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      04-01-2013, 08:46 AM   #10
paradoxical3
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The thing about the X1 is that a lot of parts from the 135 fit on it, but websites don't have compatibility listings so it appears that there are no parts available.

For example, we've confirmed that intakes, tunes, downpipes, and chargepipes made for the 135 N55 engine fit on the X1 35i.

The exhausts of the 135i and x1 35i look 99% the same, but nobody has tried fitting one yet.

The 335 and X1 35i brakes are identical, so all BBK fits should theoretically fit on the X1.

You're likely losing of sales on parts that already fit just because nobody has done compatibility testing yet. IF you can find an X1 and confirm fitment on these already existing parts, you already likely have a lot of them in stock.

And of course, the other part of it is that once more people become aware of the performance potential of the X1, it will drive some enthusiast sales - which will in turn drive parts sales. Not many people realize the X1 is relatively easy to get into the 12's.
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