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Already have an APR Stage 1 or Stage 2 tune and ready to move on to make big power while retaining your current intake, downpipe, and intercooler? This deal is for you! We're offing brand new IS38 turbochargers from the Golf R and S3 along with all necessary install hardware at a great price! For a limited time APR's IS38 software upgrade is on sale for existing customers through November 1st! Which makes up to an asphalt pounding 386 horsepower and 403 ft/lbs of torque on 93 octane depending on accompanying mods. The perfect pairing for huge gains, don't miss out!

Eliminate the visual obstruction of the red reflectors on your rear bumper cover with our Rear Bumper Reflector Film Set. ECS Tuning has collaborated with Lamin-X for a simple and easy-to-install solution to cover the bright red reflectors on the rear bumper cover of 8V A3 vehicles The Rear Bumper Reflector Film Set includes a pair of pre-cut Gunsmoke Lamin-X film that applies directly over the rear reflectors, giving your vehicle a cleaner look.

An elegant solution to vague and imprecise steering, performance control arms with poly bushings let you feel the road through your fingertips. Factory rubber bushings are intended to buffer road sensations from steering input. But for the performance driver, a highly tactile connection to the road conveys more information about vehicle dynamics, sharpening driving awareness. That's why we're offering control arm assemblies already fitted with poly bushings that tighten suspension feel, restore vehicle safety, and last many miles longer than stock bushings. Take Control.

Rather than pay top dollar for full European headlight assemblies to rid yourself of the amber inside the headlight assemblies, ECS Tuning has collaborated with Lamin-X Protective Films for a simple and easy-to-install solution. The Headlight Marker Film Set includes a pair of pre-cut Gunsmoke Lamin-X film that applies directly over the corner of the headlight assemblies to hide away the amber side markers, giving your vehicle a cleaner look by hiding away the bright amber.

Your 8V A3 has served you well and faithfully, day in, day out. Why not deck it out in a set of Euro-look headlights from Hella and see it in a new light. These jewel-like Euro-style assemblies will fit your stock front end without cutting and drilling, and their electrical connectors accept your stock harness plugs without a fuss. European headlight housings eliminate the US amber side marker and also allows for a much brighter and crisper beam. For vehicles that already have factory Xenon HID headlights.

A known weakness with the 2.0T engine, the factory diverter valve diaphragm has a tendency to wear and crack under stock boost pressure levels. The rubber material chosen for the diaphragm cannot withstand consistent boost diversion, and certainly will not contain the added boost levels that accompanies performance modifications. GoFastBits has developed a solution that only attends to the problem itself - the weak valve mechanism - replacing it with an aluminum housing & brass piston - saving you the time and money of unnecessarily replacing the entire unit itself.

When it's time to do basic maintenance on your vehicle, it's much easier if you have everything that you need before you get started. When changing your oil, it's imperative that you get quality parts and components. After all, oil is what keeps your engine lubricated and combats premature wear. ECS offers a wide variety of oil service kits currently on sale now through 2/17. Don't quite need an oil change yet? Buy now, save later!

When it's time to do basic maintenance on your vehicle, it's much easier if you have everything that you need before you get started. When changing your oil, it's imperative that you get quality parts and components. After all, oil is what keeps your engine lubricated and combats premature wear. ECS offers a wide variety of oil service kits currently on sale though the month of May. Don't quite need an oil change yet? Buy now, save later!

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

While supplies last during the Genuine VW/Audi Summer Sale. Take your bike wherever you go, without the need to remove the front wheel with the Genuine Upright Bike Carrier.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and everything just falls apart. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with these torque wrenches from Schwaben, Central Tools, and GearWrench.

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, air-ventilated, 5052 lightweight aluminum, with all hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

No toolbox is complete without the Schwaben Torque Wrenches! Every nut and bolt on your car has a specific torque the manufacturer intended to be tight enough to do its job without being dangerously snug. Make sure you are doing the job the right way every time with these toque wrenches to prevent failure or wear that could have otherwise been avoided! Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving up to 15% on select Schwaben Torque Wrenches!

