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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.

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.

Let your B6 look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. This complete interior lighting kit includes bulbs for trunk, footwell, door warning, overhead, and glove box lights. Install our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These wedge- or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcoming addition to any interior.

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.

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.

You don't have to be a maniac to get a little crazy once in a while. Spoil yourself. Cut loose. Spice up your favorite VW interior with colorful trim accessories and LED lighting from Maniacs. Choose snappy looking trim pieces for your ignition and DSG paddle shifters, then show them off with bright white zone lighting LEDs. Fiendishly easy to install with peel-and-stick adhesive backers, these trim bezels and shifter trim garnishes come in cool colors. Or daring designs. Or flashy finishes! Yikes! Sorry. Guess we got a little crazy there. Now it's your turn.

Give your B6 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.)

Rack 'em up with sale priced OEM roof rack base bars for your Audi B6/B7. Plan ahead for your next round of outdoor activities; start a complete roof rack system, and save a bundle in the process. Anodized aluminum base bars with black stanchion mounts accept a range of carriers for skis, snow boards, kayaks, and cargo. Use the special wrench included in the kit to install them in minutes. Then lock them in place to keep them secure. Proudly embossed with inset Audi logo, we think you'll find these base bars are as attractive as they are functional.

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 tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

Stylish shift knobs; super sale. B6/B7 shift boot/knob combos are on sale at big savings. Take styling cues from performance champs like the S4 and DTM, and install complete shift knob boot kits that echo track performance. Pick polished aluminum, pebbled finish, or brushed aluminum knobs with dimpled grips that erupt from rich looking, stitched leather boots. These are direct fit upgrades. Easy to install. Easy on the eyes. And now, easy on your budget.

Take your pick: oiled or dry. Choose AFE air intake systems with your choice of washable, reusable ProDry or Pro5R oiled conical air filters. These Stage 2 intake/filter systems come with powder coated heat shields and heat-resistant plastic intake tubes with easy-swap MAF mounting hole. Progressive mesh pleated polyurethane media increases exposed filter area for improved air flows with no loss of fltering efficiency. Easy to install using stock attachment points, AFE intakes keep your intake air clean and cool for improved engine protection and added performance.

The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex. Breeze through repairs knowing you can remove odd specialty fasteners with ease. These premium bits are made of hardened chrome vanadium steel, handsome and tough enough for daily use. Packaged in a handy blow molded case with silhouetted slots for easy organization and inventory. With the increased use of specialty fasteners, no tool box is complete without this versatile bit assortment.

Two great names: one great suspension package. Don't settle for less when you go low. Combine the best selling sport springs in the H&R catalog with the legendary quality of Bilstein shocks. H&R progressive sport springs lower your car for a muscular look and improved performance, without the bone-jarring ride associated with skateboards and no-name springs. Add Bilstein sport struts and shocks built with lowered suspensions in mind, and you have a killer combo. Great look. Improved performance. Ride quality you can live with.

ECS Tuning is happy to announce the addition of VMR wheels for VW/Audi. These stylish 19-inch 700 series wheels are ready to use with conical wheel bolts, and install easily, with no vehicle mods or spacers required. Tested to meet or exceed JWL/VIA requirements, Velocity Motoring wheels have long been a favorite with our BMW customers. Now VW/Audi owners can add the classic good looks of VMR to their own European motorcars. Bolt on class. Upscale styling. VMR.

Our new and expanded brake parts inventory includes brake parts from both original equipment and name brand aftermarket suppliers; quality products from the most trusted names in the business. Not sure what you need or how to do it? Watch our new installation video or download a step-by-step how-to installation guide. Great parts. Detailed instructions. A win-win.

The Fumoto 14mm oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

You know Billy Boat, the exhaust company that makes those sweet looking stainless steel pipes and mufflers you hate to hide beneath your car. Mandrel bent 2.5 inch stainless steel tubing. Billet hangers. Rock solid corrosion-resistant quality, with a lifetime guarantee against corrosion. The unique Billy Boat exhaust voice. Add 'em all together and you get one special exhaust system.

RockyMounts LiftOp ski and snowboard carriers work with all roof rack base bars. Their unique GripCord attachment system cinches tight in minutes, and carries skis and snowboards in lockable non-mar flexible rubber jaws. LiftOp's rocky mountain-solid tubular design is sleek and aerodynamic to reduce drag and run whisper quiet. Tested in subzero temperatures at 14,000 feet, RockyMounts products will elevate your expectations for roof rack accessories.

Gear up for winter. Let ECS turn winter's icy bite into an enjoyable driving experience. Browse our cold weather shopping section. Stock your shopping cart with snow brushes and new beam style wiper blades to clear your glass and improve wet weather vision. Protect your carpeting from winter grime with rugged rubber all weather floor mats. Stay warm with Audi designer jackets, available in several styles and sizes. Worried about that monster storm? Throw a set of ISSE textile snow chains in your trunk, and know you'll go when others are stranded. Winter is here. Are you ready?

Check out our large selection of stylish Alzor wheels and center caps for Audi. Choose silver, black, or gunmetal gray; in sizes from 17 to 20 inches; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

Worried about that really bad storm? The mother of all blizzards where your all seasons tires don't get it done, and there are more cars in the ditch than on the road? Rest easy. We have a solution: ISSE Textile Tire Chains. So light a child can lift them. Easy to install no matter where you are. Just slip them over your tires, and get instant traction. Available in different grades for regular or occasional use, in sizes for every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

Not sure what to buy for your favorite Audi enthusiast? To save you time, we've added a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from clothes to cleaners, hats to hoodies, scale models to sun glasses. Take your time; browse for ideas until that special something jumps out and grabs your attention. Not sure what size to order? Select an ECS Gift card in denominations from 10 to 100 dollars, always a sure fit. Great gifts at prices to fit every budget.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to announce a 10 percent discount on our entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Books or CDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment; on sale.

If you're a tool-aholic--or know someone who is--you're in for a pleasant surprise. Our tool catalog is large and growing. We have both Euro-car and general application tools, great additions to an enthusiast's tool box; tough enough for a pro mechanic. Make a tool junkie happy, even if it's you.

Give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gift that won't get returned because it's the wrong size, style, or color. ECS gift cards come in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, to fit any budget. These certificates are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast, and they're a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

New Product. Free shipping. 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 vehicle, preset dampening and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. All this and free shipping. Don't wait.

We've assembled three premium timing belt kits for your Audi 1.8T, complete with online instructions. Do it right: Our Ultra 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 Ultra kit and you have our Ultra Plus, for discriminating motorists who want things done right. Go for the gold: Order the Ultra Plus with lightweight crank pulley. Good; better; best. Have it your way and get free shipping, too.

Small to fit in tight spots, and tougher than stock, the all-new Forge DV008 Diverter Valve is a great upgrade. Its quality construction and bolt-on-cap design make it tougher than its OEM replacement, a component with a pattern-failure history. Available in attractive Anodized Black or Gunmetal finishes, each valve comes as a kit that includes springs and shims, hex key, replacement hose clamps, Forge key chain, and a limited lifetime warranty. All that and Forge quality. Act soon.