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JOM has undertaken the engineering challenge of designing an adjustable coilover system that meets German TUV quality and finish standards while keeping production and manufacturing costs significantly lower than competitors. The Blueline Coilover Kit represents the fulfillment of this mission, incorporating a threaded shock body and adjustable lower mount for a wide range of ride heights, while avoiding unnecessary expense to the consumer. Polished steel housings & anodized spring perches lower from 30mm on the highest setting, to just over 90mm on the lowest setting.

No more pinched fingers or dropped tools - the one-hand operation Schwaben Euro Locking Pliers can be unlocked with your lower finger while maintaining grip. Included are 7" Straight Jaw Locking Pliers, 7" Curved Jaw Locking Pliers, and 6" Needle Nose Locking Pliers. Remove exhaust pipe hangers in seconds with the specially designed Schwaben Tool. Ear-Type Clamp Pliers are also available. Remove and install clamps found on CV joints, hoses, and some fuel filters. Use with a torque wrench for stainless steel clamps and extended functionality.

The Audi B6 S4 represented a design departure from previous generations, displaying more sculpted, aggressively vented body work in place of the more familiar austere, angular approach. ECS has selected a series of Avant Garde Wheels that perfectly match the styling approach of this generation Audi. Avant Garde uses Finite Element Analysis and x-ray stress testing to produce an exceptionally reliable wheel and to conform to the JWL standard. Included with each set are 20 chrome Avant Garde wheel bolts, adding a unique dimension to your S4.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your Audi available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. New innovative Alzor styles have recently been released by ECS! The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Each wheel is TÜV Rheinland compliant and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your Audi available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. New innovative Alzor styles have recently been released by ECS! The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Each wheel is TÜV Rheinland compliant and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your Audi available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. New innovative Alzor styles have recently been released by ECS! The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Each wheel is TÜV Rheinland compliant and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

Milltek's Audi offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Milltek's Audi offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your Audi perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS Audi spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length lug bolts for a complete package.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

Achieving that show-room shine for your paint and interior surfaces requires patience and care - thorough cleaning and detailing can elevate a car to the next level. Three innovative car protection solutions from ECS give you the peace of mind that your body and interior are safe from accidental scratching, scuffing, weathering, and debris. The ECS Mechanics Seat Protector Cover is made of full-bound, padded vinyl and resists most acids, grease, dirt and grime. Keep your fender cover in place and protect your finish with the convenient and stylish ECS Magnetic Fender Covers.

There are several critical automotive projects that require pulling fluid lines – these jobs oftentimes end in an unnecessary mess from using inadequate tools and procedures. The tool experts at Schwaben have developed the highly convenient Fluid Stopper Kit for this reason, allowing you to properly clamp any fluid hoses and avoid messes or fluid losses. Additionally, the clamps offer a temporary seal, meaning you will not compromise any lines for later use. Address all common hard lines, including fuel lines, brake lines, and banjo connections.

The combustion event inside the cylinder must be carefully controlled to realize maximum power and efficiency. Upgrade to the 2.0T ignition coils to ensure your fuel mixture burns rapidly, thoroughly, and reliably, while enhancing the beauty of your engine bay. The stage I ECS Kit includes everything needed for the conversion: stainless steel hardware and a 2.0T Coil Pack Conversion Plate (3 color options). The stage II Kit adds aluminum Coil Pack Hold Downs (3 color options) to keep pressure on the coil pack—a simple and attractive solution to coils popping out of location.

The easy to use Schwaben Bleeding Products allow you to bleed and flush your fluid systems with the convenience and accuracy of a professional. The line of fully-loaded pressure bleeders are undoubtedly the best-performing products of their kind available on the market today. Schwaben also offers a catch bottle that holds a full 1 Liter of fluid and features easy to read oil level marks for accurate draining.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Euro is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor now offers the slick new 19 inch 270 and 509 wheels for your Audi B6 A4, available in various colors and finishes. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every Alzor wheel is TUV Compliant with JWL and VIA stamps of approval, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Euro is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor now offers the slick new 19 inch 270 and 509 wheels for your Audi B6 S4, available in various colors and finishes. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every Alzor wheel is TUV Compliant with JWL and VIA stamps of approval, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

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.

Convert your glove box to a minifridge. This simple but effective factory upgrade kit routes air conditioned air from the evaporator housing through an insulated tube to your glove box. A simple rotary control valve at the inlet lets you regulate the flow of cool air, or turn it off completely. Your evaporator housing and glove box are already set up to accept this mod. Just pop out one rubber plug and a knockout plug in the glove box, and connect the hose. Our detailed photo tutorial shows just how easy it is to help your food and drinks keep their cool this summer

Convert your glove box to a minifridge. This simple but effective factory upgrade kit routes air conditioned air from the evaporator housing through an insulated tube to your glove box. A simple rotary control valve at the inlet lets you regulate the flow of cool air, or turn it off completely. Your evaporator housing and glove box are already set up to accept this mod. Just pop out one rubber plug and a knockout plug in the glove box, and connect the hose. Our detailed photo tutorial shows just how easy it is to help your food and drinks keep their cool this summer

Inject a healthy dose of Porsche DNA into your Audi with one of our famous Big Brake Kits. Available in red, blue, or black, our super stopper packages have an eye-popping list of premium components, including massive Porsche Cayenne six-piston calipers and two-piece rotors, drilled and slotted for improved performance and quicker cooling. Unlike copycat BBKs, our Big Brake Kits include all the incidentals you need for a complete, lasting installation: hardware, brake fluid, performance pads, wear sensors, and Exact-Fit brake lines.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? ECS heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. Easy to install, these mirrors look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

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.

ECS Tuning now offers an exceptional new complete bolt-on turbo upgrade kit that requires no additional plumbing or modifications. The FrankenTurbo F21T 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 F21T 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.

Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, wheel bearings support the full weight of the vehicle while allowing the wheels to rotate smoothly within a steel enclosure. Dysfunctional bearings are simply the result of the rigors of daily driving, and should be replaced at the first sign of failure. Worn bearing symptoms range from loud noises emanating from the wheel hubs to general rough ride characteristics. ECS offers Vaico individual Front Wheel Bearings and Wheel Bearing Kits.

The Alzor Style 349 will not only dramatically change the look of your Audi B6 A4, but also capture the attention of others. The split spoke design gives your car an aggressive appearance that keeps people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Like all Alzor wheels, these beauties are TPMS compatible, and come with JWL and VIA stamps of approval. 17", 18", and 19" sets are available with Hyper Silver or Matte Black finishes. Check out ECS spacers to dial in the perfect wheel fitment.

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.

We've assembled premium timing belt kits for your B6 A4 1.8T, complete with online instructions. Do it right: Our Ultimate kit has t-belt with tensioner and roller, water pump with metal impeller, and serpentine accessory belt. Do it better: Add seals, bolts, and coolant to the Ultimate kit and you have our Ultimate Plus, for discriminating motorists who want things done right. Go for the gold: Order the Ultimate Plus with Gates Racing Timing Belt Good; better; best. Have it your way and get free shipping, too.