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Give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gift that won't get returned because it's the wrong size, style, or color. ECS gift cards come in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, to fit any budget. These certificates are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast, and they're a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Pedal set sale. Add the look of attractive polished aluminum pedals to your MKI TT. Choose the standard brushed aluminum three-pedal set, with contrasting black anti-slip raised bubber nubs, or add the four-piece set with dead pedal. This an ECS easy-install upgrade; no drilling or hardware to fuss with. Trim pieces are secured with snap-in-place rubber lips. A treat for your feet.

Have it your way. Tweak your stance a little, or go where no man has gone before with 20mm monster offset spacers. ECS has a range of hub centric spacers in thickneses to match your car, your wheels, and your favorite look, from two to twenty millimeters. All spacers are corrosion protected: 2,3, and 4mm spacers are zinc plated steel; thicker spacers, in sizes ranging from 5 to 20mm, are made of 6061 anodized aluminum. Buy them alone; buy them with matching lug bolts. Either way, we won't warp your budget.

New Product. Free shipping. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your vehicle, preset dampening and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. All this and free shipping. Don't wait.

If your R32 or TT has gone soft in the corners or over bumps, check the OE control arm bushings. OE rubber bushings are soft to begin with, and get flabby with daily driving. The change from spry to sloppy happens faster when rubber bushings are exposed to oil leaks or heat. ECS knows this. We have a cure: a complete polyurethane control arm bushing kit. Get everything you need, from bushings to hardware. Our special polyurethane bushings are harder for a stiffer ride. They're tougher, too, resisting oxidation, petrochemicals, and heat aging better than rubber. Easy. Affordable.

We've assembled three premium timing belt kits for your Audi 1.8T, complete with online instructions. Do it right: Our Ultra kit has t-belt with tensioner and roller, water pump with metal impeller, and serpentine accessory belt. Do it better: Add seals, bolts, and coolant to the Ultra kit and you have our Ultra Plus, for discriminating motorists who want things done right. Go for the gold: Order the Ultra Plus with lightweight crank pulley. Good; better; best. Have it your way and get free shipping, too.

Timing is everything. A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. Performance enthusiasts! Add some fun. Order stock kits spiced with underweight or underdrive crank pulleys. Underdrive kits available in five colors. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

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. If you think it's time for a change, we can help.

Timing is everything. A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. Performance enthusiasts! Add some fun. Order stock kits spiced with underweight or underdrive crank pulleys. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

Ram your OE oil pan into a curb, and all the kings horses and all the king's men, won't put that pan back together again. Low-hanging, one-piece cast OE oil pans crack like an egg shell on impact. ECS has engineered a solution: a hybrid oil pan that combines the heat transfer qualities of aluminum with the impact resistance of stamped steel. Unlike the one-piece pan, the ECS hybrid pan lower steel section dents, but won't shatter. This is a complete kit, with everything you need to install it, including turbo drain tube adapter, bolts, and sealer.

Small to fit in tight spots, and tougher than stock, the all-new Forge DV008 Diverter Valve is a great upgrade. Its quality construction and bolt-on-cap design make it tougher than its OEM replacement, a component with a pattern-failure history. Available in attractive Anodized Black or Gunmetal finishes, each valve comes as a kit that includes springs and shims, hex key, replacement hose clamps, Forge key chain, and a limited lifetime warranty. All that and Forge quality. Act soon.

Add the finishing touch to your VW or Audi with attractive and functional R8 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, our new caps stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold yellow and red icons. The oil cap is non-vented, and the coolant cap applies the same system pressure as the original, to raise the coolant boiling point. Style with substance, from ECS Tuning.

Wheel alignment problems affect handling and tire wear. Multi-link suspension systems use special eccentric cam-head bolts that move the links to adjust steering geometry. Worn, seized, rusted, and bent eccentric bolts prevent proper alignment. That's why ECS has added rear eccentric adjustment bolts for the Audi B5 A4/S4 to our product line. These corrosion resistant OE bolts come with eccentric washers and new lock nuts. Buy the lower or upper bolts individually, or choose a kit containing both bolts for one side.

Custom side marker kits. On sale. Crazy low prices. We doubt you like those dowdy orange side markers all that much. Bo-ring. Want to take your car from meek to sleek, in about ten minutes? For cheap? Yeah! ECS Tuning replacement side marker inserts come in clear, smoked, and four factory colors, painted with quality PPG paint. All you need to do is pop out the old ones; pop in the new. No paint. No glues. No screws or clips. Ten minutes. Ten bucks. Gone in a flash at these prices, so act fast.

Tighten up. Toss those marshmallow mounts installed at the factory, and install ruggedized VF engine and transmission mounts. Unlike the liquid-filled flabby factory versions, VF replacement mounts are made of sturdy cast aluminum, with rugged polyurethane inserts. All mounts come with high strength installation hardware, and can be installed with simple hand tools. Engine, transmission, and pendulum mounts: buy them individually, or as a complete set.

