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The next time someone leaves you holding the bag, make sure its one of these. Audi tire totes are a great way to move and store your wheels and tires. Sturdy and attractive, these tire bags are a snap to install, and come with handy carrying handles. Use them to transport your wheels for seasonal tire changes, and keep them clean during off-season storage. If you plan on stacking your wheels, add a set of our felt protection discs to prevent nicks and scratches, especially important for wheels with stretched tires.

The next time someone leaves you holding the bag, make sure its one of these. Audi tire totes are a great way to move and store your wheels and tires. Sturdy and attractive, these tire bags are a snap to install, and come with handy carrying handles. Use them to transport your wheels for seasonal tire changes, and keep them clean during off-season storage. If you plan on stacking your wheels, add a set of our felt protection discs to prevent nicks and scratches, especially important for wheels with stretched tires.

Schwaben's latest additions to their catalog of excellent specialty tools, the Automatic Battery Charger and Coiled Cord Circuit Tester are professional-quality, highly convenient tools that belong in every home mechanic's toolbox. Utilizing short circuit protection, 8 LED indicators, charging voltage auto-select, & selectable charging current, the Schwaben Automatic Battery Charger is designed to work on 6 or 12 volt Lead-acid batteries. Featuring an easily visible high-intensity LED bulb, the Schwaben Circuit Tester is a superb example of one of the most useful electrical tools.

These Meyle HD Heavy Duty tie rod ends are designed for on-demand steering response and crisp cornering. Designed to fit the Audi B5 A4 model, these tie rod ends replace the worn out and depleted tie rod ends currently on your car. The new ends have a sturdy, precision fit design that takes wheel travel in stride to keep your Audi tracking true.

These high-quality rubber mats are made to take the abuse of an active lifestyle. Genuine Audi A4 mats give you a perfect fit, meaning they are great for preserving the life of your carpet and won't allow liquids to penetrate in. Snow, sand, mud, rain, and slush are all trapped in the deep grooves away from the carpet and your shoes. Positive round retention clips and a nibbed back help ensure the mats stay in place. Featuring the 'A4' logo, these OEM Audi mats will look great and last for years.

If you're running a performance filter, intake, or tune, the factory turbo inlet hose will start to show its weakness. The stock rubber hose disrupts airflow as it passes over often-collapsed accordion sections, negating the effects of intake modifications. Engineered in-house, the ECS Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose is constructed with high quality 5-ply silicone, providing a strong but flexible structure, ensuring a secure fit.A smooth interior provides unimpeded airflow, which the smooth unassuming exterior adds and appearance upgrade to any engine bay. New hose clamps included

These high-quality rubber mats are made to take the abuse of an active lifestyle. Genuine Audi A4 mats give you a perfect fit, meaning they are great for preserving the life of your carpet and won't allow liquids to penetrate in. Snow, sand, mud, rain, and slush are all trapped in the deep grooves away from the carpet and your shoes. Positive round retention clips and a nibbed back help ensure the mats stay in place. Featuring the 'A4' logo, these OEM Audi mats will look great and last for years.

These high-quality rubber mats are made to take the abuse of an active lifestyle. They will protect the vehicle's carpet from most anything. Snow, sand, mud, rain, and slush are all trapped in the deep grooves away from the carpet and your shoes. Positive round retention clips and a nibbed back help ensure the mats stay in place. Featuring the 'A4' logo, these mats will look great and last for years.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, available just for your Audi.

Turn your B5 A4 into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Maximize airflow with silicone inlet pipes, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. We have you covered with various APR brand hardware and performance software offering fully loaded ECU upgrades at the regular price of a single program!

Turn your B6 A4 into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Maximize airflow with silicone inlet pipes, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. We have you covered with various APR brand hardware and performance software offering fully loaded ECU upgrades at the regular price of a single program!

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no mulligans, 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. Move up to kits with coolant and our special cam locking tool, as needed.

Lowering your vehicle provides several proven advantages in handling performance. Many enthusiasts, however, ignore the issue of disadvantageous suspension geometry changes that result from a lower ride height. Chief among these harmful effects are unwanted changes in camber angle. In order to maintain a consistent, performance-enhancing tire contact patch, the ability to control the camber angle is critical. SPC Upper Control Arms allow for +/-1.5° Camber and/or Caster change for your B8 A4. Street & track enthusiasts will appreciate this needed measure of adjustability.

Turn your B7 A4 into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Maximize fueling with a high pressure fuel pump, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. We have you covered with various APR brand hardware and performance software offering fully loaded ECU upgrades at the regular price of a single program!

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.

