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Is your belly pan missing cracked or broken? Inclement weather, water and road debris can damage exposed, critical engine components without the protection of the belly pan, causing corrosion and problems down the road. Keep your engine compartment and its critical components protected with the complete Belly Pan kit from Bremmen Parts. The highly convenient kit includes the new belly pan and all necessary mounting hardware for a professional-quality installation.

Most aftermarket boost gauges are clearly poorly designed add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges, and most utilize a mounting system that plainly looks out of place. We think your boost gauge should be easy to see, & match the design of your interior. That's why we've developed a tasteful, center-vent mounted boost gauge kit. The gauge design blends with other dash gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look. We've even prepared a detailed photo tutorial outlining the installation, so the fun can start as soon as you open the box.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently. ECS assembled and OEM refresh kits are available depending on your vehicle's needs.

Browsing through our world-class parts catalog can be overwhelming - with such a deep well of heart-pounding performance additions, convenient tools and accessories, and limitless OEM replacement parts, you'll need a way to control your lustful thoughts this Valentine's Day. ECS helps you cool off with the Wish List tool - setup a vehicle make and model, and click on the "Heart" logo next to any product that catches your eye. And if you're looking to spice things up this holiday with a thoughtful gift, $10-$100 ECS gift cards will make your sweetheart's wishes come true.

Schwaben Specialty Tools has released three new products that eliminate the pains and inconveniences associated with automotive repairs and installations. Get off the ground and move around with the Six Wheel Creeper - ruggedly designed to reliably keep your body off the ground while working underneath your Euro. The Schwaben LED Under Hood Shop Light features 120 LEDs & a polycarbonate transparent lens that instantly illuminates every crevice of your engine bay. The Rolling Creeper Seat and Tray keeps your body at an ideal height while keeping your tools close at hand.

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. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B8 S4, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

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. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B5 S4, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

The S4 comes with excellent handling packages, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with Coilovers that pick up where Audi left off. Made in Germany, H&R coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to exacting standards. Nothing but the best for your Audi. Don't compromise the ultimate driving experience. For ultimate looks, ultimate handling, and ultimate ride quality, demand H&R.

Our complete Stage 3 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 S4 mates massive six-piston Porsche 19Z calipers with ECS engineered large diameter, 2-piece, cross-drilled and slotted, directionally vented rotors. Install them with ease using our in-house engineered, anodized caliper brackets that perfectly match the calipers to your steering knuckles. Follow that up with Exact-Fit stainless steel brake lines to feed those enormous calipers without expansion, giving you a solid pedal feel. The installation kit includes everything you need, from fasteners to fluid to bolts to brackets.

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.

Is your ignition 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 to firing at voltage levels sure to get the most power and efficiency from each and every power stroke.

When it comes to the cooling system, we're led to only think of failure with overheating in the warmer months of the year. On the other hand, coolant prevents freezing within its system during the colder months, and there are still many that are unequipped to service their system properly. Don't get left in the cold. Maintain your cooling system the right way and keep it fully functional with these cooling system tools.

Now's the time to replace your cracked, crunched (or just plain missing) rain tray, battery cover, and left side engine compartment trim cover with sale-priced factory originals. In addition to restoring the good looks of your underhood landscape, a fresh cover set keeps dirt and leaves out, and protects your battery and other rain tray components from water, ice damage--and hungry rodents looking to take up residence. Tray kits are a literal snap to install and, at these prices, there will never be a better time to install these attractive new panels.

Audi chose to offer a completely digital method of monitoring and displaying the engine oil level. Enthusiasts have found that this method, while convenient for the average driver, lacks the assurance of the traditional hands-on approach to checking oil. Your Audi is already prepared to accept the original dipstick method - the installation location is simply blocked off. ECS now offers a genuine Audi Engine Oil Dipstick, allowing you to remove the factory plug and easily replace it with the high-quality OEM dipstick.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all, 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.

