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There's a reason Vargas called their new MQB Turbo Upgrade the 'Game Changer.' A completely improved turbocharger design, engineered by Vargas, the Game Changer offers your VW or Audi significant power increases from a much higher flowing turbocharger, all from the stock location for easy installation. If you are ready for big power, this is the fastest way to get there.

Lowering your B8 is one of the more effective changes you can make for handling and weight transfer improvements, but drastic reductions in the height of the car cause alignment settings to fall outside the ideal range. With our new Adjustable Rear Toe Arms, you can bring your toe back into spec on extremely lowered vehicles for precise alignment, less deflection, and greater adjustability in the rear end of your Audi.

Whether you are new to modifying cars or a veteran with several projects under your belt, finding the right place to begin customizing your Audi can be a tough decision. ECS Performance Intakes and Carbon Fiber Products give you those first few steps with both performance and visual upgrades that are perfect for setting the tone of your build. With several supported models of nearly every generation, our upgrades give you the power you want and the styling you were looking for to make your Audi grab attention wherever you take it.

Whether your MK7/8V is lowered, slammed, or completely stock, it will need control arm bushings replaced at some point. But why make a replacement when you can make an improvement? The preassembled ECS Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushing Kit is designed to be an easy replacement and effective upgrade, which gives you a connected driving experience, improved handling, and the knowledge that your bushings will last longer than the soft OE rubber versions.

The Audi B9 A4 and S4 offer a nearly unparalleled luxury sport experience, but that isn't to say they are perfect as they sit. Choosing to create a representation of your stylistic tastes is what makes the B9 a special platform, but well you tell that story comes down to how detail-oriented your execution is. Leave nothing untouched with subtle hints that make up a broader idea. To help, we are proud to introduce our new Carbon Fiber Radiator Support Cover for your B9, designed specifically to match all the other woven goodies that tell your story.

What makes your VW/Audi feel like the luxury sports car it should feel like all comes down to the condition of your suspension components and bushings. Common failure points that give your ride quality a substantial downgrade are the rear shock mounts, which are a soft rubber mount from the factory. At ECS, we developed a stiffer, void-free, upgraded rear shock mount for you to enjoy reduced deflection for better performance with a longer lifespan for the mounts. These mounts are an excellent addition to your next suspension project, or to replace worn OEM mounts before they go.

Brand new for your Audi, the ECS Stainless Steel Brake Lines are designed to give you a firmer brake pedal feel and resist wear significantly better than stock rubber lines. Whether you are looking for an upgrade, replacement, or both, these lines are the perfect solution.

From the street to the track, HPA Motorsport has the performance upgrades for your Audi, Volkswagen, or MINI that are backed by over 25 years of success in racing. From a dedicated background in tuning, HPA Motorsport offers the experience and heritage you need to feel confident with each upgrade. Don't miss your chance at those improvements you've been eyeing!

CSF has been a go-to for performance cooling in everything from show cars to race-spec builds for almost fifty years. If you have an Audi or VW based on the MQB platform, you can now experience the high-flow and exceptional cooling properties of the CSF radiator and DSG cooler tailored for your car and peak performance.

Front lips are a great way to make your car look more attractive and aggressive while giving the appearance of being lower to the ground. The ECS Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler for your B8.5 A4 is your chance to give the front bumper a bit more appeal. Our lip spoiler fits easily, follows the factory contour lines, and adds a bit of carbon fiber to brighten your front end up.

Transform your Audi with aero and aesthetic parts from Maxton Design! Spoilers, diffusers, splitters, and more for your car effectively bolster the exterior appearance with easy installation and fitment.

Functional or not, exterior upgrades help further set your Audi apart as one unique to you. There are tons of possible combinations of OEM and aftermarket options for beefing up the presence of your Audi. Popular conversions are carbon fiber lips, spoilers, side skirts, and more. Really, carbon fiber anything works well to add a sporty attitude to your Audi.

Free up horsepower easily without sacrificing comfort with the ECS Vacuum Actuated Exhaust Cutouts! A simple modification that allows you to flip between the factory exhaust routing through the full system or dumped out the open valve when you need extra performance. Since the vacuum-actuated valve is not electronic, it will not stick or burn out, meaning you will enjoy this effective modification for a long time without worry. No welding required, instant power, and a fraction the cost of a full exhaust system makes this the perfect upgrade for your German performance car.

Looking for the most attractive & adjustable tip on the market? Look no further than our ECS Swivel Exhaust Tips! Featuring a unique swivel collar design that allows adjustability in any direction for that perfect fitment. Simply adjust the tip to your desired position and tighten the hex bolt to 14 ft-lbs (19 Nm) and the tip will stay in place. These are engineered to last, using chrome plated nuts, 304SS cap screw, clamp, insert ring and exhaust tip. Available in 3.5" or 4.0" outlet and chrome or black chrome finish.

