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Larger diameter sway bars have a higher torsional spring rate which helps resist excessive body roll. By eliminating the excessive body roll and changing the stiffness of the sway bars front to rear, we can improve handling characteristics by reducing understeer and keep the tire in full contact with the ground. By upgrading to the ECS Tuning Adjustable Rear Sway Bar, you will experience less body roll, and an improvement to the handling characteristics of your vehicle, with virtually no sacrifice in ride quality. The sway bars are also adjustable, and allow for a “softer” setting, or a “stiffer” setting, depending on your driving preferences.

Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. This expansion is even more prominent in aged and weathered rubber hoses. ECS Tuning's Exact-Fit lines are engineered and assembled with braided stainless steel mesh and offer superior expansion resistance and reinforcement. The resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and a more direct pedal feel. The signature red polymer coating provides additional protection from the elements and abrasion common with the constant movement of suspension and braking systems.

Raise the level of style on your B9 A5 S-Line or S5 with the ECS Tuning gloss black exterior upgrades. These quality pieces are engineered and designed in-house to fit directly to your factory front bumper to provide a much more aggressive visual appearance and the appearance of a much lower ride height. Exclusive designs only available through ECS Tuning, this front lip spoiler, grille accent set and rear diffuser will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

For vehicles with factory direct tire pressure monitoring sensors only The Foxwell TPMS sensor integrates 315MHz and 433MHz dual frequency and can replace more than 96% of the OEM sensors on the market. Sensors can easily be activated and programmed by any TPMS tool on the market.

Strut tower bars are an excellent and common handling upgrade that work by bracing the shock towers together to reduce chassis flex during cornering. ECS has designed and tested this strut brace in house to increase chassis rigidity and improve handling during aggressive cornering in your B9. Cut from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and finished in a black anodize, our Billet Aluminum Front Strut Brace will not only enhance your driving experience but also provide an eye-catching addition to your engine bay.

Raise the level of style on your mid-facelift B9 S4 or A4 S-Line with the ECS Tuning Gloss Black Grille Accent Set. This quality addition was engineered and designed in-house to fit directly to your factory front bumper cover, with no modifications required. The accents were designed to provide the vehicle with a more aggressive look by accentuating the area around the fog light grilles, providing a drastic improvement to the front end aesthetic. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, this grille accent set will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

Give your MK5/MK6 the cornering control it needs to handle everything from a tough track day to a hard back-road blast with the new ECS Tuning Sway Bar and End Link upgrade kits! Designed to replace your factory setup with beefier sway bars, adjustable end links, and stiffer bushings, these kits will improve your cornering by reducing body roll which means your tires can spend more time gripping and less time slipping.

Give your AWD MK5/MK6 the cornering control it needs to handle everything from a tough track day to a hard back-road blast with the new ECS Tuning Sway Bar and End Link upgrade kits! Designed to replace your factory setup with beefier sway bars, adjustable end links, and stiffer bushings, these kits will improve your cornering by reducing body roll which means your tires can spend more time gripping and less time slipping.

When I first started college, I remember seeing for the first time a B8 S4. I just stared at it and thought to myself "what do I have to do to own one of these?" Then i had the the pleasure of going to lunch with one of my professors who just happened to have a v10 s6. I was instantly in love with the car. So here we are years later and I now own both a b8 s4 and a c6 s6. May not be the smartest life decision to own two "S" cars, but my drives are never boring about two years ago, I was browsing b8 s4s. I had one on my watch list that was dropped in price. However, it was about 10 hours away in the middle of Virginia. I made a call, went down the next day and traded in my Jetta TDi for the S4. As for my Audi S6, I was able to find one local to me that was a one owner car and pretty well taken care of. The previous owner had already installed a Milltek exhaust which makes the v10 absolutely scream. The torque the car provides in combination with the sound is just an amazing experience. As far as modding it, I only plan on getting some wheels for it. So far it has he lightweight crank pulley from JHM, EBs red stuff pads and upgraded plugs and coils from NGK. At some point the car may get lowered but that is a ways off

My passion for the automobile goes back to my childhood. Growing up in Paris, I was always fond of European designs and engineering. I also was attracted by what America or Asia could offer. What made me a true enthusiast is when I realized the true beauty of it all. No matter how different your preferences can be, we are all driven towards our passion for automobiles. My first small cars that I had was a Formula 1 Renault race car and a 1956 Pontiac star chief, I still own them, and they are still in good condition, then as my collection of miniatures and I grew, so did my automotive encyclopedia. I remember watching Rally races with their 6-speed manual widebody Quattro 80’s and was amazed by how their 2.1 L Turbocharged I5 sounded, unlike any other rally cars. (Another Rally car I was a fan of was of course the Renault Turbo 5) When I saw the sporting achievements of the brand, I knew one day I would own an Audi. As a graduation gift to myself, and all the hard work which I saved up for, I bought my first car, a Monsoon Grey B8.5 supercharged V6 3.0L Audi S4. Audi has brought a lot to the automotive world. In short, it is a brand, which has ONE history, AN impressive sports track record, and ONE cutting-edge technology QUATTRO.

