My new Beyern 5s!! Pics

LS2 - Light SpeedX2 · 09-26-2006, 01:17 PM

I got my Beyern 5s last Friday and put them on Friday night. A friend and I cut the lips off of the rear to fit the 275 proxes 4. Used a sawsall and had no problems. Nice and neat. I used spring stoppers on the back springs and I have not had any rubbing issues ( and I have strongly tested!) Buywheelstoday.com gave me a great deal and had them to me in 3 days. They matched the price another website had with no problem. Super guys over there.

LS2 - Light SpeedX2 · 09-26-2006, 01:46 PM

Ooops, Sorry about the humogomous pics. I didn't realize it until I clicked on one.

LYNMUP · 09-26-2006, 02:20 PM

What size rims, diameter/width. Those are the ones I am wanting.

Gpr1200r · 09-26-2006, 06:47 PM

Congrats bro......those are killer !!!!!

LS2 - Light SpeedX2 · 09-27-2006, 06:30 AM

The front rims are 18 X 8 1/2 with 245/40/18 and the Back are 18X 9 1/2 with 275/35/18. I think these cars would have sold alot better with this setup. makes it look like a musclecar now. You will definitley have to cut the lips of the rear fenders. And you will want to have some help. As I said, my friend and I used a sawsall. It took both of us. I taped the fenders. Then put about 5 layers of duct tape on the part of the sawsall that would go along the fender. I held the sawsall against the fender so it wouldn't jump while my friend pushed it. Tape the fender and mark where you want to cut. No problmes and no scratches. Just work a little at a time and watch what you are doing. I would definitley suggetst Drag bags or spring stoppers. Theses cars duck down to far. As far as mods. I now have the K & N CAI, kooks headers, magnaflow catback with X pipe and a predator tune. The cam is next. I don't know if anyone saw the article from Hot rod magazine where they did the buildup, They tested several combonations to find out the best bolt on combo. Here is the link. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/1...l_block_build/

burnz · 09-27-2006, 06:43 AM

nice, was looking at those too. you can get some pontiac stickers to put on the center caps from your dealership.

LYNMUP · 09-27-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by burnz

nice, was looking at those too. you can get some pontiac stickers to put on the center caps from your dealership.

I think your factory center caps will pop right on those beyern's! PFYC.com even has decals that will go over the factory emblems. They come in a variety of colors to match your paint. HuskerGTO has some on his front and rear and they look sweet!

LYNMUP · 09-27-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LS2 - Light SpeedX2

You will definitley have to cut the lips of the rear fenders. And you will want to have some help. As I said, my friend and I used a sawsall. It took both of us. I taped the fenders. Then put about 5 layers of duct tape on the part of the sawsall that would go along the fender. I held the sawsall against the fender so it wouldn't jump while my friend pushed it. Tape the fender and mark where you want to cut. No problmes and no scratches. Just work a little at a time and watch what you are doing.[/url]

Any reason why you chose to do this and not just have the fenders rolled?

Also, what offset did you get for the front and rear?

LS2 - Light SpeedX2 · 10-02-2006, 06:35 PM

I chose too cut the fender lips and not roll them because I wanted to make sure that I did not ruin the paint. I am not a pro but I knew I could cut them easier and smooth and be able to touch up the fender lip than take the chance of rolling. I think it is personal preference. The offset is 40 in the front and 45 in the rear.

Whitey078 · 10-03-2006, 10:50 AM

as a general rule you can get an extra 1/8th to 1/4 inch by cutting. and if you have an air compressor using an air nibbler would allow you to cut EASILLY with one person.