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The problem is legend. The cure is at hand. Coil pack failures and engine misfire have been a chronic problem for many Audi owners. The symptoms are predictable: the engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates steadily, or blinks. Ignore the problem and you'll ruin your expensive catalytic converter and fail your local emissions test. If your 2.0T is experiencing these issues, then it's time for an ECS ignition service kit. Each kit contains a complete set of updated ignition coils with spark plugs. An ounce of prevention, packaged for your convenience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Get Forge under your hood. Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. Forge knows this. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy blow off and diverter valves tough enough to take the pressure, without blowing their lids. Aluminum housing. Sturdier diaphragm. Works and plays well with engine management systems. Order now and get free shipping, only from ECS Tuning.

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 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.

Replace your fragile OEM oil filter housing with a strong, attractive billet aluminum upgrade from ECS Tuning. Stop worrying about engine oil loss caused by cracked plastic. Change oil quickly and cleanly, without special tools or messy garage floor spills. Far stronger (and way better looking) than the original, the ECS housing may not leak, but it sure is slick.

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.

Sale priced iPod adapters are cheaper than a new head. A radio head, that is! You don't need to buy a new radio to use your iPod. Right now, we have a nice selection of iPod adapters and kits that turn your factory radio into an iPod player. All are easy to install, and come complete with wiring and harness connectors that fit your OE radio like an assembly line original. You've got the car. You've got the iPod. Now they can play together and deliver your favorite tunes. Sounds good from here.

ECS has sale prices on snappy looking Audi B7 LED tail light assemblies. LED upgrades are a fast and easy way to add a distinctive look to your Audi, and let you benefit from improved lighting performance at the same time. These LED assemblies are plug-and-play, so there's no need to fool around coding or installing special switches, relays, or modules. Just bolt them in place using common hand tools, plug them in, and go. We even give you color choices, from clear red to smoked red and clear. All for 10 percent off.

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.

Add the finishing touch to your VW or Audi with attractive and functional R8 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, our new caps stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold yellow and red icons. The oil cap is non-vented, and the coolant cap applies the same system pressure as the original, to raise the coolant boiling point. Style with substance, from ECS Tuning.

Custom side marker kits. On sale. Crazy low prices. We doubt you like those dowdy orange side markers all that much. Bo-ring. Want to take your car from meek to sleek, in about ten minutes? For cheap? Yeah! ECS Tuning replacement side marker inserts come in clear, smoked, and four factory colors, painted with quality PPG paint. All you need to do is pop out the old ones; pop in the new. No paint. No glues. No screws or clips. Ten minutes. Ten bucks. Gone in a flash at these prices, so act fast.

"S" is for S-Line, Stylish and Snap-in-Place. These swell S-Line OEM badges fit Audi A3, B7 A4,and C6 A6. The sun, as well as other elements, can damage the emblem over the years, resulting in one that is faded, chipped and in dire straits. This replacement easily snaps in to place. Once attached, your vehicle will look like it did when it left the showroom once again. S-Line badge will only fit on an S-Line front grille.

Boost-resistant PCV valve upgrade kits from ECS cure common problems caused by a failed PCV valve or hose. If you are experiencing boost loss or have multiple engine oil leaks, the old PCV valve is probably the cause. Our tough new PCV upgrade kit comes complete with the latest P-code PCV valve, a boost-resistant metal flex hose with internal check valve, and sealing gasket. The kit cures your problems while maintaining crankcase ventilation, essential for engine health.