# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread.

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123
**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")
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### 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")

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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](#):
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> 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
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> Chuck Baader  
> #36 ITA E30 BMW  
> Alabama Region Divisional Registrar

but isn’t this the area that they are talking about?

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