This is part 3 in our discussion on the BMW X1 35i sleeper project car and it's mods. We've had a lot of request for part three and it's finally here. Our apologies for the delay. Stay tuned we're back in the studio and ready to start recording again. #autoish #bmwx135imods #bmwn55

BMW X1 35i Sleeper Project Build Part 2

In this episode Mike and Pete continue their conversation regarding some of Mike’s previous BMW E84 X1 35i Sleeper Projects and a list of his favorite mods and why he chose them. Mike goes into some of his favorite modifications to the venerable BMW N55 twinpower turbo engine. Part 1 covers the process of getting a BMW e84 X1 35i up to a FBO (full-bolt-on) status before moving on. 

Here’s a list of the mods covered in this episode, part 2 of the BMW X1 35i Sleeper:

Modification #7 - LPFP (low pressure fuel pump) by Fuel-It

Modification #8 - 3.5 Bar TMAP Sensor from an BMW N20 Engine

Modification #9 - Pure Turbos Stage 1 turbo upgrade for the N55

Modification #10 - GoFastBits Metal Diverter Valve upgrade for N55

Modification #11 - Spark Plugs NGK 95770, one range colder gapped down to .22”

Modification #12 - Water Methanol Injection kit by Burger Tuning

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Stay tuned….Part 3 will include H&R sport lowering springs, BMW 19” F80 M3 wheels and tires, BEF (backend flash) options and much more.

Pete asked Mike about his BMW E84 X1 35i one day and Mike was trying to explain what he had done to it. During this episode Mike tries to explain to Pete the steps in modifying a BMW, the modifications he chose to install and why. This episode ending up be Part 1 because Mike had made a lot of mods and Pete felt they needed to break the episode up to save some of the bigger mods for part 2. Listen in and learn how Mike build a sleeper X1 35i.

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In this episode Mike and Pete discuss their vote for the ugliest car ever made, the Pontiac Aztek. While it appears on a number of the worst car ever made lists, Mike and Pete feel it's more of an ugly car than a clunker.

Pete mentions that he wants to talk about one of Mike's modified BMW's in the next episode and Mike agrees it will make for a good episode. Make sure you subscribe so you can here episode 10 where Mike starts to list the modifications to his 2015 BMW E84 X1 35i sleeper build.

Also check out the Audioish Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Mike and Pete have spun off this popular podcast to cover the beginner audiophile journey for Pete. Visit the website for gear reviews and info about upcoming podcast here https://audioish.com

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Mike and Pete talk about Bourbon tasting while recording via Skype. Covid*19 has them recording from home where they decided to taste two different bourbons. Mike had Jefferson's Small Batch Aged at Sea and Pete had a whiskey from Rogue Brewing.

Pete talks about an experience tasting parmigiana at a restaurant and Mike talks about a dinner he had at La Familia in Philadelphia. Mike talks about the Amarone wine he had in Philly and Pete talks about the wine in Italy.

More discussion is had regarding their new podcast audioish and Petes beginner audiophile journey. Pete wants to keep Mikes Monolith M565C headphones and talks about buying a pair of Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones as well. They discuss exchanging some of their gear to record a new episode of Audioish.

Here's a snippet:

Oh, okay. Well, we'll have to go back. A couple episodes. Probably. It might have been Episode two where it had mentioned to you that somebody had given me a bottle of bourbon, and at the time, I couldn't really remember because, you know, I wasn't at home and it wasn't staring at the bottle, but I have the bottle in my hand, so let me know you would have. And if you remember, I think you used the word gimmicky. But yes, if you didn't, I did. So here we go. Here we go. Um, the bourbon is made by Jefferson's. It's ocean aged at sea and it says, blend of straight bourbon whiskeys. Very small batch. And then there's a little label on the side, and it says, Ocean aged at sea. Ocean voyage 17. Hand selected by Bourbon Street Barrel number five. Batch number 1 40 Bottle number 30. So it makes it sound very special. Yeah, well, when at the top on around the neck even says voyage 17. That's special.