Add an aerodynamic look to your A4 with our Front Aero Wiper Conversion Kit. Easy-to-install, this new Audi option is imported from its European cousin. Start with style; finish with function. This is one upgrade that works as good as it looks. Its beam style wiper blade conforms to the front glass for a cleaner wipe, without blade noise or chatter. Complete kit installs in minutes using only a box or socket wrench.

Wheel bearing failure can cause abnormal tread wear on the wheels, wandering steering, or noise. If your car is experiencing one or any of these, be sure to change out the wheel bearings for a smooth and worry free ride. What better way to ease your installation woes than with the ECS-Engineered, Schwaben rear wheel bearing service kit. Now you can remove and install press-in style bearings with ease. Video and .PDF tutorial for ease-of-use

Prevent bent frame rail pinch welds and future corrosion complications with a set of RS4 jack pads. No more metal-to-metal contact! These Genuine VW/Audi pads install snugly over the frame rails in the OEM jacking point locations, providing a flat surface from which you can confidently lift your car. *This kit does require a slight modification to the frame rail to permanently mount the jack pads. All nutserts and mounting hardware are included.

It is important to maintain the proper engine operating temperature to avoid engine overheating and costly damage. This thermostat replacement kit gathers everything needed to service your thermostat.

Bring radical RS performance to your B8 A4 with the ECS assembled Stage 3 Tru-Float Big Brake Kit. Brembo developed the RS5 calipers specifically for Audi, choosing an exotic 8-piston arrangement shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo. Pair these with the equally stunning ECS 2-Piece Full-Floating Cross Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors, ECS Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines, and Hawk HPS pads, and you effectively have the most elegant, forceful brake arrangement on the road today. Both dust shields, all caliper hardware, and brake fluid are included for a complete install.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four stages & three driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. Whether your Audi is a daily driven street machine or a full-fledged race car, South Bend Clutch has a kit to suit your cars needs!

Owners of European automobiles often find that alongside the pleasures of driving a more refined, tasteful vehicle exists the very real challenge of finding the correct tool for these cars' unique fasteners. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners, and the exceptionally sturdy go-through screwdriver set, the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Kit allows you to approach any project with confidence. Each tool is secured in a molded case, helping you keep track of your investment.

APR is pleased to present the ultimate engine control unit (ECU) upgrade for the 2.0 TFSI engine with Audi Valve lift! APR’s ECU upgrade is available in octane-specific variations and is conveniently flashed to the vehicle’s factory ECU through the OBD-II port without any physical modification to the factory ECU. APR’s ECU Upgrade increases turbocharger boost pressure and optimizes cam timing, valve lift, ignition timing, lambda and more to produce higher output. Flex Fuel Compatible* *Direct-Port flash only - Car must be at ECS Tuning

Be it peace of mind or routine maintenance, our Assembled By ECS kits are tailored specifically for your model and composed of parts carefully chosen by our in-house team of product specialists. A thorough winter vehicle preparation is not a task to be overlooked. Whether you’re buttoning up your cooling system, or swapping your oil for a slightly less viscous alternative, ECS has what you need to get your Audi ready for the cold climate.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT compliant tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

Upgrade your exterior lighting and rid yourself of the amber turn signals found on US spec headlights. FK Halogen European spec headlights feature a clear turn signal and integrated angel eyes for a more modern appearance. The set includes both left and right headlight housings; use the included wiring harness to power up your own angel-eye bulbs.

If there's one job on your 30v that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no Mulligans, 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 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.

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 ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our genuine Audi ignition service kit is easy to install and comes with everything you need to restore ignition efficiency, firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

Features of convenience and versatility define this latest group of industry-standard hand tools from Schwaben, the European specialty tool experts. The 24-inch long, flexible Locking Hose Clamp Pliers make removing metal or plastic self-tightening hose clamps an infinitely more simple and quick task. For oil & fuel filter removal, Schwaben's 4-position adjustable Swivel Jaw Filter Wrench Pliers feature Sure-Grip teeth to provide the right amount of clamping force for the job. The superb 12-piece Metric Socket Set completes this latest new and exciting Schwaben product release.

Little things mean a lot. Take this DTM Edition Shift kit. It has the unique look and unmistakable feel of genuine leather. Its basic black, stitched-seam boot is a welcome accent in any interior. The alcantara knob with chrome-on-black shift pattern falls comfortably in the palm of your hand to add pleasurable shifting to its understated good looks. We also carry the DTM handbrake cover in matching alcantara with silver stitching. Imported from Europe by ECS Tuning; your source for exceptional, authentic European accessories.