# 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:** 140
**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 8, 2009, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2781 "2009-09-08T05:30:12Z")
It’s pretty hacked up w/o the CF, the slot I had to cut is about 2" x 8". Pretty brutal. I got the trans tunnel and passenger seat installed this weekend. I have a lot of other BS happening right now that is decreasing my desire to be in the garage… ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2782 "2009-09-08T06:04:57Z")
sounds like a UTI ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2783 "2009-09-08T07:22:33Z")
cant wait to see this thing finished. I love the color. ---
**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 8, 2009, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2784 "2009-09-08T08:54:37Z")
> [@newman](#): > > It’s pretty hacked up w/o the CF, the slot I had to cut is about 2" x 8". Can you mount the CF under the dash pad, to the firewall/structure, so the slot (Clean the edges up a little) sits/slides over it? Maybe even do some vinyl overlay on the CF to add to the detail work. That patch panel on top looks out of place, IMO. But not horrible. Essentially you would be able to slide the dash in and out if ever needed. It _might_ look a little better. If you can avoid wrapping the dash it looks better OEM. :tup: nice work. ---
**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:** [September 8, 2009, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2785 "2009-09-08T09:04:17Z")
Along the lines of what someone else said… Companies sell leather dash kits that adhere to plastic dashes. When done right it looks very nice and subtle. I would def consider that. Regardless… 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 8, 2009, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2786 "2009-09-08T10:02:22Z")
I’m not planning on making the interior shine until later. I just don’t want a huge hole in the top of the dash. Keep in mind this is a car with no carpet, no speakers, no hvac, no other trim. ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2787 "2009-09-08T10:44:31Z")
What if you took the same idea as that aluminum and cf bezel in the engine bay and applied it to the dash? Could easily put it in and take it out as needed if it’s secured with screws. I guess it could be bad for glare though. ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2788 "2009-09-08T13:33:32Z")
:cky: Are you keeping it awd? ---
**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 8, 2009, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2789 "2009-09-08T13:53:57Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I’m not planning on making the interior shine until later. I just don’t want a huge hole in the top of the dash. Keep in mind this is a car with no carpet, no speakers, no hvac, no other trim. True…understood. I’m sure when it is time you figure something out. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2790 "2009-09-11T15:32:21Z")
I know your a lil bit of an audiophile, no plans for system of any sort? HU and 4 speakers atleast? ---
**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 13, 2009, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2791 "2009-09-13T18:04:58Z")
A little update. I was getting really unmotivated to work on the car for a while because my girlfriend of 1.5 years and I were going through some shit, so I was pretty bummed and didn’t want to do much work on the car, though what I did do seemed therapeutic… I came to my senses, however, and gave that fucking whore the axe. Now arises an entirely new set of complications: The single life. I can do whatever I want, to whoever I went, whenever I want. This new and interesting development has REALLY cramped my interest in the bimmer. Hanging with the dudes, penetrating the ladies. It’s hard to find the time. Frankly, I’d say it’s unlikely the car will see the road this year. ☹ Dan was right. 2010. ---
**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:** [September 13, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2792 "2009-09-13T18:11:38Z")
so in 2010, will there be a noob that introduces herself by saying, "Hi, i did it with a guy on here that drives a white lotus, and now he drives a car with a pink engine 🙂 " ? ---
**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:** [September 13, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2793 "2009-09-13T18:11:57Z")
Sad to hear… however… tis the season to be single… :-/ ---
**Author:** ![SVT\_Tank](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/svt_tank/32/5356_2.png) [@SVT\_Tank](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVT_Tank)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2794 "2009-09-13T18:12:54Z")
Still looks awesome! ---
**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 13, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2795 "2009-09-13T18:14:15Z")
I am in the same boat, but I haven’t gotten to the ‘giving the fucking whore an axe’ part yet. lol ---
**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:** [September 13, 2009, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2796 "2009-09-13T18:17:45Z")
god i feel sad for you, i hate breaking up with a chick in the fall, everythings dying all around you, feel better =) you should really get a motorcycle, when im stressed out nothing but a ride on the bike will cheer me up, free as a bird, and i KNOW you can afford one, lay out 4gs and pick up an r6 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2797 "2009-09-13T18:20:50Z")
Single life :tup: 2010 :tdown::tdown: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2798 "2009-09-13T18:22:59Z")
> [@newman](#): > > A little update. > > I was getting really unmotivated to work on the car for a while because my girlfriend of 1.5 years and I were going through some shit, so I was pretty bummed and didn’t want to do much work on the car, though what I did do seemed therapeutic… > > I came to my senses, however, and gave that fucking whore the axe. > > Now arises an entirely new set of complications: The single life. > > I can do whatever I want, to whoever I went, whenever I want. This new and interesting development has REALLY cramped my interest in the bimmer. > > Hanging with the dudes, penetrating the ladies. It’s hard to find the time. > > Frankly, I’d say it’s unlikely the car will see the road this year. ☹ > > Dan was right. 2010. fggt ---
**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:** [September 13, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2799 "2009-09-13T18:23:30Z")
He has one of the raddest bikes on this site 🙂 ---
**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 13, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2800 "2009-09-13T18:49:27Z")
Welding goggles and all…lol :tup: man it’ll get better [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=139) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=141)