# 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:** 138
**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 28, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2741 "2009-08-28T06:25:33Z")
Looks great man! No hairy burnouts for my wedding though. ☹ ---
**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:** [August 28, 2009, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2742 "2009-08-28T06:34:30Z")
build looks very nice man, i’m impressed :tup: give’s me motivation to go through the ‘details’ on mine over winter. nice :tup: btw, are those wires labeled? if so, ihu ---
**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:** [August 28, 2009, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2743 "2009-08-28T06:44:22Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Also, the RB throttle bodies have a MUCH higher spring rate than the BMW single throttle body, so I may need to beef up the pedal. It’s just shitty plastic. its obvious your just using this as an excuse to get THIS ![http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/700/720/720-9644-5_1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/d/4ddb6bc70e9f284f7e18a3e915e3ae2cd81560bb.jpeg) ---
**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:** [August 28, 2009, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2744 "2009-08-28T07:17:43Z")
^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:** [August 28, 2009, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2745 "2009-08-28T08:08:30Z")
Haha, you’re the second person to mention that pedal. Also, the onyx syndicate site has been updated and is competely current: [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_00.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_00.html) First new post is here: [http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr\_91.html](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_91.html) ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2009, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2746 "2009-08-28T09:58:34Z")
Are you going to wrap the down pipe or just leave it for now? ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2009, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2747 "2009-08-28T10:11:01Z")
love the firewall panel that you built… looks great. I was driving my E30 to work today and thinkin about how if I had \> 2x the power I would be dead already without a lot more tire. ---
**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 28, 2009, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2748 "2009-08-28T10:58:06Z")
> [@originalsin](#): > > its obvious your just using this as an excuse to get THIS > > ![http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/700/720/720-9644-5_1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/d/4ddb6bc70e9f284f7e18a3e915e3ae2cd81560bb.jpeg) ![http://www.imcdb.org/images/005/865.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/2/a26365c2d8a364881c7d0e8cdc4858a99593a9cc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cavi\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cavi_mike/32/5217_2.png) [@Cavi\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cavi_Mike)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2009, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2749 "2009-08-28T11:51:13Z")
That’s some pretty sick exhaust routing but aren’t you afraid of heat? slightly off-topic, I just noticed it says there’s 110 pages but I can only see up to 108. I hope I’m not missing anything. ---
**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:** [August 28, 2009, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2750 "2009-08-28T12:32:53Z")
it happens a lot for some reason, I dont think you are missing anything 50 post/ page is better btw ---
**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 31, 2009, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2751 "2009-08-31T13:46:49Z")
Didn’t do shit all weekend. This is what’s left: \*Mount master cyl reservoir \*Plumb reservoir \*Bleed brakes \*Wire chassis \*Install HIDs \*Install windshield \*Install body panels \*Install/cut dash \*Make/improve accelerator pedal \*Buy driveshaft \*Fluids I think that’s about it before it can drive. ---
**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 31, 2009, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2752 "2009-08-31T13:53:50Z")
you have until the 5th to complete. ---
**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:** [August 31, 2009, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2753 "2009-08-31T14:18:01Z")
> [@newman](#): > > …I think that’s about it before it can drive. i miiiight be driving mine this weekend. granted it would only be around the driveway. haha. +1 for labor day weekend coming up. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2009, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2754 "2009-08-31T15:51:51Z")
looks like this might turn into the next speed-hunters feature: [http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=speedhunters&init=quick#/Speedhunters?v=feed&story\_fbid=257093410601](http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=speedhunters&init=quick#/Speedhunters?v=feed&story_fbid=257093410601) nice work ---
**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:** [September 1, 2009, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2755 "2009-09-01T05:19:51Z")
Last night I didn’t get a lot done except make a really large mess. Started cutting up my scrap dash to see how i need to cut the other one… ---
**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:** [September 1, 2009, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2756 "2009-09-01T05:35:12Z")
Having a really hard time getting motivated lately. ---
**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:** [September 1, 2009, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2757 "2009-09-01T05:43:40Z")
^I know Paulo mentioned it too but if you need a hand with anything shoot me a PM ---
**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:** [September 1, 2009, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2758 "2009-09-01T05:48:13Z")
If you need a hand I can lend one. I can give you a hand with that massive wiring job. Ask 91MR2. ---
**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:** [September 1, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2759 "2009-09-01T05:51:36Z")
hmm, it would be nice to have someone who is good at wiring help out. I am good at wiring, but it’s def nice to have a second set of hands. ---
**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:** [September 1, 2009, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2760 "2009-09-01T06:05:21Z")
You have the hard part of wiring done. The rest just takes time. It will be running before you know it. Or perhaps the culmination of three years work is a little over whelming? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=137) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=139)