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Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future. Both conical and ball seat lug nuts are available for a maximum of 10mm, 20mm, or 30mm wheel spacer use.

Almost every dealership will offer you a ‘protective coating’ that prevents dirt, grime, and water spots from marring your paint while creating a hard shell to protect it from chips or other damage. This is often an incredibly expensive and time-consuming purchase that is exclusive to new cars or cars purchased from a dealership. Now, thanks to Sonax, you have the ceramic power in your hands with this professional-grade ceramic protection kit for your car! Finish off your wash with the best protection possible from Sonax.

ECS Carbon Fiber Under Hood Covers add a smooth and consistent style when you open the hood of your Audi. The attention to detail and uniform look shows off your dedication to making a clean thing of beauty out of the chaos that is the engine bay. The hand laid carbon fiber weave of our covers provide a tasteful improvement to pieces under the hood you otherwise just try to ignore. Covering your battery, fuse box, engine, and more with our ECS Carbon Fiber Covers is the best way to clean up your engine with a race-inspired theme.

If you are a performance-minded enthusiast looking to save weight wherever possible or just want a set of very high-quality wheel bolts that won't rust, ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are exactly what you need. ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are 50% lighter than steel bolts of the same size, thus reducing rotational mass on the vehicle. They are CNC'd from annealed titanium alloy and when tested to class 10.9 fastener proof load requirements, they showed no signs of fatigue or failure.

This set of Alzor Style MB10 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The twisted 5-spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

This set of Alzor Style 330 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split 7-spoke / mesh design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Make sure the spark plugs in your 1.8T are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

When adding more horsepower to your vehicle, it is imperative that you have a way to slow that power down and bring your vehicle to a stop. One way to do that is to upgrade to larger brake rotors. Aftermarket big brake kits can put a damper on your budget and offer questionable quality. Upgrade your stopping with a big brake kit from ECS Tuning. The ECS Big Brake Kit provides big improvements in braking power with a specially packaged kit containing quality brake components from the best names in the business.

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs, our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before going to the shop or DIY.

APR strives to engineer and produce the highest quality parts and software when it comes to tuning your performance car. They aim to give customers the best driving experience and provide quality support for all their products. Whether you are wrapping up a build with the perfect bow on the package, or just starting to modify your VW, APR parts will help maximize your ideal driving experience.

While the Audi and VW factory Oil Filter Housings serve their function, they don’t exactly scream durability or style. For most, the oil filter housing is completely invisible through the lens of modification. The ECS Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing, is ready to take that forgotten part of your engine bay and bring it a unique look as well as added durability for an attractive and long-lived improvement!

Alzor Wheels are made specifically for your VW to bolt right up, look incredible, and set your car apart from the rest. With unique, individual, striking designs as well as some timeless classics make up the catalogue of choices you have to truly differentiate the European performance car in your life. A wide range of sizes, fitments, and color options mean you can have everything exactly right to take your VW fitment to the standards you always wanted.

Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, motorsport inspired carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS Tuning are an easy install. No special fitting. No hassles. Pop the old one's out, pop these on and get going. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color Audi. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

Audi's 4 link suspension design provides accurate camber and toe control, handling prowess, and a world-class ride. If it's in shape, that is. Front suspension components are wear parts and must be replaced to ensure proper geometry and suspension articulation. One common obstacle when servicing your front suspension is the steering knuckle pinch bolt. This bolt often breaks or seizes up making it nearly impossible to remove the upper control arms. Thankfully there is the Schwaben Pinch Bolt Removal Tool to save you if you get in a pinch.

For the serious VW or Audi enthusiast, it is a bonding experience and badge of honor to perform our own services at home. The discerning DIY-er always has the right tools for the job, big or small. The Schwaben TSI Crankshaft Pulley Removal Tool is exactly what you need to properly service timing chains or perform any serious internal work. Don't do it the backyard way, make the job professional with Schwaben tools from ECS!

