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APEX 17” Forged BMW Wheels

Round #2 of our fully forged 17” ARC-8R and EC-7R Group Buy.

E36 M3 Square Fitment
Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R
Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 Square Fitment
Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R
Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 Square Fitment
Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R
Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 Square Fitment
Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R
Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E9X Staggered Fitment
Wheels: Brushed Clear ARC-8R 17x9" ET30 front, 17x9.5" ET35 rear
Tires: Toyo R888R 245/40-17 front, 275/40-17 rear
Z3 Square Fitment
Wheels: 17x9" ET30 Polished ARC-8R
Tires: 245/40-18 Firestone Fire Hawk Indy 500
Modifications: 5mm rear spacers, Ground Control coilovers
Camber: -3.5° front
Brushed Clear EC-7R
Brushed Clear EC-7R
Brushed Clear EC-7R
Polished EC-7R
Polished EC-7R
Anthracite EC-7R
Anthracite EC-7R
Anthracite EC-7R
Satin Black EC-7R
Race Silver EC-7R
Race Silver EC-7R
Brushed Clear ARC-8R
Brushed Clear ARC-8R
Brushed Clear ARC-8R
Polished ARC-8R
Polished ARC-8R
Anthracite ARC-8R
Anthracite ARC-8R
Satin Black ARC-8R
Paintless Knurled Bead on Satin Black ARC-8R
Race Silver ARC-8R
Paintless Knurled Bead on Race Silver ARC-8R
EC-7R Forging Process
ARC-8R Forging Process
E36 M3 Square Fitment<br />Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R<br />Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 Square Fitment<br />Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R<br />Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 Square Fitment<br />Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R<br />Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 Square Fitment<br />Wheels: 17x9.5" ET35 Brushed Clear EC-7R<br />Tires: 255/40-17 Dunlop Direzza 03G
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E36 M3 with Polished EC-7R
E9X Staggered Fitment<br />Wheels: Brushed Clear ARC-8R 17x9" ET30 front, 17x9.5" ET35 rear<br />Tires: Toyo R888R 245/40-17 front, 275/40-17 rear
Z3 Square Fitment<br />Wheels: 17x9" ET30 Polished ARC-8R<br />Tires: 245/40-18 Firestone Fire Hawk Indy 500<br />Modifications: 5mm rear spacers, Ground Control coilovers<br />Camber: -3.5° front
Brushed Clear EC-7R
Brushed Clear EC-7R
Brushed Clear EC-7R
Polished EC-7R
Polished EC-7R
Anthracite EC-7R
Anthracite EC-7R
Anthracite EC-7R
Satin Black EC-7R
Race Silver EC-7R
Race Silver EC-7R
Brushed Clear ARC-8R
Brushed Clear ARC-8R
Brushed Clear ARC-8R
Polished ARC-8R
Polished ARC-8R
Anthracite ARC-8R
Anthracite ARC-8R
Satin Black ARC-8R
Paintless Knurled Bead on Satin Black ARC-8R
Race Silver ARC-8R
Paintless Knurled Bead on Race Silver ARC-8R
EC-7R Forging Process
ARC-8R Forging Process
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Deal Overview

This our second 17” Forged wheel Group Buy specifically for BMW and features the deepest discount we have ever offered on these wheels. As a bonus, you can upgrade to our Polished and Brushed finishes for 50% off their normal premium. We recommend selecting backup finishes when pledging as popular specs and finishes will likely sell out...

Only the 17” BMW forged wheels listed below are available via this deal. Don’t miss out. Group Buys are the only way we can offer these deep discounts. The more participants that join, the more wheels we can produce, and the more savings we can pass on to you.

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Race Silver

ARC-8R

EC-7R

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Anthracite

ARC-8R

EC-7R

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Satin Black

ARC-8R

EC-7R

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Brushed Clear

ARC-8R

EC-7R

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Polished

ARC-8R

EC-7R

Our forged wheels continue everything customers love about our popular flow formed wheels. Now enhanced with all the added benefits of forged manufacturing.

