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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.

Dual mass flywheels are nice in theory, until you have to foot the bill for a new one. Ouch. Don't worry, we have a solution you and your wallet can live with. Just install our complete Valeo Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit. An exact fit replacement for the dual mass system,the kit arrives complete with a new friction disc with damper springs, fresh release bearing, and installation hardware. Unlike a dual mass setup, a single mass flywheel can be resurfaced, allowing you to refurbish the unit when the time comes - saving you the cost of replacement.

ECS Tuning's 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to conventional rotors 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.

Inject a healthy dose of Porsche DNA into your Audi with one of our famous Big Brake Kits. Available in red, blue, or black, our super stopper packages have an eye-popping list of premium components, including massive Porsche Cayenne six-piston calipers and two-piece rotors, drilled and slotted for improved performance and quicker cooling. Unlike copycat BBKs, our Big Brake Kits include all the incidentals you need for a complete, lasting installation: hardware, brake fluid, performance pads, wear sensors, and Exact-Fit brake lines.

Inject a healthy dose of Porsche DNA into your Audi with one of our famous Big Brake Kits. Available in red, blue, or black, our super stopper packages have an eye-popping list of premium components, including massive Porsche Cayenne six-piston calipers and two-piece rotors, drilled and slotted for improved performance and quicker cooling. Unlike copycat BBKs, our Big Brake Kits include all the incidentals you need for a complete, lasting installation: hardware, brake fluid, performance pads, wear sensors, and Exact-Fit brake lines.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, the all-new Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

The B8 S4 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.

Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, wheel bearings support the full weight of the vehicle while allowing the wheels to rotate smoothly within a steel enclosure. Dysfunctional bearings are simply the result of the rigors of daily driving, and should be replaced at the first sign of failure. Worn bearing symptoms range from loud noises emanating from the wheel hubs to general rough ride characteristics. ECS offers Vaico individual Front Wheel Bearings and Wheel Bearing Kits.

Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, wheel bearings support the full weight of the vehicle while allowing the wheels to rotate smoothly within a steel enclosure. Dysfunctional bearings are simply the result of the rigors of daily driving, and should be replaced at the first sign of failure. Worn bearing symptoms range from loud noises emanating from the wheel hubs to general rough ride characteristics. ECS offers Vaico individual Front Wheel Bearings and Wheel Bearing Kits.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your B5 S4 with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter Kit. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a round head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. 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. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the excellent Schwaben Low Boy.

The distinctive front grille fitted to the B7 S4 included a smooth, clean plate filler, eliminating the unsightly North American license plate bracket. Because of its position at the nose of the vehicle, this part often wears prematurely, significantly detracting from the car's style. ECS offers genuine OEM Audi Front Plate Fillers for your B7 S4 - an excellent option for owners looking for a show-quality clean body.

Upgrade your stopping power with a Stage 1 Brake Kit from ECS Tuning. When driving your S4 the way it was meant to be driven, it is imperative that you have a way to slow the vehicle down. One way to do that is to upgrade your front & rear brake rotors and lines. ECS Tuning has assembled convenient kits to bring incredible stopping power to your Audi by giving you the ability to choose between our Tru-Float Wave Rotors or our semi-floating 2-Piece rotors. Each kit is finished off with ECS Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines and Super DOT 4 brake fluid.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the VAG Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for VW/AUDI vehicles. Delivering OE-level diagnostic power, the Foxwell Scanner requests and records live sensor data, provides live data graphing, reads and clear codes, turns off MILs and supports all 10 OBD II test modes. Owning a Foxwell Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities.

For those who are not familiar - the B8 seats were designed with a decent amount of cubic inches for storage. In Europe, the B8's were fortunate enough to receive these under seat storage bins while the North American markets were not. Finally, the North American Audi B8 S4s can enjoy the luxury of added space. We are happy to announce one of our newest kits - B8 under seat storage bins for cars with power seats. The comprehensive kits are available singly or as a pair and install in just minutes - includes all securing hardware.

Convert your glove box to a minifridge. This simple but effective factory upgrade kit routes air conditioned air from the evaporator housing through an insulated tube to your glove box. A simple rotary control valve at the inlet lets you regulate the flow of cool air, or turn it off completely. Your evaporator housing and glove box are already set up to accept this mod. Just pop out one rubber plug and a knockout plug in the glove box, and connect the hose. Our detailed photo tutorial shows just how easy it is to help your food and drinks keep their cool this summer.