Functional or not, exterior upgrades help further set your Audi apart as one unique to you. There are tons of possible combinations of OEM and aftermarket options for beefing up the presence of your Audi. Popular conversions are carbon fiber lips, spoilers, side skirts, and more. Really, carbon fiber anything works well to add a sporty attitude to your Audi.

Functional or not, exterior upgrades help further set your Audi apart as one unique to you. There are tons of possible combinations of OEM and aftermarket options for beefing up the presence of your Audi. Popular conversions are carbon fiber lips, spoilers, side skirts, and more. Really, carbon fiber anything works well to add a sporty attitude to your Audi.

Functional or not, exterior upgrades help further set your Audi apart as one unique to you. There are tons of possible combinations of OEM and aftermarket options for beefing up the presence of your Audi. Popular conversions are carbon fiber lips, spoilers, side skirts, and more. Really, carbon fiber anything works well to add a sporty attitude to your Audi.

Functional or not, exterior upgrades help further set your Audi apart as one unique to you. There are tons of possible combinations of OEM and aftermarket options for beefing up the presence of your Audi. Popular conversions are carbon fiber lips, spoilers, side skirts, and more. Really, carbon fiber anything works well to add a sporty attitude to your Audi.

If it's time for a replacement, don't settle for stock. Introducing our Assembled by ECS Tuning Front Lower Control Arm Kit with pre-installed ECS Polyurethane Bushings, for a very simple install! Featuring pre-installed hand poured 90A durometer polyurethane bushings and electro-coated steel bushing sleeves, this upgrade kit will out-perform and out-last your factory, squishy rubber bushings.

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your B8 S4 is as easy as installing a Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning in the stunning new red carbon-kevlar weave. We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your Audi, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved intake hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of powerful induction noise and excellent styling with the unique red carbon.

Adding power is easy enough in your Audi, but supporting modifications are just as important, especially if you want to use that power to its potential. With more power comes a demand for transferring that power effectively through a clutch assembly that can handle it. DKM, in partnership with Competition Clutch, have designed kits aimed at high horsepower street cars that see mild track use with a clutch that is intended to transmit all that power without slipping. Make sure your Audi can put its power to the ground with DKM clutch kits!

Often, those little detail-oriented parts fill in the blank spaces to tell a more complete story of your car. The new Billet Control Rings are the perfect additions to your B9 interior that help make that subtle change necessary to give depth to your build or be the perfect starting point. With tactile construction and a perfect fit around your control knobs, these rings help tailor the look and feel of your interior to your exact liking. Start personalizing and enjoying your Audi to your visions full potential with the new Billet Aluminum Control Rings for your B9.

One of the more common items we all encounter on a regular basis but leave completely untouched is our fuel cap. Leave no stone unturned in your car with this beautifully machined 6061-T6 aluminum fuel cap cover and you'll be popping more than just your hood at the next car show! Show off your gas cap on your VW/Audi, or replace a broken tether with our included stainless wire rope and clasp.

Uncompromised performance for your Audi or Volkswagen is what you can expect from the dedicated specialists behind Integrated Engineering. Years of hands-on experience raising the bar with Audi and Volkswagen upgrades have made IE some of the most successful performance companies in the game, and their new performance software proves that once again. Give your Audi or Volkswagen the improvements it deserves with IE's new performance software to reach the potential you always knew it had.

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.

Your engine requires proper lubrication to function, but a simple oil change is only the bare minimum. As it ages, carbon deposits build up in your engine and rob performance by hurting efficiency. LIQUI MOLY engine flushes and additives are designed to supplement your oil change with proven technology to effectively clean and further protect your engine to both restore power and maintain a long operational life. The importance of additives is still a relatively new concept, but it is certainly critical to preserving your engine the way it deserves.

Looking to upgrade your boring interior while adding billet touches right at your fingertips? We've got you covered at ECS Tuning with our in house designed Billet Aluminum Control Rings! Available in two select styles and multiple color configurations. Choose from either smooth or notched type to best suit your styling needs. Then choose your color; available in either anodized red, clear, or black.

One of the rarest Audis you can own... At least in Sieberts eyes. Here is his 91 Audi V8 Quattro In Manual. When he first bought this car is was worse for wear. It was leaking oil from every place possible along with having at least 3 dead cylinders. Dave has since put a lot of work into this oddball car. He recently finished up a 4.2 swap from a later model V8 and its out an about now. Like always its a continuous work in progress but it's better than it was. Here is some of the stuff Dave has done!

Raise the level of style on your facelift B8.5 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.

The B9 chassis is highly styled and sculpted in a way that blends an aggressive attitude with understated luxury. A simple change can tip that appearance in one direction or another. With that in mind, why not favor the sporty side of things? Our new gloss black rear trunk spoiler is designed to be the subtle visual improvement you need to hint at the performance that lies underneath that highly designed exterior.