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ECS Tuning proudly introduces our line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. You can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Now with offerings from HRE, you can be sure to find the perfect style that compliments your ride. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels are available in different offsets and sizes to allow for the perfect fitment and finish. 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.

No toolbox is complete without the Schwaben Torque Wrenches! Every nut and bolt on your car has a specific torque the manufacturer intended to be tight enough to do its job without being dangerously snug. Make sure you are doing the job the right way every time with these toque wrenches to prevent failure or wear that could have otherwise been avoided! Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving up to 15% on select Schwaben Torque Wrenches!

Even though the days are getting shorter, your to do list keeps getting longer. Don’t get caught working in the dark. Equip yourself with some brilliant LED lighting from Schwaben and give your projects a brighter future with powerful clean LED light. Schwaben's Underhood shop light grabs onto your hood, beaming direct light into the engine bay. The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, and keeping out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations — Lighten up with Schwaben!

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs, on the road.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

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A conventional oil change is always associated with spills and dirty hands. Therefore, this system has been developed with which you can perform an oil change completely safe and clean. The stahlbus®-oil drain valve will easily replace the existing drain screw. When changing the oil, you unscrew the cap and put on the hose connector via quick release. Only when this is locked, the valve opens and the oil can be drained into the provided container. When disconnecting the hose connector, the valve closes automatically and you only have to turn on the cap.

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your vehicle is as easy as installing a Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning! We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your vehicle, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved Luft-Technik hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of a powerful induction noise. Pick your colors, check out our installation documents, and start enjoying your vehicle to the fullest!

Most aftermarket gauges look like add-ons, where dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges. We think your gauge should be easy to see and blend with your interior. That's why we've brought on Podi brand gauges. Podi Gauges are electronic stepper motor based, with red or white dial backlighting. The gauge design and lighting blend with other dash gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look. Adjustable brightness, peak value recalls, and user programmable warnings are additional features that make Podi a force to be reckoned with in the gauge game.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your car with the Schwaben Pinch Weld Protector. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack cradle and straddle the factory pinch weld to prevent the crushing or bending of the weld. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels.

Exclusive to ECS, The VMR Wheels V710 is a 7 split-spoke mesh wheel with a deep concave face designed to augment the styling of everything from sport compacts to full size luxury sedans. Offered in new Titanium Black Pearl and Diamond Anthracite.

Rather than pay top dollar for full European headlight assemblies to rid yourself of the amber inside the headlight assemblies, ECS Tuning has collaborated with Lamin-X Protective Films for a simple and easy-to-install solution. The Headlight Marker Film Set includes a pair of pre-cut Gunsmoke Lamin-X film that applies directly over the corner of the headlight assemblies to hide away the amber side markers, giving your vehicle a cleaner look by hiding away the bright amber. Peel and stick

The B8 Adjustable Short Throw Shifter provides up to a staggering 43% throw reduction that is combined with a 75mm shift knob height adjustment range. A gorgeous piece to look at in itself, the ECS shifter's beauty is surpassed only by its precise construction and advanced functionality. Constructed primarily from billet 6061-T6 aluminum for structural strength and weight savings, the unit is designed to withstand the hardest of shifts and retain the use of your OE shift knob.

Torque RT700 and Castrol RSF brake fluids are the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat & corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, & 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

If you know turbos, you know Forge. Specializing in the design and manufacturing of premium quality valves, coolers, and hoses, they are the go-to choice for discriminating motorists who demand consistent turbo performance and hassle-free durability. Shop our list of turbo system accessories where you'll find parts and accessories designed to let you Forge ahead of the competition.

The belly pans provided for modern Audi’s have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, 4.76mm thick 5052 aluminum, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

The belly pans provided for modern Audi’s have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, 4.76mm thick 5052 aluminum, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. These S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Superb corrosion resistance features heavy gold zinc plated housings, new progressive elastomer bump stops, and silver spring perches with double lock ring design. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

Fog lights are not only gorgeous to look at, but they are wonderful safety additions to your vehicle. Yet, if your fog light breaks, or you never had one to begin with, this new fog light assembly is perfect. When those clouds start coming out of the sky or when night falls, be prepared with increased visibility for yourself and to others. ECS Tuning offers a wide variety of fog light assemblies and fog lights for your Audi. This is just the assembly without the bulb, so if you want to add a touch of unique style to your vehicle, take a look at our Ziza bulb options!

Upgrade your intake system with the ECS Tuning Luft-Technik Intake Air Scoop! This air scoop works with your OE or ECS Tuning Kohlefaser Luft-Technik/Luft-Technik Intake System to guide more air into the intake tract. The Luft-Technik Intake Air Scoop was engineered and designed in-house to replace the shorter existing scoop equipped from the factory, extending farther down behind the grille to capture more incoming air and route it to the intake system.

Whether it's preventative maintenance, routine service, or buttoning up your seasonal project, don't wait until the eleventh hour to finish up your wintertime vehicle work. At ECS Tuning, we have the goods to keep your vehicle on the road. Assembled By ECS kits are offered in a large variety to mend nearly any ailing Audi. Get your project underway and rest assured knowing your vehicle is properly serviced.

The STO N SHO™ aftermarket quick release front license plate bracket is manufactured in the USA using quality materials and parts. The front and base plates are precision laser cut and hand burnished. Each tube and rod is machine cut and hand cleaned. Each STO N SHO™ aftermarket quick release front license plate bracket is expertly hand welded and drilled. After it’s assembled the base plate welds are ground smooth. The bracket is then anodized black. The final step in the process is to install the pull pin and test the product.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the 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 release.

Modern 2.0T Audi models come from the factory with a power robbing OEM turbo muffler to reduce turbocharger harmonic noise. Many have developed a simple method of bypassing your restrictive factory turbo muffler with a single billet aluminum piece. The Turbo Muffler Delete eliminates the vented OEM muffler tube, allowing air to pass uninterrupted through the compressor outlet. This dramatic increase in airflow allows the turbo to operate more efficiently while enhancing the sound characteristics of your engine.

Why would you drill holes into your perfectly good front grille? Avoid drilling holes by using a tow hook mounted plate bracket from GMG! The No Holes License Plate Bracket does not require you to drill into your bodywork. Instead, it uses a custom-machined stud that screws into the tow hook receptacle. Simply add or remove your license plate without ever damaging your car.

When it come to internal engine work, whether it's all the way down to the head and block or the maintenance of a valve cover this set is a must. Old gaskets and seals become brittle, break, and stick to the engine often time making it very tedious. The pick and hooks are perfect for latching on to seals and pulling them out while also proving beneficial on certain electrical connectors. The Scraper will be your best friend when that old paper gasket it stuck to the engine.

The three most critical and widely cited dimensions of your vehicle's suspension geometry - camber, caster, & toe-in - are what triangulate your wheels and position them to perform in a specified way on the road. Camber/Caster is of special concern to the enthusiast because of its susceptibility to change under the influence of different wheel arrangements and ride heights. Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber/Caster Gauge.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in by offering a clearance sale on overstock items. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this limited quantity sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.