# 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:** 55
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2007, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1081 "2007-05-22T14:51:30Z")
[quote=“newman,post:1080,topic:22123"”] well played. [/quote] lol, figured its been a while since someone asked. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2007, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1082 "2007-05-22T17:37:22Z")
[quote=“mike125k,post:1078,topic:22123"”] how come you didn’t run your two rear roll bars into the node you have by the top of the B pillar? not enough room to slide them over with the rear shock towers? [/quote] Even if that was the case fishmouthing them at a 10\* angle (allowing for non parallel offset) and rotating the bar 45\* (allowing it to be on the radius not the horizontal) while being fishmouthed would fix that problem. I can’t for the life of me figure way the rear down bars are attached to the trunk sheet metal vs. attaching them to the strut towers. This would tie the suspension in and allow for a “strut brace”. Also a diagonal bar would add to torsionally rigidity, something the rear of the cage does not have. I could go much, much further into this, but I will simply bite my tounge for the time being. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1083 "2007-05-22T17:39:22Z")
[quote=“fairgentleman Z,post:1082,topic:22123"”] I can’t for the life of me figure way the rear down bars are attached to the trunk sheet metal vs. attaching them to the strut towers. This would tie the suspension in and allow for a “strut brace”. Also a diagonal bar would add to torsionally rigidity, something the rear of the cage does not have. I could go much, much further into this, but I will simply bite my tounge for the time being. [/quote] X2 how much did you pay? ---
**Author:** ![tweety](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/51bf81/32.png) [@tweety](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tweety)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2007, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1084 "2007-05-22T18:06:31Z")
You boys should check out a ProDrive rally roll cage… ---
**Author:** ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2007, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1085 "2007-05-22T18:14:36Z")
[quote=“fairgentleman Z,post:1082,topic:22123"”] I can’t for the life of me figure way the rear down bars are attached to the trunk sheet metal vs. attaching them to the strut towers. This would tie the suspension in and allow for a “strut brace”. Also a diagonal bar would add to torsionally rigidity, something the rear of the cage does not have. I could go much, much further into this, but I will simply bite my tounge for the time being. [/quote] E30’s don’t have struts in the rear, they have separate springs and shocks. The bar looks like it’s in the right spot to be right above the spring seats under the car, so they are in the right spot. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2007, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1086 "2007-05-22T18:30:22Z")
right you are… [http://itforum.improvedtouring.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=4860&view=findpost&p=50782](http://itforum.improvedtouring.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=4860&view=findpost&p=50782) > [@'chuck baader' date='May 8 2005](#): > > The shock tower area is not where suspension loads are transmitted from the suspension. Loads are transmitted via the springs and the down tubes from the main hoop should be tied in to the rear bulkhead where the **fender, floor, and bulkhead meet**. Good luck, Chuck > > * * * > > Chuck Baader > #36 ITA E30 BMW > Alabama Region Divisional Registrar but isn’t this the area that they are talking about? ---
**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:** [May 22, 2007, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1087 "2007-05-22T18:38:54Z")
i do not think the roll bar is for any type of roll overs. but if newman would like to answer these few questions: how are you going to paint the top of the roll bar?(besides with a brush or rattle can) why the front tower supports? ---
**Author:** ![tweety](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/51bf81/32.png) [@tweety](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tweety)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2007, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1088 "2007-05-23T05:50:34Z")
And if you turn up at a drag strip the nice man in Tech will ask you why you didn’t use 6x6 floor plates under the tubes, naughty… ---
**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 23, 2007, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1089 "2007-05-23T05:53:14Z")
[quote=“Anonymity,post:1087,topic:22123"”] i do not think the roll bar is for any type of roll overs. but if newman would like to answer these few questions: how are you going to paint the top of the roll bar?(besides with a brush or rattle can) why the front tower supports? [/quote] -with a brush or rattle can -because that was an area that has substantial rot that i fixed… but… i figured any additional support would help. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2007, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1090 "2007-05-23T07:52:01Z")
[quote=“newman,post:1089,topic:22123"”] -because that was an area that has substantial rot that i fixed… but… i figured any additional support would help. [/quote] Pretty sure it will, e30 front shock towers are known for being sort of weak anyway… ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2007, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1091 "2007-05-23T10:23:30Z")
coming along very nicely. cant wait for the final product ---
**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, 2007, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1092 "2007-05-25T08:53:14Z")
Pulled the OEM dif out last night, removed the rest of the fuel shit like the filler neck and pump and stuff. Going back to Vito’s tonight, then when i get it back it’s time to put in the seats… Then on to blasting. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1093 "2007-05-25T15:11:27Z")
What’s the word on the wheels? Waiting? Or did you go with a different choice? ---
**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, 2007, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1094 "2007-05-25T15:14:25Z")
they’re leaving japan next week. then 4 more weeks to me ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1095 "2007-05-25T15:15:40Z")
^^ Wow did something change in the ETA? Wasn’t it looking like August before? ---
**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, 2007, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1096 "2007-05-25T15:16:28Z")
i hassled them hard. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1097 "2007-05-25T15:30:12Z")
Stick it to em, good work. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2007, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1098 "2007-05-26T13:36:22Z")
looking good jewman. nice touch on the headliner. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1099 "2007-06-11T20:27:46Z")
uuuuuuuppppppdates? when is it back from blasting? ---
**Author:** ![TurdBlown\_Teg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@TurdBlown\_Teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurdBlown_Teg)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2007, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1100 "2007-06-25T02:26:38Z")
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