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The most important part of working on your car is doing it safely. Lifting, supporting, and lowering your car with the right equipment is paramount. Schwaben has a low profile, heavy duty, easy to use lifting products designed to safely and quickly raise and lower even the most slammed cars around.

COBB Tuning is famous for their Accessport device, reliable performance software, and high-quality aftermarket upgrades for turbocharged cars. Now, they’ve turned their attention to the new Audi 8V RS3. You can find all the power hidden in your RS3 with the new Accessport V3, load it with maps that allow you to maximize the power of your supporting modifications, and even take advantage of COBB’s lineup of performance products ready to help your RS3 be all it can be. Find all the new COBB upgrades for your 8V RS3 right here at ECS Tuning.

Audi designed their interiors in the B8 and 8V to be incredibly comfortable, sporty, and enjoyable for the driver and passengers but skimped out in a small area that most of their buyers would never notice. The plastic and unimpressive interior hood release lever was something they must have thought only mechanics would touch and therefore it didn’t need to match the rest of the interior’s fit and finish. We disagree. Give it some love with our attractive and sturdy Billet Interior Hood Release Lever and know that every piece of your interior matches Audi’s superior quality.

Give your B9 a more aggressive appearance and set it apart from its more sedate cousins with our new Gloss Black Grille Accents that beef up the front bumper. Simple installation makes these accents the easiest way to make your Audi something different than the rest of the cars on the road. It doesn’t take much. Subtle changes completely shift the tone of your B9’s appearance toward that of a real enthusiast’s car, which is why you need our new grille accent set to show off your personality.

If your car has been unused for a few weeks, a few months, or has been in storage since last fall, there is a checklist of maintenance services you need to run through before your car may be ready to drive. Pulling your car from storage can be an easy and rewarding experience, and might save you some headaches down the road. Here is everything you need to make sure your car is ready to go back to work when you are.

Paddle shifters make for incredibly fast gear changes and an engaging driving experience, but require you keep your hands in place to use. With our Paddle Shifter Extensions, you can reach your paddle shifters from a wider range of positions on the wheel, which can improve your driving experience. These shifters are available in matte or gloss black for the perfect functional and stylish interior upgrade in your Audi.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

Online ordering and Phone orders are still available as normal. Our sales and customer support staff are here in the building (though we are working remotely to do our part to help with social distancing). We do not expect any delays with shipping and we are ready to provide assistance with your orders. Feel free to call in, speak with one of our enthusiast experts, and find what you need for your next project. We are now offering Curbside Pickup at our facility in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Changing your Audi, BMW, or Volkswagen's oil on schedule ensures your engine will live a healthy and long operational life. While changing your oil might be straightforward, those who regularly do it themselves likely find the little annoyances that make it more trouble than it could be. With our new Schwaben Thread-In Oil Funnels, you can quickly thread this funnel into your oil filler cap for a hands-free and mess-free result when you pour in that new liquid gold. Make services easy for yourself and you'll begin to enjoy them even more!

Upgrade your old or leaky Water Pump with the Assembled By ECS Upgraded Aluminum Water Pump. Water Pump failure can lead to your vehicle making an unnecessary trip to the repair shop. If your pump stops working, coolant temperatures rise rapidly and can overheat the engine, leading to head gasket or even piston ring failure. This is a great preventative maintenance item when doing any type of timing belt replacement.

Give your Audi or Volkswagen a set of new wheels that look fantastic and reduce your unsprung weight with brand new APR Flow Formed wheels. Their new styles are designed for perfect fitment and accept your OEM center caps.

The brand new HPA IS38 turbocharger upgrades offer you the big power potential you want from your MQB Audi or Volkswagen. Featured on our recent Rallywagen expedition to South America, the new IS38 upgrades allow you to support up to 450HP with reliability and peace of mind in even the toughest conditions.

The PCV system in your B9 S4, like all vehicles, releases pressure from the crank case and recirculates it through the intake to be burned off in the combustion cycle. Unfortunately, this causes buildup and isn’t ideal. Our new Performance Baffled Catch Can System will trap that oil and those particles before it makes it back to your intake for cleaner operation and better performance.

Engine bays today are less than attractive. Everything is jam-packed in the space and your eye has no ability to decide what is most important to be your focus. With the new ECS B9 A4/A5 Vacuum-Formed ECU Cover, you can eliminate some of that distraction and hide the ECU with a sleek and stylish heat-resistant piece that installs in minutes to help make your engine easily the main showpiece when you open the hood.

Custom-tailored for your Audi 8V RS3 is our stylish Carbon Fiber Front Lip. Accentuate the aggressive design of your RS3 with a ground-hugging carbon lip that flows perfectly with the existing lines and creates a meaner look with a motorsport-inspired attitude. Upgrade your 8V RS3 front bumper with the sleek ECS Carbon Fiber Front Lip.

