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    Given Free Z3 result of flood/can all computers be replaced with switches and buttons

    All electrical is shot. All computers ruined. Wondering If can go to switches by rewiring entire car. Make like a rally car/go kart. Just something fun to drive. Interior and exterior both marginal as well. Not something to be restored. Thanks for any advice, Aloha Doss

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    You certainly can. The race car has no modules, no stock dash,and very little wiring. You will have to have an ECU, and that will have to be flashed. Randy Mueller at Epic Motorsports can take care of all that. Look up EWS delete for more info.

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    That's one of my dream projects, take off anything that doesn't make it go, stop, or turn!, and I would know what every wire does, like in my 63 Impala SS!.

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    These cars are not complex at all. The few electrics and electronics make them tons better, more efficient, and into the special cars that they are. In my opinion, butchering them just sends the car faster to the junk yard.

    Most of the modules can easily be replaced with used ones that are very cheap, with easy installation.
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    Pushing the buttons to activate the fuel injectors and the coils at the right time will be a challenge...

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    I guess I’ll have to find one of those race car drivers for lessons or figure a way around it. Cheers Doss

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    To Bionicbelly Randy got back to me earlier today. Thanks for the tip Doss
    Last edited by Doss13; 01-13-2020 at 11:49 PM.

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