  • Forged 6061-T6
  • Paintless Knurled Beads
  • Significantly Stronger
  • Premium Finishes
  • Increased Brake Clearance
  • Lifetime Structural Warranty
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10K Tons of Pressure

These wheels start as a cylinder of extruded aluminum that is forged by a die under 10,000 tons of pressure. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the material by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure within the aluminum. It creates the perfect blank canvas to start from for our ultimate wheels.

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To Die For

The designs and sizes offered by many companies are constrained by the blanks they can source from suppliers. What we found didn’t meet all our needs so we also designed and developed our own dies to stamp blanks that meet our exact specifications. The result? Our wheels can be made in the key sizes needed for racing.

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More Strength

“Forged” doesn’t mean strong. Many forged wheels focus on weight reduction so much that they end up with the same load rating as cast wheels. Think all forged wheels are stronger than cast or flow formed? Think again! We added up to 1,000 pounds of extra load capacity per vehicle compared to our flow formed line.

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Premium Finishes

Our forged wheel line enabled us to release the finishes we’ve always hoped for. Fully polished aluminum, hand brushed with tinted clear, and a much wider range of painted finishes. Our forged wheels not only deliver performance, but also distinctive new styles as well.

Normally an $40 extra per wheel. These options are 50% off during this group buy.

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Improved Brake Clearance

The original flow formed ARC-8 was our first design with a barrel profile that compromised clearance. We later released our flow formed EC-7 design superior profile which was available in 18" wheels. By developing our own forging profiles and new dies, we’ve carried forward the original EC-7’s superior clearance in both of our new 17" Forged designs. They feature excellent 17" clearance that can clear most major big brake kits.

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Weight Optimized

We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis to reinforce high stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The end result is a fully forged wheel with an ideal balance of strength and weight.

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APEX EC-7R Forged Wheels I Beam Spokes

"I" Beam Spokes

Significant material was removed from the side of each spoke on our EC-7R to give it "I" beam like strength. Many wheels have webbing between spokes that create the illusion of side milling. We took material off the side to save weight. We didn’t add weight just for aesthetics.

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Paintless Knurled Beads

Not all knurling is created equal. To reduce unwanted tire spin as much as we could, we protected our knurling from paint to keep them sharp. We didn’t take the cheaper shortcut of painting over the bead area, which makes the knurling smoother and rounder. See and feel the difference.

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Tailored Fit, Off-The-Shelf

APEX is known for stocking many niche and spacer free fitments tailored specifically to a chassis. We’re releasing those same fitments… and more in our new forged line. Much lower production requirements will allow us to release a wider range of fitments that were previously off limits.

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True Via

Many companies promote their wheels as being certified by the VIA when they actually aren’t. That’s like using the USDA logo on food without permission. APEX wheels get officially tested and registered by the VIA in Japan, and we have the proof to back it up.

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JWL and Beyond

Japan’s JWL is a standard for wheel load ratings. Our new forged wheels exceed those ratings by almost 20%. Most manufacturers only meet the minimum, while some even fall below—yet they still claim to be JWL. Always verify load ratings before you buy.

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Lifetime Warranty

All our forged wheels come with a lifetime structural warranty and 1 year finish warranty, so you can be confident in your purchase. See here for full terms and conditions.

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50% Off Replacement Wheels

Do some serious damage to a wheel that’s not covered under warranty? No worries. Curb rash or even totally mangling a wheel in a car accident is covered by our APEX360° program. We offer replacements for wrecked wheels at 50% off our standard prices. See our full terms and conditions for more details.

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Compare for Yourself

  • ARC-8R
  • EC-7R
  APEX
ARC-8
APEX
ARC-8R
Titan 7
TS-5
BimmerWorld
TA16
Manufacturing Flow formed Forged Forged Forged
Actual Weight (lbs) 18.85 19.10 19.20* 18.85
Max Load Rating (lbs) 1,550 1,800 1,521 1,521
JWL Required Load Above Above Minimum Minimum
VIA Registered Yes Yes No* No*
Brembo 380mm Clearance No Yes No No
Paintless Knurled Bead No Yes No No
Fits OEM Center Cap Yes Yes No Yes
Center Cap Included Yes Yes No No
50% Off Replacements Yes Yes No No
  APEX
EC-7
APEX
EC-7R
Titan 7
TS-5
BimmerWorld
TA16
Manufacturing Flow formed Forged Forged Forged
Actual Weight (lbs) 21.70 19.85 19.20* 18.85
Max Load Rating (lbs) 1,550 1,800 1,521 1,521
JWL Required Load Above Above Minimum Minimum
VIA Registered Yes Yes No* No*
Brembo 380mm Clearance Yes Yes No No
Paintless Knurled Bead No Yes No No
Fits OEM Center Cap Yes Yes No Yes
Center Cap Included Yes Yes No No
50% Off Replacements Yes Yes No No

