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Available in tan, black, or gray to complement virtually any interior color, WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to endure the harshest conditions. Next, these mats are coated in a protective, non-stick finish and equipped with anti-skid ridges to prevent shifting. Their proprietary engineered odorless resin ensures these mats won’t curl, crack, or harden in sub-zero weather. Finally, WeatherTech mats are manufactured in America to ISO 9001 standards for your quality assurance.

Everyone has been in a situation where they are trying to use a pair of pliers but there just not enough space to work with. Schwaben realizing this issue has found a solution to most circumstances, the pistol grip locking pliers. This design allows for clearance in tighter quarters without losing the locking force required to grip on and a hammer-like release for maximum usability. Convenience in the grip of your hand.

Keeping up with your transmission fluid maintenance is now easier than ever with comprehensive DSG Service Kits for your Audi A3. ECS-assembled kits include the DSG filter, DSG O-Ring, 6 liters of DSG fluid, and sealing washers. ECS has also developed an installation tutorial for the DIY enthusiast, making changing your own transmission oil simple and error-free.

Tired of that sickly flicker from your turn signals? Want some real light? Useful light? Light that lets people know you are switching lanes? Light that better illuminates for added safety? If so, you need a set of all new Ziza LED turn signal bulbs. Brighter than stock, these direct fit LEDs cast a bright light, far more useful than the puny yellow glow from stock bulbs.

There comes a time when you're working on your engine and you need a slight rotation to line up your timing, but today you're working solo. This can be a problem as it will cause you to go from the engine bay to the driver's seat until you get it right. The Schwaben Remote Starter Switch save you the unnecessary traveling by allowing you to jump your starter from the engine bay making a job once required by two a solo achievement.

Integrated Engineering now offers a unique front mount intercooler for your modified 8V A3/S3! The IE FDS (Flow Distribution System) has proven to distribute charge air uniformly across the inlet end of the core. In contrast to other intercoolers on the market which rely on natural airflow across the core. FDS technology uses precisely shaped and placed fins cast into the intake plenum to fully take advantage of the large core volume, effectively using the entire core, resulting in increased horsepower and eliminating heat soak. This unit installs with no modification needed!

The belly pans provided for modern Audi’s have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, 3/16" thick 5052 aluminum, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Replace your flimsy, sloppy plastic rear end links with these performance engineered spherical endlinks from 034 Motorsport! This new drop-in upgrade features high strength billet aluminum bodies, stainless steel spacers, and spherical bearings to increase the effectiveness of the rear sway bar and vastly improve handling altogether.

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. We even made an online tutorial PDF to show you how.

ECS and Assembled by ECS Performance Parts are a special blend of drivetrain, exterior and brake upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance of your 8V A3. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Lets face it, it is almost impossible to use the full amount of a gift card on a single order. Luckily, ECS has compiled a full list of items to help you squeeze everything out of that gift card. Pickup some ECS apparel to show your love and let everyone know where you shop! From phone cases to hats, t-shirts to hoodies – we got everything you could want to show off your ECS pride.

We don't know how you feel about it, but trusting your engine's most vital fluid to plastic components seems like a leap of faith. In fact, after repeated heat cycling and several oil changes performed with pliers and other makeshift tools, the original plastic filter housing body gets pretty ratty. Straight from the engineering masters at ECS Tuning comes our Billet Filter Housing and Billet Oil Dipstick, and we promise, the durability and aesthetics are like no other. Engineered in-house and manufactured in the United States, the quality is second to none.

There are items that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - key components that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to them is critical. ECS recognized the need for these products that are so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects. Home mechanics deserve the best selection of these products, and from a reliable source. Be it the handy VAG connector removal tool, or a feature-filled V-Checker Scan Tool, ECS takes the cake when it comes to convenient garage do-it-yourself solutions.

