# 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:** 48
**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 4, 2007, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/941 "2007-04-04T08:27:26Z")
made what flip open? ---
**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:** [April 4, 2007, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/942 "2007-04-04T08:29:19Z")
the sun roof. ---
**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 4, 2007, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/943 "2007-04-04T08:30:56Z")
why? i wanted it closed for structural integrity. if i wanted it to open, I would have just left it. It still worked. ---
**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:** [April 4, 2007, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/944 "2007-04-04T08:32:25Z")
i placed a hing on the front side of the roof then placed latches on the inside. then you could have put a flag pole in there and hung a real jap flag. ---
**Author:** ![OneFastMonkey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onefastmonkey/32/7241_2.png) [@OneFastMonkey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneFastMonkey)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2007, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/945 "2007-04-04T08:34:31Z")
[quote=“Anonymity,post:944,topic:22123"”] i placed a hing on the front side of the roof then placed latches on the inside. then you could have put a flag pole in there and hung a real jap flag. [/quote] See Lafengas CF pole thread ---
**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:** [April 4, 2007, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/946 "2007-04-04T08:34:39Z")
under stood. maybe you should put a roof vent like on the rally cars, because no AC. ---
**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 4, 2007, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/947 "2007-04-04T08:36:47Z")
[quote=“Anonymity,post:946,topic:22123"”] under stood. maybe you should put a roof vent like on the rally cars, because no AC. [/quote] eh, windows will be fine… but i do need to find some BMW manual window cranks… ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2007, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/948 "2007-04-04T08:42:07Z")
what suspension are you going with on this? ---
**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 4, 2007, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/949 "2007-04-04T08:44:19Z")
[quote=“95mx6,post:948,topic:22123"”] what suspension are you going with on this? [/quote] [quote=“newman,post:866,topic:22123"”] Also, people keep asking me what mods are going in the car: 1987 325IS chassis R32 Skyline GTR Motor AEM EMS Speed Density Engine Management AEM UEGO controller AEM Serial Gauge Seimens 870cc injectors, flow calibrated to w/in .5% of eachother Greddy FP gauge Greddy Water Temp Gauge HKS Turbo Timer Spitfire Coilpacks Garrett GT35R turbo .82A/R Newman 304SS heavy wall manifold Newman 304SS exhaust Newman 304SS IC Plumbing Newman Engine mount Newman Trans mount Newman Driveshaft Newman Radiator ??? E30 M3 LSD PWR 24X11X3 IC core semicustom endtanks Bosch -044 800HP fuel pump Summit 8 Gallon Fuel Cell **Ireland Engineering road race springs Ireland Engineering poly trailing arm bushings Ireland Engineering 22/25mm swaybars Ireland Engineering Camber/rear toe kit Ireland Engineering Poly Subframe mounts** Ireland Engineering Fender flares **Bilstein Dampers** Antonicelli 10 point roll cage (not paid for) Sparco Evo Seats Corbeau Harnesses (not paid for) Tial 50MM BOV Tial 38mm wastegate Work VS-XX wheels (17X10, 17X8.5) Custom Offset OEM water Pump Trust Timing Belt BMW Z4 Urban Green paint (not paid for) [/quote] . ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2007, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/950 "2007-04-04T08:49:33Z")
lol, i was just about to do that for ya ---
**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 5, 2007, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/951 "2007-04-05T07:10:16Z")
Who needs manual window cranks. Vice grips! ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2007, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/952 "2007-04-05T10:37:44Z")
i woulda tacked that sunroof in more…better to have more solid metal and less filler…even if it is reinforced filler… ---
**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 5, 2007, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/953 "2007-04-05T10:48:00Z")
[quote=“95dime,post:952,topic:22123"”] i woulda tacked that sunroof in more…better to have more solid metal and less filler…even if it is reinforced filler… [/quote] well, since you said so… ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2007, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/954 "2007-04-05T10:56:00Z")
[quote=“neonglh,post:951,topic:22123"”] Who needs manual window cranks. Vice grips! [/quote] better yet, who needs windows… ---
**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 5, 2007, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/955 "2007-04-05T10:58:02Z")
[quote=“fairgentleman Z,post:954,topic:22123"”] better yet, who needs windows… [/quote] haha. or guts in their door! 🙂 ---
**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 5, 2007, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/956 "2007-04-05T11:35:24Z")
[quote=“newman,post:955,topic:22123"”] haha. or guts in their door! 🙂 [/quote] Like this :headbang: ---
**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 6, 2007, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/957 "2007-04-06T21:26:06Z")
Headliner: First i had to remover the rear windo, this was surprisingly easy, as the windshield and rear windows on the bmw are held in with press molding, no glue… It’s about the only thing in the whole car that isn’t glued. Then I screwed pressboard into the ceiling of the car with short sheet metal screws… in hindsight, probably should have been flatheads, but it’s too late… I had to make a wooden subframe in a few locations, but it’s not like the headliner really adds any strength. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01593.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01593.jpg) The gap in the front is actually entirely covered by a trim panel, which is convenient. Next, I cut foam to fit on my new headliner, and affixed it with spray adhesive… It’s definitely NEVER coming off… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01596.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01596.jpg) Tomorrow I hope to get the fabric laid out. Also, does anyone know a good dye that could be used to dye my rear deck black? It’s carpeted. Thanks. All buttoned up in case she has to go in the snow… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01594.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/DSC01594.jpg) ---
**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:** [April 6, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/958 "2007-04-06T22:00:30Z")
told u that spray adhesive was the best ---
**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 7, 2007, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/959 "2007-04-07T06:15:25Z")
Thats great! I hope the floor comes together as nicely as the headliner did. –mark ---
**Author:** ![N\_CTRL](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_ctrl/32/4982_2.png) [@N\_CTRL](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/N_CTRL)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2007, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/960 "2007-04-07T10:10:26Z")
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