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There comes a time when you're working on your engine and you need a slight rotation to line up your timing, but today you're working solo. This can be a problem as it will cause you to go from the engine bay to the driver's seat until you get it right. The Schwaben Remote Starter Switch save you the unnecessary traveling by allowing you to jump your starter from the engine bay making a job once required by two a solo achievement.

Light on weight. Long on looks. The ECS Tuning 2-Piece brake rotors combine the natural advantages of a cast iron braking surface with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of an aluminum hat. Cast iron-gray and durable matte black hats create an eye-catching contrast that accents painted calipers behind open-faced alloy wheels. These beauties have all the extras: black anodized hats, cross-drilled and slotted brake faces, and unlike OEM, directionally vaned rotors for better cooling and heat dissipation over stock.

Lets face it, it is almost impossible to use the full amount of a gift card on a single order. Luckily, ECS has compiled a full list of items to help you squeeze everything out of that gift card. Pickup some ECS apparel to show your love and let everyone know where you shop! From phone cases to hats, t-shirts to hoodies – we got everything you could want to show off your ECS pride.

There are items that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - key components that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to them is critical. ECS recognized the need for these products that are so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects. Home mechanics deserve the best selection of these products, and from a reliable source. Be it the handy VAG connector removal tool, or a feature-filled Professional VAG Scan Tool, ECS takes the cake when it comes to convenient garage do-it-yourself solutions.

Most people have been in the unfortunate situation where their battery dies, without jumper cables or anyone to help. Schwaben found a light compact way to cure these frustrating situations with our Micro Jump Kit, it isn't much bigger than a phone yet hold the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again. Adding to the emergency convenience it also comes with a 4 into 1 charging harness, USB, and 12v two prong outlet to charge your phone. Don't leave home without it.

Audi's double wishbone 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 insure proper geometry and suspension articulation. This 12-piece, OE-quality control arm kit includes all eight control arm assemblies, tie rod assemblies, stabilizer links, and new hardware. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings, ready to bolt on. Solve creaks, clunks, and harrowing handling characteristics by servicing your front suspension soon.

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

ECS Tuning is serving up performance exhaust promotions for your Audi this holiday season! Kitted with ECS gift cards, Magnaflow Touring Series Performance Exhaust systems feature straight-through flow designs for the ultimate in unrestricted horsepower and torque. 10% off, Milltek Sport 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. Get the sound and look you desire while helping your Audi breath freely.

With OE quality and fitment you can be assured Bremmen Parts will fit your Audi to perfection. 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. Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest's latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. Quality Bremmen Parts for an unbeatable price.

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. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, all the way to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben VAG Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben by Foxwell Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities.

ECS Tuning proudly introduces our Assembled By ECS service kits for your Audi. With complete customer convenience at the top of the list, ECS created all-inclusive service kits to leave the guesswork out of fitment, quality, and quantity when servicing your European automobile. Whether it be a routine oil service or a thorough timing belt repair, Assembled By ECS kits are offered in a large variety to mend nearly any ailing vehicle. Now on sale for a limited time only, we aim to keep your European vehicle on the road for many years to come.

Keeping a vehicle nice is a year-round job, if you have to deal with cold weather and snow cleaning the outside of your vehicle in the winter is usually left to a drive thru car wash. The interior however will suffer from tracking in the elements and keeping the interior nice is important for your comfort.

Why settle for stock? ECS engine and driveline products are a special blend of upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the engine and driveline of your B6 S4. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Brake For The Holidays With ECS Tuning! If your Audi's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it's in need of a brake system service. ECS has all the parts to upgrade your biggest safety feature this holiday season. From Big Brake kits and ECS Two-Piece rotors to Exact-Fit stainless steel reinforced lines, we have you covered.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings on sale now until Black Friday. Powerflex is a world-renowned manufacturer of quality suspension and chassis components. Look for streetable Purple to the track-spec Powerflex Black. With control arm and sway bar bushings, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality.

Introducing the Schwaben zippered mechanics bag, appealing and used to carry all of your needed tools on the go. Keeping the bag stylish yet durable was a big focus in the design. If you're looking for some tools to go with your new bag we've even put together three kits varying in piece count. Fitting everything in the bag for on the go or wrapping paper free.

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.

With the weather turning for the worst be prepared and protect your car. Unimpeded, road salt and snow wreak all sorts of havoc. ECS has a variety of items to ready your ride for the cold season. Whether it be textile snow chains to ensure safe travels in the worst of conditions, or ski/snowboard mounts to get your gear to the slopes, we have the goods to get you through the Winter.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 8½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Basic headlights are decent and they light up the road just fine, but since when was "just fine" good enough? These Xenon Bulbs will illuminate the road with much more intensity, allowing you to see everything in your path. If you have Xenon bulbs already, replace those with a set from Ziza. These bulbs are sold in a pack of two and are compatible with any system that takes D1S bulbs. Available in various temperature ratings from factory look 5000k all the way to exotic looking 10000k to better suit your needs!

When it comes to your car the best way to begin modifying it is a nice set of wheels. Picking the right ones can prove to be a challenging process in achieving the look you desire, but what if you were able to have options? Right now ECS Tuning is bringing you those options with pricing you can justify and allowing you to shoe shop with confidence.

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, you have the option of restoring Audi's original intention of providing a focused driver's machine by widening their stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with an ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

Schwaben & ECS offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve mobility for both you and your tools.

If there's one job on your 4.2 that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing chain service. Don’t wait for a guide rail to break, causing the loose timing chain to jump time, possibly ending in catastrophic engine failure. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our complete timing chain kit includes the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting timing chain service.

Stunning wheels that won't break the bank. This one time liquidation sale allows you access to completely transform the look of your Audi at an unbeatable price. From the breathtaking 349s with their split spoke, mesh face design to the 881s and 020s that give any Audi an attitude adjustment with their machined lips. Through rigorous quality control, durability testing, and inspecting, you can have the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear. Browse these deals but don’t take too long, savings like this go fast and once these wheels are gone, they're gone.

A long time ago, we underestimated the power of the dark side.....but there was a hope, our only hope....and you'll see we've constructed a new flashlight. Our design is complete! Introducing the new Schwaben High Output Flashlight with a rigid aluminum alloy case, lanyard, an anti roll head, a 3-Watt Cree LED Lamp, and two different output settings. This is not your fathers flashlight, the quality is clear, and it comes complete with batteries, ready for battle. The dark times are no match for the power of this light! Get one now, and take your first step into a larger world.

A clean car says a lot, but the real talking starts when you open the hood. So if you're looking to make a statement, you'll need a clean engine compartment that says “high class”. If this is for you, we have the perfect solution! Straight from the engineering masters at ECS Tuning comes our new oil dipstick, and we promise, this is a lube-level like no other. With a billet aluminum handle and stainless steel cable, the quality is second to none. The butter-smooth grip is easy on your fingers, and the easy to read stainless steel indicator is the best there is.

With the weather turning for the worst, be prepared and protect your Audi. Unimpeded, road salt and moisture wreak all sorts of havoc. They corrode metal components, and send electrical current scurrying down conductive paths the factory never dreamed of. Weather Protection Packages keep water, ice, dirt, and road salt out of your engine compartment and electrical wiring. Get traction when you need it most with ISSE Snow Chains.

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.

Hope you enjoyed the content. Here are all the parts and tools necessary to complete these DIY projects in your own garage. Tips: Read the instructions completely before starting! Obtain all required tools. Reference factory repair instructions, when in doubt. If the installation procedures are beyond your tools and skills, contact a qualified installer for professional assistance.