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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 now through 2/17/17. Don't quite need an oil change yet? Buy now, save later!

Audi's double wishbone design provides accurate camber and toe control, handling prowess, and a world-class ride. If it's in shape, that is. Front suspension components are wear parts and must be replaced to insure proper geometry and suspension articulation. Made in Germany, this 12-piece, OE-quality control arm kit from Febi includes all eight control arm assemblies, tie rod assemblies, stabilizer links, and new hardware. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings, ready to bolt on.

ECS Tuning proudly introduces our line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. You can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

ECS tuning knows that Valentine's day represents a day of love and togetherness and we want to help. For most car nuts nothing is better than bringing your two loves together, working on your car and your significant other. The dream; getting some quality time together while turning a wrench, could be made into a date night in the garage. Already living the dream? Let Schwaben & ECS help you enjoy that quality time with specialty tools and smooth turning wrenches — The perfect torque specs for your relationship.

ECS Tuning proudly introduces our line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. You can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Looking to add some style to the rear of your B8 A4? Our new ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler will add an element of elegance and performance-oriented style to your Audi. Constructed of sleek carbon fiber and coated in a glossy protective finish, this piece will contour perfectly to your deck lid. Installation? Child's play! There are no holes to drill or messy glue to deal with. Installs in seconds with any over the counter automotive-spec acrylic double sided tape.

Schwaben Specialty tools has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally clever tools for a variety of difficult automotive projects. Their latest Wheel Essentials release contains superb examples of the Schwaben approach to premium tool design and manufacturing. The unique Protecta Socket Kit helps prevent damage during wheel installation & removal. Quickly measure bolt circle on wheels or hubs with the Schwaben Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauge. The Schwaben Low Profile Aluminum Floor Jack is loaded with design details that make this floor jack one of the best jacks on the market.

The problem is widespread and chronic: cam followers for the high pressure fuel pump in FSI engines are prone to wear. Savvy FSI owners periodically pull the pump and check the follower to avoid costly fuel pump and camshaft damage. Symptoms of a failing cam follower include loss of power, rough running, and an illuminated check engine light. To help you understand and mitigate the problem, we've put together a photo tutorial that demonstrates how to inspect and replace your cam follower. Use it with our handy repair kit to keep your FSI running strong.

Innovative flywheel options are now available to Audi B8 2.0T owners. The ECS engineered Lightweight Flywheel weighs in at 17.8lbs versus the factory 26.5lb - a staggering 8.7lbs of weight savings. A decreased mass means a lower moment of inertia, allowing your engine to rev much more quickly - improving acceleration. Heat treated and black zinc plated for corrosion resistance and durability, the ECS unit is a model of engineering precision. Multiple complete clutch kits are also available, with torque ratings ranging from 320ft/lbs to 440ft/lbs.

Over time your wipers start moving slower and start to skip until the linkage freezes up. Occasionally, simply replacing wiper blades is not enough to keep your windshield reliably clean. If the transmission or linkage is damaged, your wiper action may slow or begin skipping, until eventually the motor spins freely, ceasing wiper arm movement entirely. Changing the windshield wiper transmission allows for a secure connection between the motor and wipers, giving you peace of mind that your Audi is safe and reliable.

Check out the OEM 710N diverter valve for your Audi. Keep your boost inside the intake - where it belongs. Cure common driveability concerns with this stronger, more durable 710N valve. Diverter valves live in a tough neighborhood. By definition, they limit turbo boost, and most eventually fail due to a pin-hole or tear in the valve diaphragm. The 710N Valve is a diaphragm-based, factory upgrade for a lot of applications. The 710N valve was originally found on the TT225, and is known to have a tougher internal diaphragm that can withstand higher boost levels.

Check out the OEM 710N diverter valve for your A4 1.8T. Keep your boost inside the intake - where it belongs. Cure common driveability concerns with this stronger, more durable 710N valve. Diverter valves live in a tough neighborhood. By definition, they limit turbo boost, and most eventually fail due to a pin-hole or tear in the valve diaphragm. The 710N Valve is a diaphragm-based, factory upgrade for a lot of applications. The 710N valve was originally found on the TT225, and is known to have a tougher internal diaphragm that can withstand higher boost levels.