The primary concern for your drivetrain when making significant power additions to your vehicle is premature wear or failure of your clutch - your factory clutch was designed within tolerances that added power simply surpass. ECS tuning has developed an outstanding, perfectly-matched Flywheel and Clutch Kit that not only staves off premature clutch wear but reduces flywheel weight for improved acceleration and throttle response.

All too often OEM components sacrifice performance in an effort to appeal to a wide variety of customers. In the case of the factory turbocharger, a turbo muffler is positioned at the compressor outlet and is designed to reduce engine bay acoustics. With our Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe Kit, the factory turbo muffler is removed and replaced with our straight-through delete pipe. This increases flow and turbocharger acoustics by creating a smooth transition between the turbo outlet and intercooler pipe inlet. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum for smooth flow and lasting durability.

The already stylish exterior of your B8.5 A4 can always be improved with the addition of Carbon Fiber accessories. To add an appealing, race-inspired, and more aggressive touch, the new Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser is the perfect choice! Easy installation and included hardware make for a nearly immediate change in appearance, and paired with other ECS Carbon Fiber Accessories, you can give your Audi a truly unique and impressive appearance.

Deflection is the enemy of power transfer. When you lose power to soft rubber mounts, that power is gone forever. 034Motorsport has developed some nearly indestructible alternatives for your engine and transmission mounts that reduce or eliminate that deflection and are designed to support high horsepower builds without losing power to unnecessary deflection.

Maximizing the performance in your Audi or VW doesn't just mean throwing power at the engine. It means making complimentary upgrades to every corner of the car in order to keep everything performing at its peak. With suspension tuning, that means adding adjustment capabilities and reducing deflection. With the new 034Motorsport Billet Adjustable Motorsport Line Rear Toe Links, you have the ability to ensure your suspension is working as effectively as possible, even at an extremely lowered ride height.

When chasing more power, you eventually run into the ceiling set in place by the equipment in your car. With forced-induction engines, that eventually means a more capable turbocharger is needed to break through to that next goal. Brand new from CTS Turbo, their K04 Turbo Upgrade for your B7 or B8 2.0T is just what you need to push more power and raise the ceiling to reach higher numbers than ever before.

Brand new from Eventuri, their Stage 3 Carbon Fiber Intake System for your Audi 8V RS3 is designed for maximum flow and minimal restriction to support even the wildest 1000hp builds around. With a striking visual element and incredible function, this intake system is simply the most capable and most beautiful option around for your high-performance Audi.

With Forge Motorsport's new VW Overland Offroad Accessories, you can lift your VW up to go anywhere and everywhere with even more confidence. They're easy to install lift spacer kits give you more clearance and a beefier look for your VW to fit even chunkier wheels and tires. Make your VW all that it can be to go where it wants with the Forge Motorsport Overland Kits!

Engine bays today are less than attractive. Everything is jam-packed in the space and your eye has no ability to decide what is most important to be your focus. With the new ECS B9 S4/S5 Vacuum-Formed ECU Cover, you can eliminate some of that distraction and hide the ECU with a sleek and stylish heat-resistant piece that installs in minutes to help make your engine easily the main showpiece when you open the hood.

This power plant is exceptional at making huge numbers, mated to a chassis that can put it to the ground efficiently. One thing that is severely lacking from this package is a complement of engine mounts that are up to the task of handling that increased power without sacrificing and wasting that precious torque.

Last year, we sent VW Brand Ambassador Jamie Orr on a trip all across the country in a pre-production MK5 Sportwagen we affectionately called the Rallywagen where it ended in the Arctic Circle. This year we picked up a VW MK7 GTI and decided to build it here at ECS to debut at SEMA and then head South to drive all the way to the tip of South America on some of the most demanding roads. Rallywagen 2.0 was fully constructed in-house by our team of engineers.

If you have a B9, we'd bet you have some dirt, grime, water, salt, or whatever else you drove through all collected in your engine bay thanks to the less-than-perfect three-piece plug that covers a hole in the metal. The results are at best a mess in your engine bay and at worst, the precursor to a rust problem. With the Engine Bay Block Off Plugs we designed here in-house, you can prevent this headache before it starts and add a sleek and attractive component to your engine bay at the same time.

Raise the level of style on your pre-facelift B8 S4 or A4 S-Line with the ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber 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.

Change the profile of your Audi B8 S4 with the brand new ECS Rear Window Spoiler. With a sleek design and perfect fitment, your Audi will have a more motorsport-inspired look and distinct, yet subtle, difference between the run-of-the-mill commuter Audi. Set yourself apart with this new visual upgrade.

Protect your Audi B9 A4 or S4 with the brand new ECS Transmission Street Shield! With sturdy aluminum construction, OEM aerodynamics, and easy installation, you have no reason to fear any roads or unavoidable hazards and no excuse to not protect your precious Audi. Paired with the skid plate and tunnel brace, you can fully protect the underside of your B9 for the ultimate peace of mind with the ECS Street Shield Kit!