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Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for the B5 A4 that will not throw a bulb out code. These lights are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes, there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or hack your factory wiring to get these to work. Simply remove your plate light assembly, and replace the factory incandescent bulb with our Ziza bulb. When installing bulbs, be sure to place the end with the large heat sink pointing upwards, this makes sure the brightest part of the LED will be shining down on your license plate.

Seeing is believing. If you dread the dangers of driving in fog, you'll love our Ziza H8 fog lamp bulbs. Available in three tasty colors: Super White, Platinum, and Pure Yellow, our direct fit bulbs flavor your front end and improve your vision in poor visibility conditions. Upgrade your Fog Lights today.

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-approved tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. Performance enthusiasts! Add some fun. Order stock kits spiced with underweight or underdrive crank pulleys. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

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 suede knob with chrome-on-black shift pattern falls comfortably in the palm of your hand to add pleasurable shifting to its understated good looks. Imported from European Audi by ECS Tuning; your source for exceptional Euro-accessories.

It is inevitable. Intake, exhaust, downpipe, valve cover, and in some applications valve seals will all be removed and replaced as you work on maintaining or improving your vehicle's engine. As you put everything back together, there are some things that should not be overlooked. A faulty gasket anywhere will always be bad news.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with a sale-priced ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

With the introduction of direct-injection fuel systems, cars have experienced greater power, efficiency, and emissions control. The complexity of this advanced technology, however, has made replacing injectors more challenging, and without the right tools, nearly impossible. Luckily, Schwaben has created this tool to help make things much simpler!

Why not replace your worn stock clutch with something special? We have three great clutch conversion kits built around our ECS-engineered lightweight RA4 flywheel. This lightweight design reduces rotational mass for faster revs off idle, while its larger clutch contact surface improves clamping for better power transfer. Improved low-end throttle response. Smooth operation. Less lost power off the line. Stronger and tougher than the original. If performance is job one on your to-do list, ECS Tuning flywheel kits deliver.

Our ECS Tuning performance engine mounts are custom made in house by our leading R&D department. These mounts are the result of countless hours of research & testing to establish the best possible bushing design to minimize both engine vibration & driveline deflection, while maximizing strength. ECS Tunings primary goal was to achieve a comfortable & compliant ride while maximizing performance & we believe we've done just that. Featuring 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum anodized housings with tuned polyurethane isolators, DIY'ers will have no problem replacing the mounts themselves.

With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself; from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. Haynes learns the best ways to do a job, and that makes it quicker, easier, and cheaper for you. These books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step.

Store your wheels and tires without taking up floor space! Supporting up to 250 pounds, the adjustable rack allows you to store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires. The parts are all steel and the rack folds upwards out of the way when not in use. Mounting holes spaced 48" apart to conveniently adapt to standard center studs.

With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself; from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. Haynes learns the best ways to do a job, and that makes it quicker, easier, and cheaper for you. These books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step.

The camshaft follower found in your Audi 2.0T FSI engine rides on the camshaft and transfers the motion into the high pressure fuel pump. This small part plays a big role in your engine's well being, keeping a barrier and connection point between your camshaft and your high pressure fuel pump. Numerous issues cause excessive wear of the camshaft follower: fuel dilution of the oil, poor lubrication due to low-ZDDP oil regulations, insufficient surface hardening of the cam follower contact surface, to name a few. Check your cam follower often, and keep this kit on hand!

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style and projector headlights. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

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. With engineering tailored specifically to your Audi, preset dampening and height adjustability provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

The Borg Warner K04 is ready to decimate the competition. The K03's big brother has a reputation for transforming good running engines into warp speed performers. Its larger capacity and ability to sustain higher boost levels make it a logical upgrade for performance enthusiasts eager to take the next step. To take some of the guesswork out of your upgrade, ECS Tuning is offering a turbo kit that includes high quality gaskets and hardware. For those who want to maximize their K04 experience, we also offer special software upgrades, mapped by the performance experts at APR.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, now available from ECS tuning. The new 30" to 67" Car Ramps are available with a regular or low-profile design. Specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, the low-profile ramps eliminate the risk of body damage & the dangers of sliding ramps. These Schwaben Ramps are made from advanced EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam with a special anti-skid coating, preventing sliding while adding additional structural strength.

