Tyspeed BMW M2 Club Racer with APEX FL-5 Wheels

Anyone who has followed the NASA German Touring Series (GTS) or BMW CCA Club Racing over the years knows the field is littered with E36 and E46 M3 chassis. These machines are proven to be a competitive and cost effective weapon for capable drivers to reach the podium, and although every build is a bit unique, you could say recipes for success are pretty well documented.

When Tyler Pappas, owner of TYSPEED in Jackson New Jersey, contacted us with the idea of turning his relatively new and unmolested 2017 M2 into a fire breathing club racer, we knew this was not going to be your average build and we wanted in. Tyler understood he was entering into uncharted territory, and I think that is part of the excitement and appeal of such an undertaking. In effort to share some of the knowledge with the community he documented his team’s progress on Bimmerpost, and like all projects worth pursuing it was not without speed bumps along the way.

This M2 race car was built to crush the competition, featuring our new M2 specific 18″ APEX FL-5 wheels. Like Tyler’s M2, these wheels push the boundaries of traditional flow formed wheels by incorporating dual flow forming as well as “I” beam spokes. These features reduce weight while increasing structural rigidity to stand up to the relentless abuse this car would endure while on track. As an authorized JRZ Suspension dealer, APEX also provided the car with one of our custom suspension packages that features JRZ RS PRO dampers with external reservoirs as the centerpiece.

We look forward to tracking Tyler and the TYSPEED teams progress this season.

Car Details

2017 BMW M2 Club Racer 2990 LBS Dry, No Driver Approx 475WHP/ 500 WTQ BMW CCA B-Modified NASA GTS-U

Wheel Setup

Front: APEX 18×10″ ET25 FL-5 Wheels in Satin Black 275/35R18 Dot-R Radial Tire 10mm Front Spacer

Rear: APEX 18×10.5″ ET40 FL-5 Wheels in Satin Black (M2 Specific Fitment) 285/30R18 Dot-R Radial Tire

Bimmerworld Premium Race Stud Kit

Body, Chassis & Interior

Completely stripped interior Tyspeed Composite Doors, Hood, and Deck lid assembly w/ factory mounting RKP Carbon 2×2 Roof From IND Distribution Club Race Spec Roll Cage-Fabricated In house BMW M235IR Carbon Floor pan inserts / 1pc Center console Custom Carbon Door panels/Rear bulkhead/interior trimmings 13 Ecu’s Removed, wiring harness thinned, operational I-drive + Drive dynamics + Functional HVAC/Defrost Tillet Racing Carbon Bucket Seat + Sparco Clubsport Belts KMP Drivetrains F8x Paddle Shift wheel w/ Quick Release + DSC Buttons AIM MXG Data System W/ Smarty Cam HD From Krause + Associates Beta F8x Protocol For CAN BUS All door/window/Restraint warnings coded out Ultrashield Lexan Windshield (custom Cut) Lexan Side windows Longacre Wide View Mirror Dauntless Racing Prototype Rear wing with GTS Wing Mounts from IND DIstribution Motorola Digital Long track radio communication system RKP Carbon GP front lip Carbon Headlight Blanks manufactured in house SPA Techniques On board Fire system SPA Techniques Side

Suspension & Brakes

Stoptech STR-60 15” Brake kit F+R 6 Piston Front, 4 Piston Rear Fully forged calipers w/ custom brake ducting kit Stoptech Stainless brake lines Performance DSC/ABS Coding JRZ RS-PRO 2 Way Remote Adjustable Coilovers 800LB Front 1000LB Rear Springs Ground Control Articulating Rear spring perches/ Adjustable Front camber plates Fall Line Motorsports Spherical Front LCA Bushings Fall Line Motorsports Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Fall Line motorsports Camber Adjusting Shims All Factory Rubber suspension bushings are poly / Spherical replacements Dinan Upgrade Sway Bar Kit F/R w/ Custom End links GTS EPS Steering Flash GTS ABS/DSC Flash

Drivetrain

CSF Racing 4 PC Cooling kit including Radiator,Intercooler, Oil cooler , and DCT cooler Auxiliary Radiator and Heat exchanger removed A/C system Removed + Coded out Pure Turbos Stage 2 Turbocharger with custom fabricated Ram-Air headlight intake VRSF Stainless Downpipe plumbed into custom-fabricated 3” Oval Side Exhaust Burger Tuning Catch Can + Oil cooler bypass Valve Jb4 For Data Logging + Boost Pressure control only Epic Motorsports Custom Tune GTS Rear Differential Flash GTS Transmission Flash Powerflex Poly Rear Differential Mount bushing Set – Black Series VRSF 2 PC Charge Pipe Fuel -It Stage 2 In tank Lift pump Approx 475 WHP / 500 wTq

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.