[hzycamaro]

Originally Posted by glamcem

Brian from Apex wheels contacted with me. He mentioned that he saw my build thread here on this forum and asked if I'd be interested being featured on their APEX Blog since they feature customer builds on their website.

Here's a small interview/feature about my SS 1LE if you're interested :

https://www.apexraceparts.com/blog/c...pex-19-wheels/

Wow, that's actually very informative!

You mentioned you ran off track twice. Did you have track insurance to cover the damage? At the end of this month I'm going for my first track day (NASA HPDE) and I don't know if track insurance is necessary because I know I won't push it hard for the first time. I really want to know what you think.

You go to track days 10 times a year. Do you spend a whole weekend on the track or just a day? Why do you say track season is limited? Because of rainy season, too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter?

Sorry I have so many questions. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by hzycamaro

Wow, that's actually very informative!

You mentioned you ran off track twice. Did you have track insurance to cover the damage? At the end of this month I'm going for my first track day (NASA HPDE) and I don't know if track insurance is necessary because I know I won't push it hard for the first time. I really want to know what you think.

You go to track days 10 times a year. Do you spend a whole weekend on the track or just a day? Why do you say track season is limited? Because of rainy season, too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter?

Sorry I have so many questions. Thanks for sharing your experience!

I had to replace one of the front wheels since I hit the bump at one corner (cheap to replace Apex wheels) other than that no damage I didn't get the track insurance but it's a piece of mind for sure

I cannot do more than 2 events a month during the track season and track season is typically from May to October here in PNW. I recently got a towing vehicle so maybe I can add a couple more events in either NorCal or Oregon if I can get a trailer

[hzycamaro]

Originally Posted by glamcem

I cannot do more than 2 events a month during the track season and track season is typically from May to October here in PNW.

Do you mean there will be no track events out of track season?

You also mentioned you don't like 305 square setup. What's the reason? Understeer?

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by hzycamaro

Do you mean there will be no track events out of track season?

You also mentioned you don't like 305 square setup. What's the reason? Understeer?

There are some but it typically rains.

I only used 305 with Trofeo Rs. I wouldn't say the problem was the square setup but because of the extra grip and softer sidewalls, it threw the OEM suspension settings out of whack. Car didn't want to turn with a lot of mid corner push which wasn't the case with OEM setup.

I can say the same thing with the 305/325 NT01s. It's pretty apparent the grip level is a lot better with 305/325 setup but additional grip is creating some issues since it's limited with the MRC tuning so that it doesn't allow me to use the tires at their full potential.

With the 295/305 slicks it was a bit better in terms of overall balance but 305/325 NT01s were definitely better in any other aspect. I will have to find a way to stiff the suspension somehow, either trying the DSC controller or find some good coilovers (if they ever make one)

[Eric SS]

I think I saw somewhere you were thinking of going with 18" Apex wheels. is this the case and when do you expect to try out the fitment?

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

I think I saw somewhere you were thinking of going with 18" Apex wheels. is this the case and when do you expect to try out the fitment?

I already have see below thread.. and it looked like it would require camber plates to be able to comfortably fit the wheels since I need to back down on the camber on the knuckle little bit and add more from the top mount to gain some of the clearance inside.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486305

Things to note, I am currently at -3.0 camber and didn't really see a big improvement over the -2.4 camber and so maybe I can go back to -2.7 camber and ask my mechanic to grind a bit more to see if I can get away with it. The only advantage of the camber plate (for my case) is actually to gain a few mm of clearance. With 8mm spacer and some grinding on the tabs it was barely rubbing against the lips so I think I am very close maybe I should try once again after doing that

[Lt Berserker]

I know people have been beating around this idea, just wanted to run it by you to see your thoughts since you are running a very aggressive wheel set.

I'm considering getting the FS06 MRR in a square setup with 295/30r20 re71r for next summer (STP or CAM)...

I'm thinking based on your experience and knowledge would a 20x10.5 +23 rear work (think it could - however concern about poke and compression rub), then front adding extended studs with a 5mm spacer (netting a 20x10.5 +17) - ideally use of a 3mm spacer would be great but don't think that would work while trying to attain -1.5 ~ -2° camber

Sorry to highjack your build thread awesome following the work in trying different diameters & widths

[glamcem]

no worries PM'd

[Eric SS]

Now that Apex has discontinued our beloved PS-7, are you planning on switching to another design in case you bend any more? I'm thinking of grabbing a set of ARC-8's in 19x10.5 square

[cdb95z28]

I’ve seen ARC-8’s in person, and pictures do not do them justice, a very cool looking wheel.

[RideZX6R]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

Now that Apex has discontinued our beloved PS-7, are you planning on switching to another design in case you bend any more? I'm thinking of grabbing a set of ARC-8's in 19x10.5 square

Originally Posted by cdb95z28

I’ve seen ARC-8’s in person, and pictures do not do them justice, a very cool looking wheel.

Agreed -
I'm debating on selling my PS-7 setup jfyi - same setup glamcem uses - 700 street miles on it

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

Now that Apex has discontinued our beloved PS-7, are you planning on switching to another design in case you bend any more? I'm thinking of grabbing a set of ARC-8's in 19x10.5 square

I have another set of Apex PS7 (in black) so I am not too worried. They had some left overs last time I checked

Originally Posted by cdb95z28

I’ve seen ARC-8’s in person, and pictures do not do them justice, a very cool looking wheel.

My friend who has a Gen 5 SS has them, they look pretty good too but PS7 still gets my vote, especially since they're cheaper

Originally Posted by RideZX6R

Agreed -
I'm debating on selling my PS-7 setup jfyi - same setup glamcem uses - 700 street miles on it

But why? You should get some winter tires like I did man I was able to find some closeout Kumhos (295/30/19) for street for like $120 a per tire

[PolynesianPowerhouse]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

Now that Apex has discontinued our beloved PS-7, are you planning on switching to another design in case you bend any more? I'm thinking of grabbing a set of ARC-8's in 19x10.5 square

even though they discontinued the PS-7, the EC-7 is basically the same, just beefier...

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by PolynesianPowerhouse

even though they discontinued the PS-7, the EC-7 is basically the same, just beefier...

good point, they look identical except the arm design (one goes over the wheel lips other one doesn't)