# 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:** 183
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3641 "2010-03-12T23:01:25Z")
DSS shaft.☹ lookin sexy though.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2010, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3642 "2010-03-13T06:10:18Z")
damn you are getting close man a few more days worth of 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:** [March 15, 2010, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3643 "2010-03-15T06:19:59Z")
SHIFT KNOB ADDICTION [ **03/12/10 - Shift knobs painted** ![http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/thumbs/knobpaint3.jpg](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/thumbs/knobpaint3.jpg)](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/e30gtr_138.html) ---------- Post added at 09:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 AM ---------- Well, my insurance quote got jacked up to 5,000 a year because they ran my MVR and my license is currently suspended… damnit. ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3644 "2010-03-15T06:26:21Z")
Unpaid tickets? ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3645 "2010-03-15T06:29:45Z")
Cop said I did a burnout in the toll booths in the lotus, which is BS because traction control will not let that happen, but it’s DEF my fault for not going to court… ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3646 "2010-03-15T08:02:27Z")
that stinks and sorry to hear that! ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3647 "2010-03-15T08:22:25Z")
the shiftknobs came out awesome ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3648 "2010-03-15T08:26:10Z")
5K a year is tough… I like the belts and harnesses a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3649 "2010-03-15T08:26:48Z")
I thought the velour knob was a tennis ball, 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:** [March 15, 2010, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3650 "2010-03-15T08:38:01Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I thought the velour knob was a tennis ball, lol. Sadly so did I. I thought it was for size comparison? > [@newman](#): > > Well, my insurance quote got jacked up to 5,000 a year because they ran my MVR and my license is currently suspended… damnit. Wow, that blows. Why can’t you insure a car while you don’t have a license? At this point you’d probably save ~$3500 a year if you had me insure your cars for you. ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3651 "2010-03-15T08:56:57Z")
i’m working on getting the suspension erased from my record… ---------- Post added at 11:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:53 AM ---------- Also, Sunday I installed my front splitter, installed the windshield, as well as leveled out the driver’s seat. For some reason it was tipped a bit… I still have to install some window trim, a new non-leaking (hopefully) oil feed fitting and a few other bits… Driveshaft should be here this week I hope. ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3652 "2010-03-15T09:39:40Z")
correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t you need the harness bar to be at least as high as the top of your shoulders to be safe? this pic might just make it look low. ![http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/thumbs/seats4.jpg](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/thumbs/seats4.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:** [March 15, 2010, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3653 "2010-03-15T09:42:56Z")
It might be a tad low. you can have up to 20 degrees I think, tho… However, I’m not defending that 2000 dollar pile of shit vito antonicelli cage. This cage wouldn’t even pass tech for a 10 second car. the mounting plates for the cage aren’t even solid welded… ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3654 "2010-03-15T09:44:54Z")
Blue and yellow knobs look like a hitch ball. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3655 "2010-03-15T09:48:16Z")
> [@newman](#): > > i’m working on getting the suspension erased from my record…[COLOR=“Silver”] Didn’t the DMV send you a letter saying you have x days before it’s suspended? They sent me one of those letters for a ticket received 4 years earlier. I tried to handle it all by mail and avoid the suspension. I have not been back to the DMV since, but I’m sure it worked itself out 😃 ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3656 "2010-03-15T09:49:42Z")
Oh yeah. It’s no one’s fault but my own. I just have to deal with it. Driveshaft should be here on weds. ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3657 "2010-03-15T10:02:43Z")
4" and 20\* i believe is the rule on the shoulder harnesses ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3658 "2010-03-15T10:06:29Z")
![http://www.takataracingproducts.com/instruction_images/man_side.jpg](http://www.takataracingproducts.com/instruction_images/man_side.jpg) Technically speaking, though there is a ton of variation depending on racing series, belt type, hans, no hans, type of car, etc. But that’s a good general guideline. ---
**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:** [March 15, 2010, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3659 "2010-03-15T10:14:02Z")
oooops. 4" is for the x-over bar height to the shoulders ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3660 "2010-03-15T11:10:08Z")
looks good sexy, but I am still going to keep you to your word of picking me up and trying some steak… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=182) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=184)