 24th
- The official closing date and last day to sign up is February 2nd at midnight pacific time
- All in stock orders will ship out from our warehouse by February 14th
- If you select to back order your wheels, they will ship out in March
- You are not officially part of this Group Buy until you've paid
- The opening discount level is based on the number of "feeler" buyers
- The closing price will be adjusted based on the actual number of paid buyers
Group Buy Pricing:
The group buy price is dependent on the number of participants involved. As more members sign up, the discount for all members increases. No minimum member requirement to reach 1st tier discount! As a courtesy we are starting to collect payment at the tier 4 level. Order totals will be adjusted as needed at the close of the Group Buy.
| Number of Buyers | Discount Offered |
| 1 - 10 | Retail Price + Free Shipping* |
| 11 - 19 | $100 OFF Set + Free Shipping* |
| 20 - 29 | $125 OFF Set + Free Shipping* |
| 30 - 34 | $150 OFF Set + Free Shipping*
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| 35 - 39 | $175 OFF Set + Free Shipping*
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| 40+ | $200 OFF SET & FREE Shipping* |
Official PAID Member List:
1. John S.
2. Tim T.
3. Shane B.
4. Kenneth B.
5. James W.
6. Matthew S.
7. Andreas M.
8. Vladimir F
9. Anton G.
10. Ryan H.
11. Blair W.
12. Scott B.
13. Hsiao-Wei
14. Michael R.
15. Peter F.
16. Thotsakhan X.
17. Gerald T.
18. Matt G.
Unofficial Interested List:
1. PowerM3- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5"- Hyper Black- M3Forum.net
2. Kennyfrc- 18x9" ET42- 18x10" ET25- Hyper Black- Zpost.com
3. baldTyres- 18x9" ET42- 18x10" ET25- Satin Black- Zpost.com
4. johanness- 18x9.5"ET35- 18x10" ET25- Hyper Silver- Zpost.com
5. SmartBastard- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x10" ET25- Anthracite- Zpost.com
6. Cliffhopper- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5" ET35 Satin Black- Zpost.com
7. Imperial Sloth- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5" ET35- unspecified- E90Post.com
8. kosh2k- 18x9" ET42- 18x10" ET25- Satin Black- Zpost.com
9. M3only- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5" ET35 unspecified- M3Forum.net
10. digivation- 18x9.5" ET22- 18x10.5" ET27- Satin Black- M3Forum.net
11. zaharias- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5" ET35- Hyper Black- E46fanatics.com
12. Darkduke- 18x9.5" ET22- 18x10.5" ET27- Hyper Black- M3Post.com
13. e90fun- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5" ET35- Hyper Silver- E90Post.com
14. Texas F1- 18x9.5" ET22- 18x10.5" ET27- Satin Black- 1Addicts.com
15. sho-one- 18x9" ET42- 18x10" ET25- Hyper Black- Zpost.com
16. Smoove B- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5" ET35- Hyper Black- E90Post.com
17. fastfreddie- 18x9.5" ET22- 18x10.5" ET27- Satin Black- M3Forum.net
18. Nautik- 18x9.5" ET22- 18x10.5" ET27- Anthracite- M3Post.com
19. UltraRacer13- 18x9" ET42- 18x9" ET42- Anthracite- E90Post.com
20. vI6ious- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x9.5" ET35- Hyper Silver- E46fanatics.com
21. AndreasM- 18x8.5" ET38- 18x10" ET25- Anthracite- E46fanatics.com
*Free Shipping:
Free shipping is for buyers in the mainland 48 states. Alaska and Hawaii and international buyers receive a $75 shipping discount off the actual cost of shipping. All international and non-mainland buyers must contact us prior to ordering to correctly calculate shipping costs. You will be unable to checkout through this page at the proper pricing.
Wheel Finish Options - Finish Availability:
Finish availability will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Members will now have the option to select between 3 choices at checkout regarding their finish choice.
1. Only accept the original finish choice. If it's out of stock, the order will be automatically cancelled at the close of the Group Buy.
2. Select an alternative finish choice. If the first choice is no longer available, the order will be adjusted to the secondary finish choice. If the secondary choice is also unavailable, the order will automatically be cancelled. If for any reason you don't care what finish you get, please note that in the comment field at checkout. We will determine adjustments at the close of the group buy based on one of two methods. If the max tier is reached, then any finish adjustments needed would be based solely on order of payment received. If the max tier is not reached, then orders will be adjusted in a way to maximize the number of participants, thus reaching the highest tier possible for the group as a whole. In this second scenario, priority will be allocated to members ordering staggered setups of a low availability finish, in order to create the most sets possible.