When I first started college, I remember seeing for the first time a B8 S4. I just stared at it and thought to myself "what do I have to do to own one of these?" Then i had the the pleasure of going to lunch with one of my professors who just happened to have a v10 s6. I was instantly in love with the car. So here we are years later and I now own both a b8 s4 and a c6 s6. May not be the smartest life decision to own two "S" cars, but my drives are never boring about two years ago, I was browsing b8 s4s. I had one on my watch list that was dropped in price. However, it was about 10 hours away in the middle of Virginia. I made a call, went down the next day and traded in my Jetta TDi for the S4. As for my Audi S6, I was able to find one local to me that was a one owner car and pretty well taken care of. The previous owner had already installed a Milltek exhaust which makes the v10 absolutely scream. The torque the car provides in combination with the sound is just an amazing experience. As far as modding it, I only plan on getting some wheels for it. So far it has he lightweight crank pulley from JHM, EBs red stuff pads and upgraded plugs and coils from NGK. At some point the car may get lowered but that is a ways off

My MK6 GTI wasn't fast enough. sold it. Got a winter beater older than me and saved up for my lovely S4 that hopefully last me the rest of my life!!

Cars, for me, have always been an avenue for self-expression. They're a blank canvas to create a piece of art. I need to choose a platform that offers several options for parts and customization, but I also have to like the aesthetics of that car. These things combined give me the best opportunity to build something unique. I always look through online catalogs for parts and picture a basic idea of what I want out of a build before I purchase the vehicle. My advice to fellow enthusiasts out there: follow your gut. Don't just do something because you think others will like it.

I grew up interested in boats as we were a boater family. The mechanical aspect was always the most intriguing. When I was able to purchase my own vehicle I got really into off-roading/ overland/ camping, so I built a Toyota Tundra to tackle those duties. Next was a Subaru STi to get my feet wet in the tuner/ JDM world. This car ended up getting a full motor build and pumping out 600hp. Finally, I came to ECS and became attracted to the sophisticated, yet complicated German engineering ways. This lead me to buy my Audi S6. I've always been an Audi fan growing up and my father had plenty throughout the 90's. He also had a Porsche when he was 26, so 911's give me the feels too. At this point I'm hooked and always drawn in by advancements in the OE or aftermarket automotive fields.

I'm Josh, & I'm always hunting for a good deal even when I don't "need" another car. When the opportunity came up to buy a Laser Red (second best color) B5 S4 Avant in manual I had to jump on it! It was a 1 owner car that a Dr. in NY State had owned & serviced at 1 dealership since new. I got full service records from delivery to 182K. I wanted to keep it very OEM+ replacing old & tired parts with a few upgrades as seen below. The B5 S4 owners groups have been great at sourcing NLA Genuine parts like the Sport Mirrors & Interior Trim. Extremely fun car to drive on nice days!

I found my passion for cars when I stumbled upon a MK6 GTI for my first car. Sadly, one day pulling into ECS a semi hit me and now the car is gone. I stumbled upon an Imola Yellow B5 S4 rotting away, and I knew I had to have it. Although the car doesn�t run, I have purchased big brakes, larger turbos, wheels, tires, and a load of other parts knowing it will be a driving machine!

A twelve hour drive, a one way rental car, and a one hour uber to find perfect car (for now). After searching for B8.5 S4’s and C7 A6 3.0T’s I was never able to nail down the perfect setup at the right price. Putting all the wants together of the B8 and the C7 I landed on the Q5 3.0T. The 3.0T can pull a lot of power with little effort and the ZF8 trans can take just about anything you throw at it. Plus a little extra head room would be nice. Also saving on the “S” tax I basically get a SQ5 minus some bigger front brakes and quad exit exhaust. I narrowed my search to simply facelift 3.0T, prestige, black optics and 2 popped up. One was across the country and the other only a state away. 2015 Monsoon Gray Q5 3.0T prestige with black optics and 2 tone sport seats. After a lot of searching and driving the mods begin! Fast forward a bit and it’s currently stage 2 using IE software with the ECS supercharger pulley and intake. For some sound I went with a set of un-resonated downpipes and the ECS X-pipe for now. I’ve had H&R on multiple other cars so I had to go with the H&R street performance coilovers and front and rear sways which make car handle and look fantastic. For some extra support I also added the ECS X-brace and transmission mount.

