# 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:** 187
**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 17, 2010, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3721 "2010-03-17T08:00:26Z")
I have court tonight, if it’s still light out I will, else I’ll do it tomorrow. ---
**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 17, 2010, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3722 "2010-03-17T09:13:34Z")
![http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/MISC/roundel_print.jpg](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/MISC/roundel_print.jpg) ---
**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 17, 2010, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3723 "2010-03-17T09:16:46Z")
it should be GTS until you make this AWD. I kid, it looks great. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2010, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3724 "2010-03-17T09:20:50Z")
I was wondering how you planned on painting it the logo. Very nice. Car looks awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3725 "2010-03-17T10:01:04Z")
Looks sick sitting on the ground. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3726 "2010-03-17T10:13:36Z")
Any pics of the drive shaft? I always thought I would like for the door guards to be gone like you have it. Now seeing it with the front bumper ones still on I think I would prefer it with the guards. Car looks mean I like it. ---
**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 17, 2010, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3727 "2010-03-17T10:15:45Z")
Did you installed the pink LED under bodies? ---
**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 17, 2010, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3728 "2010-03-17T10:19:30Z")
I hate hate hate the door moldings. I am soooo glad I shaved mine. No pics of the driveshaft. It’s a dual flange slipjoint unit. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3729 "2010-03-17T10:22:02Z")
I agree I do to but for some reason I think the line would look good there. I would really like to see what they did for the driveshaft. ---
**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 17, 2010, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3730 "2010-03-17T10:26:16Z")
It’s just their r32 skyline driveshaft with an E30 rear piece. Looks identical to this giant pic: ![http://www.driveshaftshop.com/product_img/mid_TSh3qFapKLmgeisU0lN7BxDzWbdt16.gif](http://www.driveshaftshop.com/product_img/mid_TSh3qFapKLmgeisU0lN7BxDzWbdt16.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3731 "2010-03-17T10:30:55Z")
How much did it set you back? ---
**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 17, 2010, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3732 "2010-03-17T10:31:09Z")
600 bucks. I probably could have had something scabbed together for half the cost, but the fact that I was able to call, order it, and have it in less than a week was a great selling point. It’s REALLY close to part of the driveshaft tunnel, but it’s a part that can be easily cut out. I’ll have to see if it hits when the trans torques. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3733 "2010-03-17T10:48:21Z")
Interesting, awesome turn around time, well worth the money. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3734 "2010-03-17T10:49:52Z")
so it’s length adjustable? I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before ---
**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:** [March 17, 2010, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3735 "2010-03-17T11:16:40Z")
Lovin’ it man! Had a few thoughts on a few areas…take it or leave it:) ---
**Author:** ![Haenszel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3736 "2010-03-17T11:22:52Z")
leave it. ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3737 "2010-03-17T11:25:30Z")
dont paint the fender flares or the intercooler. you should paint the grille like previously posted to match lip. car looks 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:** [March 17, 2010, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3738 "2010-03-17T11:46:37Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > so it’s length adjustable? I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before Every driveshaft has some play in the length. It’s not an “adjustment” so much as it’s designed to deal with chassis flexing… Most use a slip yoke at the transmission. Since this has 2 flanges, the slip is in the middle of the shaft. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3739 "2010-03-17T11:51:45Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Every driveshaft has some play in the length. It’s not an “adjustment” so much as it’s designed to deal with chassis flexing… Most use a slip yoke at the transmission. Since this has 2 flanges, the slip is in the middle of the shaft. right…got ya did you send them measurements on what your approximate length is? ---
**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 17, 2010, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3740 "2010-03-17T11:52:50Z")
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