# 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:** 91
**Author:** ![91EscortBASS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91escortbass/32/5312_2.png) [@91EscortBASS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91EscortBASS)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1801 "2009-05-14T10:47:11Z")
Looks good ---
**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 14, 2009, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1802 "2009-05-14T12:46:09Z")
Just spend 450 bucks on wheel bearings, nuts, clips and hubs. Someone at derrick threw my old ones away… They probably should have been replaced, though. ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1803 "2009-05-14T16:11:35Z")
why is the roof / pillars not painted? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1804 "2009-05-14T16:41:48Z")
> [@dmoffitt](#): > > why is the roof / pillars not painted? only the interior and engine bay was sprayed ---
**Author:** ![nismotune](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nismotune/32/5241_2.png) [@nismotune](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nismotune)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1805 "2009-05-14T18:12:42Z")
newman, it looks good! you gonna drift it with us? ---
**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 14, 2009, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1806 "2009-05-14T21:28:54Z")
Installed Poly control arm bushings (HUGE PAIN) and installed the front subframe, Ireland engineering swaybar + links, and steering rack. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/suspension01.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/suspension01.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/suspension02.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/suspension02.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1807 "2009-05-14T21:34:09Z")
Lookin good. Did you get the subframe color from the jackstands? Looks like a perfect match, hah. Dan ---
**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:** [May 14, 2009, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1808 "2009-05-14T22:15:44Z")
there is a very easy way to do the control arm bushings. did mine in like 45mins. guess this does not help now. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1809 "2009-05-14T22:45:43Z")
this gunna be ready for sundays meet?😃 ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1810 "2009-05-15T04:16:21Z")
Ieatpaint is going to be sooo upset… I dont think this is the color he was going for at all… you two wouldnt have shared the slightest resemblance… ☹ ---
**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 15, 2009, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1811 "2009-05-15T05:15:51Z")
Getting my transmission subframe coated in the same blue as the swaybars right now… 😃 Now I need to weld on some camber adjusters… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1812 "2009-05-15T05:28:20Z")
Dude, that looks fucking sick, and sooooooooooo clean fucking :tup: x1000000 ---
**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 15, 2009, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1813 "2009-05-15T08:08:40Z")
🙂 thanks. ---
**Author:** ![dirtye30](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtye30/32/7333_2.png) [@dirtye30](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dirtye30)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1814 "2009-05-15T08:13:22Z")
ilism ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1815 "2009-05-15T09:55:09Z")
are you using the stock steering rack or doing something like the 95 M3 which has a better ratio? I have the same sway bars in the mail (won them new for a great price on ebay) but I’m going to have a hard time fitting them because of the exhaust right now which is currently resting a little on the OEM sway. ---
**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 15, 2009, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1816 "2009-05-15T10:02:25Z")
It’s the stock rack. I’m not running power steering, so a quick ratio PS rack would be a real cock to drive. ---
**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 15, 2009, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1817 "2009-05-15T10:04:20Z")
I need to find an M14 X 1.5 nut to install my subframe. This is annoying. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1818 "2009-05-15T10:12:28Z")
> [@newman](#): > > It’s the stock rack. I’m not running power steering, so a quick ratio PS rack would be a real cock to drive. make sure you get a smaller wheel… I hear that 350mm is about ideal. I’m running without PS also currently and I’m thinking about upgrading to a shorter rack and adding power back in later on. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1819 "2009-05-15T10:17:37Z")
Hmm, I wonder what was soo difficult about installing the bushings? I did mine fairly quick as well. I still have your PS delete. Come get 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:** [May 15, 2009, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1820 "2009-05-15T10:19:01Z")
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