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      10-13-2015, 10:21 AM   #1
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From EC-7 to ARC-8 UPDATE

Just a quick iPhone picture of the change. To me the Interlagos blue screames black wheels. I'm very happy with the switch.
Better pictures this weekend.
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      10-13-2015, 01:53 PM   #2
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Interesting switch, I went from ARC-8s in Hyper black to EC-7s in satin black.

Any reason why you didn't just go to EC-7 again but in black ?
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      10-13-2015, 03:00 PM   #3
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I had ARC-8 on my E30 M3 and when I bought the M Coupe i didn't want the same wheel again. After two years with a set of EC-7 wheels I realize I really prefer to ACR-8 with its thinner spokes and more open pattern.
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Both are nice wheels. But I prefer the PS7 xD but I still have not seem a group buy on the 18" for more than a year ago. Waiting for that. Grants on your new wheels tough. Look good on your Interlagos. Better pics when you get a chance xD
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Love the arc8. Great change
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Great choice, but I might be biased
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quick pictures

I shot a few pictures on the way to town today. I think i need a drop of at least 1"
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Very nice... what size, width and offsets did you go for?
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18x8.5 et 35 fronts and 18x9.5 et 22 rears.
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A bit off topic: Dropping the car might make it look 'better' (I'm ambivalent personally) but what does it do ride quality?
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18x8.5 et 35 fronts and 18x9.5 et 22 rears.
What tire sizes are you running? Thanks.
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A bit off topic: Dropping the car might make it look 'better' (I'm ambivalent personally) but what does it do ride quality?
Depending on the setup, it can actually improve the ride quiality
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What tire sizes are you running? Thanks.
Fronts are 245/40/18
Rears are 275/35/18
Bridgestone RE760 Sport Tires
They are ok for a daily tire, not terrible on the track...
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Fronts are 245/40/18
Rears are 25/35/18
Bridgestone RE760 Sport Tires
They are ok for a daily tire, not terrible on the track...
Thanks. I'm assuming the Rears are 275/35/18?
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Thanks. I'm assuming the Rears are 275/35/18?
Yes typo, just fixed it
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Thanks. Offsets and tire sizes looked perfect Still can't decide if I want ARC-8 or EC-7, even after seeing both on your car...choices, choices, choices
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