Convert your glove box to a minifridge. This simple but effective factory upgrade kit routes air conditioned air from the evaporator housing through an insulated tube to your glove box. A simple rotary control valve at the inlet lets you regulate the flow of cool air, or turn it off completely. Your evaporator housing and glove box are already set up to accept this mod. Just pop out one rubber plug and a knockout plug in the glove box, and connect the hose. Our detailed photo tutorial shows just how easy it is to help your food and drinks keep their cool this summer.

A worn or failing N75 valve typically accompanies a loss of boost pressure and potentially a check engine light. The valve is vital to the health of your turbocharged engine, controlling when and how far to open the wastegate when releasing boost pressure. ECS offers the genuine OEM VW/Audi N75 Valve for your AudiB5 S4, helping maintain adequate diverter valve function and sustain proper manifold boost pressure.

On the B7 S4, a check valve stuck in the open position will drain hydraulic lifters and chain tensioners of oil when the engine is turned off, forcing the car to start with incorrect tolerances in the cylinder head. A rattling sound heard during start up is a typical sign of check valve failure. ECS assembled Oil Check Valve Service Kits include both replacement OEM VW/Audi check valves, a valley pan gasket, oil filter adapter gasket, oil spray valve, and both intake manifold gaskets for a thorough cylinder head servicing.

On the B6 S4, a check valve stuck in the open position will drain hydraulic lifters and chain tensioners of oil when the engine is turned off, forcing the car to start with incorrect tolerances in the cylinder head. A rattling sound heard during start up is a typical sign of check valve failure. ECS assembled Oil Check Valve Service Kits include both replacement OEM VW/Audi check valves, a valley pan gasket, oil filter adapter gasket, oil spray valve, and both intake manifold gaskets for a thorough cylinder head servicing.

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 B8 S4 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.

A stripped thread can turn an enjoyable weekend project into an unbearably frustrating experience, occasionally bringing the entire job to a complete halt. The Schwaben Thread Repair Kits were designed specifically for European cars with the most commonly used metric sized threads in mind, keeping your project in motion whenever metric threads are stripped or otherwise damaged. The kit contains everything to keep your project going - simply drill out the old thread, tap out the hole with the correct sized tap, and screw in a new insert with the installation tool.

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.

The majority of functions carried out by your engine's ECU are related to monitoring intake and exhaust air mass, air/fuel ratios, and air temperatures. On the exhaust side, an accurate exhaust temperature is cross-referenced to other parameters to determine how ECU outputs must change. The importance of functioning Exhaust Temperature Sensors is therefore obvious. The genuine VW/Audi EGT sensors come as a set of two, per Audi's strong recommendation, allowing you to easily take care of this critical component in one convenient kit.

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 B7 S4 LED Interior Lighting Kit. Complete kits contain every LED required 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 B6 S4 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.

Our complete Stage 2 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 S4 mates massive 4-piston Brembo Q5 calipers with ECS Tru-Float wave rotors for unbelievable stopping force and consistency. Install them with ease using the included caliper mounting hardware - follow that up with Exact-Fit stainless steel brake lines to feed those enormous calipers without expansion, giving you a solid pedal feel. These kits are unique as you have the option to choose between a handful of different 345mm rotor set-ups: 2-piece, 2-piece Tru-Float wave rotors, and our GEOMET lineup.

An exciting new coilover option for your Audi B5 S4 has recently become available from ECS. The Ksport Kontrol Pro system allows for 36 levels of damping adjustment, giving you an unparalleled level of control over this critical dimension of handling dynamics. Adjustment collars are made from 6061 billet aluminum and steel shock bodies are electroplated with zinc to resist rust and protect from the elements.

Now offered by ECS tuning are Front and Rear All Weather Mats for your S4. Available in Tan, Black, and Gray, WeatherTech mats offer all-weather protection to endure the harshest conditions. FloorLiner™ DigitalFit® technology accurately and completely lines the interior carpet giving "absolute interior protection™"! Be sure to also check out the custom-fitted Cargo Liners; the best protection for your trunk in any situation.

An exciting new coilover option for your Audi B7 S4 has recently become available from ECS. The Ksport Kontrol Pro system allows for 36 levels of damping adjustment, giving you an unparalleled level of control over this critical dimension of handling dynamics. Adjustment collars are made from 6061 billet aluminum, and steel shock bodies are electroplated with zinc to resist rust and protect from the elements.

An exciting new coilover option for your Audi B6 S4 has recently become available from ECS. The Ksport Kontrol Pro system allows for 36 levels of damping adjustment, giving you an unparalleled level of control over this critical dimension of handling dynamics. Adjustment collars are made from 6061 billet aluminum and steel shock bodies are electroplated with zinc to resist rust and protect from the elements.