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Be sure you have everything you need when installing your new suspension system. This kit was created to eliminate the worry about stripped and stretched hardware or worn strut/shock mount and spring pads. Whether you’re installing shocks/struts, a cup kit, or a complete coilover system, these kits include everything needed to install a new suspension on your vehicle.

Be sure you have everything you need when installing your new suspension system. This kit was created to eliminate the worry about stripped and stretched hardware or worn strut/shock mount and spring pads. Whether you’re installing shocks/struts, a cup kit, or a complete coilover system, these kits include everything needed to install a new suspension on your vehicle.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat, overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks

When careful interrogation of the usual suspects doesn't identify the culprit stealing your coolant, you need a fresh approach. That's why we've put together a repair solution to correct chronic coolant leaks at the rear flange on 2.0Ts. Out of sight, this plastic flange is wedged between the rear of the engine and the firewall. As it warps from heat, a slow dribble of coolant bleeds the system, leaving you to fill the coolant jug--over and over again. Solve your mystery leak with a complete repair kit, and learn the tricks of replacing it with our free photo tutorial.

Why a strut nut socket? To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification with the use of a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an Allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing a torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. Schwaben, a company known for exceptionally crafted specialty tools, now offers 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, and 24mm Strut Nut Sockets for your own suspension project. A superb addition to any home mechanic's tool arsenal, this latest Schwaben release is built to last.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your Audi, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

Pull the trigger. You ought to order these oxygen sensors, even if your car passed its last emissions test. Oxygen sensors deteriorate over time and commonly reduce engine efficiency long before they start storing trouble codes and turning on the dashboard check engine light. Gradual contamination slows their range and response, adversely affecting both performance and fuel economy

For years, ECS Tuning has been your trusted source for original, aftermarket, and performance parts for your European car. Our team of enthusiasts have worked hard to build the best catalog in the industry, providing you with the knowledge and expertise to keep your car looking, sounding, and performing great year after year.

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. 30" to 67" Low Profile Car Ramps are specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, eliminating the risk of body damage & sliding ramps. Schwaben Wheel Stands feature a cradled wheel support for superior stability compared to jack stands, supporting up to 3000 lbs. And when lifting your vehicle or placing it on an incline, Wheel Chocks are a wise investment.

A great way to begin to give your vehicle a completely smoked out appearance. Looks fantastic on both dark or light colored vehicles. Even at these great prices, you don't have to overly worry about quality as they come with a limited lifetime warranty! Another fantastic product from ECS Tuning. Various kits include either smooth or textured lens side smoked markers, smoked corner markers, and Ziza bulbs.

Unique Audi power seat controls add a touch of class to any interior. Direct fit replacements. Just pop off the old ones with a small screwdriver, and snap the new ones in place. Richer looking than stock monochromatic controls, these upgraded covers combine brushed aluminum with black accents to complement any interior color. Complete kits include covers for both front seats.

Over time debris and accidental scratches can make your tail lights hazy or scratched, resulting in an unkempt, neglected appearance. Replace your tail lights and update your vehicle's appearance while increasing safety with modern LED technology from JOM. The JOM LED Tail Lights are direct-fit parts for your RS4 - no modifications to the factory wiring harness are required. Both left and right tail lights are included in the single kit.

Experienced enthusiasts have learned over time the secrets to achieving a tight and unified performance-oriented chassis. High-quality bushings and mounts have proven to be one of the most rewarding, albeit less conspicuous, additions to a performance car. The ECS Heavy-Duty engine snub-mount anchors your power train using a single direct-fit, full polyurethane piece - allowing the full measure of torque to reach the pavement under hard acceleration.

Experienced enthusiasts have learned over time the secrets to achieving a tight and unified performance-oriented chassis. High-quality bushings and mounts have proven to be one of the most rewarding, albeit less conspicuous, additions to a performance car. The ECS Heavy-Duty engine snub-mount anchors your power train using a single direct-fit, full polyurethane piece - allowing the full measure of torque to reach the pavement under hard acceleration.

