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Christopher's World Rally Blue BRZ On 18" EC-7R Forged Wheels

Article | 08/13/2020 by Matt Thompson

Updated on 08/06/2024

World Rally Blue on gold FTW! Chris brought his Subaru BRZ Performance Package to our shop to get a sneak peek at our new fully forged wheels. We mounted a set of our 18” EC-7R wheels in our new satin gold finish. These were developed based on laser scans, and both 17” and 18” diameters will clear the factory Performance Package / TRD Brembo BBK as well as other popular aftermarket kits. Packed with features, the EC-7R has paintless knurled beads to reduce tire slippage during hard braking and spoke scalloping that removes material from the side of each spoke to shed weight and give it “I” beam like strength. Designed for both street and track, our new forged wheels check all the boxes.

WHEELS & TIRES

18×9.5″ ET40 EC-7R Satin Gold wheels (https://www.apexraceparts.com/shop-by-vehicle/subaru/brz-frs/18x9-5-et40-apex-ec-7r-forged-86-brz-wheel.html) Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tires 265/35-18 (https://www.apexraceparts.com/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-4s-max-performance-summer-tire.html)

MODIFICATIONS:

MCS 2WNR -3.5* front camber / -2.8* rear camber JDL UEL Catless Header Perrin 2.5″ Resonated catback exhaust Eibach front sway bar

Car Owner: @chrx_le

Tags

Bolt pattern: 5x100mm
Fitment type: Performance Street and Track
Subaru, BRZ, ZC6 / Gen 1
Wheel design: EC-7R
Wheel diameter: 18"
Wheel line: Forged Classic Line
Matt Thompson

Matt became the JDM Product Expert at APEX Wheels in 2022. Prior to joining APEX, he worked extensively in automotive sales. As an enthusiast he made the shift from street driving to track driving in order to fully experience his cars at the limit without putting the public at risk. Matt has owned six Hondas (‘94 Integra LS, ‘95 Integra RS, ‘96 Integra GS-R, ‘06 RSX Type-S, ‘95 Civic VX, ‘17 Civic EX-T), two Subarus (‘15 Impreza, ‘22 BRZ), and is likely shopping for the next addition to his stable. When he’s not helping JDM owners figure out the best wheel setups for their cars, he enjoys playing racing video games and indulging his interest in automotive photography. Fun fact: Matt knows every quotable line in The Fast and the Furious by heart.

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