Schwaben Specialty Tools is known for releasing clever, highly useful automotive tools that make owning a European car less frustrating and more fun. Two new exciting product releases - the Mechanic's Stethoscope and the Scraper, Pick and Hook set - are superb examples of Schwaben reliability and ingenuity. Featuring an aluminum probe & rubber trumpet, the Schwaben Stethoscope makes finding vacuum leaks, pressure flow noises, and knocks infinitely more simple. The Scraper, Hook And Pick Set is an indispensable kit with endless uses, from carbon cleaning to picking out o-rings.

Looking for an inexpensive way to upgrade the appearance of your Audi? If so, the Seat Cupra R Lip Spoiler is just the thing for you. Although this spoiler isn't a direct bolt on, the modifications needed for proper fitment are rather simple for the average do-it-yourselfer.

Looking for an inexpensive way to upgrade the appearance of your Audi? If so, the Seat Cupra R Lip Spoiler is just the thing for you. The modifications needed for proper fitment are very basic and easily accomplished by the average do-it-yourselfer.

The Volkswagen Audi Group catalog includes more than just Volkswagens and Audis. This results in more than a couple overlaps in parts, for both performance and styling. If you know where to look, that is. We do. ECS Tuning brings you the front lip spoiler from the European-only SEAT Cupra R. This lip features an aggressive design not found on any US-market car. While not exactly direct-fit, with some slight tweaking, you can give your B6 Audi A4 or S4 a unique appearance that will have other enthusiasts guessing. And to sweeten the deal, take a look at the price!

Easy to install. Easy on the eyes. ECS mesh style grilles are a fast and easy upgrade for your B7 A4. Our exact-fit grilles are a literal snap to install using common hand tools. We've even put together complete photo-tutorial installation guides so you can add the pleasure of installing them to your overall enjoyment of this great upgrade. Choose from a black mesh grille with either a black or silver frame.

A wonderfully simple remedy for your grocery-getter, this direct-fit cargo hook keeps your bagged purchases secure and upright, preventing an annoying mess. B8 A4/A5 owners will appreciate the simplicity and ingenuity of this time-saving invention.

In North America, factory Audi Xenon headlights have amber corner markers and a more narrow beam pattern. E-code, or European specification Audi headlights contain a small circle on the lens with the letter "E" inside, accompanied by a number. Not only are the E-codes more crisp and aesthetically pleasing, they produce a more brilliant beam that is noticeably wider.

Give 'em what they really want the most: cold, hard cash. Buy a traditional ECS Tuning plastic gift card and include it as a sweet surprise for a special someone. Need something fast? We have an entirely new virtual gift card for last-minute shoppers (and those who don't want to wait for delivery of a plastic card). Just order an ECS virtual gift card in any denomination from 5 to 1000 dollars, and we'll fire it off to your email box in minutes. Then pass it along to friend or family member and let them activate the card and order anything they like from the ECS site.

When careful inspection of the usual pipes and connections doesn't identify the source of your coolant loss, you need a fresh approach. That's why we've put together a repair solution to correct chronic coolant leaks at the rear flange on 1.8Ts. Out of sight, this plastic flange is wedged between the rear of the engine and the firewall. As it warps from heat, a slow dribble of coolant bleeds the system, leaving you to fill the coolant jug--over and over again. Solve your mystery leak with a complete repair kit, and learn the tricks of replacing it with our free photo tutorial.

Step right up. Get your colorific candy colored key covers right here at ECS Tuning. Soft silicone covers in brilliant colors protect your remote key fob, and make it easy to spot your keys in the pile on the hallway key rack. Sized for an exact fit, these new molded covers slip on easily in seconds.

A highly effective method of unseating over-tightened or corroded screws and bolts, the impact driver accomplishes two important tasks with the blow of a hammer—positively engaging the bolt or screw head while twisting it counter-clockwise. Stripping a critical bolt or screw can stop your project in its tracks, and necessitate hours of tedious labor. Choose the tool professionals use for the job, and leave time for more enjoyable pursuits.

The factory oil filter housing cap on your Audi doesn't jive with the rest of the engine bay's fine materials. The super-slick black billet aluminum cap by ECS corrects this oversight, while adding another dimension of increased longevity, durability, and ease of use. The ECS housing requires no special tools to install the cap; all you'll need is a common 22mm socket or box wrench.