S50B32 into E30- can I get EWS removed????

[conrod]

I am in the process of fitting an S50B32 into an E30, which is being built as a tarmac rally/circuit car. I removed the engine from a wrecked E36 M3, and I have the matching key/transmitter/EWS unit. The question is, is there any way or anyone who can reprogram the ECU, so that I do not have to run all the additional EWS parts? Starting will be by way of a toggle switch/push button start, I do not want an ignition key or all of the extra paraphernalia that goes with it, less is more when racing! Hoping someone can help,
cheers conrod

[jmc330i]

You can get a chip that removes the EWS from http://www.turnermotorsport.com

It is for the US S50 though, so I dont think it would work with the Euro S50, but they may do a chip that will (theres quite a few Euro S50s out there now) - Email them and ask.
Ive ordered a couple bits from Turner and they sent the parts over here with no problems.

I realise its for a circuit car but when you say "all the additional EWS parts", do you really think it will make much difference?
Its only a small bit of loom, the EWS module and the key which could be fixed into the antenna loop and never touched again - you could even remove the chip from the key and fix it and the antenna all into a neat little box and hide it away somewhere. That way you would still have the push button start (and no igniton switch/barrel etc) and save yourself the cost of the reprogrammed chip.

[conrod]

Thanks for your reply. The S50B32 ECU is a Siemens/BMW Motorsport unit that does not have any removable "chips" as such, programming is done by re- flashing the memory of the main chip. If I cannot get this done, I will do as you suggest, and remove the chip from the key and tuck it all away somewhere. My only concern is that it is something to go wrong, and I would rather not have the extra wiring/ components in the car if I can help it. I will fire off an email to Turners and ask them if this is possible. cheers Conrad

[buster]

to be honest ,its really easy to wire up.Even if you use a push start switch.The original key needs to be taped up to the ariel for the ews module.

[conrod]

When you say antenna, do you mean the loop part that goes around the ignition key barrel?

[buster]

yep