# 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:** 125
**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:** [July 25, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2481 "2009-07-25T18:35:20Z")
HOLY SHIT! i wasn’t expecting that when i scrolled down. that was quick! ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2482 "2009-07-25T19:03:43Z")
nice. any pics in the daylight? ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2483 "2009-07-25T19:28:33Z")
nice man ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2484 "2009-07-25T19:37:09Z")
Looks great, is this the same motor you had in the 240? ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2485 "2009-07-25T19:53:42Z")
Nice! Are you painting the flares to match or keeping them black? ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2486 "2009-07-25T20:15:56Z")
that turned out really good, i love that color :tup: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2487 "2009-07-25T20:38:18Z")
did the skirts and everything get painted yet? or is it just the body that got painted. ---
**Author:** ![97\_B18b1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/cdc98d/32.png) [@97\_B18b1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97_B18b1)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2488 "2009-07-26T01:07:44Z")
if we hit 100 pages does the internet blow up? ---
**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:** [July 26, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2489 "2009-07-26T04:26:21Z")
To answer some questions: -The only thing that is painted is the body. -The flares will be black -In natural light the car is NOT green. It is gold/spicy mustard yellow. In natural light you would not ever think the car was even a little green, it’s so weird. I wish it was green like it shows in the pics, but oh well. -the paint job is not perfect. DEF needs wet sand and buff. There are a few waves in the door, and a few noticeable imperfections here and there, but I think brian did a great job with what he had to work with. ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2490 "2009-07-26T08:52:13Z")
^ def, give bryan sometime to wet sand and buff it out and it’ll come out gorgeous. cant wait to see this thing move :tup: ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2491 "2009-07-26T09:00:45Z")
> [@97\_B18b1](#): > > if we hit 100 pages does the internet blow up? I’m only on page 49, get with the times. lol ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2492 "2009-07-26T09:09:35Z")
did you have to hack up the rear quarters that much just for clearance? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2493 "2009-07-26T12:27:15Z")
I think a really dark green would have looked classier… i’m still digging the concept, but down in florida i see a lot of stupid clean e30’s… some of them are very wild colors… the ones that I like most typically have a much more reserved/conservative color… ie… the blueish-silver one i called you about… cant wait to see this thing done 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:** [July 26, 2009, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2494 "2009-07-26T13:40:18Z")
fuck me… brYan. lol. yeah i wish the paint was a little less transparent. it sprays similar to a candy color and without having a base with a high solid content, coverage was difficult in some spots. The outcome is still a quality paint job on a dime 🙂 with a wet sand and buff it will look exponentially better. i really like the way the color changes. its like a mood ring!!! trendy :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2495 "2009-07-26T18:14:42Z")
omg bryan you’re dreamy ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2496 "2009-07-26T20:13:41Z")
It’s NYG!! ![http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3323/4961/8307480020_large.jpg](http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3323/4961/8307480020_large.jpg) ---
**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:** [July 26, 2009, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2497 "2009-07-26T21:05:17Z")
Dam, looks good, lots of work since I have been gone. Are you keeping it AWD? ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2498 "2009-07-27T05:31:59Z")
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**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:** [July 28, 2009, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2499 "2009-07-28T18:10:10Z")
First, some day shots of the car. Looks a lot different, huh? ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes03.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes03.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes01.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes01.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes02.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes02.jpg) Next I made some coolant pipes (i installed the IC piping to ensure clearance) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes06.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes06.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes07.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes07.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes08.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes08.jpg) Shot of the intercooler and radiator installed (temporarily): ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes05.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes05.jpg) Then I started installing the window gaskets and some of the trim. The trim is actually blacked out with vinyl, which is a pretty popular way to do it. It looks really good: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes04.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes04.jpg) Lastly, I made and installed some AN lines to be used with my PCV vacuum setup. That unaatached line will go to a catch can, then into the exhaust evacuator. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes09.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes09.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes10.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/coolantpipes10.jpg) ---
**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:** [July 28, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2500 "2009-07-28T18:12:33Z")
coolant pipes are mild, they need to be powdercoated. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=124) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=126)