The Red Baron has arrived

[Turbo]

Today's project was making some space for the lap timer and getting rid of the ignition barrel.
First up was grinding off the lock, and as it's a BMW, relocating the key transponder and EWS antenna to behind the dash (thanks for the tip JohnnyB)
This keeps the immobiliser happy as, apparently, it can't be flashed out of the ECU.




Next was a trip to Jaycar to find a suitably cool IP rated switch...



My local store happened to be doing a store clean out and were chucking out some blank rack panels, I rescued one to re-purpose...




Hole saw out a big bit....




Then a littler bit...




Mount the switch...




With a bit of filing then wet 'n dry and I managed to get it JUST the perfect size to slot in the gap left from the barrel.
Had to mallet it into place and I don't think I could do it again, if I tried!






Next terminate, heat shrink and mount....








Boom!! Perfect amount of space for the lap timer, just enough to see the screen from above

[Linden]

You should be able to get a good Automotive Locksmith to do you a chip for the sender (so you don't need the real key) - Ben at Annandale Locksmiths - http://www.innerwestsecurity.com/inw...utomotive.aspx (that's his bike on the web page) that said doesn't mention BMs but it worth an ask

One problem I see is that the ignition hole is a great place for the Thumb Brake Reservoir (see JP's bike ... he really needed the thumb brake )