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In this episode Mike and Pete talk about how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how people shop, especially for vehicles online. Some PPE donations made to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, as well as some New Jersey Corrections officers.

This weeks segment on the worst car ever made is focused on the Chrysler PT Cruiser and some of it's terrible reviews online. Mike takes a guess at a PT Cruisers value and proposes a new segment where Pete names a car and Mike tries to guess it's value. Mike talks about his ability to name a car by only hearing the engine start up and talks about how he learned this talent at the auction.

Mike gives a shout-out to Guy Cisternino and his Podcast after meeting Guy at the dealership and talking cars, life and podcasts with Guy.

Have a question, want to suggest a topic or a pick for the worst car ever made segment? Send an email to [email protected] 

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Check out Mike and Petes other podcast Audioish where they discuss the beginner audiophiles journey. Pete is new to the world of hi-end audio and Mike with his many years of audiophile experience takes Pete down the rabbit hole. They have started with headphones, DAC's, cables and hi-res music streaming services.

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In this episode Mike and Pete discuss digital market for car dealerships and salespeople through the use of YouTube, Pinterest, Dealerrater and more. Mike mentions a Pinterest contest that he held in the dealership and how www.answerthepublic.com may help spark ideas for content creation. They also talk about how automotive salespeople should get out of the showroom and start making videos on their own to build their own personal brand awareness in the effort to sell more cars and make more money.

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In the episode Mike and Pete talk about the BMW E46, especially the E46 M3. Mike talks about his BMW i8 and how the Active Sound Design works on the outside of the hybrid supercar. With 357 horsepower the BMW i8 may seem under powered on paper but overall it's a pretty quick car. Mike also talks about burble tunes and the unique and identifiable exhaust sound of the iconic BMW S54 engine. At 3.2 liters the S54 put out 333hp and at the time was one of the first production engines to produce more than 100hp per liter in a normally aspirated engine.

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In this episode, Mike and Pete talk about some of their first memories of audio gear, vinyl and Mike touches on his first exposure to true audiophile gear. Pete talks about his Sony Discman and Mike reminisces about his dads first hi-end stereo setup by H.H. Scott.

Mike discusses his first Heathkit radio kit which was a Christmas present from his father when he was 12 and how as a kid, he disassembled every flashlight in the house. Mike and Pete talk about a future episode where Mike is going to give Pete a pair of Monolith M565C headphones and a couple of different cables for Pete to listen to and report back on the differences. The different cables will include a set of cables designed and built by Mike. 

Pete talks about how his artwork is on display in the social media lounge at the NBA playoffs in Chicago. Mike teases about how he wants Pete to tell the story of how and why Pete started creating his artwork that ended up being used in the NBA.

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In this episode of the Autoish Podcast Mike talks about one of his votes for the worst car ever made, the Cadillac Cimarron. Pete talks about his love for the Jeep Wagoneer and so much more. Mike picks up where he left off in episode 2 talking about the all-new BMW M3, M4 and his exclusive look at the two cars long before their release.

The Cadillac Cimarron is Mike's first pick for Pete's new segment called "What's aged the worst." Mike renames this segment as "one of the worst cars ever made" and comes out of the gate making fun of this early 80's Cadillad on the J-Platform made popular by the Chevy Cavalier, Oldsmobile Firenza, Buick Skyhawk and the Pontiac J2000. This poorly rebadged GM vehicle was a tragic fail for Cadillac and bears the brunt of Mike's jokes in this episode.

Mike also talks about a visit to the BMW assembly plant back in 2000 when the Spartanburg plant was building the BMW Z3 and the E53 X5 at the time. He recalls watching a new X5 being disassembled for quality purposes.

Pete eludes to upcoming episode 4 where Mike and Pete geek out about audiophile audio gear, tech, and the world of vinyl. Mike is looking forward to this episode where he seems to be ready to bore everyone not interested in audio with his knowledge of two channel, analog audio and the world of turntables and vinyl.

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