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Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in the all new line of Schwaben floor mats from ECS Tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Black mats available with either black or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot. Set includes all four mats; front and rear.

The Volkswagen Audi Group catalog includes more than just Volkswagens and Audis. This results in more than a couple overlaps in parts, for both performance and styling. If you know where to look, that is. We do. ECS Tuning brings you the front lip spoiler from the European-only SEAT Cupra R. This lip features an aggressive design not found on any US-market car. While not exactly direct-fit, with some slight tweaking, you can give your Golf a unique appearance that will have other enthusiasts guessing. And to sweeten the deal, take a look at the price!

Like any advanced engine, your V8 benefits from cooler intake air temperatures. Cooler air is denser, which means more oxygen with every stroke. More oxygen means you can burn more fuel, and this means MORE POWER! One cause of higher intake air temps is heat soak of the intake manifold, caused by heat transfer from the cylinder head through the stock gaskets. these composite Power Gaskets insulate the manifold from the much hotter surrounding components. A 30-50 degree cooler manifold results in an astounding 20-30 degree cooler air temperature.

Squeak. Streak. Squeak. Streak. Tired of noisy, last century wiper blades that chatter and don't clean your windshield? Upgrade to sleek wiper arms with beam-style wiper blades in a minute with Valeo. Single strip beam-style blades are simpler and more durable than conventional blades. The wiper blade rubber is attached to a single beam backing strip that bends to the curve of your windshield for clean, quiet wiping.

The coolant expansion tank in your vehicle gives additional coolant a home after expansion and contraction from temperature change. Being subjected to such drastic changes on a regular basis, it often cracks and breaks. ECS Tuning has created a convenient Coolant Expansion Tank Kit with everything you need to bolt on a brand new tank.

This brawny 12-point socket set is a great set to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bar, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from a impact gun, these sockets are also coated for added protection and so you can tell them apart from non impact rated sockets. Significant internal depth allows for use with a range of applications with varying length shafts. Made of durable chrome vanadium steel, these sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

Make night time, the right time. Let your Audi look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. Grab our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. Complete kits 50% off through 3/8 only! These LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcome addition to any interior. Each kit has its detailed photo tutorial to make light work of your installation.

Now you can stack your extra wheels without the danger of scratches and scuffs. This wheel storage rack keeps your wheels spaced apart, and being on locking casters, allows you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. Sturdy steel construction and a wide base means this wheel rack won't tip over. Holds up to 275lbs - enough for most any wheel & tire set. Fits up to 8½" wide wheels, depending on offset.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

Light on weight. Long on looks. ECS Tuning 2-Piece front and rear 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 veined rotors for better cooling and heat dissipation over stock.

Call them orange. Call the amber. Call them ugly. OE amber marker lights look old in a hurry and don't match up well with some car colors. Smoked bumper and fender marker lenses from ECS Tuning with give your Audi side markers a sleek, new look. Pop in a set today, and dump the frump for a sure-fire styling upgrade.

Our ECS Tuning performance engine mounts are custom made 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.

Store your wheels and tires without taking up floor space! Supporting up to 250 pounds, the adjustable rack allows you to store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires. The parts are all steel and the rack folds upwards out of the way when not in use. Mounting holes spaced 48" apart to conveniently adapt to standard center studs.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style and projector headlights. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, now available from ECS tuning. The new 30" to 67" Car Ramps are available with a regular or low-profile design. Specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, the low-profile ramps eliminate the risk of body damage & the dangers of sliding ramps. These Schwaben Ramps are made from advanced EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam with a special anti-skid coating, preventing sliding while adding additional structural strength.

Schwaben Specialty Tools is known for releasing clever, highly useful automotive tools that make owning a European car less frustrating and more fun. Two new exciting product releases - the Mechanic's Stethoscope and the Scraper, Pick and Hook set - are superb examples of Schwaben reliability and ingenuity. Featuring an aluminum probe & rubber trumpet, the Schwaben Stethoscope makes finding vacuum leaks, pressure flow noises, and knocks infinitely more simple. The Scraper, Hook And Pick Set is an indispensable kit with endless uses, from carbon cleaning to picking out o-rings.

Looking for an inexpensive way to upgrade the appearance of your Audi? If so, the Seat Cupra R Lip Spoiler is just the thing for you. The modifications needed for proper fitment are very basic and easily accomplished by the average do-it-yourselfer.

