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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.

We've all found ourselves using highly "creative" methods for separating old parts in the midst of an intense project. Some methods do work - usually at the expense of personal injury and a few broken or damaged parts. The new Remover Tools from Schwaben leave your knuckles and expensive parts intact. The new Exhaust Hanger Removal Tool has a slim profile for work in tight areas, easily pulling off hangers from behind. Steering and Suspension Ball Joint Separators offer a combined 12mm to 80mm jaw opening range. New rugged 3/8” drive Schwaben E-Socket Sets are also available.

Your German-engineered Audi transcends the conventional limitations imposed on typical performance cars. These vehicles spend hundreds of hours on the world's most famous test tracks, challenging the most talented and devoted automotive engineers. Only a company that shares this passion for moving the limits of performance higher can successfully contribute technological innovations to this caliber of automobile. H&R has dedicated almost four decades to suspension engineering. 100% German made, H&R Performance Suspension Kits deliver race-inspired driving dynamics to your A4.

Audi S vehicles transcend the conventional limitations imposed on street performance cars. These vehicles spend hundreds of hours on the world's most famous test tracks, challenging the most talented and devoted automotive engineers. Only a company that shares this passion for moving the limits of performance higher can successfully contribute technological innovations to this caliber of automobile. H&R has dedicated almost four decades to suspension engineering. 100% German made, H&R Performance Suspension Kits deliver race-inspired driving dynamics to your S4.

Add bragging rights and personal satisfaction to your Audi RS5 experience; do your own recommended maintenance at major and minor intervals. From engine oil and filter changes to spark plug replacement, ECS Tuning makes it easy to keep your RS5 Audi-perfect. We've assembled a complete line of high quality maintenance service kits to serve your exact needs. Face it; no one cares more about your RS5 than you!

Periodic fluid/filter changes remove harmful dirt and metallic particles to head off automatic transmission failures and expensive repairs. Fresh fluid renews additive packages to improve shift quality and performance. ECS stocks what you need to perform routine service operations: from filters and gaskets, to premium fluids that meet stringent OEM standards. All parts and fluids have been selected to meet or exceed the requirements set forth by Audi for quality and longevity.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, with perfect fitment for your Audi B7 S4.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, with perfect fitment for your Audi B6 S4.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, with perfect fitment for your Audi B7 A4 2.0T.

Make night time, the right time. Transform your TT 225's interior with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. Light a little; light a lot. Choose individual zone lighting changes at glove box, trunk, dome, and vanity mirrors. Or grab our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcome addition to any interior. Every kit has a detailed photo tutorial to make light work of your installation.

The B5 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 sway bars are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word. You'll instantly notice a more stable, even character to your handling with this smart upgrade. Cornering is also noticeably more flat a an predictable with this beefed up 32mm bar.

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.

Wheel bearings are one of the most crucial components of a car's suspension. Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, the 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 noise emanating from the wheel hubs to rough ride characteristics.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, with perfect fitment for your Audi B7 A4 3.2L.

The factory oil filter housing cap on your Audi doesn't jive with the rest of the engine bay's fine materials. The super-slick black billet aluminum cap by ECS corrects this oversight, while adding another dimension of increased longevity, durability, and ease of use. Black anodizing maintains the OE look, while durable billet aluminum brings the part up to Audi standards.

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 convenient Bremmen Front Belly Pan. Each kit includes a new belly pan and all the necessary mounting hardware for a professional installation.

Light on weight. Long on looks. The new ECS Tuning Engineered 2-Piece front and rear brake rotors combine the natural advantages of a cast iron braking surface with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of an aluminum hat. Cast iron-gray and durable matte black hats create an eye-catching contrast that accents painted calipers behind open-faced alloy wheels. These beauties have all the extras: black anodized hats, cross-drilled and slotted brake faces, and unlike OEM, directionally vaned rotors for better cooling and heat dissipation over stock.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-Compliant tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

Wheel bearings are one of the most crucial components of a car's suspension. Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, the 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 noise emanating from the wheel hubs to rough ride characteristics. ECS presents several bearing solutions as well as an invaluable installation kit.

Wheel bearings are one of the most crucial components of a car's suspension. Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, the 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 noise emanating from the wheel hubs to rough ride characteristics. ECS presents several bearing solutions as well as an invaluable installation kit.

Guesswork is expensive - it leads to costly repair errors that can compromise a vehicle's safety and functionality. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you'll need accurate vehicle data and specifications to truly understand your vehicle. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of extensive repair data for your C5 Allroad 2.7T. DVDs are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

More than likely, you are going to replace the radiator in your vehicle at least once. The joints where the cores meet the end tanks tend to get weak and are the first place to spring a leak. Impacts to the fins themselves can cause holes to form. Corrosion and clogging from the inside can make cooling less than effective and compromise coolant flow. ECS now offers B5 A4 1.8T owners a the premium Valeo Cooler Radiator replacement to address these serious concerns professionally. This is the factory original style radiator, guaranteed to fit perfectly at the stock location.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. The ECS assembled Standard Kit includes the minimum service requirement: a new belt, tensioner, and rollers. A good start. Go a step further and install confidence with our more complete Ultimate Kit, adding to our Standard Kit a water pump, thermostat, accessory belt, and G13 coolant.

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.

When servicing your ignition system, the spark plugs and coil packs replaced should, at the least, be the same as the existing parts. The best option though is to replace all the plugs and coils at the same time, ensuring even wear over time of the ignition system. ECS-assembled kits come with 6 coils and spark plugs, and dielectric spark plug boot protector.

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.

Our complete Stage 3 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 S5 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.

Our complete Stage 3 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 A5 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.

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.

If you are looking for a replacement turbo to restore the power on your 2.0T, this unit from Vaico will do the trick. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo. A completely new, non-rebuilt unit that will spool dependably and restore lost performance. Be sure to order new banjo lines and crush washers to make your installation easier. *It is suggested that lines are replaced to ensure proper oiling, as the old lines can lose pressure due to sludge.