APEX | 17" 4-Lug ARC-8 Pre Group-Buy Discussion Thread

[HotelLima95]

How will postage to international countries be handled?

[APEX Race Parts]

Alright ladies and gentleman, we need a last minute push from the community! Get your pledge in while you still can.

We are down to the last 7 hours of the Group Buy and we currently have 91 wheels pledged for. If only one size is produced, then we have 53 in favor of the 17x8.5” et20, and 63 in favor of the 17x8” ET25. That’s more than enough demand to produce the 8” wheel at the lowest discount, but we need more participants to unlock these pledges with bigger discounts.

Do not make the mistake of counting yourself out already based on the results. We typically see a rush of buyers in the last few hours of every Group Buy. That’s exactly what happened with the Concave E30 deal. Don’t armchair quarterback this deal. Let the Group Buy site do it’s job and convert conservative pledges into onboard members as more sign-up.

- Ryan

[PaintPro21]

Also why are the required units higher for the concave wheels? Especially if they have more interest.

The 17x8" ET25 is a fitment we developed and we're willing to accept the extra wheels required to meet the minimum production quantity as inventory. The 17x8.5" ET20 is a fitment we wouldn't typically recommend to our track oriented customers, so we're not as willing to risk holding inventory for an unknown length in time.

The same rules have applied to our other deals.

[ian e30 318is]

Because when this happened it was months ago.. Now I have other things that need my attention and wheels no longer fit the budget.

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Whatttt? Wheels should be on the top of the list ;) I get it though...just seems like half of the interested parties bailed in a matter of a couple weeks.

[HotelLima95]

I will be able to pledge this afternoon! That will be another set to come to Australia.

[Major]

10 more sets ;D

[FLG]

Because when this happened it was months ago.. Now I have other things that need my attention and wheels no longer fit the budget.

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[ian e30 318is]

Minimum Requirement to go into Production:

• 17x8 et25 - 50 units
• 17x8.5 et20 concave - 80 units

Also why are the required units higher for the concave wheels? Especially if they have more interest.

[ian e30 318is]

I am gonna be super bummed if the concaves don't go through...I'm still baffled by people that say they are interested, but then when it's time to pay they disappear.

Come on guys!! Make this happen! Little over a day left.

Apex, what happens if the quantities aren't met? The wheels just go away? Or does the group buy extend?

[BaltimoreBimmer]

I can swing these wheels, but I've decided it's irresponsible at this point in time. (Didn't think I was getting them until 3 days ago so I'm not messing up your numbers anyway)

[Beej '86 325es]

Our factory will require us to produce a larger quantity then what is listed above, however we are okay with stocking some of these units so that future customers have the ability to purchase the product, and/or for current Group Buy customers to purchase spares at a later date.

I think that's a great way to look at it. The E30 community as a whole is likely on a tighter budget than, say the E90 guys. While some may not have the funds specifically in a 1-week window, I bet if they were stocked and had the ability to buy them in the near future, most could make that happen.

Thanks for working with our dysfunctional group to the extent that you have so far!


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[TN99]

Here's something to consider for everyone who is actually wanting to purchase wheels. If you look at the past group buys, it is pretty consistent that from all the people that show interest, only around half actually pledge. If we are currently at 214 wheels total for the two groups, if you split that in half, each group has around 107 wheels for interest. If you take half of that, only about 50 something wheels will get pledged for each group. I think the best way to get some wheels and get some sort of discount would be to go for the $50 discount and hope enough people jump on to hit the $100 mark. Otherwise, if you're at a higher level, you may get dropped from the list and the level ends up too low to make any wheels, or no discount. Just something to think about.

[APEX Race Parts]

Ryan what is the required minimum for them to go into production?

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Great question. Keep in mind the current Group Buy page was built out specifically for the pre-existing 17x8 et25 wheel. This was prior to our decision to add the 17x8.5 et20 concave wheel which was requested by the community, therefore the graph depicts a 50 wheel minimum. We have sales history and a general familiarity with the pre-existing 17x8.5 et25, therefore the minimum requirement is slightly lower then that of the new concave 17x8.5 et20.

Minimum Requirement to go into Production:

• 17x8 et25 - 50 units
• 17x8.5 et20 concave - 80 units

We would love to be able to offer the E30 community an APEX solution, therefore we have been nimble in regards to our participation requirements. Our factory will require us to produce a larger quantity then what is listed above, however we are okay with stocking some of these units so that future customers have the ability to purchase the product, and/or for current Group Buy customers to purchase spares at a later date. Of course by lowering the production requirements for our customers, it also gives the Group Buy a greater chance for success. Ultimately, once the Group Buy closes out and we have a final count, we will make the decision to produce one sku, both, or none at all.

Let's get those pledges in so we do not have to worry about minimum's!

Any issues fitting these amazing wheels on an Air Lift Front and Rear Suspension?

This is admittingly outside of our scope of expertise, however assuming air ride takes up more inner clearance then your average coilover, you may need to use spacers.

Come on guys, 13 more sets and we're at full discount!

we need DISCOUUUUUUNT

:nice: :thankyou:

- Ryan

[vdynmx]

we need DISCOUUUUUUNT

[Major]

Come on guys, 13 more sets and we're at full discount!