# 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:** 134
**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:** [August 12, 2009, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2661 "2009-08-12T05:56:44Z")
No pics, sorry, but I did get some more body parts with paint back. I also got the exhaust in for a test fit and started making some hangers. They are about 90% complete. Just need one more little tab on it. Once that’s done I can weld on the EVAC bung and the exhaust will be on for good. (I hope) ---
**Author:** ![38stang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/38stang/32/7479_2.png) [@38stang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/38stang)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2662 "2009-08-12T07:39:01Z")
looking good ---
**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:** [August 12, 2009, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2663 "2009-08-12T12:31:41Z")
Got my **EURO** smiley in today. And my **EURO** grills 😃 They look like this: ![http://oldmary.lqhome.com/~jordansarette/coppermine/albums/318iS/Pictures/2007/September%202007/normal_090107-001.JPG](http://oldmary.lqhome.com/~jordansarette/coppermine/albums/318iS/Pictures/2007/September%202007/normal_090107-001.JPG) I’m probably going to SMOKE them so they look like this (just sent out a set of the crosshairs to be cut on the laser) ![http://oldmary.lqhome.com/~jordansarette/coppermine/albums/318iS/Pictures/2007/September%202007/normal_090107-010.JPG](http://oldmary.lqhome.com/~jordansarette/coppermine/albums/318iS/Pictures/2007/September%202007/normal_090107-010.JPG) I also got in my wire loom, and my steering hub. Gotta machine the hub down a bit. ---
**Author:** ![TRP951](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TRP951](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TRP951)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2664 "2009-08-12T12:54:30Z")
If you need some of that f6 side entry wire wrap I just got a spool I ordered in 1/2" size. I got 75’ of it so im sure there will be plenty. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2665 "2009-08-12T13:08:03Z")
If someone told you those are Euro’s they lied to you. Those are USDM projectors. ---
**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:** [August 12, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2666 "2009-08-12T13:16:56Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > If someone told you those are Euro’s they lied to you. Those are USDM projectors. Mine are smiley. They came from germany. It was just a stock pic, also got euro grills with them for 150 shipped. They’re sitting on my desk. Pretty nice. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2667 "2009-08-12T13:30:51Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![TheKID](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@TheKID](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TheKID)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2668 "2009-08-12T16:33:17Z")
Dude I dont think this can get much more raw than it is. Not only are you building the car from scratch but youre making parts. Amazing progress! ---
**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:** [August 13, 2009, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2669 "2009-08-13T05:57:52Z")
So I tried putting on my momo hub, then quickrelease, then sparco wheel. It just was too long, so… This is what the momo hub looked like before: ![http://www.24ibuy.com/ftp/products/momo/hub/momohub-bm.jpg](http://www.24ibuy.com/ftp/products/momo/hub/momohub-bm.jpg) That raised part is for crash protection so your chest doesn’t get pierced by the steering shaft. In a caged, harnessed car, this is less of a big deal. So… Cut of the tabs with an angle grinder and thew it in the mill: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00136.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00136.jpg) A shot of the completed facing: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00137.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00137.jpg) Then I drilled and tapped 6 holes and test fit the wheel onto the hub (the bolt pattern of the wheel is the same as the quick release, and it came out perfect) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00138.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00138.jpg) The wheel is installed on my car right now, but no pics of that… ---
**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:** [August 13, 2009, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2670 "2009-08-13T06:58:24Z")
Got my headlight reflectors done. If anyone wants a set PM me. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00140.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00140.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00141.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/IMG00141.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2009, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2671 "2009-08-13T07:30:11Z")
nicely done sir! ---
**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:** [August 13, 2009, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2672 "2009-08-13T10:35:53Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Got my headlight reflectors done. > > If anyone wants a set PM me. Can I pay with twenty five $1 money orders? haha Dan ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2009, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2673 "2009-08-13T16:06:52Z")
reflectors look awesome, how do you get them inside though? bake and separate? those discs are awesome too btw, i “brushed” one with a red scotch brite to see how it would look, next one i’m going to try to polish. ---
**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:** [August 18, 2009, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2674 "2009-08-18T07:24:34Z")
Got my euro lights **smoked** and installed using the above parts I laser cut! Good news… they fit! 🙂 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/smokin01.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/smokin01.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/smokin02.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/smokin02.jpg) Also got the hangers all made for the exhaust and got it installed (i hope) for good. I also got a TON of this shit in the mail the other day, it’s totally awesome… ![http://www.cabletiesandmore.ca/images/braidedsleeving/F6Fappl1.jpg](http://www.cabletiesandmore.ca/images/braidedsleeving/F6Fappl1.jpg) It was like 70 bucks, but it’s totally gonna be worth it… Also welded on my BOV flange and started sorting through the wiring… ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2009, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2675 "2009-08-18T08:14:25Z")
This gets better and better with every progress pic:tup: I’m impressed with the attetion to detail of the little things that could so easily be skipped and overlooked. ---
**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:** [August 18, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2676 "2009-08-18T09:56:17Z")
Nice. What is the purpose for the reflectors you made? Will that mess up the optics at all? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2009, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2677 "2009-08-18T10:09:44Z")
this may be a repost, but as an FYI… your E30 BMW build sucks… [http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4515333](http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4515333) ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2009, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2678 "2009-08-18T10:26:53Z")
Jesus^^ I would never want to drive that. ---
**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:** [August 18, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2679 "2009-08-18T10:38:57Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > Jesus^^ > > I would never want to drive that. I would do so many burn outs with it. Why build a car to look at? I’m not a fggy artist! ---
**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:** [August 18, 2009, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2680 "2009-08-18T10:41:04Z")
> [@bing](#): > > this may be a repost, but as an FYI… your E30 BMW build sucks… > > [V10 E30 M3 Build | VW Vortex - Volkswagen Forum](http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4515333) yeah, i’ve seen that before… it’s insane. That’s kinda the difference between making something in your garage in your spare time vs. having a 9-5 job that is building a car. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=133) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=135)