Get a grip. Whiteline premium control arm bushings add caster to your front wheels to improve traction under load, reducing wheel spin and understeer. Made of heavy anodized aluminum with polyurethane bushings, Whiteline Control Arm Bushing Kits look great and are easy to install. This simple but effective suspension upgrade reduces bushing compliance and noise for tighter handling and consistent alignment angles. A fast and easy suspension upgrade.

We have a limited number of factory remanufactured Audi symphony radios at clearance prices that will tweak your tweeters. Add built-in cassette and CD players, plus support for your factory CD changer, and the deal sounds even sweeter. Complete with factory security code, this unit will find itself right at home in your standard dash, and provide many hours of listening enjoyment. Don't forget to order the Schwaben radio removal tool kit ES#1928335.

"S" is for S-Line, Stylish and Snap-in-Place. These swell S-Line OEM badges fit Audi A3, B7 A4,and C6 A6. The sun, as well as other elements, can damage the emblem over the years, resulting in one that is faded, chipped and in dire straits. This replacement easily snaps in to place. Once attached, your vehicle will look like it did when it left the showroom once again. S-Line badge will only fit on an S-Line front grille.

Boost-resistant PCV valve upgrade kits from ECS cure common problems caused by a failed PCV valve or hose. If you are experiencing boost loss or have multiple engine oil leaks, the old PCV valve is probably the cause. Our tough new PCV upgrade kit comes complete with the latest P-code PCV valve, a boost-resistant metal flex hose with internal check valve, and sealing gasket. The kit cures your problems while maintaining crankcase ventilation, essential for engine health.

ECS Tuning has an assortment of badgeless TT grille treatments: stealth black, chrome, and mesh. Three distinct styles for individual tastes. As custom mods go, grille swaps are fast and easy. No cutting, painting, grinding, or fitting. Just remove the old grille and secure the new one at the OE attachment holes.

Take back your horsepower. Accessories like A/C, power steering, and the alternator eat great gobs of horsepower. Take it back with an underdrive pulley from ECS Tuning. The low mass underdive pulley is precision machined from lightweight aluminum to spool up faster, while spinning accessories at a slower speed to save power losses. Kit contains pulley, attachment bolts, and a new accessory belt. Put your ponies where they belong--at the wheels.

Pre-cat. Post-cat. Billy Boat has two new custom exhaust systems for B5 S4; a new Downpipe Kit and a Stealth Exhaust system. The Downpipe Kit feeds turbo outlet gases through two flex pipes to your choice of downpipes--with front catalysts--or without. The Stealth Exhaust adds a special lower--but not louder--note to your exhaust sound that won't make you crank up the radio volume! Its bass voice is masculine, not annoying. As you expect, everything is polished stainless steel, TIG welded and ready to bolt in place. Just what you'd expect from ECS.

Look good leaving. Install Ziza LED license plate lights, each with its own finned heat sink. Ziza LED license plate bulbs put out a brighter light, cooler than the yellow light from incandescent bulbs. Installation is easy: pop out the old bulbs, and pop in the Zizas, heat sink up so the LEDs can flood your license plate in cool, bright light. Cool lights. Great look. Act soon.

A great deal just got better. Choose from black or silver MRR mesh wheels and we'll ship them anywhere in the continental U.S., for free. As in no extra money. Gratis. MRR 18-inch GTI hub-centric wheels are TPMS compatible, and have a polished accent rim to offset the silver or black spokes. Can't say how long this will last. Might want to act on this one soon. MRR wheels are made with quality materials, machined to exacting standards. They have been inspected by the Vehicle Inspection Association (VIA), Japanese Light Weight alloy (JLW) and TUV.

Many wheel choices out there; few this good looking. MMR offers head-turningly attractive wheels in Silver or Black with Diamond cut face. MMR wheels are Hub-Centric and TPMS compatible. Specially designed to provide brake clearance and eliminate spacers for a hassle free installation. Hassle free price, too.

Is your engine developing oil leaks that you can't fix? Your problem may be caused by a clogged crankcase ventilation system breather. Engine heat and oil vapors accumulate and harden in the ventilation system. Poor crankcase breathing accelerates engine wear and causes persistent oil leaks from seals and gaskets. Update your PCV system with a new valve upgrade kit.

Nobody likes to "re-invent the wheel." But there's no denying that replacing your wheels is the fastest way to personalize your Audi and make a dramatic styling statement in the process. ECS has a big selection of Miro wheels in several sizes and offsets; in chrome, polished aluminum, and matte black. Something for every taste and car. Bling that won't bust your budget. From ECS.

Running a front Euro plate on your Audi? Give your A7 a continental look with this gray Euro plate license holder. Easy, two-screw installation.

Easy upgrade. Add this direct-fit grille, a great addition to your Audi A4 or S4. Kit includes mounting clips to make installation a snap.

If you've been waiting for a sale to add some real performance muscle to your Audi B6 A4 1.8T, your wait is over. The ECS Fall APR sale includes eight performance chip options, plus an incredible one-cent sale on both APR anti-theft and ECM security upgrades. That's right, a penny keeps your car safe from tampering or theft when you purchase select APR software upgrades. There are more sale items than we can list here, so plan now to browse our great selection of sale items. All APR; all at a great price. Only from ECS Tuning.