Most people have been in the unfortunate situation where their battery dies, without jumper cables or anyone to help. Schwaben found a light compact way to cure these frustrating situations with our Micro Jump Kit, it isn't much bigger than a phone yet hold the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again. Adding to the emergency convenience it also comes with a 4 into 1 charging harness, USB, and 12v two prong outlet to charge your phone. Don't leave home without it.

The factory springs on your Audi were designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing this component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. These highly affordable suspension packages eliminate guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, pre-calibrated settings to improve ride quality.

ECS Tuning is serving up performance exhaust promotions for your Audi this holiday season! Kitted with ECS gift cards, Magnaflow Touring Series Performance Exhaust systems feature straight-through flow designs for the ultimate in unrestricted horsepower and torque. 10% off, Milltek Sport offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Get the sound and look you desire while helping your Audi breath freely.

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

Did you know your oil pan is plastic? The belly pans provided for modern Audi models have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 3/16” thick 5052 aluminum.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the VAG Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for VW & Audi vehicles. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, all the way to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben VAG Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben by Foxwell Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities.

ECS Tuning proudly introduces our Assembled By ECS service kits for your Audi. With complete customer convenience at the top of the list, ECS created all-inclusive service kits to leave the guesswork out of fitment, quality, and quantity when servicing your European automobile. Whether it be a routine oil service or a thorough timing belt repair, Assembled By ECS kits are offered in a large variety to mend nearly any ailing vehicle. Now on sale for a limited time only, we aim to keep your European vehicle on the road for many years to come.

Keeping a vehicle nice is a year-round job, if you have to deal with cold weather and snow cleaning the outside of your vehicle in the winter is usually left to a drive thru car wash. The interior however will suffer from tracking in the elements and keeping the interior nice is important for your comfort.

Why settle for stock? ECS engine and driveline products are a special blend of upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the engine and driveline of your 8P A3. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Brake For The Holidays With ECS Tuning! If your Audi's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it's in need of a brake system service. ECS has all the parts to upgrade your biggest safety feature this holiday season. From Big Brake kits and ECS Two-Piece rotors to Exact-Fit stainless steel reinforced lines, we have you covered.

Introducing the Schwaben zippered mechanics bag, appealing and used to carry all of your needed tools on the go. Keeping the bag stylish yet durable was a big focus in the design. If you're looking for some tools to go with your new bag we've even put together three kits varying in piece count. Fitting everything in the bag for on the go or wrapping paper free.

Ride height too tall? Looking for that set of coilovers that perfectly meet your criteria? Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. Heavy gold zinc-plated housings offer exceptional corrosion resistance, allowing you to run this setup come rain or shine. Additionally, all Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

The factory charge pipe hoses were never designed to handle the stress and abuse of higher boost levels much beyond stock. When combined with sharp bends and inferior rubber material, it's easy to see why your factory hoses should be replaced, even on stock vehicles. This new kit from 034 Motorsports features a fluorosilicone lining ensuring strength, while providing oil and fuel vapor resistance. Composed of intercooler, throttle body, and turbo outlet hoses, this 4-piece reinforced silicone kit is just the item your boost-hardy A3 is looking for.

Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, motorsport inspired Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps from ECS Tuning are an easy install and profound performance styling statement. No special fitting. No hassles. Pop the old one's out, pop these on and get going. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color 8V A3/S3. ECS Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps will reflect your good taste and European sensibility.

With the use of their patented RSC® (Reflective Sound Cancellation®) technology, CORSA is able to eliminate resonant frequencies and deliver a custom toned exhaust note. Every CORSA exhaust system is designed and made in the U.S.A. Each product is upheld to a system of stern standards. The use of the latest technologies keep CORSA's exhaust line at the forefront of the market. CORSA exhausts have a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.

With the weather turning for the worst be prepared and protect your car. Unimpeded, road salt and snow wreak all sorts of havoc. ECS has a variety of items to ready your ride for the cold season. Whether it be textile snow chains to ensure safe travels in the worst of conditions, or ski/snowboard mounts to get your gear to the slopes, we have the goods to get you through the Winter.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 8½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.