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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.

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Is your igntion system coiled and ready to strike? Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke. OEM. OES. GTG.

Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we have a new and better way. Pig Mat products have long been a favorite in professional repair shops that can't afford to track grease and oil onto costly car mats and carpeting. Made of durable, layered polypropylene, Pig Mats catch and hold most common fluid spills until you can throw them out. While you're here, check out our video on Form-A-Funnels, a great way to avoid spills in the first place.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with an ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

Nothing could be finer than a Bremmen cargo liner in your Audi. Made of a flexible, easy-to-clean vinyl, these mats are tailored to fit like a glove in your Q5. The tough mat material is flexible, and cleans easily with soap and water. The raised perimeter lip contains liquid spills that would otherwise ruin your interior carpeting. As an added benefit, the rectangular center section is covered in a soft textured vinyl that protects delicate cargo, and keeps flat items from shifting when you corner.

Unique Audi power seat controls add a touch of class to any interior. Direct fit replacements. Just pop off the old ones with a small screwdriver, and snap the new ones in place. Richer looking than stock monochromatic controls, these upgraded covers combine brushed aluminum with black accents to complement any interior color. Complete kits include covers for both front seats. Snap 'em up; snap 'em on.

A Mag-nificent product! Spray away unsightly brake dust accumulations and protect the surface of your expensive alloys at the same time. Genuine Audi wheel cleaning spray gel lingers on the wheel surface, scrubbing away black dust and grime, leaving a shiny clean surface covered by a corrosion fighting film. Generous 16.9 ounce bottle is good for many cleanings.

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, or cycling, RockMounts roof rack accessories are as easy to load as they are good looking. For a weekend with nature, a 14er Cargo Cage Roof Basket will handle up to 150 pounds of camping gear. Its scooped grille design keeps items in place, and sheds water and snow. The next time you plan a getaway, plan to take RockyMounts.

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Tired of trekking back and forth to the parts store every time you need a special Audi tool? Been there. Done that. Make it easy on yourself. Roam through our Schwaben tool section from the convenience of your computer--three full pages in all. Check out the great selection of time-saving repair solutions you'll find there. Our Schwaben line includes tools for both vehicle-specific and general shop tasks, all designed to take the hassle and uncertainty out of common repairs. Then, next time something breaks, you can spend more time fixing; less time chasing around town.

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 Audis. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

This holiday season, give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gifts that won't get returned because they are the wrong size, style, or color. Available in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, there's one for every budget. Perfect for a main gift or as a special stocking stuffer. These certificates ship free and are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast. They're also a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks seasonal wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Available in two sizes, for standard and wide widths, FK tire trees are made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Complete kits include hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

Not sure what to buy for your favorite Audi enthusiast? To save you time, we've put up a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from clothes to cleaners, totes to tire gauges, roof racks to radar detectors. 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.

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 every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

ECS Tuning lets you boost your stance down the road with a 20mm monster offset, or tweak a little to fit your brake kit with a 2mm offset adjustment. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. 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.

The next time someone leaves you holding the bag, make sure its one of these. Audi tire totes are a great way to move and store your wheels and tires. Sturdy and attractive, these tire bags are a snap to install, and come with handy carrying handles. Use them to transport your wheels for seasonal tire changes, and keep them clean during off-season storage. If you plan on stacking your wheels, add a set of our felt protection discs to prevent nicks and scratches, especially important for wheels with stretched tires.

Combo kits from Schwaben include tools to fit common Euro-car fastener sizes, many packaged in handy carrying cases for added portability and convenience. Choose from bits and drivers, wrenches and comfort grip screwdrivers, and specialty trim and radio removal tools, all designed by pros who know tools, and manufactured for years of dependable service. Give a gift sure to please a gifted auto enthusiast or service professional, even if it's you.

Get ready for winter with sale-priced Rocky Mounts LiftOps. We have limited quantities of 4 and 6 sizes and, while they last, we'll save you a dime on every dollar you spend. Rocky Mounts snow board and ski carriers are designed by winter sports experts to deliver the features you want most. They work with all major base rack systems, regardless of crossbar shape, and grip your boards or skis safely in soft rubber jaws. Easy to install, the Grip Cord system cynches them in place quickly, and the locking system keeps them secure.

Our Schwaben Tool catalog is large and many of our high demand tools have just come back in stock. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, compress springs, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the right tools 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.

Our Schwaben Tool catalog is large and many of our high demand tools have just come back in stock. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, compress springs, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the right tools 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.

V-Checkers are small but mighty diagnostic tools. The Basic model pulls and erases diagnostic codes, so you can identify common vehicle problems quickly, by type. V-Checker Pro is a huge step up the diagnostic ladder. Compatible with the CAN data interface used on 2005 and newer VAG vehicles, it is a full-featured repair scanner that reads and displays critical system data, and performs reset and test functions to speed and confirm repairs. Both scanners operate on vehicle power through the data link connector, so there are no batteries to replace.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Now you see them; now you don't. Ditch your unsightly stock valve stems, and install flush mount Invisible Valve Stems from JOM. Each kit comes with a complete set of short valve stems with removable caps, plus a special inflation tool for adding air. The stems have threaded necks and collar nuts to secure them in the wheel stem hole for a positive, leak-free fitting. Function aside, the flush mount stems come in aluminum or black oxide to fit a wide range of wheels for a look that gets you noticed.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Will accommodate wheels up to 8 inches in width. Staggered wheel fitment may vary depending on offset.

ECS-engineered Silicone Coolant, Boost, and PCV hoses are available for select BMW, MINI, VW, and Audi models. Silicone is a vastly superior material choice for the construction of these hoses. Three and four-ply fiberglass-reinforced designs withstand increased boost pressure, chemical degradation, and heat soak better than rubber or plastic – resisting leaks, dry-rotting, and bulging. Each ECS product is also perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment, while many kits include stainless steel gear-drive hose clamps for ease of installation.

Get your car in the air safely or ensure your new wheel/tire combo fits correctly. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. To ensure that your new wheels and tires fit your vehicle properly, use the newly available WheelRite Wheel/Tire Fitment tool. This WheelRite tool bolts onto your vehicle's hub to precisely simulate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, wheel width, backspacing, and tire profile.

Unique Audi power seat controls add a touch of class to any interior. Direct fit replacements. Just pop off the old ones with a small screwdriver, and snap the new ones in place. Richer looking than stock monochromatic controls, these upgraded covers combine brushed aluminum with black accents to complement any interior color. Complete kits include covers for both front seats. Snap 'em up; snap 'em on.

A Mag-nificent product! Spray away unsightly brake dust accumulations and protect the surface of your expensive alloys at the same time. Genuine Audi wheel cleaning spray gel lingers on the wheel surface, scrubbing away black dust and grime, leaving a shiny clean surface covered by a corrosion fighting film. Generous 16.9 ounce bottle is good for many cleanings.