Official APEX Wheels Showroom Gallery Thread

[Apex Wheels]

Meatyy. Thank you for sharing your specs @smallblock

 

[Apex Wheels]

More shots of @captdistraction S197 Mustang Race Car - All Business

Wheel Specs: APEX EC-7 18x11" ET52 in Anthracite on all 4 corners
Tires: 295/35/18 Hoosier R7 (switching to 315 soon)
Optimum Performance Spacers: F: 20mm (for strut clearance) / R: 6.25mm
Camber: 3.1* F /2.9* R
Suspension: JRZ Raceline 1132 Coilovers

 

[Mad Hatter]

Nice! So you have the cambered rear axle setup??

 

[captdistraction]

no, OEM axle assembly here (with appropriate prep, but no additional camber at this time). I gave them the camber in L/R, I should have clarified when they asked, sorry about the confusion.

 

[Apex Wheels]

KENNY BROWN SERIALIZED GT4 CS BOSS 302



Kenny Brown Performance’s Serialized GT4 CS Boss 302 is just another example of the best-in-class street and track day Mustangs that rolls out of their facility. This S197 Mustang is equipped with our lightweight APEX 19″ EC-7 wheels, which provide superior brake clearance for the Kenny Brown Baer PRO 4R BBK – a stout brake kit developed and tested in house by Kenny Brown Performance.

Kenny Brown is a highly respected innovator and builder of high-performance street cars, track cars and race cars with decades of experience specializing in the Mustang platform. Kenny has deep roots within the world of Motorsports, and has worked alongside other highly respected names like Steve Saleen in the late 1980’s.

Today, Kenny is still the driving force behind new products, testing and development, special engineering projects and of course the magnificent high-performance cars and race cars that proudly carry his name. Kenny Brown Performance has grown and evolved to be one of the premiere high-performance tuning houses in North America, and we are proud to have them onboard as an Authorized APEX dealer.

Wheels, Tires & Hardware
APEX 19×10″ ET40 EC-7 square in Anthracite
Bridgestone RE-71R 285/35-19 square
Extended Stud Kit
12.5mm spacers up front (not necessary for clearance)

Kenny Starts with the Chassis Support
Jacking Rail
Matrix Brace

The Rear Grip Kit Provides the “Bite” for the Rear
Comp Aluminum Lower Control Arms
Anti-Squat Rear Traction Brackets
U-link Rear Upper Control Arms
GT4 Rear Roll Center Relocation Kit w/Aluminum Panhard Bar

Dampers
Kenny Brown Spec, JRZ RS1 Coilover Kit With Specific Coilover Main Springs.

Front Suspension
Kenny Brown GT4 Tubular K Member
Kenny Brown Front Control Arms
Caster Plates
3 Way Adjustable front Sway Bar
Sway Bar End links
Bumpsteer/Tie Rod Ends

Power Upgrades
JLT Cold Air Kit with Tune
Bassani Exhaust
Triple Pass Radiator with High speed Fan.
Oil Separators

Brakes
Kenny Brown/Baer Pro 4R Brakes
Rear Eradispeed Rotors
Stainless Steel Brake lines
Hawk Pads
Kenny Brown Brake Duct Kit

Drivetrain
MGW Shifter

Personal Protection
4 Point Roll Cage
Rear Seat Delete
Quick Clips Harness Attachment
4 Point ASM Harnesses
Fire Extinguisher

 

[7500RPM_Ben]

Is anyone running spacers on the front with stock struts and T springs on a Boss with 18x11's or 19x11's with 315's?

 

[VoodooBoss]

I'm pretty sure you're going to need spacers. A friend of mine ran the Apex 18x10 with 295/30/18 Trefeo R tires and used an 8mm spacer up front.

 

[dirtroadtrip]

No new photos, but a MAJOR shout out to Apex. Turns out that in my maiden voyage on my new APEX wheels I managed to knock both RHS wheels when I hit a hole just past curbing at VIR. In the climbing esses, at 110mph. Totally my fault as I turned in a touch early and paid the price. Still, the car felt fine and finished the session ( it was the last session of the day...). Fast forward 2 months and find out from my tire shop that both wheels are bent, less than 1 week before I head back to VIR this weekend. I called APEX Friday afternoon to see if by miracle I could get 2 wheels from the west coast to VA by Monday. Not only do they hustle to make that happen, but they also tell me that they replace damaged wheels at 50% of MSRP - which is unheard of. I don’t think I’ll ever consider another brand with that service and dedication to the track crowd.


