APEX ARC-8 color choices - which one?

thecarguy · 01-04-2013, 03:08 PM

Ok, so I am thinking i will go 17x9 square. Below are the images of my car. Obviously the pic with the stock wheels is how it sits now. Since I may downsize from 18 to 17, I am leaning towards going with one of the darker options as I feel it will make the size drop not as noticeable.

Did a quick photoshop. Which color do you think is best for my silver zhp?...

stevenluczynski · 01-04-2013, 03:16 PM

darker rims look smaller IMO

stevenluczynski · 01-04-2013, 03:22 PM

and is there a reason why you're not going with 18's?

thecarguy · 01-04-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenluczynski

and is there a reason why you're not going with 18's?

Mainly cost of tires. I plan to autocross it about a half dozen times or so this year and comparing apples to apples (Hankook RS3) the 18 inch 255s are $400 more total than the 17s. Not that it's much, but the rims are about $200 less as well for all 4.

Gheybe · 01-04-2013, 03:43 PM

silver.

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thecarguy · 01-04-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gheybe

silver.

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Hmm, so you don't like black?

JDez · 01-04-2013, 04:12 PM

Anthracite.

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invictus · 01-04-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MoMurderah

Anthracite.

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anthracite is the color of brake dust, if you are gonna auto-x a lot and get tired of cleaning (we all do)

thecarguy · 01-04-2013, 07:25 PM

Gabe - out of curiosity is it that you don't like black wheels on just E46's or ANY car?

secono330ci · 01-04-2013, 07:34 PM

He likes them on my car

David@ApexRaceParts · 01-04-2013, 08:00 PM

Can't go wrong with silver wheels on a silver car! Anthracite also gives a nice contrast, and is great for those who autocross or track a lot and don't want to clean their wheels all time. Satin Black is a hate it or love it color, I personally like it due to the menacing and aggressive tone it gives the car, but I also understand why some people dislike it.

thecarguy · 01-04-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by secono330ci

He likes them on my car

Hey so what gives??

Quote:

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

Can't go wrong with silver wheels on a silver car! Anthracite also gives a nice contrast, and is great for those who autocross or track a lot and don't want to clean their wheels all time. Satin Black is a hate it or love it color, I personally like it due to the menacing and aggressive tone it gives the car, but I also understand why some people dislike it.

Yeah I hear you. I have always really liked black wheels on silver and white cars.

Grande D · 01-05-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thecarguy

Gabe - out of curiosity is it that you don't like black wheels on just E46's or ANY car?

He used to have black ARC-8s.

thecarguy · 01-05-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zhp43867

He used to have black ARC-8s.

Interesting...the plot thickens!

I'm actually leaning towards hyper black. A good in between silver and anthracite. From the images it looks like it does pretty cool things dependong on the light. Wish I could see in person first.

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secono330ci · 01-05-2013, 02:13 PM

The hyper black looks really nice on a silver car

thecarguy · 01-05-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by secono330ci

The hyper black looks really nice on a silver car

That does look nice indeed! I can see that's your car. Were you considering those at one time or just messing around?

erich330ci · 01-25-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by secono330ci

The hyper black looks really nice on a silver car

So is the hyper black more of a gray? It doesn't look black at all. What am I missing here?

vorceb23 · 01-26-2013, 04:59 PM

silver no question

Grande D · 01-26-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by erich330ci

So is the hyper black more of a gray? It doesn't look black at all. What am I missing here?

It is very similar to the "black chrome" used on the stock E46 M3 18" wheels, but a bit brighter/lighter. I believe it is a silver-ish top coat painted over a black base coat. Anyone can feel free to correct me on that if I'm wrong.

GT172I · 01-29-2013, 07:37 PM

Hyper Black! Do it

Thats exactly the way I went (17x9 square for tire cost/rotation) and absolutely love it. Been nothing but happy and felt a noticeable improvement from the 7+lb heavier 18" Style 71's

01-04-2013, 03:08 PM	#1
thecarguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: orange county Posts: 98 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	APEX ARC-8 color choices - which one? Ok, so I am thinking i will go 17x9 square. Below are the images of my car. Obviously the pic with the stock wheels is how it sits now. Since I may downsize from 18 to 17, I am leaning towards going with one of the darker options as I feel it will make the size drop not as noticeable. Did a quick photoshop. Which color do you think is best for my silver zhp?... Attached Thumbnails

01-04-2013, 03:16 PM	#2
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01-04-2013, 03:22 PM	#3
stevenluczynski Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: orlando Posts: 1,138 My Ride: Is Steel Blue<3 View My Garage	and is there a reason why you're not going with 18's? __________________ I code cars-p'm me

01-04-2013, 03:43 PM	#5
Gheybe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Santa Barbara Posts: 10,043 My Ride: C6 Z06 View My Garage	silver. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont 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dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. dont get black. __________________ Gabe gabrielmilori.com

01-04-2013, 07:34 PM	#10
secono330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 2,733 My Ride: 04' 330ci & 99' 540i View My Garage	He likes them on my car __________________ EuroTechniks East Stav's 330 N/A Progress Thread \|NYC Skyline Photoshoot\|

01-04-2013, 04:12 PM	#7
JDez Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 125 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Anthracite. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Bimmer App

01-04-2013, 07:25 PM	#9
thecarguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: orange county Posts: 98 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	Gabe - out of curiosity is it that you don't like black wheels on just E46's or ANY car?

01-04-2013, 08:00 PM	#11
David@ApexRaceParts Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 312 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Can't go wrong with silver wheels on a silver car! Anthracite also gives a nice contrast, and is great for those who autocross or track a lot and don't want to clean their wheels all time. Satin Black is a hate it or love it color, I personally like it due to the menacing and aggressive tone it gives the car, but I also understand why some people dislike it. __________________ \| David D. \| 888.499.9135 x802 \| david@apexraceparts.com \| Facebook \| Blog \|

01-05-2013, 02:13 PM	#15
secono330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 2,733 My Ride: 04' 330ci & 99' 540i View My Garage	The hyper black looks really nice on a silver car __________________ EuroTechniks East Stav's 330 N/A Progress Thread \|NYC Skyline Photoshoot\|

01-26-2013, 04:59 PM	#18
vorceb23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 183 My Ride: 04 330i View My Garage	silver no question __________________ Clear Corners, R/C/R Taillights, Bosch Headlight Lenses, Smoked sidemarkers, OEM aux input, SEM Painted Window trim, License plate delete. RIP T.R. 12/25/1994-05/03/2011

01-29-2013, 07:37 PM	#20
GT172I Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 131 My Ride: 2003 & 2004 330Ci View My Garage	Hyper Black! Do it Thats exactly the way I went (17x9 square for tire cost/rotation) and absolutely love it. Been nothing but happy and felt a noticeable improvement from the 7+lb heavier 18" Style 71's __________________ APEX ARC-8's \| UUC EVO3 SSK \| UUC TSE3-L \| H&R sways Stebel Truck Horn \| Misc cosmetic stuff

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