RAC forged M3 wheel group buy - BMW Forums

GregW / Oregon · 06-14-2009, 12:53 PM

Group buy on these new purpose-built E9x M3 wheels ends in about a week. 44,000 thread views over at M3Post. The short story:

- 8,000T forged by factory Champion uses in Japan
- 9x19F (~20 lb max) & 10X19R (~21 lb max); offsets being finalized, but optomized for up to 265/35F & 285/35R with fender filling
- BBK & TPS compatible
- Finishes: Silver (Powder coated; Gloss clear coat); Anthracite (Powder coated; Gloss clear coat); GunMetal / British Black (Powder coated; Matt clear coat); Black (Painted; Semi-Gloss clear coat); Fully Brushed with Clear coat; Brushed or diamond cut face with painted windows possible
- 4-5 month lead time
- $3,750 + shipping from Florida; 50% down with order

Email Chuck racmonolites@gmail.com
for more info or to get on the list. I don't have anything vested in this, other than they make a fantastic product at a great price. Loved the RG4s I had on my E46.

Early CAD images:

GregW / Oregon · 06-18-2009, 08:10 PM

Email racmonolites@gmail.com if you'd like more information. Disclaimer: I am not associated with this GB, other than as a previous happy customer. These wheels are purpose built for our cars and are at least $1,500 under even comparably close wheels.

GregW / Oregon · 07-19-2009, 03:56 PM

Design is getting the final touches. Goes into production in Japan next week. Ralph & Chuck have done a great job!

GregW / Oregon · 07-31-2009, 09:08 PM

Final weights are 20#F & 21#R; quite good! In production now.

GregW / Oregon · 12-16-2009, 07:54 PM

The first production wheels have arrived in Florida from Japan and are shipping out Monday. Can't wait! The M3Post thread must be some kind of record - 2,900+ posts and 113k+ views: RAC MONOLITE RG63 Group Buy - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92.

Here's a pic of the wheel that was tested to pass strict JWL standards:

GregW / Oregon · 01-02-2010, 07:37 PM

Wheels are finally here and on. Worth the lengthy wait.

Info:

RAC RG63

8,000 ton spread forged in Japan by Champion's wheel producer

Designed by Ralph & Chuck and a lot of us over at M3 Post

19x9F et22 (20.2 lb.), 19x10R et22 (21.8 lb.)

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 255/35F, 275/35R

Dinan springs, EDC

50 sets produced in first group buy

06-14-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
GregW / Oregon E90Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	RAC forged M3 wheel group buy Group buy on these new purpose-built E9x M3 wheels ends in about a week. 44,000 thread views over at M3Post. The short story: - 8,000T forged by factory Champion uses in Japan - 9x19F (~20 lb max) & 10X19R (~21 lb max); offsets being finalized, but optomized for up to 265/35F & 285/35R with fender filling - BBK & TPS compatible - Finishes: Silver (Powder coated; Gloss clear coat); Anthracite (Powder coated; Gloss clear coat); GunMetal / British Black (Powder coated; Matt clear coat); Black (Painted; Semi-Gloss clear coat); Fully Brushed with Clear coat; Brushed or diamond cut face with painted windows possible - 4-5 month lead time - $3,750 + shipping from Florida; 50% down with order Email Chuck racmonolites@gmail.com for more info or to get on the list. I don't have anything vested in this, other than they make a fantastic product at a great price. Loved the RG4s I had on my E46. Early CAD images: __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather 2001 M3 Coupe - Sold 3/12/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

06-18-2009, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
GregW / Oregon E90Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	E9x M3 forged wheel Group Buy closes in 5 days Email racmonolites@gmail.com if you'd like more information. Disclaimer: I am not associated with this GB, other than as a previous happy customer. These wheels are purpose built for our cars and are at least $1,500 under even comparably close wheels. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather 2001 M3 Coupe - Sold 3/12/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

07-19-2009, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
GregW / Oregon E90Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	Rac rg63 Design is getting the final touches. Goes into production in Japan next week. Ralph & Chuck have done a great job! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather 2001 M3 Coupe - Sold 3/12/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum Last edited by GregW / Oregon; 07-31-2009 at 09:09 PM.

07-31-2009, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
GregW / Oregon E90Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	Rg63 Final weights are 20#F & 21#R; quite good! In production now. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather 2001 M3 Coupe - Sold 3/12/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

12-16-2009, 07:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
GregW / Oregon E90Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	RAC RG63 forged wheels arrive The first production wheels have arrived in Florida from Japan and are shipping out Monday. Can't wait! The M3Post thread must be some kind of record - 2,900+ posts and 113k+ views: RAC MONOLITE RG63 Group Buy - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92. Here's a pic of the wheel that was tested to pass strict JWL standards: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather 2001 M3 Coupe - Sold 3/12/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

01-02-2010, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
GregW / Oregon E90Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	Silver RAC RG63s on Alpine White Wheels are finally here and on. Worth the lengthy wait. Info: RAC RG63 8,000 ton spread forged in Japan by Champion's wheel producer Designed by Ralph & Chuck and a lot of us over at M3 Post 19x9F et22 (20.2 lb.), 19x10R et22 (21.8 lb.) Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 255/35F, 275/35R Dinan springs, EDC 50 sets produced in first group buy __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather 2001 M3 Coupe - Sold 3/12/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

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