Well Sorted BMW 135I Featuring ARC-8 Wheels

Aloha from O’ahu! Our photographer (@purtastudios) had a chance to get a closer look at this well-sorted BMW 1 Series with ARC-8 wheels located in beautiful Hawaii. The car owner, Austin (@austinaslink), track prepped his 135i while living in the Pacific Northwest. When he was stationed in Hawaii for the Air Force, the car followed. Although there isn’t a raceway for track enthusiasts on the islands, Austin was able to connect with a great Euro car group to share his passion. The car runs a set of 18″ ARC-8 wheels in satin black, wrapped in Federal tires. An interesting story about Austin is that he works for air traffic control on the Air Force base and commutes by kayak then bike to work. He has to give the right away to whales, submarines and destroyers passing through the channel. Hey, it beats sitting in traffic for an hour!

Wheel Setup

Front: APEX 18×8.5″ ET45 ARC-8 in Satin Black Federal 595 RS-RR 225/40/18 5mm spacers

Rear: APEX 18×9.5 ET58 ARC-8 in Satin Black Federal 595 RS-RR 255/35/18 5mm spacers

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Modifications

BC Racing BR Coilovers w/ Swift Springs AcerRacing 75mm Titanium Lugs/Studs Pure Stage 2 Turbo Pure Inlet Spec Stage 3+ Clutch/Steel Single Mass Flywheel Injen intake Cobb Charge pipe VRSF Catless Downpipe Berk Race Axle Back Berk resonated Midpipes AVT Intake Scoops Quaife 3.46 LSD GFB DV+ Mosselman Single Oil Cooler Kit w/ Thermostat VRSF 7.5″ Race Intercooler CSF High Performance Aluminum Radiator MFactory Racing Axles BMS Catch Can ECS oil filter housing cap ECS Magnetic Drain Plug Clark Diff Brace Fuel-It Stage 2 LPFP APR GTC-200 Wing Rampage Fab Wing Mounts UUC Trans Mount Enforcers Brass Expansion Tank Bleeder BMS Cowl Filters EBC Redstuff Pads ECS Stainless Brake Lines EO Speed BPM4 EKP Turner Pillowball Lower Rear Shock Mounts Condor Dehlrin Subframe Bushings Reiger CF Rear Diffuser Turner Monoball Rear Upper Shock Mount Set Hotchkiss End Links Rogue Engineering Trans Mounts TRW 11-Piece M3 Control Arm Kit APR GTC-200 V.2 Euro Side Plates RTD Aluminum Shifter V2 Mini Lever OEM LCI Blackline Tail Lights LUX Angel Eyes ABS Lip Kitty Party Black Grills And much more…

Follow Austin on social media: https://www.facebook.com/austin.t.corcoran https://www.instagram.com/austinaslink

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.