3. Select the option to wait until the first finish choice is back in stock. If there is enough inventory, wheels would ship right away to these customers. If it is out of stock, then the order will be back-ordered. We have another huge batch of wheels that is almost complete, and they will be arriving in March. Members who select this option will lock in their discount pricing and are guaranteed to receive their first finish choice. This is ideal for those who can wait if needed, and are unwilling pick an alternative finish. In previous Group Buys, all members would wait 4-6 weeks after the close date of the Group Buy to receive their wheels, so this format is not new. We are looking at the same exact time line for the next large shipment arrival, and we'll have a much more accurate ETA date in a few weeks, so there will be no surprises.
Terms and Conditions:
There are no refunds on group buy purchases except to replace a defective or miss shipped part. These products are priced at promotional pricing and do not carry that same return policy as our retail priced items. Customer cards or PayPal accounts will be authorized for the price listed at sign-up. The cards/accounts will be charged for the adjusted amount at the close of the Group Buy. If Aftermarket Performance EXpress Corp. elects to cancel the group buy due to low order volume or a production issue, ALL customers will be provided full refunds if their payment was already processed. Buyers are not officially part of the Group Buy until they've placed an order and completed checkout. This Group Buy tab will contain a list of members as they join. It is updated as they sign up within 24 hours.
Items purchased through a group buy do not ship immediately. All customer orders will ship simultaneously, after the close date. Tracking numbers will be provided to all buyers, and important progress updates will be posted on this product page, and on corresponding forums. Free shipping and this discounted price are for this product only and does not cover extras added to the cart such as spacers, lugs, center caps or other store products unless those produces also offer free shipping. Adding others parts may result in a shipping fee. Due to package sizes, the cart may calculate an unreasonable shipping rate for add on items. If this occurs, contact us prior to checkout, and we will adjust your extra item shipping costs if there is an issue. Non Group Buy parts will ship with your wheel order unless requested in the comment field at checkout.
| Specifications: | Paint Finish: |
| Diameter: 18" | Hyper Silver |
| Width: 8.5" / 9" / 9.5" / 9.5" / 10" / 10.5" | Hyper Black |
| Offset: 38 / 42 / 35 / 22 / 25 / 27mm | Anthracite |
| Center Bore: 72.6mm | Satin Black |
| Weight: 18.45 / 18.65 / 18.85 / 19.1 / 19.95 / 20.45lbs | |
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Manufacturing process:
All APEX wheels are flow-formed resulting in a light weight, track and street worthy wheel. Flow-forming significantly reduces weight in the barrel by rolling the barrel out into it's final shape using large wheels/disks applying high pressure. This step is the same step that monoblock forged wheels go through to shape their barrels. By doing this, the flow-formed wheel's barrel has the same density and strength as a traditional forged wheel. This significantly reduces rotational mass at the furthest point from the center, which is the most important weight savings area on a wheel.
Fitment:
These wheels were designed to be a direct, bolt on, rub-free wheel for both stock and modified vehicles in most applications. If wide tires are used a spacer may be needed for strut tube clearance, or to push out a rear wheel in a square setup.
Cars with suspensions set extremely low, those running r-compounds, or wider then recommended tire sizes could have front or rear rubbing issues. Please ask us for fitment advice if you are concerned about your specific application.
Although we can provide general guidance, we are not responsible for fitment issues. Suspension settings, tire size and shape, camber, ride height and body modifications all impact how a wheel will fit. It is the buyers responsibility to fully understand how these wheels will fit.
Strength:
These wheels are fully VIA and JWL certified with a load rating of 1550 or 1580lbs. VIA certificate numbers are listed
HERE. Don't be fooled by competitors that claim to be certified, but cannot provide registration numbers. The majority of wheels being sold are not certified, yet they claim to be. Watch out for dangerous false advertising claims.
Warranty Summary:
2 year Structural, 1 year limited finish warranty guarantees wheels will be free from defects in materials, workmanship and paint finish under normal and reasonable use.
Misc:
- Comes with carbon-look APEX center caps
- Accept OEM Roundel center caps
- Accepts factory lugs and wheel locks, or stud conversion kits
- Accepts TPMS sensors
