# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [December 25, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123 "2006-12-25T20:54:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 100
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1981 "2009-05-27T06:27:21Z")
Gold wheels on a bmw? They almost lynched me… ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1982 "2009-05-27T06:28:26Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > :tup: > > I went through another bucket but couldn’t find anything ☹ > > I’ll be back in a week or so if you haven’t bought anything. It’s ok, I bought some, they’re sitting at home. If anyone needs rear shock bolts i have 8 extra. :fail: I also bought used axles. 4 for 100 shipped, can’t go wrong… ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1983 "2009-05-27T06:59:20Z")
I am so glad that the tires aren’t stretched. I hate wasted rim width. Also :tup: the car is a roller!! ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1984 "2009-05-27T07:00:33Z")
I also picked up some 90mm wheel studs because the bolts were driving me CRAZY. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1985 "2009-05-27T07:01:29Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > I am so glad that the tires aren’t stretched. I hate wasted rim width. > > Also :tup: the car is a roller!! haha, well, it’s still on jackstands, there are only 2 wheels on the car. Waiting for my brakes and wheel studs before i put it on the ground. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1986 "2009-05-27T07:03:48Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Haha, I know. The bimmer guys are gonna kill me 😃 As if they like you now or something… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1987 "2009-05-27T09:13:16Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I also picked up some 90mm wheel studs because the bolts were driving me CRAZY. Bolts are not that bad… ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1988 "2009-05-27T09:16:09Z")
> [@Bastinado](#): > > Bolts are not that bad… Yes they are. They can wear out the expensive hubs, changing wheels may require changing bolts, not guaranteed full engagement, etc. ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1989 "2009-05-27T10:34:32Z")
lug bolts suck a fat nut. good choice, ditching them ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1990 "2009-05-27T10:38:54Z")
Not to mention trying to align a $$ wheel with a spacer under it. Dan ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1991 "2009-05-27T12:33:30Z")
Looks good, should ride nice since they are not rubberband tires. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1992 "2009-05-27T12:36:20Z")
I hate rubberbands. I thought my 255/35 on my sti were way too thin. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1993 "2009-05-27T12:44:15Z")
Those are some meaty tires. I like it. > [@newman](#): > > I hate rubberbands. I thought my 255/35 on my sti were way too thin. That’s what I plan on putting on the rear of the MR2. Haha. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1994 "2009-05-27T13:33:43Z")
E30 wheel studs are terrible, good call on getting rid of them. Everything seems to be coming along. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1995 "2009-05-28T05:56:48Z")
FUCK. Pulled the head off, motor needs pistons and to be bored. GODDAMNIT. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1996 "2009-05-28T05:59:49Z")
wtf? send it back to innovative? lol ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1997 "2009-05-28T06:00:34Z")
Lol, they didn’t do anything to the motor. LOL. i’m so pissed. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1998 "2009-05-28T06:03:51Z")
> [@newman](#): > > FUCK. > > Pulled the head off, motor needs pistons and to be bored. GODDAMNIT. wtf mang… should have checked that a while ago ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1999 "2009-05-28T06:04:25Z")
I know. It’s a good thing I didn’t, though. Because I probably would have scrapped the project. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2000 "2009-05-28T06:07:58Z")
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