In Progress

The forged wheels are currently undergoing the VIA testing and review process. Registration numbers will be posted once completed.

NOT VIA Registered

All TA16 wheels are stamped with the VIA logo and were sold as “certified by the VIA” as of 8/12/19. This logo symbolizes certification and registration by the VIA. We confirmed that none of their wheels have been independently tested and registered by the VIA as of that date. *Update: As of 8/25/19 they now claim to be “tested according to VIA standards” instead of certified, but their wheels still have the logo. Click here to learn more.

NOT VIA Registered

Titan 7 advertises their wheels as being “tested to VIA standards” and they stamp all of their wheels with the official VIA logo. This logo symbolizes certification and registration by the VIA. We confirmed that none of their wheels have been tested and registered by the VIA as of 8/12/19. Click here to learn more.

Titan 7 advertises the weight of their 18x9.5" ET35 TS-5 wheel as 18.0 pounds, but we measured 19.20 on the scale that was used to measure all the other wheels.

All wheels compared with equivalent 18x9.5” ET35 5x120mm fitment on the same scale rounded to the nearest hundredths place.

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Hub Centric

All APEX wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications to not require centering rings. All BMW specific 5x120mm bolt pattern wheels feature a direct-fit, 72.56mm center bore.

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Center Caps

We don't charge extra for caps and we design ours to be interchangeable with the OE cap for a clean factory look. All APEX wheels come with our Gloss Black cap included. We also offer an optional red cap.

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Hardware

APEX wheels can be used with all OEM mounting hardware, proper aftermarket hardware and wheel spacers. Wheel locks and stud conversion kits also work perfectly.

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TPMS

All APEX wheels accept OEM and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and standard fit valve stems. If you don’t have sensors then select from our metal stems available in multiple finishes.

We Know What Fits

We’ve done countless hours of test-fitting to come up with the perfect chassis-specific widths and offsets. Whether you’re looking for a clean and conservative OEM+ fitment or an all-out aggressive track/race setup, we’ve got you covered. Check out our fitment guides below.

E36 M3 & Non-M
E46 M3
E46 Non-M
E9X Non-M
F3X Non-M
E8X 1-Series
F22 2-Series
E36/7 & E36/8 Z3M
E85/86 Z4M

Don’t see your chassis listed? Use the "Message Vendor" button to contact one of our BMW Product Experts.

Fitment Table

  • ARC-8R
  • EC-7R
Size Weight Load
Rating
MSRP
17x8.5" ET35 16.7 1,700 $485
17x9.0" ET42 17.3 1,700 $490
17x9.0" ET30 17.5 1,700 $490
17x9.5" ET35 17.85 1,700 $495
Size Weight Load
Rating
MSRP
17x8.5" ET35 17.15 1,700 $505
17x9.0" ET42 17.5 1,700 $510
17x9.0" ET30 18 1,700 $510
17x9.5" ET35 18.45 1,700 $515

Weight and Load Rating listed in pounds (lbs). All BMW wheels are 5x120mm bolt pattern and 72.56mm centerbore.

Finish Availability

The tables below show which finishes are available in each size.

  • ARC-8R
  • EC-7R
Size Anthracite Brushed
Clear
Polished Race
Silver
Satin
Black
17x8.5" ET35 ✔ ✔
17x9.0" ET42 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
17x9.0" ET30 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
18x9.5" ET35 ✔ ✔ ✔
Size Anthracite Brushed
Clear
Polished Race
Silver
Satin
Black
17x8.5" ET35 ✔ ✔
17x9.0" ET42 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
17x9.0" ET30 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
18x9.5" ET35 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Terms & Conditions


Important Dates & Milestones

Deal Locks
Deposit Collected
Ships
7/21/2020 11:59PM Pacific
Within 4 days after lock*
August 2020

*See Deal Terms for more information

Deal Terms & Conditions

Ordering & Payment:

Group Buys are special-order, limited-time offers. Pricing is exclusively available to those who pledge and have their discount goal met within the allotted time period. No rain-checks, including members who only showed interest but failed to pledge, or those who pledged at a discount tier that was not reached.

