# 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:** 45
**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 28, 2007, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/881 "2007-03-28T16:01:39Z")
[quote=“newman,post:880,topic:22123"”] we have an uber leet spin balancer at work. Its for balancing centrifuge conveyors. But in a pinch, i might just go to fleet pride. Also, i’ve been kicking around the idea of making the roof of the car a japanese flag: [/quote] i can paint a red circle if you want 😃 ---
**Author:** ![mindless](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mindless/32/7286_2.png) [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/882 "2007-03-28T17:20:41Z")
i dunno if its been gone over but how is that rear end going to handle the new power, i kind of looked threw the first 10 pages but didnt see any thing really. either way everything is coming together really nicely. cant wait to get a run in with it. ---
**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 28, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/883 "2007-03-28T18:05:24Z")
mindless, I’m using an M3 rear diff. They are supposed to hold a good deal of power. If that fails, i will have to get a 5 series diff in there. I test fit some of the trans tunnel parts. The mild steel will actually be to the inside with nuts welded on the backside, so i can bolt the tunnel on with button head screws. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01524.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01524.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01523.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01523.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01522.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01522.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/884 "2007-03-28T18:06:37Z")
biggest tunnel eva, well next to a cherokee ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/885 "2007-03-28T18:07:25Z")
newman: buying and building cars only skinny bitches can fit in since 94 ---
**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 28, 2007, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/886 "2007-03-28T18:09:34Z")
haha, there is plenty of footroom in the car. The seat will be WAY far back, so i think that it’s going to be a non issue. ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/887 "2007-03-28T18:21:42Z")
i had the pleasure in seeing this first hand today god my car build is like playing with legos compared to this shit looks hott 😃 ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/888 "2007-03-28T18:33:09Z")
like i said originally, the flag will look sweet. do it ---
**Author:** ![I\_Have\_an\_STD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/50afbb/32.png) [@I\_Have\_an\_STD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/I_Have_an_STD)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/889 "2007-03-28T19:00:31Z")
amazing, just amazing. i just read through all 36 pages in one sitting. im tired, im going to bed ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/890 "2007-03-28T19:16:20Z")
[quote=“newman,post:880,topic:22123"”] Also, i’ve been kicking around the idea of making the roof of the car a japanese flag: [/quote] that’s the coolest thing you’ve ever said. ---
**Author:** ![tweety](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/51bf81/32.png) [@tweety](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tweety)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/891 "2007-03-28T21:50:16Z")
it even has the square german corners in the trans tunnel, all very teutonic… ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2007, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/892 "2007-03-28T22:23:52Z")
noice :tup:…first RWD drift car i make will be an old BMW. def. best old RWplatforms to start with. AND THEYRE EVERYWHERE. good choice ---
**Author:** ![2006WRX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/57b2e6/32.png) [@2006WRX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2006WRX)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/893 "2007-03-29T09:45:32Z")
[quote=“zwarbyt,post:885,topic:22123"”] newman: buying and building cars only skinny bitches can fit in since 94 [/quote] By Design, Im sure!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![thelosthero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/thelosthero/32/4957_2.png) [@thelosthero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/thelosthero)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/894 "2007-03-29T22:23:37Z")
[quote=“Dex,post:890,topic:22123"”] that’s the coolest thing you’ve ever said. [/quote] yea i think it’d be badass ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2007, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/895 "2007-04-02T08:11:16Z")
Awesome man. Too bad I didnt get to see it in person on saturday, but next time i’m out, I want it to be done, so I can get a ride :tup: ---
**Author:** ![wickedcivy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wickedcivy/32/7295_2.png) [@wickedcivy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wickedcivy)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2007, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/896 "2007-04-02T08:29:59Z")
why a jap flag on a german car? you should put some SS bolts on the roof ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2007, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/897 "2007-04-02T08:31:12Z")
jap powered? just for the irony? ---
**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:** [April 2, 2007, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/898 "2007-04-02T09:01:54Z")
[quote=“boardjnky4,post:897,topic:22123"”] jap powered? just for the irony? [/quote] ftw. ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2007, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/899 "2007-04-02T09:05:37Z")
your car shall be named the AXIS OF EVIL for it’s germen/jap combo ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2007, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/900 "2007-04-02T09:08:13Z")
all it would need is an italian leather seat or wheel to complete the job: > **[Axis powers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_Powers)** > > The Axis powers (German: Achsenmächte, Italian: Potenze dell'Asse, Japanese: 枢軸国 Sūjikukoku), also known as the Axis and the Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis, were the nations that fought in World War II against the Allied forces. The Axis powers agreed on their opposition to the Allies, but did not completely coordinate their activity. The Axis grew out of the diplomatic efforts of Germany, Italy, and Japan to secure their own specific expansionist interests in the mid-1930s. The first step was the treaty... [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=44) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=46)