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Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. These brake caliper tools from Schwaben are essential for changing your pads or bleeding your brake fluid in your German automobile. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Bleeding your brakes? Our Schwaben brake bleeder wrench makes it so easy, you can even do it without having to remove your wheels! Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with these Brake Caliper Essentials from Schwaben Tools.

European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb tool.

This Genuine Audi peel-and-stick Supercharged badge has a bold red and chrome look. This badge is a sportier upgrade for V6T badges found on a number of Audi vehicles. Only four inches long and one inch wide, this small but handsome badge gives your car an arresting look. Not limited to just your car, it also looks good on most flat surfaces.

This set of Alzor Style 601 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split 7-spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes on 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. Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for your AUDI B8 A4/S4 that will not cause a "bulb out" warning. These are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes, there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or rework your factory wiring to get them functioning properly.

Audi Zubehor's rear rubber floor mats for the Audi Q5 hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. An incredible price for an incredible upgrade! With cut outs for all major floor curves and contours, they will lay flat and will not bunch up. Don't wait. This clearance special won't last! Get your rear in gear with the Audi Zubehor rear rubber floor mats.

These brawny socket sets are great sets to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bars, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from an 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. These sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

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.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Make your 2009-2012 Audi A5 or S5 stand out amongst less seasoned offerings. The ECS Tuning RS5 chrome-framed mesh-style grille is a bolt-on upgrade to spice up your car's facia. Made of tough ABS plastic and molded to exacting dimensions, the RS5 style grille allows you to run badgeless for a truly sleek look. It also comes with provisions for your stock Audi four-ring logo. This kit comes complete with all mounting hardware.

Trying to assemble a complete LED lighting kit for your interior, one bulb at a time, can be a frustrating experience. Bulbs sourced from different manufacturers commonly vary in brightness, and usually have different color values. Some won't fit the bulb holders when you get them; others trigger false bulb-out alerts on the dash. Interior lighting kits from Ziza are custom assembled for your make and model, then tested repeatedly with hand-picked LED arrays to assure uniform appearance. Each kit has its own detailed photo tutorial to make light work of your installation.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

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 engineered to be 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 DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

These pedals are a great, yet simple, upgrade to give your vehicle that more "sporty" look. A factory option on the S4/S5, this aluminum look brake, throttle and dead pedal set can be swapped out with relative ease. Fits automatic transmission vehicles only. Get out of your car with style These interior door handles are a perfect example, with their sleek brushed aluminum finish and split design. They also carry over the back light design so you are able to keep that feature as well.

Alzor 881 wheels have the look and feel of an instant favorite. With their bold arched split-spoke design and eye-catching hyper silver finish with polished lip, this wheel set is just the finishing touch you've been looking for. Combine their muscular 18 x 8.5 or 9.5 physique with your newly lowered suspension and watch it all come together in an overall styling statement that's sure to turn heads. Available in different offsets, your set comes complete with hubcentric rings. When you see how much they won't cost you, the choice is a four-gone conclusion.

Give your B8 A4/S4 a unique look to help it cut through crowds, and help cut down on road damage, too. These Genuine Audi side blades arrive in a primed finish with all required hardware, ready to be paint matched and installed on your vehicle. Note; these are a direct-fit install on S-line cars. However, non S-line vehicles will require slight modification for installation. These side blades are the quickest way to sharpen your B8 Audi A4 or S4.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style projector headlights from Hella. 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. These assemblies also include leveling motors. If you wish to utilize the leveling feature, you will have to install additional components and wire and code your car to enable them. Note: this is not required! It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

Turn your sports sedan into a weekend workhorse with a rugged trunk compartment liner. Light but durable, this tailored mat with raised lip fits wall-to-wall to protect your carpeting from dirt and liquid spillage. Made from a rubber-like material, the textured finish looks great. Easy-in, easy out, you can leave it in place all the time, or use it and hose it clean for fast storage.

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

Fog light grilles have it tough. They sit down low and take a steady beating from rocks and other road debris. Yours may be showing the ill effects of this abuse by now. If you're looking to refresh your pre-facelift B8 A4 fog light grilles, please don't install stock grilles until you check out these snappy chrome trimmed upgrades from Bremmen. Sized to fit; trimmed to make you look good. Installation is a literal snap, without mods or annoying hardware clips. Why not pop in a set today?

We have RS4 style grilles for your B8 A4/S4. You Audi lovers will quickly appreciate the rarity of this option, especially if you've already tried to source them elsewhere, only to find that after spending a small fortune, they did not fit! Ours fit like a glove. We went so far as to pull grilles straight from inventory and documented the installation procedure in a photo tutorial to prove the point. Pick from two styles: black-on-black or black with chrome accent trim. Either way, the fit, quality, and amazing price will clear these off our shelves fast, so don't wait.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

Take your bike; keep it safe. Euro Pitch Fork accessories from RockyMounts make it easy to haul your bikes to your favorite trails. Carry them securely on top of your car, then lock them down to discourage sticky fingers. One handed adjustment with stainless steel quick release makes them easy to use. Made of solid aluminum with tubular wheel tray, these sturdy bike carriers fit many base bars, and come in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange. If you plan to hit the trails soon, be sure to take RockyMounts accessories with you.

ECS Tuning lets you widen your stance down the road with spacers ranging from a monster 20mm offset to a 2mm tweak that makes room for your new brake kit. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Need more options? Then you'll love our all new 10mm, 12.5mm, and 15mm sizes. All spacers are corrosion protected: 2, 3, and 4mm spacers are zinc plated steel; thicker spacers, in sizes ranging from 5 to 20mm, are anodized aluminum. Buy them alone or with matching lug bolts.

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. Just tons of fun.

Schwaben Go-Through Screwdrivers might at a glance appear to be functionally identical to those contained in other sets - upon further inspection, it becomes obvious that these tools are built to an exceedingly high build standard, and are uniquely designed for extreme durability. The Go-Through design means the metal driver shaft extends in through the handle of the tool, instead of dead-ending at the grip. This gives the driver a better weight, feel, and increases the effectiveness and durability of the tool.

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.