Give 'em what they really want the most: cold, hard cash. Buy a traditional ECS Tuning plastic gift card and include it as a sweet surprise for a special someone. Need something fast? We have an entirely new virtual gift card for last-minute shoppers (and those who don't want to wait for delivery of a plastic card). Just order an ECS virtual gift card in any denomination from 5 to 1000 dollars, and we'll fire it off to your email box in minutes. Then pass it along to friend or family member and let them activate the card and order anything they like from the ECS site.

Step right up. Get your colorific candy colored key covers right here at ECS Tuning. Soft silicone covers in brilliant colors protect your remote key fob, and make it easy to spot your keys in the pile on the hallway key rack. Sized for an exact fit, these new molded covers slip on easily in seconds.

A highly effective method of unseating over-tightened or corroded screws and bolts, the impact driver accomplishes two important tasks with the blow of a hammer—positively engaging the bolt or screw head while twisting it counter-clockwise. Stripping a critical bolt or screw can stop your project in its tracks, and necessitate hours of tedious labor. Choose the tool professionals use for the job, and leave time for more enjoyable pursuits.

The factory oil filter housing cap on your Audi doesn't jive with the rest of the engine bay's fine materials. The super-slick black billet aluminum cap by ECS corrects this oversight, while adding another dimension of increased longevity, durability, and ease of use. The ECS housing requires no special tools to install the cap; all you'll need is a common 22mm socket or box wrench.

The Fumoto 14mm oil drain valve replaces your Volkswagen or Audi 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 won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our Audi LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Squeak. Streak. Squeak. Streak. Tired of noisy, last century wiper blades that chatter and don't clean your windshield? Upgrade to sleek wiper arms with beam-style wiper blades in a minute with Valeo. Single strip beam-style blades are simpler and more durable than conventional blades. The wiper blade rubber is attached to a single beam backing strip that bends to the curve of your windshield for clean, quiet wiping. Move up to 21st century wiper technology with these Valeo wiper kits.

Most of us have to admit to sleeping through a chemistry class--or two--after a rough night. The good news is the Chemical Guys didn't. Now they've put the power of Raw Science to work in a complete professional detailing car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt--even from alloy wheels--and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster.

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 depending on frequency of use, in sizes for most vehicles. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

You've dropped your car. Way low. You want a look that says “ME,” not “me too.” You need a wheel that seals the deal, but don't want to go broke in the process. What to do. Check out the Alzor 640. Its hyper silver boxed-spoke design fills wheel wells with style, making your car look even lower than it is. Use the money you save to add your tires of choice. Then cruise the next meet with confidence--and cash in your pockets. Like all Alzors, the 640 is TPMS compatible, and comes standard with TÜV Rheinlan, JWL and VIA approval for your peace of mind.

Dress up your engine bay with a durable, attractive ECS billet aluminum oil filter cap. Engineered to prevent the problems that come with plastic caps, this direct-fit replacement is an ECS exclusive. An integrated 19mm hex-head eliminates the need for special removal tools, making fluid changes a simple task. The strength of aluminum will prevent cracks and mangled threads common on the stock unit. And the appearance of anodized aluminum is more befitting your engine than molded plastic. Designed by ECS Tuning engineers, this billet oil filter cap is a must-have addition.

When "me too" isn't for you, a set of Alzor wheels will do. Transform your Audi into a one-off with the look of the all new Alzor 050. Five muscular spokes radiate power from a dished center, creating wide display windows for your new painted calipers, Exact-Fit brake lines, and GEOMET rotors. Their 18 inch diameter fills wheel wells, making a lowered chassis look even lower and longer, and the easy-clean Hyper-Silver finish complements any car color. Like all Alzors, the 050 is TPMS compatible, and comes standard with TÜV Rheinlan, JWL and VIA approval for peace of mind.

Now you can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with a Schwaben torque wrench. Our 1/2-inch drive is great for general purpose repairs; the 3/8-drive wrench has a 5-80 ft-lb range for smaller jobs.These chrome plated wrenches have a reversible ratcheting head with locking adjustment barrel, and come in a sturdy blow-molded case to keep them clean and safe between jobs. Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Do it once. Do it right. Schwaben.