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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.

ECS is happy to offer its largest assortment of LED lighting options for Audi B5/A4 vehicles. Now it's easy to add the clean white brilliance of LEDs to your favorite car. Light a little. Light a lot. Select individual bulbs for your lighting needs, or purchase a convenient package containing enough LEDs for all interior light locations. Then move outside your car where license plate and backup light LEDs make it easier to see and be seen after dark. Our detailed online tutorials show you how easy it is to brighten your car--and your driving experience, with Ziza LEDs.

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. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

ECS has a huge selection of Alzor wheels for Audis. Super selection. Solid spokes, spilt spokes; thick and thin. Pick hyper silver, machined face, and gunmetal. Sizes range from 17 to 20 inches in two center bore sizes with ball seats to fit your favorite Audi. Wait no more.

ECS Tuning Ultimate Plus Timing Belt kits have long been a favorite with repair pros and motorists. With premium components gathered from the most respected names in parts, the Ultimate Plus kit combines convenience and peace of mind. To make the best better, our new Ultimate Plus kit now includes Gates Racing Performance timing belts. Tougher than a junk yard dog, these striking blue belts combine high-tech elastomeric composites, nylon reinforcement, and glass tensile cords to make them 300% stronger than stock belts. Ultimate Plus kits deliver!

Join us for our big summer sale on select APR performance accessories. This is a great time to add special 1.8T features and upgrades at savings from 10-20 percent off. We've included a wide range of APR products, from cold air intakes and stainless exhausts, to silicone hoses, snub mounts, and APR badges. Some items are limited quantity specials, so act fast before the summer driving season is gone.

ECS-engineered Silicone Coolant, Boost, and PCV hoses are available for select BMW, MINI, VW, and Audi models. Silicone is a vastly superior material choice for the construction of these hoses. Three and four-ply fiberglass-reinforced designs withstand increased boost pressure, chemical degradation, and heat soak better than rubber or plastic – resisting leaks, dry-rotting, and bulging. Each ECS product is also perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment, while many kits include stainless steel gear-drive hose clamps for ease of installation.

The European Audi RS4 grille uses a bold balance between black lattice background and chrome accents to give your B5 a distinctive, upscale look. Easy to install, this direct fit upgrade snaps in place in minutes. From European Audi, our resupply is sure to go fast, so order yours today.

Get your car in the air safely or ensure your new wheel/tire combo fits correctly. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. To ensure that your new wheels and tires fit your vehicle properly, use the newly available WheelRite Wheel/Tire Fitment tool. This WheelRite tool bolts onto your vehicle's hub to precisely simulate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, wheel width, backspacing, and tire profile.

Here's the deal: You can ignore your transmission and hope it keeps on chuggin'. But face it, long-term neglect usually turns into expen$ive repairs. Why not make a smart short-term investment? A manual transmission fluid change is fast and easy, and a few quarts of fresh fluid can help prevent noise, hard shifting, and inconvenient breakdowns. We've added an ECS Tuning magnetic drain plug for extra protection. Its strong magnetic tip grabs passing ferrous particles so they don't abrade precision parts.

A Mag-nificent product! Spray away unsightly brake dust accumulations and protect the surface of your expensive alloys at the same time. Genuine Audi wheel cleaning spray gel lingers on the wheel surface, scrubbing away black dust and grime, leaving a shiny clean surface covered by a corrosion fighting film. Generous 16.9 ounce bottle is good for many cleanings.

Save your carpeting. These attractive anthracite colored B5 A4 carpet liners resist dirt, and vacuum easily. Custom tailored for an exact fit, they protect your carpeting from damage and spills. Added bonuses: Bright embossed A4 logo plus velcro-bottomed cargo blocks to tame your cargo and keep it in place.

Hi-tech look; lo-tech install. Adding a smart looking carbon fiber engine cover is a sure-fire way to style the look of your 1.8T. Easy to install, our fiber-reinforced covers mount at the factory cover mounting points; no mods or special tools required. Each hand laid carbon fiber engine cover has a high gloss gel coat that shines bright and cleans up easily with soap and water.

Protect your car from damage and breakdowns with regular filter changes. Stop harmful abrasives dead in their tracks before they accelerate component wear, leading to costly repairs. MANN filters offer great filtration coverage for your 1.8T, including air, cabin, and oil filters. Purchase oil filters individually or stock up and save with packs of 5 or 10 filters. MANN Filters are also included in our oil service kits. MANN has been a trusted supplier of filters to many original equipment vehicle makers for over a half century, so you can install their products with confidence.

Turn your Audi into the ultimate Audi-o accessory. The DICE iPod/iPhone Integration Kit converts your factory radio into an iPod/iPhone controller and charger. Take your music library on the road, played through the controls and great features of your factory sound system. Select your songs one at a time, or use Playlists to organize and simplify your listening pleasure. Use any iPod/iPhone version. For more entertainment options, plug a DVD or portable satellite radio into the audio input jack. Comes with cables, ready to install.