Pledging to participate in a Group Buy is a commitment to purchase the items in the deal, at or below the discount goal selected during checkout. You will always receive the highest discount reached by the group even if the final discount is above the level you originally selected.

Pledges can only be placed during the open phase of a Group Buy. When placing a pledge, payment information will be collected and a $1 authorization will be placed to validate your payment details. At the close of the Group Buy, the final paid member tally will determine the discount reached. If your discount goal was reached, then your pledge will convert to an official purchase and you will be charged the full amount of the order within the next 2 business days. If your discount goal was not reached, then you will be given one chance to reconsider. You will have 48 hours to alter your pledge and to participate in the deal at the final discount rate attained by the group. If you do not want to revise your pledge, your pledge will automatically be cancelled after 48 hours and you will not be charged.

Free Shipping:

This Group Buy offers free shipping to the 48 mainland US states. Buyers who have product shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO, and International destinations will receive a discounted shipping rate. APO/FPO should contact the vendor for a shipping quote as GangUp cannot calculate shipping via USPS for this deal.

International Shipping, Duties, & Taxes:

GangUp.com supports calculating exact costs for international orders. Customers can view their final shipping costs prior to ordering including special shipping discounts. Shipping costs do not include importation taxes, duties or any other associated costs with importing the products sold in this Group Buy. The buyer will be responsible for paying all taxes and fees to the freight carrier directly.

Fulfillment:

Vendors list the time it will take before an order will ship in the main description tab. Orders may not be cancelled if the vendor ships out the ordered product within 14 days of the originally stated “ship by date”. If dates are listed as a date range and not a specific date, then the vendor has 14 days from the last day within that range to honor their terms.

Availability:

Some products may sell out. Availability is limited to vendor’s supply on hand. Orders will be fulfilled on a first-paid-first-fulfilled basis. Within 48 hours of the deal closing, the vendor will contact you if the product you ordered sold out, or went on backorder. You will have the option to modify your selection, accept the wait for new stock, or cancel your order.

Refunds, Exchanges, and Cancellations:

Group Buy orders may only be exchanged if the product is defective. There are NO refunds on Group Buy orders. All orders are considered special order due to the unique production, fulfillment, and pricing of products. Group Buy orders may not be returned or exchanged for other products. Group Buy orders may only be warrantied for manufacturer defects or exchanged if the items received do not match the items ordered. These items do not share the same terms and conditions as traditional e-commerce purchases.

Product configurations may be edited by buyers through their GangUp accounts prior to the locking of the Group Buy. Pledges may be cancelled prior to the deal locking through the buyer's account or by contacting the vendor directly. Once the Group Buy locks and the finalization phase starts, options may not be changed, and pledges may not be cancelled.

We recommend purchasing product at the retail price directly with the vendor or one of their affiliates if you would like a traditional return policy.

Updates

July 22nd, 2020

Just Seven Hours Left. 

This is your last chance to save $450 off + free shipping* on a set of 17” BMW forged wheels. This is the deepest discount ever offered on these wheels, and in just seven hours, this deal will officially be closed. Be sure to submit your pledge before it’s too late!

Reminder, the Group Buy ends tonight at midnight (Pacific).

 




July 20th, 2020

What are you waiting for?

Time is almost up to save $450 off + free shipping* on a set of 17” forged wheels. This deal officially ends tomorrow at midnight (Pacific), and we will NOT be accepting new pledges once the deal closes! This is the best deal we’ve ever offered on these wheels, so be sure to submit your pledge before this deal is gone. 

Showing interest alone does not mean you are part of this deal. You must come back and submit an official pledge to guarantee your order. For anyone in the market for strong, forged, and functional 17” wheels, this is an absolute no brainer since the maximum discount is guaranteed. 