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Now with offerings from HRE, you can be sure to find the perfect style that compliments your ride. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels are available in different offsets and sizes to allow for the perfect fitment and finish. If you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Even though the days are getting shorter, your to do list keeps getting longer. Don’t get caught working in the dark. Equip yourself with some brilliant LED lighting from Schwaben and give your projects a brighter future with powerful clean LED light. Schwaben's Underhood shop light grabs onto your hood, beaming direct light into the engine bay. The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, and keeping out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations — Lighten up with Schwaben!

Stop all of your groceries from sliding around your cargo area with this convenient hook kit, assembled for you by ECS Tuning. This simple addition to your trunk will help keep things in place and organized by providing a secured hook to hang the handles of any bag over. By keeping all of the handles together, and upright to prevent spilling, it's easy to keep organized for unloading. The hook discretely hangs from the underside of the package tray area and folds up when not in use. Kit includes 1 hook and mounting hardware to make installation a breeze.

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.

If you know turbos, you know Forge. Specializing in the design and manufacturing of premium quality valves, coolers, and hoses, they are the go-to choice for discriminating motorists who demand consistent turbo performance and hassle-free durability. Shop our list of turbo system accessories where you'll find parts and accessories designed to let you Forge ahead of the competition.

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.

There is a point during your modification process where the search for more power requires that next big step. If you're ready to take your Audi or VW to the big leagues for small displacement power, you'll need to do something about that stock turbo. At ECS, we have all the top manufacturers of upgraded turbos to support those high-horsepower figures you've been dreaming about to make your Audi or Volkswagen the heavy hitter it deserves to be!

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

VW/Audi Clearance Sale! While Supplies Last!

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your vehicle is as easy as installing a Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning! We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your vehicle, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved Luft-Technik hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of a powerful induction noise. Pick your colors, check out our installation documents, and start enjoying your vehicle to the fullest!

Take your pick: oiled or dry. Choose AFE air intake systems with your choice of washable, reusable ProDry or Pro5R oiled conical air filters. These Stage 2 intake/filter systems come with powder coated heat shields and heat-resistant plastic intake tubes with easy-swap MAF mounting hole. Progressive mesh pleated polyurethane media increases exposed filter area for improved air flows with no loss of filtering efficiency. Easy to install using stock attachment points, AFE intakes keep your intake air clean and cool for improved engine protection and added performance.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your car with the Schwaben Pinch Weld Protector. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack cradle and straddle the factory pinch weld to prevent the crushing or bending of the weld. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels.

From now til July 16th, 2017 radi8 r8cm9 and r8t12 wheel styles are buy 3 get 1 free! Built around the ethics of setting trends rather than follow them, Radi8 offers wheel designs catered toward the current "Stance" and "Concave" car cultures. Their cutting edge and unique designs are set to take over the wheel scene! Radi8 also offers a lifetime structural warranty on all of their wheels, once again providing confidence to their customers that they stand behind their own products! Sale offer only valid for North America only.

Exclusive to ECS, The VMR Wheels V710 is a 7 split-spoke mesh wheel with a deep concave face designed to augment the styling of everything from sport compacts to full size luxury sedans. Offered in new Titanium Black Pearl and Diamond Anthracite.

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 a stock vehicle. This new kit from ECS Tuning features silicone 4-ply reinforced couplers and heavy duty Clampco stainless steel T-bolt clamps for an easy, direct-fit replacement. Composed of intercooler, throttle body, and turbo outlet hoses, this kit is just the item your boost-hardy Gen3 is looking for!

We don't know how you feel about it, but trusting your engine's most vital fluid to a plastic filter housing 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. To give back to the customers, we've decided to throw in a MANN-FILTER with purchase! Why not install a smart looking billet aluminum housing paired with a MANN Filter, and take the guesswork and risk out of filter changes.

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. The custom-machined Pendulum mount is a highlight of this latest ECS release. All-weather seals capture a teflon-lined spherical bearing that replaces the poorly designed factory bushing, eliminating front bushing deflection and premature failure.