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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.

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. Faster Response. Works and plays well with engine management systems.

Audi Zubehor's rear diffuser for the pre-facelift Audi A4 gives your car a more aggressive look for the drivers you leave at the light. An incredible price for an incredible upgrade! The diffuser is a direct-fit replacement for your factory dual-tip, left outlet unit. Comes pre-primed and ready to be painted to match or contrast with your Audi's existing paint. This kit features all the hardware necessary for a quick, factory-like installation. Don't wait. This clearance special won't last! Get your rear in gear with the Audi Zubehor rear diffuser.

Seeing is believing. If you dread the dangers of driving in fog, you'll love our Ziza H8 fog lamp bulbs. Available in three tasty colors: Super White, Platinum, and Pure Yellow, our direct fit bulbs flavor your front end and improve your vision in poor visibility conditions. Upgrade your Fog Lights today.

With the introduction of direct-injection fuel systems, cars have experienced greater power, efficiency, and emissions control. The complexity of this advanced technology, however, has made replacing injectors more challenging, and without the right tools, nearly impossible. Luckily, Schwaben has created this tool to help make things much simpler!

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.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. 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 Audi, preset dampening and height adjustability provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

Audi RS-line vehicles transcend the conventional limitations normally imposed on other vehicles. These cars spend hundreds of hours on the world's most famous test tracks, challenging the most talented and devoted automotive engineers. Only a company that shares this passion for moving the limits of performance higher can successfully contribute technological innovations to this caliber of automobile. H&R has dedicated almost four decades to suspension engineering. 100% German made, H&R coilovers deliver race-inspired driving dynamics to improve upon your almost perfect RS5.

Protect your interior carpet with a set of All Weather rubber floor mats. These deep grooved mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are hidden away and kept from underneath your feet. Preserves the life of your carpet and doesn't allow liquid to penetrate in. That nasty moldy smell will disappear as water will be able to evaporate off of the surface. These mats will look great and last for years in your Audi Q5/SQ5. Look, they even have the Q5 logo on them to ensure a factory look.

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.

The factory oil filter housing cap on your Audi doesn't jive with the rest of the RS5 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. Black anodizing maintains the OE look, while durable billet aluminum brings the part up to RS5 standards.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Reduce warping. ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while preventing warping and extending component life. The reduction of unsprung weight improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

A wonderfully simple remedy for your grocery-getter, this direct-fit cargo hook keeps your bagged purchases secure and upright, preventing an annoying mess. B8 A4/A5 owners will appreciate the simplicity and ingenuity of this time-saving invention.

If you're planning on incorporating any vacuum-assisted accessories into your B8 A5 2.0T, you will need a reliable pressure reading from your engine. ECS engineers have again arrived at a simple, durable, and tasteful billet aluminum piece to suit your needs. The ECS Boost Tap clips in between your PCV hose and intake manifold, giving you up to two inlets for your creative use. The kit includes all hardware and a set screw for blocking off the unused inlet when only one vacuum port is required for a particular application

In North America, factory Audi Xenon headlights have amber corner markers and a more narrow beam pattern. E-code, or European specification Audi headlights contain a small circle on the lens with the letter "E" inside, accompanied by a number. Not only are the E-codes more crisp and aesthetically pleasing, they produce a more brilliant beam that is noticeably wider.

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.

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, RS5 owners have the option of restoring Audi's original intention of providing a focused race-bred machine by widening their B8's stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. An aggressive 15mm front/10mm rear setup is available, as well as a more factory-look 12.5 front/8mm rear arrangement.

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.

Put a spring in your step and a shine on your pedals with this new pedal set from Bremmen Parts, ready to rock with a heavy metal look and light pedal feel. This is the ultimate, no-fuss accessory kit. Just pry the old pedals off, and slip the new brushed aluminum ones onto the steel pedals beneath. No drilling. No screwing. No fooling! Available as a full set with dead pedal (your right foot shouldn't have all the fun).

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.

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.

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.

Give your car's looks a five star rating with 3SDM Style wheels. Polished and potent, these star-spoked wheels have a robust design and muscular presence that transform the look of any car they grace. Choose from 18-inch square and staggered sets, with et40 or et42 offsets to complement your lowered stance. We think you'll agree that these unique wheels break from me-too designs. Really: Aren't you more than a little curious to see a complete set of sale-priced 3SDMs on your car?

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 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 RS5 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.

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.