The S4 comes with excellent handling packages, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where Audi left off. Made in Germany, H&R coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to exacting standards. Nothing but the best for your Audi. Don't compromise the ultimate driving experience. For ultimate looks, ultimate handling, and ultimate ride quality, demand H&R.

Audi's double wishbone design provides accurate camber and toe control, handling prowess, and a world-class ride. If it's in shape, that is. Front suspension components are wear parts and must be replaced to insure proper geometry and suspension articulation. This 4-piece, OE-quality upper control arm kit includes all four upper control arm assemblies and new hardware. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings, ready to bolt on. Solve creaks, clunks, and harrowing handling characteristics by servicing your front suspension soon.

The heater core is a heat exchanger, much like the radiator, that transfers heat from engine coolant to the air inside the vehicle's cabin. Clogged heater cores transmit heat poorly, while leaking heater cores drip engine coolant into the cabin, creating a bad odor and sometimes dampened carpeting. If you are noticing a strong coolant odor while in the cabin of the vehicle, coolant loss without a visible leak, or poor heat output, chances are you have a bad heater core. When replacing the heater core, there are one-time-use seals and clamps that also need to be replaced.

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. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Replacing an old cracked oil pan to correct an oil leak means doing the complete job, with fresh gaskets, sealing compound, hardware, oil, and filter. Do the job right the first time with a convenient oil pan replacement kit for a durable, leak-free repair..

The heater core is a heat exchanger, much like the radiator, that transfers heat from engine coolant to the air inside the vehicle's cabin. Clogged heater cores transmit heat poorly, while leaking heater cores drip engine coolant into the cabin, creating a bad odor and sometimes dampened carpeting. If you are noticing a strong coolant odor while in the cabin of the vehicle, coolant loss without a visible leak, or poor heat output, chances are you have a bad heater core. When replacing the heater core, there are one-time-use seals and clamps that also need to be replaced.

It's hard not to appreciate the powerful, aggressive appearance of a wide-stanced performance car; it's the look that forces enthusiasts to take your ride seriously. The effect is typically accomplished with flared fenders and over-sized wheels, requiring increased fender clearance. The Eastwood fender roller tool is easy to use, priced right, and increases fender clearance while maintaining a factory-fresh look. Kits are available that include a heat gun to keep your finish from stress cracking, & a finishing tool to form the inner fender lip for a professional-quality job.

The growing Schwaben Tool catalog has just expanded again with the release of the superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable Schwaben hand tools - now available from ECS tuning. The new Schwaben 1/2" breaker bar has a full 180°swing for those hard to reach bolts and nuts. A complete set of Schwaben twelve-point metric combination wrenches from 8 to 19 mm is also available. Mechanic-quality 290mm and 200mm long ratchets featuring a durable fine satin finish round off this latest premium tool release.

Critical emergency parts should be purchased from a well-known, reliable company. High quality Booster cables are now available from Schwaben Tools. The 6-gauge copper, multi-strand cables are 12 feet long, making the emergency jump start hassle-free in any situation. Rated at 400 Amps, the vinyl-coated Schwaben cables are designed to last.

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport springs or take the gloves off and install no nonsense H&R Super Sport springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

Is your ignition 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.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your Audi B5 S4. This DVD-ROM is carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

Occasionally, start problems are not the result of low battery voltage, fuel pump issues, or ignition problems. Sometimes the starter motor itself is the culprit, typically failing suddenly and without warning. ECS Offers this quality replacement from Valeo to get your vehicle back on the road! Brand New - No Core Charge

The distinctive front grille fitted to the B8 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 B8 S4 - an excellent option for owners looking for a show-quality clean body.

Over time your wipers start moving slower and start to skip until the linkage freezes up. Occasionally, simply replacing wiper blades is not enough to keep your windshield reliably clean. If the transmission or linkage is damaged, your wiper action may slow or begin skipping, until eventually the motor spins freely, ceasing wiper arm movement entirely. Changing the windshield wiper transmission allows for a secure connection between the motor and wipers, giving you peace of mind that your Audi is safe and reliable.