Replacing Window Switches for Track Car

[modifiede30]

I'm getting ready to finalize the layout of my center console in my track car - simple aluminum panel - sort of a trapezoid shape that connects to the top portion of the dash in my Z3, and then at the bottom will be hinged so I can pull it forward if I need to handle the wiring. Just above the console panel I'll also have a 3 gauge panel that's embedded in the center vent space. I have several items going into the center console, switches for hazards, windows, main power & kill switch, and gauge power, warning lights, and my brake bias knob.

In particular, I'm re-wiring the window switches from their stock position since I don't have any of the interior panels left. I want to convert the square switches to round on-off-on momentary switches. I've found one version, from Digi-Key. Curious if anyone else has found options - really not looking to cut square holes in my center panel since a round switch mount is so much easier to manage.

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...C-2-B/11493075

Anyone find anything else that's been reliable and easy to wire?

[Ctwide3project]

Not sure if its any help to you but I'm running 3 position toggles for my windows. I outlined them in red in the first pic.

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[modifiede30]

Not sure if its any help to you but I'm running 3 position toggles for my windows. I outlined them in red in the first pic.

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Thanks - do yours auto return to the center position?

[Ctwide3project]

Mine don't but if you search for 3 position momentary toggle switch you will find ones that do

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[modifiede30]

Here's a mock-up of my first attempt.PXL_20201218_211515830.MP.jpg

[modifiede30]

Anyone interested in buying this from me, fits the center vents.PXL_20201218_211533474.jpg

[Cobra1956]

If it is track only why not just go without and convert the glass to something you can remove? You can still lock the car but lose all the weight of the glass motors and moving components form the door.

[Ctwide3project]

If it is track only why not just go without and convert the glass to something you can remove? You can still lock the car but lose all the weight of the glass motors and moving components form the door.

For me it was because I'm not racing competitively, its just to better myself and my own times. So keeping no leaking windows for rain events is kinda nice. Not sure about anyone else but that was my reason

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[modifiede30]

At some point I may go the route of removing the windows altogether but for now, I'd prefer to have normal windows. I have found some of the toggles I need to make it work. Just need to sort the wiring out so that my new harness is organized.