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One of the more conspicuous design changes made for the latest generation Audi engine, the updated coil pack arrangement represents not only a technological advantage but an aesthetic improvement over the outgoing ignition system. The ECS-engineered Coil Pack Conversion Kit uses a CNC-machined adapter, exuding engineering rigor and exceptional taste that perfectly matches Audi's latest design approaches. Complete kits also include the more affordable, aesthetically pleasing & reliable coil packs, powered through two ECS-designed harnesses.

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.

Schwaben Specialty Tools announces new innovative solutions to the most common dilemmas faced by European car owners. For those hard to reach hose clamps with 7mm hex nuts, the Schwaben Hose Clamp Flex Driver features an overall length of 10-1/2" and a flex shaft length of 6" for exceptional convenience. The ergonomic handle features a non-slip grip for when your hands are oily or wet. The 46 Piece 1/4" Drive Set contains all the most popular tools needed to address the most common installation and repair projects for European cars.

Features of convenience and ease of use define this latest Schwaben Specialty Tools release. The Schwaben Telescoping Round/Rectangular Mirror offers an 9-1/2" to 29" extendable handle with a stainless steel shaft, plus a 2-1/4" mirror head mounted on a dual swivel for a full 360 degree rotation. The Schwaben Telescoping Magnet is rated to pick up 3.5 lbs. Its stainless steel shaft is 7" collapsed and 26" extended, while its powerful magnet is encased in a aluminum sleeve to help prevent side of magnet from sticking.

Ride height too tall? Looking for that set of coilovers that perfectly meet your criteria? Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. Heavy gold zinc-plated housings offer exceptional corrosion resistance, allowing you to run this setup come rain or shine. Additionally, all Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. These S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Superb corrosion resistance features heavy gold zinc plated housings, new progressive elastomer bump stops, and silver spring perches with double lock ring design. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

Dual mass flywheels are nice in theory, until you have to foot the bill for a new one. Ouch. Don't worry, we have a solution you and your wallet can live with. Just install our complete Valeo Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit. An exact fit replacement for the dual mass system,the kit arrives complete with a new friction disc with damper springs, fresh release bearing, and installation hardware. Unlike a dual mass setup, a single mass flywheel can be resurfaced, allowing you to refurbish the unit when the time comes - saving you the cost of replacement.

Dual mass flywheels are nice in theory, until you have to foot the bill for a new one. Ouch. Don't worry, we have a solution you and your wallet can live with. Just install our complete Valeo Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit. An exact fit replacement for the dual mass system,the kit arrives complete with a new friction disc with damper springs, fresh release bearing, and installation hardware. Unlike a dual mass setup, a single mass flywheel can be resurfaced, allowing you to refurbish the unit when the time comes - saving you the cost of replacement.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, the all-new Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your B5 A4 30V with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter Kit. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a round head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. 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. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the excellent Schwaben Low Boy.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your B5 A4 1.8T with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter Kit. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a round head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. 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. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the excellent Schwaben Low Boy.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your B5 S4 with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter Kit. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a round head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. 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. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the excellent Schwaben Low Boy.

Your B5 A4 1.8T's generator, fans, water pumps and AC compressors all rely on accessory drive belts to do their job. Over time, cracking, glazing, and squeaking occur; for these reasons, replacing your drive belts before they crack or break is a highly prudent investment. Additionally, If the accessory belt snaps constantly, or is sloppy and loose in your vehicle, the only solution is a new tensioner. ECS-assembled kits come with everything you need to refresh your whole drive belt system, including belts, tensioner, and hardware.

We have a pretty good idea of what dads really want in life: a full garage... tools on top of tools on top of accessories. Make this Father's Day little extra special and reward all his hard work by treating him with the gift of ECS Tuning and Schwaben. And don't forget ECS Tuning gift cards! We now have virtual giftcards sent to you via email for that last minute gift giver.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the VAG Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for VW/AUDI vehicles. Delivering OE-level diagnostic power, the Foxwell Scanner requests and records live sensor data, provides live data graphing, reads and clear codes, turns off MILs and supports all 10 OBD II test modes. Owning a Foxwell Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities.

Everything you need to service your brakes in an afternoon in one simple kit from ECS Tuning. By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS makes it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, and assembly grease to make your brake replacement easy. A complete matched kit assembled by our team of experts, will keep all of your brake components working in perfect harmony.

A worn or failing N75 valve typically accompanies a loss of boost pressure and potentially a check engine light. The valve is vital to the health of your turbocharged engine, controlling when and how far to open the wastegate when releasing boost pressure. ECS offers the genuine OEM VW/Audi N75 Valve for your AudiB5 S4, helping maintain adequate diverter valve function and sustain proper manifold boost pressure.