Last-Minute Questions?

If you have questions regarding fitment, feel free to message us directly through the “Message Vendor” feature here, or simply send us an email to groupbuys@apexraceparts.com. Our staff of Product Experts will be reviewing and responding to any incoming correspondence through the end of this deal.

Pledge now, and don’t miss out on this deal! This Group Buy closes tomorrow (7/21) at midnight (PST).

 




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isskyle86 July 21st, 2020 - 10:05pm

I was hoping for an EC-7R 17x10 ET33 rear and 17x9 ET30 front in Anthracite.

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APEX Race Parts July 22nd, 2020 - 12:10pm

Hi there,

At this time, we do not offer a 17x10" ET33 EC-7R forged wheel. However, we do have options for the 17x9" ET30 in both our ARC-8R and EC-7R forged designs.

-Geirsen

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isskyle86 July 21st, 2020 - 09:52pm

What are the diameters offered? I have an e90 lci and I wanted to do 10” wide in the rear and 9” in the front. EC-7R

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isskyle86 July 21st, 2020 - 10:07pm

Disregard this message

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clemente3472 July 19th, 2020 - 10:14pm

‘97 E36 M3 +41 offset looking for ARC-8 wheels. I want to eventually get a 6 piston 300mm+ Brembo big brake kit. What wheel sizes and profiles do you recommend? Note, car is at a bodyshop where custom welded fenders can be added if needed. Please let me know thank you

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APEX Race Parts July 20th, 2020 - 03:39pm

We don't have specific clearance info on these wheels yet for all of the available Brembo kits. Based on our prior testing, our 17x9 ET30 and 17x9.5 ET35 wheels should clear the 6 piston 355mm Bremo kits in terms of the barrel. You may need a spacer in the front to help the spokes clear the brakes. We plan to have more brake validation data for these wheels in the future, but it will not be available before this group buy ends.

-Tom

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S548K July 17th, 2020 - 02:37pm

What fitment will work on a E46 M3, I am looking for 17" square setup for the track. Car is lowered on H&R springs.

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APEX Race Parts July 17th, 2020 - 03:35pm

Thanks for the question! We have multiple 17" fitments that can work on your M3, but I would recommend the following option for a great balanced track-focused square setup:

Front & Rear: 17x9.5” ET35 with 255/40-17 tires
Available in ARC-8, ARC-8R, and EC-7R designs.

At least 5mm front spacers required with certain aftermarket suspensions like KW, Ohlins, Bilstein etc. 275/40-17 tires can also be used but will require -2.5 degrees of front camber or more.
Some enthusiasts run a 12mm spacer in the rear with this setup to help fill our the rear fender well. This is purely for aesthetics and is not required for clearance.

One thing to mention with 17s is that if you plan on going to larger aftermarket brakes in the future, 17" wheels can be limiting in terms of which kits you can run vs 18s on the E46 M3.

Please let us know if you have any other questions!
-Tom


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e_hong July 15th, 2020 - 07:50pm

How long does it usually take for wheels to ship out after deal is locked? I have an HPDE at the end of August and I'm trying to gage if I can use these new wheels for the event or not.

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APEX Race Parts July 17th, 2020 - 09:08am

Thanks for the question! Based on our current estimates, these wheels will be shipping out towards the end of August. We don't yet have a specific ETA for them, but to be safe I would plan on not using these wheels for the event.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions!
-Tom

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ixgrimjowxi June 30th, 2020 - 07:07am

Is it possible to change the priority on the wheels and color after pledge

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APEX Race Parts June 30th, 2020 - 12:05pm

Great question!

You can definitely change your preferred finishes and design within GangUp.
If you login to GangUp, hover over your account in the upper right of the page with your mouse. This should give you a drop-down menu. Select the "My Deals" option and click the deal that you are pledged to. Once you are looking at that deal, you should be able to edit it and alter your selections.

You can change your preferences up until the deal closes. Once the deal is closed, you are all locked in so be sure you've made the right choice! If you have any issues with this process you can also reach out to us on GangUp via direct message and we can work to get those resolved.

Please let me know if you need anything else!

-Tom

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