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out this line of 3M Scotchprint films. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum or titanium. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 film lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

H&R sway bars are cold-formed and heat-treated, with forged seamless bar ends. Each bar is shot-peened to improve durability, checked for dimensional correctness, and powder coated. H&R sway bar bushings are made of a special urethane/Teflon compound to eliminate squeaks and groans, and never need lubrication. Larger diameter sway bars drastically reduce body roll, increase lateral stiffness, and improve handling. To give you added peace of mind, H&R sway bars are 100% German made at the H&R ISO9001-certified manufacturing facility.

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.

Audi interiors are typically very nice places to be; the company takes pride in their interior designs, always setting the benchmark for other manufacturers. An excellent way to refresh your B7 RS4's interior is by addressing worn or failing buttons. ECS offers an excellent Window Switch Kit, complete with every window button, bringing a new-car feel to your interior.

It's common tuner wisdom that increasing airflow & reducing exhaust restrictions increases an engine's ability to make power. Of course, more available air only translates to increased power output when an engine's ECU adjusts to this new condition by adding more fuel to the mixture. The importance of a superior-performing fuel pump should be obvious - the majority of power modifications place extra demands on this part, posing the risk of fuel cutouts or fuel pump failure. With the Autotech Hi-Volume Fuel Pump Upgrade, the sky is the limit, offering up to 50% more fuel flow.

Audi interiors are typically very nice places to be; the company takes pride in their interior designs, always setting the benchmark for other manufacturers. An excellent way to refresh your B7 S4's interior is by addressing worn or failing buttons. ECS offers an excellent Window Switch Kit, complete with every window button, bringing a new-car feel to your interior.

Countdown to launch. All systems go. Engage. Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that "fits like factory" into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats. No programming, coding, cutting, or splicing.

ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt kits have long been a favorite with repair pros and motorists. With premium components gathered from the most respected names in parts, our Ultimate kits combine convenience and peace of mind. Now you can get this complete service solution with a lightweight, quick-spool underdrive crank pulley. The underdrive kit even includes a special length accessory belt for a perfect pulley match.

ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt kits have long been a favorite with repair pros and motorists. With premium components gathered from the most respected names in parts, our Ultimate kits combine convenience and peace of mind. Now you can get this complete service solution with a lightweight, quick-spool underdrive crank pulley. The underdrive kit even includes a special length accessory belt for a perfect pulley match.

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 provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. DVDs are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

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 provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. DVDs are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

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 provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Books or DVDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

Most aftermarket boost gauges look like add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges. Many use an afterthought mounting system that looks cheesy. We think your boost gauge should be easy to see & blend with your interior. That's why we've developed this boost gauge kit just for your car. Our exact fit pods install in the center vent. The gauge design and lighting blend with other gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look. We've even prepared a detailed photo tutorial outlining the installation, so the fun can start as soon as you open the box.

A stripped thread can turn an enjoyable weekend project into an unbearably frustrating experience, occasionally bringing the entire job to a complete halt. The Schwaben Metric Thread Repair Kit was designed specifically for European cars with the most commonly used metric sized threads in mind, keeping your project in motion whenever metric threads are stripped or otherwise damaged. The kit contains everything to keep your project going - simply drill out the old thread, tap out the hole with the correct sized tap, and screw in a new insert with the installation tool.

When addressing a vehicle's braking system, it can be easy to overlook brake fluids. It's not always clear which parts are necessary to do the job correctly - usually resulting in unnecessary time and expense. ECS has assembled three Brake Fluid Flush Kits, each containing the convenient Motive Power Bleeder, Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and one liter of brake fluid - everything needed for a basic servicing. The level 2 Kit includes a Motive Catch Bottle Set; the level 3 kit further improves the level 2 kit with high-performance TYP 200 brake fluid.

Turn your Audi B7 S4 into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Increase volumetric efficiency with free-flowing exhausts, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. We have you covered with stainless steel exhausts and performance software upgrades. Buy components or complete systems.