A stripped thread can turn an enjoyable weekend project into an unbearably frustrating experience, occasionally bringing the entire job to a complete halt. The Schwaben Thread Repair Kits were designed specifically for European cars with the most commonly used metric sized threads in mind, keeping your project in motion whenever metric threads are stripped or otherwise damaged. The kit contains everything to keep your project going - simply drill out the old thread, tap out the hole with the correct sized tap, and screw in a new insert with the installation tool.

Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

ECS Tuning now offers an exceptional new complete bolt-on turbo upgrade kit that requires no additional plumbing or modifications. The FrankenTurbo F21L hybrid turbo upgrade allows you to use the turbocharger upgrade by itself with all factory components. You can also choose to upgrade your ECU and choice components for a more smooth, consistent power delivery. The F21L utilizes an inconel 713C Alloy Steel "Mixed Flow" Turbine Rotor, forged billet aluminum alloy compressor wheel, 42CrMo high-strength rotor shaft, and an up-rated K16-series 360 degree thrust bearing and ring.

The majority of functions carried out by your engine's ECU are related to monitoring intake and exhaust air mass, air/fuel ratios, and air temperatures. On the exhaust side, an accurate exhaust temperature is cross-referenced to other parameters to determine how ECU outputs must change. The importance of functioning Exhaust Temperature Sensors is therefore obvious. The genuine VW/Audi EGT sensors come as a set of two, per Audi's strong recommendation, allowing you to easily take care of this critical component in one convenient kit.

Your vehicle's oil pan is in just the right spot to take a serious beating - not to mention the fact that the stock oil pan put in place by the good people over at Audi is not very durable. Do the job right the first time with a convenient oil pan replacement kit for a durable, leak-free repair on your Audi B5 A4 30V. Replacing an old cracked oil pan to correct an oil leak means doing the complete job, with fresh gaskets, sealing compound, hardware, oil, and filter. ECS-assembled kits include premium components for a professional-level servicing.

An exciting new coilover option for your Audi B5 S4 has recently become available from ECS. The Ksport Kontrol Pro system allows for 36 levels of damping adjustment, giving you an unparalleled level of control over this critical dimension of handling dynamics. Adjustment collars are made from 6061 billet aluminum and steel shock bodies are electroplated with zinc to resist rust and protect from the elements.

We have a pretty good idea of what dads really want in life: a full garage - but not full of just anything. Ideally, dad needs the perfect tools to pour over every dimension of his baby on summer weekends and evenings. Make this Father's Day little extra special and reward all his hard work by treating him with the gift of Schwaben. Organization, mobility, vision, safety, and charging specialty tools give dad the motivation he needs to get out there and enjoy his hobby like a pro.

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.

ECS Tuning now offers an exceptional new complete bolt-on turbo upgrade kit that requires no additional plumbing or modifications. The FrankenTurbo F21 hybrid turbo upgrade allows you to use the turbocharger upgrade by itself with all factory components. You can also choose to upgrade your ECU and choice components for a more smooth, consistent power delivery. The F21 utilizes an inconel 713C Alloy Steel "Mixed Flow" Turbine Rotor, forged billet aluminum alloy compressor wheel, 42CrMo high-strength rotor shaft, and an up-rated K16-series 360 degree thrust bearing and ring.

A worn or failing N75 valve typically accompanies a loss of boost pressure and potentially a check engine light. The valve is vital to the health of your B5 A4 1.8T's turbocharged engine, controlling when and how far to open the wastegate when releasing boost pressure. ECS offers the genuine OEM VW/Audi N75 Valve for your Audi, helping to maintain adequate diverter valve function and sustain proper manifold boost pressure.

The German TUV (Technical Inspection Association) has determined that in several European countries the clearance between fender and tire must be adequate to accommodate snow chains when safety requires. In North America, where no such law exists, A4 owners have the option of restoring Audi's original intention of providing a focused race-bred machine by widening their B5's stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

The German TUV (Technical Inspection Association) has determined that in several European countries the clearance between fender and tire must be adequate to accommodate snow chains when safety requires. In North America, where no such law exists, S4 owners have the option of restoring Audi's original intention of providing a focused race-bred machine by widening their B5's stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

ECS is quickly earning a reputation for delivering the most outstanding aftermarket carbon fiber parts and accessories for European cars. Our unparalleled R&D facilities and dedication to exceeding consumer expectations give us this ability. Audi owners can now benefit from the exceptional ECS Carbon Fiber Product offerings at a deep discount this Memorial Day weekend! Check out our authentic hand-laid Carbon Fiber Engine Covers, Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps, and the stunning Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake Systems.