Indy’s E46 M3 Convertible With 18″ ARC-8 Wheels

APEX: Tell us some details about yourself & your car.

Indy: My name is Indy M from Tampa, Florida. I enjoy photography, car events and spending time with my family. My car is a 2004 BMW M3 convertible in Mystic Blue that I picked up 6 years ago with 37k miles bone stock.

APEX: What is your wheel setup?

Indy: – APEX 18×9.5” ET22 ARC-8 wheel square setup – 20mm spacer in rear – Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 Tires – Lowered on BC Racing Suspension

APEX: What other modifications have you done to your M3?

Indy: Performance: – 320whp/246wtq – Catless headers – Tuned by Frank Smith – Active Autowerke Pulleys – OEM (modded) Airbox with K&N Panel Filter – Super Sprint X Pipe – Active Autowerke Exhaust – Headlight Intake Mod – 3.91 Diff – Rogue Engineering Trans Mounts – Powerflex Suspension and Diff Bushings

Interior: – Coby Wheel Alcantara Steering Wheel – Shift Knob Boot – E-Brake Handle and Boot – All M Tri-Stitched Coloring – Complete Cinnamon Interior Swap including Black Carpet

Aesthetics: – OEM Hardtop – Status Gruppe Carbon Fiber CSL Style 1 Piece Lip – VIS Racing Sports Painted Carbon Fiber GTR hood (vented) – Shorty Antenna – Rear Decklid Spoiler – CSL Rear Diffuser – Headlight Mod.

APEX: Why did you choose APEX wheels over the rest?

Indy: I chose APEX wheels because of the lightweight and proven durability – also can’t deny that they are the single best looking wheel on an E46 M3. The performance aspect of it alone was something my car was lacking with the previous wheels, it’s by no means a track ready car but it performs amazingly on back road spirited drives with friends.

APEX: Where can we follow you?

Indy: Follow me on Instagram @indym3

APEX: Do you have any clubs, shops or racing buddies you want to give a shout out to?

Indy: I would like to give recognition to some friends and shops that have helped. And my car clubs:

Tampa Bimmer ig: @tampabimmer FB: tampabimmerclub

Miami Bimmer Club ig: @miamibimmerclub

Shops (friends): Jeff, Megan, and Harry at West Shore Automotive (@westshoreautomotive), Andrew at Tuning Dynamics (@tdtampa), Leslie from Acevedo Euro, Richard at Simplistic Fabrications (@simplisticfabrications), Advance Performance in Tampa, Thomas at Cars and Concepts. Eli, Barron, Chris H, Frank Smith for taking time personally to get the car tuned perfectly, Will and Matt from Auto Tuning House in Orlando (@autotuninghouse) and anyone else that’s always willing to help and get their hands dirty. Special thanks to my wife Eileen (@mrs_montoto).

Tom M.

Tom is a BMW Fitment Expert at APEX Wheels. Prior to joining the company in 2019, he worked for BMW of North America as Fleet Manager: Portland (OR) for the ReachNow car-sharing program, and as Warranty Administrator/Loaner Fleet Manager at BMW Portland. In addition, Tom has extensive training in BMW TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) as well as in-depth knowledge of all BMW chassis and their wheel fitment options, with and without aftermarket brake and suspension upgrades. His high-performance driving experience includes autocross events in southern Oregon and track days at PIR in his 2004 E46 330i with 17x9 ET42 APEX ARC-8 wheels. Vehicles he owned prior to indulging his passion for BMWs include a 1989 Jaguar XJ6 and a 2006 S197 Ford Mustang. Fun Fact: Tom is a huge Formula 1 fan. Have questions about wheels for your BMW? Use our contact form and ask for Tom.