# 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:** 61
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2007, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1201 "2007-12-14T14:27:37Z")
he never got around to picking it up i guess. busy enjoying the nice weather while we had it. plus, when he lived here he really had no place to put it. but ya, its in his hands as of earlier this week. tuesday i think? maybe? ---
**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:** [December 16, 2007, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1202 "2007-12-16T12:21:26Z")
now that i can park the car inside, i pulled off the front subframe, and attempted to pull off the rear subframe/dif carrier, but the bushings have seized the rear on. Once those are off, i am going to attack the underbody with a grinder. Once the underbody is free of surface rust and undercoating, i will paint it. i will also be disassembling the front and rear subframes for paint and replacing the bushings. Once that is complete i will strip reweld and paint the engine bay. ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1203 "2007-12-16T13:20:32Z")
About time, now hurry up and make my bet hold up :tup: ---
**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:** [December 16, 2007, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1204 "2007-12-16T13:25:27Z")
awesome that this is picking up a again. i just hope to one day get a ride in it. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1205 "2007-12-16T14:22:29Z")
how many hours you think you got till its finished? ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1206 "2007-12-16T14:59:02Z")
:lol: How many meals will you eat in your life? Srsly, same question. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1207 "2007-12-16T15:47:07Z")
lol ---
**Author:** ![3sny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/3sny/32/5005_2.png) [@3sny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/3sny)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2007, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1208 "2007-12-16T19:07:37Z")
cant wait for more pics, i love this project ---
**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:** [December 17, 2007, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1209 "2007-12-17T20:41:25Z")
Big thanks to MPD. With MUCH fanfare, the rear subframe is now out. Next time i work on it, i will disassemble the front and rear subframes in preparation for blast and paint. ---
**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:** [December 18, 2007, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1210 "2007-12-18T17:23:04Z")
Tore down the rear subframe. I’m going to bring the control arms to work tomorrow and press out the hubs and CA bushings. I think i am going to powdercoat the subframes and the rest of the suspension some obnoxious color like bright orange/lime green. Just because you can’t really see it. ---
**Author:** ![Estorvito](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/estorvito/32/7234_2.png) [@Estorvito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Estorvito)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1211 "2007-12-18T17:29:32Z")
nice. ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1212 "2007-12-18T22:13:53Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Tore down the rear subframe. I’m going to bring the control arms to work tomorrow and press out the hubs and CA bushings. > > I think i am going to powdercoat the subframes and the rest of the suspension some obnoxious color like bright orange/lime green. Just because you can’t really see it. Pink? ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1213 "2007-12-19T08:16:27Z")
anything new??? ---
**Author:** ![jkucz28](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jkucz28/32/7503_2.png) [@jkucz28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jkucz28)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1214 "2007-12-19T12:47:29Z")
its still a cool build ---
**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:** [December 19, 2007, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1215 "2007-12-19T13:18:34Z")
Pressed the RLCA bushings out on my lunch break… Next i need to get the hubs off. The lower spring mounts have broken off, so i need to whip something up, but that should be very easy. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1216 "2007-12-19T14:13:38Z")
pics? ---
**Author:** ![Dlucas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c77e96/32.png) [@Dlucas](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dlucas)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1217 "2007-12-19T15:58:46Z")
I can’t wait to drive around in this with you. Screaming obcenities, of course. ---
**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:** [December 20, 2007, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1218 "2007-12-20T05:41:40Z")
sorry about the lack of pics. It’s not a lot to see at this point, just some old control arms. Once i get something worth looking at, i will snap some pics. Last night after work i stayed late and made a bearing press out of some plate steel and tubing and proceeded to press out the wheel bearings. The RLCAs are now completely stripped. I am going to weld on a new spring mount and reinforce the swaybar endlink mounting point and then powdercoat. I am still working on a color scheme. suggestions are welcome. The colors i think i want are a combination of lime green, black and safety orange. The parts that need to be painted are: Rear subframe Rear control arms Differential Front Subframe Front control arms Front Strut tubes/perch Thoughts? This is all against a black background of th underbody/wheelwell. ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2007, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1219 "2007-12-20T05:47:37Z")
camouflage is always kew ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2007, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1220 "2007-12-20T13:49:11Z")
The colors i think i want are a combination of lime green, black and safety orange. Rear subframe--------------------------lime green Rear control arms-----------------------safety orange Differential------------------------------both(front/sides-green//back-orange) Front Subframe--------------------------lime green Front control arms-----------------------safety orange Front Strut tubes/perch------------------both(tubes-green/perches-orange) 1 question tho. why not continue the theme of the mother-land? go tri-color black/red/yellow. –and are you going to put the rising sun on the roof, or what? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=60) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=62)