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A shuddering, thumping, or howling noise emanating from the front of your vehicle is often the result of worn or failing front wheel bearings. ECS offers the Vaico Front Wheel Bearing replacement kit for your B5 A4, including each part necessary for a thorough job. The Vaico kit includes left and right wheel bearings, c-clips, axle bolts, and self-locking nuts. *Individual bearings with hardware are also available.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. The process of bleeding the air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious & therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. Insert the tool into the radiator service neck, attach the included Venturi adapter & allow the system to reach 25 psi, drawing out the vacuum. Use the same tool to fill your radiator, allowing the pressure to resume to 0 psi, completing the procedure.

A great way to begin to give your vehicle a completely smoked out appearance. Looks fantastic on both dark or light colored vehicles. Even at these great prices, you don't have to overly worry about quality as they come with a limited lifetime warranty! Another fantastic product from ECS Tuning. Various kits include either smooth or textured lens side smoked markers, smoked corner markers, and Ziza bulbs.

A great way to begin to give your vehicle a completely smoked out appearance. Looks fantastic on both dark or light colored vehicles. Even at these great prices, you don't have to overly worry about quality as they come with a limited lifetime warranty! Another fantastic product from ECS Tuning. Various kits include either smooth or textured lens side smoked markers, smoked corner markers, and Ziza bulbs.

Tired of noisy, last century wiper blades that chatter and don't clean your windshield? Upgrade to sleek wiper arms with beam-style wiper blades in an Aero wiper kit from ECS Tuning. Single strip beam-style blades are simpler and more durable than conventional blades. The wiper blade rubber is attached to a single beam backing strip that bends to the curve of your windshield for clean, quiet wiping. Move up to 21st century wiper technology with Valeo Aero wiper kits.

You won't see this bodyguard protecting your undercarriage and engine from damage, but you'll know it's doing its work. Known as the belly pan, this undercover agent works quietly, fastened out of sight beneath your car where it fends off attacks by water, snow, ice, and road hazards. Protect your car. Check your belly pan during and after each periodic maintenance to be sure it is intact and properly secured. This unsung hero may be out of sight, but neglecting it can lead to more serious and expensive vehicle damage.

Keep all of your groceries from sliding around your cargo area with these handy hooks. This addition to your trunk will keep things in place and organized. Discretely hangs from the underside of the package tray area and folds up flat to the bottom when not in use. By keeping all of the handles together, it's easy to keep it organized for when you go to unload. No spilling groceries or lost articles from the store. Made of ABS, they will last as long as your vehicle while being a functional enhancement.

The impact driver is a fast and effective way to remove tight or corroded screws and bolts, reducing the chance of rounding off--or rounding out--the fastener head. Insert a slotted or Phillips head screwdriver bit into the driver. Place the screwdriver bit into screw head, and strike the driver with a hammer. The impact drives the bit inward as it rotates the screw, breaking it loose. Reverse the tool to tighten fasteners. For stubborn bolts, remove the black screwdriver bit adapter head, and replace it with any 3/8 - inch drive socket.

The breather hoses found on the AEB/ATW Audi engines get brittle and crack after years of service. These cracks lead to a persistent oil leak and driveability issues due to vacuum losses. ECS has assembled this complete service kit to make replacement just that much easier. Featuring the two hoses, o-ring, and new retaining clip and hose clamps, you can confidently tackle this repair without worrying about forgetting anything along the way. ECS makes it easier to keep your Audi in top running condition. Browse our maintenance sections for more model-specific service kits.

The breather hoses found on the AEB/ATW Audi engines get brittle and crack after years of service. These cracks lead to a persistent oil leak and driveability issues due to vacuum losses. ECS has assembled this complete service kit to make replacement just that much easier. Featuring the two hoses, o-ring, and new retaining clip and hose clamps, you can confidently tackle this repair without worrying about forgetting anything along the way. ECS makes it easier to keep your Audi in top running condition. Browse our maintenance sections for more model-specific service kits.

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. Why not install a smart looking billet aluminum housing and take the guesswork and risk out of filter changes. These durable aluminum housings come with the proper installation socket, and take readily available standard drain plug seals.

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport springs or take the gloves off and install no nonsense H&R Super Sport springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

These oil cooler refresh kits include everything needed to replace your old oil cooler. The oil cooler aides in cooling down the engine oil traveling through the oil filter, through use of the coolant system. The oil cooler functions similar to the radiator, as the coolant flows through the cooler, the heat dissipates from the engine oil and transfers to the coolant and to the radiator. The most common failures of the oil cooler are leaks, which lead to a mix of coolant and engine oil.

These Meyle HD Heavy Duty tie rod ends are designed for on-demand steering response and crisp cornering. Designed to fit the Audi B6 A4, 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.

Trying to assemble a complete LED lighting kit for your interior, one bulb at a time, can be a frustrating experience. Bulbs sourced from different manufacturers commonly vary in brightness, and commonly have different color values. Some won't fit the bulb holders when you get them; others trigger false bulb-out alerts on the dash. That's why interior lighting kits from Ziza are custom assembled for your make and model, then tested repeatedly with hand-picked LED arrays to assure uniform appearance. Each kit has its detailed photo tutorial to make light work of your installation.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our Audi LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

In as few as 50,000 miles, the control arms on the front of your vehicle can creak, groan, and cause your vehicle to feel completely unstable on the road. At highway speeds, your vehicle may wander from side to side because of suspension control arm problems. Fortunately, ECS Tuning has a complete front control arm kit from Vaico at a great price - it's the perfect time to regain driving confidence and control. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings.

ECS Tuning introduces a new and innovative way to install a boost gauge into your B8 Audi 2.0T . Designed specifically for the B8 chassis, this electronically-actuated gauge allows for easy and accurate monitoring of turbocharger boost pressure. Keeping track of boost pressure is a great way of consistently checking engine performance and a fantastic way to diagnose power loss problems. The gauge design and lighting blend with other dash gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look. We've even prepared a detailed photo tutorial outlining the installation.

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.

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 B6 A4 is a product of countless hours of research and development, minimizing driveline deflection while maximizing strength.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

Nothing could be finer than a Bremmen cargo liner in your Audi. Made of a flexible, easy-to-clean vinyl, these mats are tailored to fit like a glove in your B7 A4 sedan or Avant. The tough mat material is flexible, and cleans easily with soap and water. The raised perimeter lip contains liquid spills that would otherwise ruin your interior carpeting. As an added benefit, the rectangular center section is covered in a soft textured vinyl that protects delicate cargo, and keeps flat items from shifting when you corner.

Airlift Air Ride kits offer one touch ride height control. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. Both digital and manual kits put all system controls inside the car, so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

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

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

Airlift Air Ride kits offer one touch ride height control. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. Air Ride manual, analog, or digital kits put all system controls inside the car so you can make fast, easy ride height adjustments, and stay clean. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

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/VW 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.

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/VW 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.