# 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:** 151
**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:** [February 1, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3001 "2010-02-01T04:54:50Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I actually prefer the gauges on the side tipped back. I like the way it is now. With the cluster tipped forward like that I would nix the CF wrap. I think it looks awesome bare aluminum like that. When it was flat it needed something but now not so much. Great progress…:tup: ---
**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:** [February 1, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3002 "2010-02-01T05:35:46Z")
Thanks man. I picked up a 1" master cylinder from Deebo for an integra. It should bolt right in… I just have to remake 1 line. But I have to polish the damn thing first. The only other thing I reall would have to do is make a bracket to hold my master cylinder… WOO. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3003 "2010-02-01T08:03:32Z")
Now it’s officially cool because it has a honda part on it :io: ---
**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:** [February 1, 2010, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3004 "2010-02-01T08:04:03Z")
It always had a honda part on it… But now it’s an integra part vs a civic part. ---
**Author:** ![Sansone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sansone/32/4970_2.png) [@Sansone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sansone)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3005 "2010-02-01T12:23:47Z")
i say… Yea buddy! Rolling like a big shot, **e30** tuned up like a nascar pitstop Fresh paint job [check] Fresh inside [check] Is the outside frame in the trunk wide? [yes] Are the rims big [what] Do it ride good [good] Lean back right hand on the pinewood. ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3006 "2010-02-02T05:43:49Z")
No pics guys, sorry. Yesterday I polished the 1" master cylinder while kuppler8 painted the brake booster. I actually have to lift the motor up to get it in. We also installed my new OEM gas pedal, but the throttle cable seems like it’s adding a lot of resistance. I’ve mailed LOKAR about whether or not there is a lubricant that they can recommend. If everything goes to plan tonight, I’ll post pics of the new brake booster/master installation as well as the gas pedal… I despise the BMW gas pedal, and may try to remake something at some point. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2010, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3007 "2010-02-02T06:12:43Z")
Who the fuck is kuppler8?! Are you inviting strangers into your house again? ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2010, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3008 "2010-02-02T06:17:08Z")
Any small radius bends causing the cable to not travel smoothly? Pedal assembly from a Toyota? ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3009 "2010-02-02T07:25:59Z")
There are no small radius bends. The only thing I can think of is that the firewall fitting is slightly cocked and causing friction… ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3010 "2010-02-02T08:13:49Z")
> [@newman](#): > > There are no small radius bends. The only thing I can think of is that the firewall fitting is slightly cocked and causing friction… Hopefully that’s the case. I dealt with some Lokar products on my dad’s '55 Chevy and after some mileage on the car I’m still up in the air on how I feel about them. The shift linkage works great…trans dipstick not so much. As for the throttle cable, on the '55 I used the stock '55 gas pedal with a modified Caprice cable and have a similar issue with the resistance. Before I dismantled the Caprice the pedal felt smooth. I’m geussing your issue to be more the fault of the BMW pedal versus the cable… ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2010, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3011 "2010-02-02T08:56:52Z")
Graphite? ---
**Author:** ![Haenszel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2010, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3012 "2010-02-02T09:23:16Z")
Thats funny, i’ve always had issues with my throttle being too light. I’ve been adding/swapping new return springs onto my throttle body a few times now. Finally got something that’s usable, but before it just felt like there was nothing there. ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3013 "2010-02-02T09:25:15Z")
get a servo and drive by wire? ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3014 "2010-02-02T09:31:34Z")
> [@Haenszel](#): > > Thats funny, i’ve always had issues with my throttle being too light. I’ve been adding/swapping new return springs onto my throttle body a few times now. Finally got something that’s usable, but before it just felt like there was nothing there. I had the same problem with the Mustang TB on my cavy. It must be the spring they use is alot lighter. I always wondered if they had a pedal spring as well… Dan ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3015 "2010-02-02T10:22:27Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > get a servo and drive by wire? Yeah good idea, that sounds like a very simple solution to the problem I’m having. ---
**Author:** ![Haenszel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2010, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3016 "2010-02-02T11:03:49Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Yeah good idea, that sounds like a very simple solution to the problem I’m having. I award you 1 Quality Response Unit. ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3017 "2010-02-02T11:14:07Z")
lol, I wasn’t serious. ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3018 "2010-02-02T11:43:01Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > lol, I wasn’t serious. If he is running Vipec or the new AEM with Drive By Wire built in, it actually would be a pretty simple solution! I was going to go to throttle cable but I’m keeping by wire now because it’s so easy. ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3019 "2010-02-02T11:47:24Z")
Adapting a servomotor to the ITB carrier does not seem like an easy thing to do. lol… ---
**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:** [February 2, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3020 "2010-02-02T13:11:51Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Adapting a servomotor to the ITB carrier does not seem like an easy thing to do. lol… Unless you take a 90mm C5 T/b and throttle assembly from inside the car… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=150) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=152)