# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread.
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123
**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:** 4
### Author:  [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/61 "2006-12-26T14:05:15Z")
IBmachinist kills Newman
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/62 "2006-12-26T14:18:27Z")
cutting the plug on a bandsaw:
plugs inserted… i don’t trust myself enough to weld this (can’t warp + oil infused) so i’m going to have a pro do it.
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### Author:  [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/63 "2006-12-26T14:23:17Z")
Is that an EDM? Pics above.
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/64 "2006-12-26T14:25:46Z")
> [@Carnut](#):
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> Is that an EDM? Pics above.
yep. wire EDM. Cut through 4" thick 6061 @ about .5 in/min w/ a 64mu (estimated) finish.
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### Author:  [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/65 "2006-12-26T14:39:14Z")
sheesh, even the bandwagon is turning against You as of late.
You know that I like this project, and I know that that doesnt matter.
:tspry:
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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/66 "2006-12-26T15:40:30Z")
they did make an e30 325ix, but i agree with your decision not to bother
fastandhceap- whenever I stop buying other vehicles ill rb my 240z, and i don’t plan to keep that awd. rb25 tranny like whoa.
blk hatch -jam bought my old stroker bimmer, and its still together. im building a new stroker now with some custom forged pistons etc.
there are a few lsd’s available that you can find for ~$2-300. 325is had 3.73 lsd. m3’s had 4.10 lsd, and 318is had a 4.1 also, but its big case vs small
there was a groupbuy for 15x8 rota’s a few months ago, so you should be able to find them on either r3vlimited or e30tech
lastly, i hate those fucking metal bumpers. please buy euro bumpers, or put the ones on from 89-91. and that chrome trim looks a lot better black
but looks are whatever. the rb will speak for itself
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### Author:  [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/67 "2006-12-26T18:54:07Z")
I’ve got a 2.79 LSD that would go in the car…might be a 3.23 though. I’d have to look it up.
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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/68 "2006-12-26T19:24:03Z")
either one would be good for a dd, but I’d imagine for this the 3.73 or 4.10 would be an ideal choice for a project like this, considering how available they are
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### Author:  [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/69 "2006-12-26T20:11:35Z")
Sold the 2.79 it seems anyway…if not, we can talk.
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### Author:  [@SI01](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SI01)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/70 "2006-12-26T20:50:27Z")
> [@newman](#):
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> i can’t tow it with the STi? Damn.
Not unless you race someone while towing :snky:
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### Author:  [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/71 "2006-12-26T20:53:24Z")
weld the diff
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### Author:  [@elgarvo616](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/elgarvo616)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/72 "2006-12-26T21:16:23Z")
this looks like a sick project. goodluck and keep us updated!
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### Author:  [@xklibur9](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xklibur9)
#### Post date: [December 26, 2006, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/73 "2006-12-26T21:16:35Z")
I have a 4:10 LSD from my 1991 325i auto (converted to 5-speed), if you are interested.
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2006, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/74 "2006-12-27T06:09:39Z")
i picked up the car last night. i forgot to bring pics to work to post. It’s pretty clean. The interior is pretty shitty, so i may abandon my plans of having a stockish interior and just do a bare bones interior. gutted underdash, race buckets, no rear seats, a cage, etc.
I’ll have to make a more thorough analysis once i can view the car in better light…
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### Author:  [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2006, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/75 "2006-12-27T06:11:29Z")
Hows the paint?
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### Author:  [@avs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/avs)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2006, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/76 "2006-12-27T06:13:28Z")
Very Cool!
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2006, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/77 "2006-12-27T06:41:51Z")
> [@93dx--hatch](#):
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> Hows the paint?
it’s getting repainted, but put looks pretty nice.
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### Author:  [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2006, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/78 "2006-12-27T06:49:10Z")
lmk if you need anything newman, i’m up to help on this project 🙂
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2006, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/79 "2006-12-27T06:59:10Z")
update. The welders are concerned with the pan warping from welding. There is only a 1/4 inch of material between the milled bolting face and where the plug will be welded in. I am currently looking into other sealing options, such as a pipe plug…
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### Author:  [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2006, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/80 "2006-12-27T07:03:37Z")
threaded npt should be pretty easy.
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