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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.

Coilovers are the most well-rounded performance upgrade you can make on your MK5 or MK6, which is why we’re proud to announce our latest release: the ECS Adjustable Damping Coilover Systems for your FWD MK5/MK6! Independent ride height and spring preload adjustment, 32 damper settings, and special zinc coating make the ECS coilovers your best durable, affordable, and capable suspension upgrade option.

Without small details to make a story feel authentic, you just have a surface-level plot and a few characters. The little things, the little cues that immerse you in that story’s world, are what makes the plot feel real. Just like a good book or movie, your VW or Audi is telling a story. Your story, actually. How authentic and engaging that story is will depend on how well you insert details. Tell your story with subtle upgrades, like our new Billet Aluminum Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap!

Raise the level of style on your Mid-Facelift B9 A4 S-Line or S4 with the ECS Tuning gloss black front chin spoilers. These quality pieces were 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. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, these front lip spoilers will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Work efficiently and productively with Schwaben digital torque wrenches. Enabling you to accurately apply specific torque. Trust the tool the pros know, Schwaben.

These new styles of alzor wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The iconic 5-spoke "Rotor" design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. 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.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this Fall? Equip yourself for the season and make the most of your plans with Schwaben Garage Gear! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

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Be a hero to the car enthusiast in your life! With ECS Virtual Gift Cards, worrying about fitment, years, makes, models, or any other difficulty you find in shopping for them is gone! These cards are the gift of tuning: you can know their next project was on you, without having to play a guessing game to get the right parts!

If you commonly drive your Audi on the track or brake at high speed, your brakes are prone to fade due to lack of cool air flowing over the rotor, which can also lead to reduced brake life. Our new in-house designed and engineered ECS Tuning Brake Cooling Duct kit is an effective way to reduce brake temperatures by channeling cool air to your rotors with this simple upgrade.

Upgrade your exterior styling on your Audi with the ECS Tuning Gloss Black Trunk Spoiler. This trunk spoiler was engineered in-house and designed to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of the B5 S4 and A4.

Upgrade your exterior styling on your Audi with the ECS Tuning Gloss Black Trunk Spoiler. This trunk spoiler was engineered in-house and designed to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of the B5 S4 and A4.

Upgrade your exterior styling with the ECS Tuning Gloss Black Rear Diffuser for your pre-facelift B9 A4 S-Line. This diffuser was engineered and designed in-house to add a more aggressive appearance to the rear of your vehicle that matches with the factory appeal of your Audi. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, this rear diffuser will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

You can draw attention to where you want it with something flashy, or you can divert attention away from where you don’t with something sleek and subtle. To create a winning presentation when you open the hood, there needs to be a blend of both exciting visual and performance upgrades as well as efficient use of negative space. Our new Engine Bay Covers for your B8 will help keep everything distracting hidden under clean and factory-looking covers to help direct attention to the stars of the show: your engine and all the performance goodies you want to show off.

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.