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[captdistraction]

the 18x11's look real at home under my car:

 

[VoodooBoss]

@captdistraction looking good!

 

[Apex Wheels]

Our customer Matt's S197 track setup. He just completed his first HPDE. (@mattthecarman on IG)

- APEX 18x10" ET43 EC-7 Wheels in Satin Black
- Squared 295/35-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
- ARP 3" Wheel Studs
- Vorshlag Lugs
- 15mm spacer

 

[Apex Wheels]

Is anyone running spacers on the front with stock struts and T springs on a Boss with 18x11's or 19x11's with 315's?

I'm pretty sure you're going to need spacers. A friend of mine ran the Apex 18x10 and used an 8mm spacer up front.

As Rick mentioned, spacers up front will definitely be required for inner strut clearance with the 11" wheels. Most use 25mm spacers, however the tickness requirement will depend on tire brand & size, as well as how negative camber is dialed in. Adjustable camber plates will be a must as well.

In regards to the 18x10's, they are typically a direct fit with 275 or 285 tires, while 295's typically require 12mm - 15mm spacers. Again, this depends on the factors mentioned above, as some 285's that run wide may require spacers.

No new photos, but a MAJOR shout out to Apex. Turns out that in my maiden voyage on my new APEX wheels I managed to knock both RHS wheels when I hit a hole just past curbing at VIR. In the climbing esses, at 110mph. Totally my fault as I turned in a touch early and paid the price. Still, the car felt fine and finished the session ( it was the last session of the day...). Fast forward 2 months and find out from my tire shop that both wheels are bent, less than 1 week before I head back to VIR this weekend. I called APEX Friday afternoon to see if by miracle I could get 2 wheels from the west coast to VA by Monday. Not only do they hustle to make that happen, but they also tell me that they replace damaged wheels at 50% of MSRP - which is unheard of. I don’t think I’ll ever consider another brand with that service and dedication to the track crowd.
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Really appreciate the kind words. As a small business made up of true motorsport enthusiasts, we understand that after sales support is an essential part of the equation. The wheel replacement program is our way of backing the performance driving community like none other.

- Ryan

 

[Apex Wheels]

CorteX Racing brought out their GT350R for our 10 Year Anniversary Open House and we had the pleasure of shooting it in our studio, what an amazing machine!

- APEX 19x11" ET52 EC-7 Wheels in Satin Black square
- 305/30/19 Nitto NT01 Tires
- 25mm Spacer upfront
- OEM Lug Nuts (GT350R is equipped from the factory with 3.5"+ extended studs)

 

[Apex Wheels]

Here's a nice S550 track car from one of our authorized dealers WheelsCo out of Canada. Great looking square setup with some meaty tires.

Square Setup:
- APEX 18x10" ET43 EC-7 wheels in satin black
- 295/40-18 Hankook RS4 Tires

 

[JDee]

No spacers needed with that setup?

 

[Apex Wheels]

We just released a blog feature on our customer Frank's supercharged S550 with EC-7 wheels in satin black - she's a beauty!

APEX 18x11" ET52 EC-7 wheels
305 Nitto NT01 Tires on all 4 corners
30mm spacer up front (used originally to clear the factory struts, new aFe coilovers would allow a smaller spacer)
-3 degrees camber up front
-2 degrees camber in the rear

 

[rlgdestroyu]

Anyone run the arc-8 wheel on an s197??

 

[VoodooBoss]

Anyone run the arc-8 wheel on an s197??

I don't think they have fitment in the ARC-8 for Mustangs.

 

[rlgdestroyu]

I don't think they have fitment in the ARC-8 for Mustangs.

Alright thanks.

 

[Apex Wheels]

Anyone run the arc-8 wheel on an s197??

I don't think they have fitment in the ARC-8 for Mustangs.

Rick is correct, however we've got something brewing for Q2 2018. Stay tuned