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.

Are you ready to make your fluid bleeding job as simple as changing your oil? Typically, two people are needed in order to get the job done, but sometimes, that second person isn't around and when they are, the job itself is extremely time consuming. These new Motive products will make a complex job an easy one. When it comes to bleeding your brakes, you won't have to pump the pedal. This tool uses pressurized brake fluid to force air and old fluid out of your brake lines. The same can be said for clutch and differential fluid. Make your vehicle's service easier with these products

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new 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. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Is this drip really necessary? Not really. Put an end to that persistent oil leak on the left side of your B5 1.8T engine bay with our crankcase breather refresh kit. Unlike parts store make-do repairs fabricated out of generic hose, this is an exact fit kit with tailored, molded hoses, clamps, seal, and clip. From ECS: Extremely Creative Solutions are in our blood.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators, the wheel tree adjusts to fit a range of wheel and tire sizes. Complete kit includes hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

You might buy these Ziza Euro-spec headlights for their superior illumination. You might buy them because they install easily, without modification or coding. You might even buy them because they won't bust your budget for the next six months. But odds are, you'll slap a set of these chrome or blackout headlights in your MKV because they are drop-dead good looking, on or off. Pick a reason. Pick a look. Order soon.

Looking for a diverter valve that works when you need it, and doesn't need constant maintenance and repair? The APR R1 Diverter valve heads off common problems before they start. Its rugged low friction diapgragm is Nomex fabric reinforced, requires no lubrication, and can't get stuck like a piston. The valve's cast housing improves flow, and the stainless steel vacuum fitting resists corrosion. Finished in an attractive corrosion-resistant coating, we recommend the R1 to anyone who would rather hit the open road than tinker with a balky old diverter valve.

You won't see this bodyguard protecting your undercarriage and engine from damage. 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.

Take your bike; keep it safe. Euro Pitch Fork accessories from RockyMounts make it easy to haul your bikes to your favorite trails. Carry them securely on top of your car, then lock them down to discourage sticky fingers. One handed adjustment with stainless steel quick release makes them easy to use. Made of solid aluminum with tubular wheel tray, these sturdy bike carriers fit all OEM base bars, and come in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange. If you plan to hit the trails soon, be sure to take RockyMounts accessories with you.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes seven balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin. Order now and we'll ship yours free.

After a rough winter, you may think cleanliness is next to impossible. If your Audi is currently suffering from a massive case of the post-winter grungies, with salt on the carpets and grit on the glass, ECS has everything you need to get it shining again with newly added products from P21S. Target problem areas like wheels and paint with finish-friendly cleaners and polishes that safely dissolve hardened accumulations of road grit and brake dust. Hard working P21S products put the fun back in spring cleaning. (You can mow the lawn next week. It's not going anywhere.)

WatercooledIND, with their characteristic vibrancy and creativity, is releasing a stunning new ECS-exclusive wheel - the SY10. From start to finish, SY10s are meticulously designed and engineered to be as light as they are strong. This latest release, available only through ECS Tuning, is a creative interpretation of the classic split 10-spoke design. The details in the wheel's machined face add dimension to the surface, while the WCI engraving and gorgeous silver finish make a visual statement that will redefine your vehicle's presence.

Are one or more of your Audi lower door moldings lying in a drainage ditch in Idaho? If so, we have good news: buy a complete set of door moldings, and we'll ship them free. Poor door moldings. They take a daily thrashing, so your paint won't have to. Battered by rocks; bashed by road hazards, they commonly break or fall off. Or look so bad you wish they would. Our cure is simple. Install a matched set. Snap 'em on; paint to match or leave them black. Need new hardware and clips? We have you covered. In stock, ready to ship. Order with the moldings and they ship free, too!

Tired of that sickly flicker from your reverse lights? Want some real light back there? Useful light? Light that lets people know you are backing? Light that better illuminates behind you for added safety? If so, what you need is a set of all new Ziza LED reverse lights. Brighter than stock, these direct fit LEDs cast a bright white light, far more useful than the puny yellow glow from stock bulbs. The bulbs have a standard bayonet base that fits stock sockets perfectly; with metal heat sinks to keep them cool. Twist out the old bulbs; twist in the new. A great fit, all around.

Give your B5 A4 1.8T the clutch it deserves. We've assembled three very special clutch packages built around the ECS Tuning RA4 lightweight flywheel. Mate our new, low mass flywheel to a bigger 240mm clutch. Choose S4, RS4, or Clutch Masters Fx300 clutch kits for a smooth, powerful clutch/flywheel package that revs faster but won't forget its manners in traffic. No modifications required. Bolt them on and go, with complete kits that include everything you need, right down to fresh bolts and a clutch alignment tool. (Our tests have clocked these at 100 smiles per hour.)