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Turbo compressor surge is a harmful effect of boost pressure that is not released when the throttle body plate is closed. Thankfully Audi implemented a dirverter valve to relieve pressure and keep your turbocharger safe. Over time your diverter valve can show signs of weakness and either stop working completely or leak, which both can have negative effects on your vehicle. If your diverter valve is on its last breath consider replacement sooner than later. We have a wide range of options for just about everyone's needs.

Audi 8V A3/S3 owners now have access to one of the most striking performance upgrades available today. P3 Cars VIDI Digital Interfaces represent the most powerful, beautifully integrated metrics systems on the performance market, instantly relaying boost pressure, coolant temp, intake air temp, exhaust gas temp, throttle plate position, speed, and RPM - right from your defroster vent location. The interface comes pre-installed in a direct-fit housing and plugs right into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Zero splicing or coding is required for this superb upgrade.

Tired of tacky looking, out-of-place boost gauges? P3 cars presents the P3 Boost Gauge. Featuring the same clean digital display you're used to seeing on their Vent Integrated Digital Interface (VIDI) line, only at a fraction of the price. Color matched to seamlessly mesh with your vehicle's interior, all boost gauge models include an on-the-fly configuration menu for setting measurement units (BAR/PSI) for boost, as well as feature options, and ambient calibration.

Working in collaboration with Competition Clutch, the up and coming German automotive performance company DKM has released a new line of high quality clutches made to satisfy your stock and modified performance needs! If you're having problems keeping power to the wheels, DKM has the solution. Their design, using high-grade materials, gives you increased strength and heat tolerance preventing wear and fade, ensuring increased torque capacity, quicker shifts, and a longer clutch life.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel for your Audi.

Aftermarket radios are rarely a plug and play operation. Usually requiring extensive wiring, a dash trim kit, and rarely maintains steering wheel control capabilities. Bremmen is proud to offer a direct-fit "smart" head unit that alleviates the issues with universal radios. Bremmen's Android Multimedia System features an 9" touch screen that fits your dash to perfection. The included wiring harness allows for a plug and play install, containing a Can-Bus module to allow communication of the lights, ignition, and enables steering wheel controls

With the Tune2air Bluetooth Adapter for your vehicle, you no longer have to struggle with outdated wires tethering your phone or media device to your head unit. With hands-free integration to your native steering wheel controls and an easy installation, you can update that non-bluetooth equipped head unit with Tune2air and ditch the aux cord for good!

Shift some excitement into your Audi or VW with a Euro Impulse weighted aluminum shift knob, now available at ECS Tuning! With a weight of just under 300 grams, this solid aluminum custom weighted shift knob allows for easier shifts, and improves the overall interior look of your Audi or VW. This knob fits Audi and VW models that utilize the clamp-on style knob from the factory. Taking installation and fitment into careful consideration, these knobs are secured via a metal adapter clamp system.

A critical maintenance need in your Audi is refreshing the Cooling System. The components and coolant are subjected to extreme temperatures and drastic fluctuations between hot and cold under even normal driving conditions. Excessive heat from competitive conditions exponentially increase the stress on your system. This causes deterioration of hoses and housings, which inevitably lead to coolant leaks and improper cooling of your engine. Regular replacement of system components and flushing your coolant are important to ensure proper function.

Wagner Tuning has been developing and producing high-quality engine parts, such as intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, downpipes, and intercooler kits in Germany since 2002. Recent technology advancements along with years of experience ensure optimum performance and highest manufacturing precision. Proven on road and track.

Enhance your driving experience on your Manual Transmission vehicle with our in-house engineered Shifting & Clutch Pedal upgrades! Choose from an array of Transmission performance upgrades or service kits to get your 6-Speed Manual Transmission performance to the max!

From the street to the track, HPA Motorsport has the performance upgrades for your Audi or Volkswagen that are backed by over 25 years of success in racing. From a dedicated background in Audi/VW tuning, HPA Motorsport offers the experience and heritage you need to feel confident with each upgrade. Right now, HPA Motorsport is discounted at ECS. Don't miss your chance at those improvements you've been eyeing!

Using our premium oil service kits ensure that your Audi gets the best service possible, and allows you to extend the change intervals of your engine oil. If you are serious about maintaining your car, then our ECS Tuning Premium Oil Service Kits are for you. For a limited time only, receive a FREE bottle of Redline Water Wetter with any Assembled by ECS Redline Oil Service Kit.

Factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by Audi/VW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are C544 bronze to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring and dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for a much longer service life and less maintenance.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs, on the road.

An unfortunate consequence of the modern closed PCV/breather system is the unintended ingestion of oil vapor and carbon into the intake tract. This lowers the octane rating and leaves harmful deposits on a vehicle's intake valves and ports that result in decreased power. Engineered in-house and manufactured here in the USA, the ECS Baffled Oil Catch Can features a highly efficient 4-chamber oil separator; this design decreases oil ingestion and maintains engine power output. This design also catches as much blow-by gas as possible, bringing carbon buildup to an absolute minimum.

Upgrade all of those common, aging, dry-rotted rubber hoses under the hood of your vehicle with our durable, Silicone 9-piece Coolant Hose Set. These perform and look great within any engine bay, they are made to last longer than standard rubber hoses and are perfectly molded to the OE hose specifications for a simple installation on most vehicles.

Are you ready to go faster and make more horsepower? The new IE 3.0" Downpipe is a must-have for running a stage 2 tune in your VW GTI or GLI! The IE 3" stainless steel downpipe is the best direct bolt-on mod for your stock or K04 turbo. It's also equipped with a high-flow performance catalytic converter (CAT) that reduces unpleasant smells and minimizes unwanted cabin drone.

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Schwaben produces specialty service tools to give DIYers and professionals access to the fastest service methods possible. Their Fluid Change Tools make oil service, transmission fluid service, brake fluid service, and more a breeze! These tools allow you to complete these services as professionally as modern dealerships and give you the ability to tackle jobs alone that would usually require lifting the vehicle or assistance from a friend.

Wagner Tuning has been developing and producing high quality engine parts, such as intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, downpipes, and intercooler kits in Germany since 2002. Recent technology advancements along with years of experience ensure optimum performance and highest manufacturing precision.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained.

Alzor Wheels are made specifically for your Audi to bolt right up, look incredible, and set your car apart from the rest. With unique, individual, striking designs as well as some timeless classics make up the catalogue of choices you have to truly differentiate the European performance car in your life. A wide range of sizes, fitments, and color options mean you can have everything exactly right to take your Audi fitment to the standards you always wanted. Now, ALL Alzor Wheels are 25% OFF! Buy 3, get 1 FREE!

Is your ignition system coiled and ready to strike? Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ECS assembled ignition service kit will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore ignition efficiency, firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

Maxton Design's Exterior products are bolt-on ready solutions that will improve the looks of your VW/Audi in a matter of minutes! These are available in textured black or gloss black and the durable ABS plastic can be painted to match your car. Giving a lower visual appearance without compromising suspension travel is key to an aggressive look that maintains functionality. Better Aerodynamics - Better Looks - Better Than The Other Guy

Our in house designed and engineered solution to enhancing engine bay aesthetics is achieved with our ECS Carbon Fiber Oil Filter Cover. A quick to install solution to the unattractive stock oil filter brings new life into carbon fiber underhood styling. The pre-installed high temperature foam strips snugly grab onto the oil filter for a secure fit that's easy to install and easy to remove by hand. Simply slip over top of the oil filter and you're done!

Looking to upgrade your exterior styling? These mirror caps will give you the upgrade you are looking for. These mirror caps arrive in a matte chrome, similar to the Audi S style look, and are a direct fit that take place of the OEM painted mirror cap. These are not stick on covers. Replace your broken or dull looking mirror caps and stand out from the crowd with this Matte Chrome Mirror Cap Set. Set includes the left and right side. For vehicles without lane change assist.

The German TUV (Technical Inspection Association) has determined that in several European countries the clearance between fender and tire must be adequate to accommodate snow chains when safety requires. In North America, where no such law exists, you have the option of restoring Audi's original intention of providing a focused driver's machine by widening their stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with an ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

Don't let a tough project stop you in your tracks! Get the right tool for the job with Schwaben Tools from ECS. Tools you can depend on, designed to put the DIY power in your hands, and ready to tackle general and specific jobs, Schwaben Tools are ready to make themselves at home in your garage.

When you don't want to settle for less, get the legendary quality of Bilstein shocks. Designed for the performance minded automotive enthusiast, these Sport Shocks allow an unparalleled level of control. They have been designed for use with either stock or lowering springs or upgraded sway bars, these shocks will take your suspension to a new level of performance. Great look. Improved performance.