2001 M3 Journey: Laguna Seca Blue Edition

[lcrain]

Car looks great. 18x9.5et35 is a more conservative solution for the front. It doesn't look like Titan7 makes that offset. What do you think about the Apex ec7-rs? I know Apex wheels are a dime a dozen on the forums but they offer way more size/offset options.

On another note, I find 19s to be fine comfort wise on the street with my ohlins setup. Dallas, particularly where I live, has atrocious streets. Wheels are OEM ZCP. I imagine I am giving up some ride comfort but they look so good!

[Avedis]

Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes it takes a couple tries to get things right.

I have to say those e90 ZCP's look reeally good! If I can't get a hold of some CSL fronts I will consider these. How do you find the ride with 19's vs 18's?

My car came with the 19in E46 ZCP wheels so I don’t have any 18in ride comparisons unfortunately. I’m not sure where you are in CA but you’re welcome to come by my place and try on my wheels (staggered style 163M) to see if you like them for your car.

[bavarian3]

Car looks great. 18x9.5et35 is a more conservative solution for the front. It doesn't look like Titan7 makes that offset. What do you think about the Apex ec7-rs? I know Apex wheels are a dime a dozen on the forums but they offer way more size/offset options.

On another note, I find 19s to be fine comfort wise on the street with my ohlins setup. Dallas, particularly where I live, has atrocious streets. Wheels are OEM ZCP. I imagine I am giving up some ride comfort but they look so good!

Yeah they got back to me unfortunately there's no solution. I'm at least able to offer my feedback for future consideration.

Contrary to me liking TS7's I don't really like the EC7's. Arc 8's are certainly a consideration. I agree either a higher offset or 18x9 would be a better solution.

My car came with the 19in E46 ZCP wheels so I don’t have any 18in ride comparisons unfortunately. I’m not sure where you are in CA but you’re welcome to come by my place and try on my wheels (staggered style 163M) to see if you like them for your car.

Appreciate it! I'm up in Bay Area.

[bavarian3]

Another update.

After driving my car so little and neglecting the battery it was all but gone even after charging. This was the perfect opportunity to shed some weight. While some of the OE sized lithium solutions were nice, the price not so much.

After finding good feedback on the Antigravity ATX-30RS I found one for a deal($350 on Amazon direct from Antigravity).

Additional parts required:
-Adapter posts: link
-Battery hold down: link
-J hooks(will double check length): link







First test fit the battery to see where to mark the holes for the J hooks.




These trays are common across non-M's. So no need to feel bad drilling and hacking it up. I decided to also remove the hold down bar. These are assembled with, go figure, more spot welds!






I found my spot weld bits from the gusset cup reinforcement and had it off without any fuss.




Test fit again, then trim the J hooks so the battery beauty cover can fit.



Full assembly weighted.



Old weights minus the battery tray.







Very clean installed, and the beauty cover/tray fits no problem.


While I was in the mood I also removed this goop dispenser for some bonus weight.



I'm able to use my Noco Genius 10 to charge on Lithium mode. This was approved by Antigravity. Too soon to tell how long it will last, but this is pretty good weight saving for the $.


Afterwards I got an alignment on New years eve, and took it out to the mountains the next morning to find many others with the same idea. With the new wheels and junk out of the trunk the car really flys. The Ohlins are the real deal.




Stay tuned as there is much more to come!

[0-60motorsports]

Great review on the battery