# 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:** 104
**Author:** ![micah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/micah/32/7257_2.png) [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2061 "2009-06-02T08:06:29Z")
saw this project last week… looks sick i cant wait to see how more lights hit that paint color ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2062 "2009-06-02T09:31:44Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Oh snap. > > Just saw the engine parts that came out of the powdercoating oven. > > Looks fuckin tits. titties.:ohyeah: ---
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2063 "2009-06-02T09:42:38Z")
giggity giggity ---
**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:** [June 2, 2009, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2064 "2009-06-02T09:43:28Z")
isn’t the best pic, but it rules. Done in this color: plenum, rocker covers (shown), and timing covers. Done in black: center spark plug cover, lifting bracket, alternator bracket. I will probably just sraypaint the pulleys black because i’m worried about belt slippage and PC thickness. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00044.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00044.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2065 "2009-06-02T10:23:36Z")
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**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2066 "2009-06-02T10:45:56Z")
Haha I love how this car is going to a plethora of colors, it’s going to look so bad ass lol. This has already came a long way since I saw it a few weeks ago, good job man! ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2067 "2009-06-02T13:56:52Z")
Awesome. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2068 "2009-06-02T17:42:33Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Cleaned and painted these motherfuckers. Ordered 4 axles… had to mix and match to make 2 good ones. Will probably use the other 2 as cores for remans… > > ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/axles-1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/f/6f7882c3de23f8c5f31109583d66a000a946e8e6.jpeg) those turned out really nice, i bought my axles used too and didnt think of this, thats why you make the big bucks =D edit: how the fAWq were 4 skyline axles cheaper than two neon alxes =p ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2069 "2009-06-02T18:12:11Z")
probably because they are not skyline axles… ---
**Author:** ![Axis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/axis/32/5149_2.png) [@Axis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Axis)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2070 "2009-06-02T18:18:16Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > those turned out really nice, i bought my axles used too and didnt think of this, thats why you make the big bucks =D > > edit: how the fAWq were 4 skyline axles cheaper than two neon alxes =p Pretty sure those look like e30 axles. I just love the plethora of colors that this car is gonna be made up of. Can’t wait to see the finished product. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2071 "2009-06-02T18:30:00Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > probably because they are not skyline axles… i cant really tell by looking at them :meh:, still pretty cheap, i didnt know there were interchangeable parts, but then again, i havent completely kept up on the build ---
**Author:** ![E.Roy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/e.roy/32/5073_2.png) [@E.Roy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/E.Roy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2072 "2009-06-02T18:34:46Z")
Newman you should consider this habanero pepper momo steering wheel [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Momo-Green-steering-wheel-MomoCorse-horn-button-00082\_W0QQitemZ320375742577QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors\_Car\_Truck\_Parts\_Accessories?hash=item4a97e1e071&\_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&\_trkparms=65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Momo-Green-steering-wheel-MomoCorse-horn-button-00082_W0QQitemZ320375742577QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4a97e1e071&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2073 "2009-06-02T19:12:39Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > i cant really tell by looking at them :meh:, still pretty cheap, i didnt know there were interchangeable parts, but then again, i havent completely kept up on the build The rear diff and all suspension parts are original to the car. There is no need to change those parts out. A custom driveshaft will mate the RB trans to the BMW rear diff. ---
**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:** [June 3, 2009, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2074 "2009-06-03T06:05:00Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > The rear diff and all suspension parts are original to the car. > > There is no need to change those parts out. A custom driveshaft will mate the RB trans to the BMW rear diff. ^^^ what he said Thanks for covering that. ---
**Author:** ![dirtye30](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtye30/32/7333_2.png) [@dirtye30](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dirtye30)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2075 "2009-06-03T06:51:45Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > those turned out really nice, i bought my axles used too and didnt think of this, thats why you make the big bucks =D > > edit: how the fAWq were 4 skyline axles cheaper than two neon alxes =p wiat a second… you’re keeping the awd? ---
**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:** [June 3, 2009, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2076 "2009-06-03T07:04:32Z")
lol. Drew this up, will probably machine it on my lunch break… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/FUELRAIL1.gif](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/FUELRAIL1.gif) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/FUELRAIL2.gif](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/FUELRAIL2.gif) ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2077 "2009-06-03T07:37:12Z")
ughhh, make me one too for the bimmer? ---
**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:** [June 3, 2009, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2078 "2009-06-03T08:19:27Z")
Fuel rail fail once you start to machine it, it will heat up and start the gas on fire DUH. Yah I need that minus two ports (2) units. lol I wish we had a machine shop here. ☹ ---
**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:** [June 3, 2009, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2079 "2009-06-03T08:29:44Z")
How would you drill a .70" hole ~22" deep? Even if you go half way on 2 ops it is still 11" LOC. What are you using? I am not a noob to CNC machining but this has me curious. Are you using Wire EDM or something else? My experience where I am (Limited to 3-Axis Fanucs) we can’t even touch an 11 inch depth and I am pretty sure even if we had the travel any tooling would snap. At 11 inches that is 16 diameters deep. This is above me. Cool though. ---
**Author:** ![dirtye30](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtye30/32/7333_2.png) [@dirtye30](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dirtye30)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2080 "2009-06-03T08:49:02Z")
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