# 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:** 213
**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:** [May 25, 2011, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4241 "2011-05-25T11:19:29Z")
> [@Skurge](#): > > why does it have you for the photo credit ian? weren’t you driving? His camera, his editing. ---
**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:** [May 25, 2011, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4242 "2011-05-25T11:22:11Z")
Kinda OT but guys like that Vortex poster are the type of people forums need. That’s pretty dope :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:** [May 25, 2011, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4243 "2011-05-25T11:36:48Z")
> [@GTI\_Matador](#): > > I just spent the last two days reading through this thread and I had to sign up to this site just to tell you, I think you did an incredible job with the car. I’m coming from the VWVortex, where I have been a member since 99 and let me tell you the place isn’t what it used to be. Old timers like me are unfortunately few and far between. Fundamentally the “hate” you were receiving stems from the Dubbing communities focus of aesthetic details. Your car is an amazing feat in terms of custom fabrication and mechanics but their gripe I think has to do with the exterior “look/style” and the lack of details in the cosmetics. Like most of the guys in this thread I’m not focused on such things, instead I’m in awe with the amount of real quality work you put into this car. > > From this dubber, I wish you nothing but the best of luck with the car and enjoy the hell out of it, amazing job. \<3 thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Skurge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skurge/32/7285_2.png) [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4244 "2011-05-25T11:43:27Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > His camera, his editing. just curious, was pretty sure he was the one in the s2k lol ---
**Author:** ![GTI\_Matador](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@GTI\_Matador](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GTI_Matador)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4245 "2011-05-25T13:23:59Z")
I’m actually digging this forum. A ton of great work here. Not to harp on the Vortex too much but that forum used to be really great. There were a handful of guys that were just as crazy as Newman here and the conversation between members was constructive and very helpful. Like anything else, it goes mainstream and gets washed out. I still encourage you guys to give it a chance. There is still some good stuff on there to check out. Don’t let some kids ruin it for you. ---
**Author:** ![Haenszel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4246 "2011-05-25T13:32:30Z")
> [@GTI\_Matador](#): > > I’m actually digging this forum. A ton of great work here. Not to harp on the Vortex too much but that forum used to be really great. There were a handful of guys that were just as crazy as Newman here and the conversation between members was constructive and very helpful. Like anything else, it goes mainstream and gets washed out. I still encourage you guys to give it a chance. There is still some good stuff on there to check out. Don’t let some kids ruin it for you. This may be true, but 98% of the cars on this board are not vw in any aspect, so they have no need to utilize such a site. ---
**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:** [May 25, 2011, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4247 "2011-05-25T14:10:25Z")
i still post all the time on vortex… but usually only in off topic, the car lounge, & community and lifestyle sections ---
**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:** [May 25, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4248 "2011-05-25T15:32:54Z")
> [@GTI\_Matador](#): > > I’m actually digging this forum. A ton of great work here. Thanks man! We have a great group of members here :tup: ---
**Author:** ![GTI\_Matador](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@GTI\_Matador](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GTI_Matador)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2011, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4249 "2011-05-26T05:41:01Z")
> [@Haenszel](#): > > This may be true, but 98% of the cars on this board are not vw in any aspect, so they have no need to utilize such a site. I understand but good work is good work. Just like I’m on here checking out everyone’s cars, I use it as inspiration for some of my own ideas. Check out the Vortex when you get a chance, I would suggest the Golf III & Jetta III forum section. Its generally the most innovative and craziest work. For example, here is a thread of a car that I started working on but later sold to my brother-inlaw to finish off. The amount/quality of metal work is incredible. I’m sure there is something in this thread that you’ll find interesting. > **[PROJECT MK3.5 Front and Rear](https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/project-mk3-5-front-and-rear.5052222/?id=5052222)** ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2011, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4250 "2011-05-26T06:14:04Z")
> [@GTI\_Matador](#): > > I just spent the last two days reading through this thread and I had to sign up to this site just to tell you, I think you did an incredible job with the car. I’m coming from the VWVortex, where I have been a member since 99 and let me tell you the place isn’t what it used to be. Old timers like me are unfortunately few and far between. Fundamentally the “hate” you were receiving stems from the Dubbing communities focus of aesthetic details. Your car is an amazing feat in terms of custom fabrication and mechanics but their gripe I think has to do with the exterior “look/style” and the lack of details in the cosmetics. Like most of the guys in this thread I’m not focused on such things, instead I’m in awe with the amount of real quality work you put into this car. > > From this dubber, I wish you nothing but the best of luck with the car and enjoy the hell out of it, amazing job. :tspry: Welcome aboard. ---
**Author:** ![mrm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@mrm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mrm)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4251 "2011-05-26T16:26:11Z")
Joined just to say “wow.” Coming from an engineer, a VWVortexer, and Vokswagen addict, wow. Hats off to building exactly what you want, the right way, sparing no expense. Everyone dreams of that kind of project, and you actually did it. Amazing. ---
**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:** [May 26, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4252 "2011-05-26T17:47:27Z")
> [@mrm](#): > > Joined just to say “wow.” > > Coming from an engineer, a VWVortexer, and Vokswagen addict, wow. Hats off to building exactly what you want, the right way, sparing no expense. Everyone dreams of that kind of project, and you actually did it. Amazing. Thank you. Is this posted on vortex somewhere? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4253 "2011-05-26T18:00:05Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Thank you. > > Is this posted on vortex somewhere? [http://forums.thecarlounge.net/showthread.php?4845157](http://forums.thecarlounge.net/showthread.php?4845157) ---
**Author:** ![GTI\_Matador](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@GTI\_Matador](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GTI_Matador)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4254 "2011-05-27T09:09:21Z")
Somewhat off-topic but I just tried putting up a thread of my old build and its not coming up. I tried re-posting it and it told me that it was a repeat post. Is there some type of delay for noob posters? ---
**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:** [May 27, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4255 "2011-05-27T09:12:43Z")
> [@GTI\_Matador](#): > > Somewhat off-topic but I just tried putting up a thread of my old build and its not coming up. I tried re-posting it and it told me that it was a repeat post. Is there some type of delay for noob posters? Yeah it’s out antispam software that hates n00bs 🙂 I’ll take a look and get it working. ---
**Author:** ![MattAvino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mattavino/32/6161_2.png) [@MattAvino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MattAvino)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4256 "2012-09-10T07:30:24Z")
BUUUMP Quick question, hows your rear subframe bushings and TABs holding up? ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4257 "2012-09-10T08:00:41Z")
^^^super dusty ---
**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:** [September 10, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4258 "2012-09-10T08:06:12Z")
he’s got all new parts, should be fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4259 "2012-09-10T09:35:22Z")
> [@King](#): > > ^^^super dusty Beat me to it. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/4260 "2012-09-10T09:54:57Z")
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