When the 2.0T engine was introduced, the rubber diaphragm in the original diverter valve failed regularly, even at stock boost levels. The improved Pierburg diverter valve has a piston valve design that eliminates the original, failure-prone rubber diaphragm. This mechanical design is more durable and is an excellent upgrade for all stock or modified 2.0T FSI & TSI engines. Spend more time driving, less time fixing!

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 diverter 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. We also have some great accessories as well!

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, 4mm thick 5052 aluminum, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

When you put the pedal to the metal, you're looking for one thing to happen: Response. We're not talking slow, mushy, eventually get there, high-RPM response. We're talking crisp, immediate, power to the wheel response. What is one of the biggest things to steal this response time right out from underneath you? Drivetrain mounts. ECS Tuning engineered the perfect solution for your B8 quattro - Introducing our new Rear Differential Mount Inserts. Our engineers have given you the best of everything; Excellent performance, unmatched ride quality, and a simple, easy installation.

Schwaben offers an extensive line of European specialty tools as well as standard tools to your collection. It doesn't stop there, we even offer items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and mobility for both you and your tools. See our perfectly bundled hand tool kits that make an excellent addition to any tool box.

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, 4mm thick 5052 aluminum, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

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, 4mm thick 5052 aluminum, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Snap rings can be found everywhere, especially on cars. When you come across a snap ring in your repairs often times people use methods that are either not safe or may cause damage to the snap ring or other components. Snap ring pliers make it much easier, I guess you could say it makes the job a "snap". Schwaben offers these pliers in a 5-pc kit so you're completely prepared with multiple sizes and angles.

Motorsport inspired Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers from ECS Tuning will give your Audi an exterior styling boost that will surely turn heads. Carefully custom wrapped in carbon fiber and given a glossy clear protective finish, this styling statement complements any color Audi. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

If you're planning on incorporating a vacuum-assisted accessory into your 2013+ B8 2.0T equipped with a metal intake manifold, you will need a reliable pressure reading from your engine. ECS engineers have again arrived at a simple, durable, and tasteful billet aluminum piece to suit your needs. The ECS Billet Boost Tap fits in-line between your PCV hose and intake manifold, giving you up to 3 possible vacuum ports to tie into when needed. Installation is a breeze and completely reversible since no modifications to the OEM components is necessary.

Motorsport inspired Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers from ECS Tuning will give your Audi an exterior styling boost that will surely turn heads. Carefully custom wrapped in carbon fiber and given a glossy clear protective finish, this styling statement complements any color Audi. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

Light on weight. Long on looks. The new ECS Tuning 2-Piece front brake rotors combine the natural advantages of a cast iron braking surface with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of an aluminum hat. Cast iron-gray and durable matte black hats create an eye-catching contrast that accents painted calipers behind open-faced alloy wheels. These beauties have all the extras: black anodized hats, cross-drilled and slotted brake faces, and unlike OEM, directionally vaned rotors for better cooling and heat dissipation over stock.

Having the right tools for the job at hand always makes your project much easier and less time consuming. The Schwaben VAG Connector Removal Tool is an Audi owner's best friend. The tool fits directly on the push & pull style VAG connector and gives just the perfect amount of leverage to release the connector and not break the tab. This style connector is often found on mass air flow (MAF) sensor, coil packs, headlights/fog lights, level sensors, and countless other parts. A large ergonomic ball that fits into your palm is also fitted on the end of the tool for extra grip.

The Schwaben 26 Pc 1/4" Dr. Metric Socket Set is perfect for starting, upgrading, or completing your tools collection. This is 1/4" drive metric kit comes with deep and shallow sockets, ratchet, extensions and more. Making this your best friend when it comes to jobs using smaller type fasteners. Featured in a durable case to make it easy to keep in the car for emergency or to just have handy since we all know how often we randomly need a tool.

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.

Motorsport inspired Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers from ECS Tuning will give your Audi an exterior styling boost that will surely turn heads. Carefully custom wrapped in carbon fiber and given a glossy clear protective finish, this styling statement complements any color Audi. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

Your rear differential is the last stop in a spectacular sequence of powerful oscillations, gyrations, and vibrations - all in the pursuit of turning chemical energy into kinetic energy. This is only possible if the right parts receive the right forces. It's to this service that engine, transmission, and differential mounts are dedicated - and ECS Tuning engineers some of the best in the world. The ECS Rear Differential Mount for your B7 A4 is a product of countless hours of research and development, minimizing driveline deflection while maximizing strength