Whether it's preventative maintenance, routine service, or buttoning up your seasonal project, don't wait until the eleventh hour to finish up your wintertime vehicle work. At ECS Tuning, we have the goods to keep your vehicle on the road. Assembled By ECS kits are offered in a large variety to mend nearly any ailing Audi. Get your project underway and rest assured knowing your vehicle is properly serviced.

VAG makes an impressive car, but that doesn’t mean you lack options to make your time behind the wheel more engaging. Our Adjustable Short Shift Kits offer precise and crisp shifts for a sportier feel that can be set to exactly your preference. Make each gear change more exciting and your daily commutes more fun with the ECS Adjustable Short Shift Kits for your Audi and enjoy your manual transmission to the fullest.

ECS Tuning offers numerous performance engine mounts for your B6 A4. By replacing your stock engine mounts with higher durometer mounts, you will notice reduced drivetrain slop and minimal wheel hop. These mount options will transmit engine power to the ground without any significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). Being a relatively simple process, if you're mechanically inclined you should have no problem replacing the mounts in your own garage. Additionally, Audi B6 A4 owners will notice crisper throttle response and more precise shifts.

A well-known software tuning company for forced induction VW & Audi engines, Burger Motorsport boasts some of the highest performance gains for any software. Their incredibly popular JB series of tunes for turbo VW & Audi engines provide software mapping to pull every scrape of power available out of your engine. Join the ranks of VW & Audi owners who take advantage of this insane software tune to pull mind-shredding improvements from your engine.

Winter months keep us from enjoying our cars, especially in areas with heavy salt use on the roads. Each time we get behind the wheel, we almost hear rust beginning in all the nooks and crannies under and around your car. With FERTAN Rust Converter, you can stop those rust problems as they start! The converter neutralizes rust by converting it to an inert state, halting its progression, and allows you to clean off the rusted surface easily to be prepped for further repair. Don't let rust get you down, solve it with FERTAN Rust Converter!

Aftermarket radio installations in Audis are rarely a plug-n-play operation. They usually require extensive wiring, additional adapters, and a dashboard trim kit. The result is a head unit that doesn't match the design of the interior. Bremmen Parts is proud to offer a direct-fit multimedia head unit that alleviates the inherent issues with universal aftermarket radios. Bremmen's Android Multimedia System features an 7" capacitive touch screen and fits snugly within the uniquely shaped factory radio cut-out.

Do you trust your car's battery? It's your car's sole source of power, and it may leave you helpless if you have no jumper cables or anyone to help. Now you can handle these dangerous situations with the Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit. Just about the size of a phone, it holds the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again -- and again, three or four more times on a single charge! This is your all-in-one go-to lifeline. Jump start your car, charge your cell phone, and use its flashlight to stay safe and prevent emergency situations. Never leave home without it!

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When it comes to getting under your car to perform any type of service it's very wise to do it right. The Schwaben 2 Ton aluminum floor has the ability for getting under low cars without lifting height sacrifice. If you prefer to drive right into you service we also carry a line of ramps with accessories to accommodate even the lowest of vehicles. From jack stands to wheels stands, these are a key point in safety when supporting the vehicle while working underneath. This is a small investment for safe working conditions.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained. New Features: On/Off Switch Micro USB Chargeable Updated Accessory Cable Longer Battery Life

The ECS Tuning performance rear differential mount insert kit was engineered in-house by our industry leading R&D department, resulting in countless hours of research and testing to establish the best possible design for minimizing driveline deflection while retaining the vehicles everyday driving comfort. ECS Tuning's primary goal was to achieve a comfortable and compliant ride while maximizing performance, and real world test miles put down on multiple vehicles has proven just that. Installation can be completed within 30 minutes in your own garage.

Our ECS Tuning performance engine mounts are designed 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.

A new set of Alzor Wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. Motorsport-inspired designs will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

ECS Tuning offers an exceptional 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.

Why compromise and settle when you can have the legendary quality of Bilstein shocks? Designed for the performance-oriented automotive enthusiast, these Sport Shocks allow an unparalleled level of control. They are designed for use with either stock or lowering springs and even upgraded sway bars. These shocks will take your suspension to a new level of performance. For the right look and improved performance, there is no better choice than BILSTEIN.