What the B8.5 A5 S-Line and S5 lack in aggressive styling, they make up in performance. But you don’t have to just accept that it will always look like a regular commuter car. Our new Gloss Black Grille Accents offer an aggressive visual change that helps the natural lines of the bumper around the fog lamps give off a more menacing appearance.

With a high-strung S54 inline six under the hood, a manual 6-speed transmission, LSD rear end, and competent suspension, the E46 M3 is a great platform out of the box. That isn’t to say it can’t be improved, however, which is exactly what we did. Below, we’ve listed everything we upgraded on the M3 before it was delivered to the lucky new owner who is surely enjoying our tasteful upgrades provided by our partners that help bring out the full potential of this incredible machine.

This is the Audi 8V A3 we gave away with the help of Bilstein, LIQUI MOLY, Rotiform, Milltek Sport, and so many other lovely partners who helped us create the ultimate version of the platform. Find everything we added to make this A3 incredible right here to take inspiration from our build and apply it to yours!

Nothing says classy and fun like the S4, especially the B9 S4 featuring the new turbocharged 3.0 V6 and lightning-quick transmission. Our B9 S4 sports some elegant and tasteful additions developed right here in-house for this platform to help demonstrate just how incredible you can make this car without much effort. From visual improvements to suspension, engine performance, brakes, and more, our B9 S4 build list is your road map to upgrading your S4 with some of the best parts in the scene.

The B9 A4 has yet to achieve the same prolific acceptance it's predecessor did, but it's still got plenty of time to grow on enthusiasts as the market continues to develop. Speaking of, our ECS project B9 A4 features tons of our in-house developed performance and visual upgrades that help draw out the hidden power from the platform. If you want to transform your B9 A4, everything we've done to ours can be found right here so you can make the same choice upgrades and enjoy this luxury sedan to its fullest potential.

The supercharged 3.0T power plant up front, six-speed manual transmission between the seats, and Quattro AWD system make the B8.5 S4 a well-rounded and highly capable package right out of the box, but this B8.5 S4 is no ordinary luxury sedan. Our research and development test mule here features everything we currently offer (and some in-progress secret parts) that help transform this super sedan from modest daily into an absolute weapon. Our suspension upgrades, heat exchanger, intake, big bore throttle body, and more help make this S4 the ultimate highway star it deserves to be.

Unfortunately, a deer claimed the life of this poor B8 A4 some years back, but it still lives on in memory! Many of our in-house developed upgrades for the B8 A4 platform were featured on this car, which helped it transform from a luxury commuter car to a blistering performance sedan. If you're interested in creating an impressive B8 A4, you've come to the right place.

One of the biggest concerns we have when working on our cars at home is ordering every part we need for the job and worrying if we picked the correct parts. Making an easy mistake like that slows us down and keeps our cars out of commission for longer than we want. That’s why at ECS Tuning, we have put together full Assembled By ECS kits for your car that comes with everything you need from the quality manufacturers you trust to tackle that service project stress-free.

CSF Cooling offers high-performance solutions for your daily driver, weekend warrior, track build, or completely custom setup that needs better cooling, lighter weight components, and unmatched quality. That's why we chose CSF to produce the first-ever B8.5 S4 upgraded radiator for our 2020 ECS Audi Giveaway that you can see on our YouTube Channel. Ensure your engine can continue to perform the way you need it to with a proper cooling setup from the world-class CSF line of performance radiators.

Give your B8 an upgrade you can feel with our brand new Billet Aluminum X-Brace to improve steering response, steering feel, handling, and accuracy! This billet piece replaces the hollow stamped steel x-brace that allows for more torsional flex. Our brace fully braces the steering rack to the rear of the subframe for an incredible difference in rigidity and handling feel.

Forced-induction engines like the MQB platform need all the air they can suck in to perform at peak efficiency. Our new Luft-Technik Dual Air Inlet Duct help funnel more air directly to your intake for optimal performance so it can breathe all the fresh air it needs.

Brand new for your B8/B8.5 are the ECS Luft-Technik Intake Air Scoops to help funnel more cold air to your intake! Help your intake maximize its potential by directing all the cool, fresh, exterior air you can straight to the air box while looking good with a stylish accent peeking from behind your grille.

Upgrade your B8 or B8.5 S4 with our new Enclosed Luft-Technik Intake System now available in the popular Matte Black version! The same great performance benefits are now more affordable so your 3.0T can reach power goals sooner without sacrifice.