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Schwaben produces specialty service tools to give DIYers and professionals access to the fastest service methods possible. Their Fluid Change Tools make oil service, transmission fluid service, brake fluid service, and more a breeze! These tools allow you to complete these services as professionally as modern dealerships and give you the ability to tackle jobs alone that would usually require lifting the vehicle or assistance from a friend.

Factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are C544 bronze to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring and dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for a much longer service life and less maintenance.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained.

The ECS Engineered Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushing with Black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum Sleeve Sets take care of drive line slop and reduce power deflection, while increasing throttle response and overall drive train rigidity. After your engine produces power, and before your wheels propel your vehicle forward, energy is lost through your drive train. These losses are measurable and significant, and are made worse by worn or failing bushings. ECS recognized the need for more performance-oriented differential bushings, and have arrived at another world-class product.

The ECS Engineered Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushing with Black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum Sleeve Sets take care of drive line slop and reduce power deflection, while increasing throttle response and overall drive train rigidity. After your engine produces power, and before your wheels propel your vehicle forward, energy is lost through your drive train. These losses are measurable and significant, and are made worse by worn or failing bushings. ECS recognized the need for more performance-oriented differential bushings, and have arrived at another world-class product.

Turner engineered polyurethane engine mounts offer more engaging driving experience, crisper throttle response, more precise shifter feel, and reduced driveline slop all without destroying your ride quality with excessive NVH. -Precision machined billet 6061-T6 housing for durability and corrosion resistance -Crisper throttle response & more precise shifts -60A & 80A poly for full street or street/track use -Rebuild-able

Most new performance cars could use a more athletic, performance-purposed wheel fitment. Not only does widening a car's track width decrease body roll and make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner front and rear profile. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or fitment down the road with a up to 30mm monster offset change. Engineered and tested to fit your BMW perfectly.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3-year limited warranty.

With the prohibition of the steel tow ring in multiple racing series a new more close-quarter racing friendly solution was need. Introducing the Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Straps! These polyester tow straps are the best tow strap available for the modern BMW chassis. Using a heavy-duty, chemical-resistant polyester strap webbed around a stainless steel stud. This design allows for tow hooks to grab onto it without hitting your bumper. If you are racing your BMW a Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Strap is a must have a track accessory.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel for your BMW.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel for your BMW.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel for your BMW.

Whenever a service is performed that requires the removal of the valve cover, replacing the gasket is so simple and effective that it should be done every time. Another component worth replacing while working with the valve cover gasket is the infamous Eccentric Shaft Sensor since replacing this part comes with a gasket replacement recommendation. This time of year is a great time to service these areas of your engine since the gaskets are constantly expanding and contracting with hot engine cycles and summer heat.

Engineered and tested by Dinan, Americas BMW Tuner, the DINANTRONICS Sport Performance Tuner brings Dinan’s lofty performance standards to you. Designed to be the boost controller for the masses, its simple design/execution allows for easy installation/removal that can be performed in the blink of an eye and yields results you will feel, and enjoy, from the start. *Up to +30 HP and +40 lb-ft *Easy to install and easy to use *Live, real-time streaming boost data *Adjust boost for max performance or conservative driving

When you turn on your car to start your day, make sure your hand falls to this shift knob. The sumptuous leather and perfect weighting will have you dreaming. These Genuine BMW shift knobs are a direct fit to all BMW manual transmissions. With the extra weight carefully placed up high on the shift lever, shift action becomes smooth, solid, and deliberate. BMW set the benchmark in shift knobs. Feel the difference.

When you turn on your car to start your day, make sure your hand falls to this shift knob. The sumptuous leather and perfect weighting will have you dreaming. These Genuine BMW shift knobs are a direct fit to all BMW manual transmissions. With the extra weight carefully placed up high on the shift lever, shift action becomes smooth, solid, and deliberate. BMW set the benchmark in shift knobs. Feel the difference.

When you turn on your car to start your day, make sure your hand falls to this shift knob. The sumptuous leather and perfect weighting will have you dreaming. These Genuine BMW shift knobs are a direct fit to all BMW manual transmissions. With the extra weight carefully placed up high on the shift lever, shift action becomes smooth, solid, and deliberate. BMW set the benchmark in shift knobs. Feel the difference.

Whether you need to replace your grille or you simply want to stand out from the others we have the right grille for you. As tough as they are visually appealing, all ECS grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won’t chip or peel like chrome and paint. Engineered for direct fitment on your BMW.

The BMW E36 come with excellent handling packages, but there's always room for improvement. Let Dinan up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Dinan 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.

K-MAC offers engineered solutions for adjusting camber and increased toe adjustment at the front and rear of your car with camber plates – available in three stages to suit your driving style – and adjustable bushings. Whether you're just driving to work or trying to set the best lap times, keep your tires and your wallet happy with K-MAC.

The BMW E46 3 Series has proven itself to be a true-blooded BMW, with handling dynamics that are close to perfect. One area of this particular model's suspension that can use bolstering is at the sway bar. You want more aggressive driving dynamics with no downside (NVH, ride quality decrease,etc). The ECS tested 27mm front and 21mm rear sway bars are designed for this precise reason. Reduce body roll in turns, stiffen suspension, and add a much needed dimension of handling predictability with the ECS units - designed to fit and function in perfect harmony with your BMW.

Don't let a tough project stop you in your tracks! Get the right tool for the job with Schwaben Tools from ECS. Tools you can depend on, designed to put the DIY power in your hands, and ready to tackle general and specific jobs, Schwaben Tools are ready to make themselves at home in your garage.

3D Design is focused on high-quality styling components that allow you to personalize the look of your BMW. Inspired by European tuning trends and Japan's unique VIP tuning style, their wide range of lips, diffusers, side skirts, and spoilers are made from high-quality urethane or super light, super strong prepreg dry carbon and install easily to your factory bumpers and skirts to offer an understated, aggressive performance look. Set your BMW apart from the crowd with this wide variety of components from 3D Design, now available at ECS Tuning.

3D Design is focused on high-quality styling components that allow you to personalize the look of your BMW. Inspired by European tuning trends and Japan's unique VIP tuning style, their wide range of lips, diffusers, side skirts, and spoilers are made from high-quality urethane or super light, super strong prepreg dry carbon and install easily to your factory bumpers and skirts to offer an understated, aggressive performance look. Set your BMW apart from the crowd with this wide variety of components from 3D Design, now available at ECS Tuning.

3D Design is focused on high-quality styling components that allow you to personalize the look of your BMW. Inspired by European tuning trends and Japan's unique VIP tuning style, their wide range of lips, diffusers, side skirts, and spoilers are made from high-quality urethane or super light, super strong prepreg dry carbon and install easily to your factory bumpers and skirts to offer an understated, aggressive performance look. Set your BMW apart from the crowd with this wide variety of components from 3D Design, now available at ECS Tuning.

Turner Motorsport has spent the last two decades striving for ultimate performance on the track, and transferring their winning knowledge to the street. When it comes to building a fast car, it doesn’t all have to do with the power it puts out. It’s all about being able to put the power down in the corners. When you install a set of Turner camber/caster plates you gain the ability dial in your suspension geometry and improve steering response and handling. This isn’t only a product for the track, it’s perfect for all of us BMW owners who can’t resist the temptation of a winding road.

The fuel pump in your vehicle is essential for delivering the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure. The unit often fails unexpectedly and at the worst possible time. ECS Tuning supplies an assortment of replacement fuel pumps to get your BMW back on the road again. In addition to fuel pumps we offer the right tools for the job. Unlike a screwdriver, punches, and other multi-use tools the Schwaben Fuel Pump Lock Ring Tool securely attaches to the fuel pump lock ring allowing easy removal and servicing of your fuel pump.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained. Also, check out other various battery charging products so you don't get stranded this winter!

Here's a bright idea. Dump your dingy yellow angel eyes for white light LED replacements from Racing Dash Enterprise. The difference will amaze you. The cooler, crisper LEDs emit a whiter light, a great match for your upgraded headlights. The LED angel eyes kit contains direct-fit LED bulb assemblies with pigtail patch harnesses. Installation is as simple as removing the old halogen lights and installing your new LEDs. Compatible with your vehicle bulb monitoring system, these lights won't trigger a phantom bulb out warning.

Looking for the ultimate street friendly but track ready upgrade for your BMW? Look no further that the ECS Exclusive 034Motorsport Engine mounts. These mount options will transmit engine power to the ground without any significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). ● Direct OEM Replacements and Upgrades ● 50 Durometer rating VS Factory 45 durometer hollow with fluid ● Fully filled engine mounts, no fluid present ● Decrease in engine movement ● Better driving experience, feel.