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BMW E46 owners have recognized a few significant weak areas in the factory suspension. ECS tuning has undertaken the challenge of swiftly remedying these chassis and handling shortcomings. Trailing arm limiters save the life of your rear trailing arm bushings by eliminating unnecessary slop at the bushings, while the shock tower brace greatly reduce chassis flex, improving overall rigidity. The kits not only extend the life of critical suspension components, but also serve as needed performance upgrades by allowing for more reliable enthusiastic driving.

Subtlety is the name of the game for European performance tuning. ECS understands this concept and works diligently to provide the most discreet, tasteful visual upgrades available for your BMW. Choose the area of your car that looks like it could use some excitement and pick up where the factory left off. Get ready for show season with ECS.

We've all found ourselves using highly "creative" methods for separating removing parts in the midst of an intense project. Some methods do work... but usually at the expense of personal injury and a few broken or damaged parts. So why not start with the right tool? The Exhaust Hanger Removal Tool has a slim profile for work in tight areas, easily pulling off hangers. Then cut exhaust pipes with ease in tight areas with the professional grade Exhaust Pipe Cutter.

Shift some excitement into your BMW with a Euro Impulse weighted aluminum shift knob, now available at ECS Tuning! With a weight of just under 300 grams, this solid aluminum custom weighted shift knob allows for easier shifts, and improves the overall interior look of your BMW.

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your vehicle. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. Put the power in your hands with these new tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself!

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.

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 through turns & make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear and front profile. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or fitment down the road with a up to 20mm monster offset change. Engineered and tested to fit your BMW perfectly.

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.

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.

You've heard it all before - “Good, cheap, or fast: pick two.” It's time to forget all of that. The Good – Shark Injector software is dyno-tuned by BMW expert Jim Conforti, designed to preserve driveability & prevent damage. The Fast – Raises the rev limit and improves mid-range torque & high-RPM horsepower. Plug & play push-button installation in 30 minutes or less. The Cheap – Dyno-proven double-digit gains in horsepower & torque, priced far less than other modifications.

Creak. Moan. Shimmy. If any of these words apply to your RWD BMW suspension, we have the cure. Don't just fix your car, make it better with a meaty rear control arm kit, straight from M Series cars. Unlike stamped steel arms with conventional rubber bushings, these cast aluminum arms are stronger for less flex under stress, with unique mono-ball mounts for smooth articulation over bumps. These premium arms come ready to roll.

Meyle has a reputation for making durable, heavy duty suspension components for many European cars. Their HD line has long been favored as an upgrade for stock BMW ball joints and control arm assemblies. Meyle all-metal ball joint construction soaks up rough roads and potholes better than stock joints. For your convenience we offer choice. Replace a loose ball joint when that's all you need, or upgrade to a complete control arm assembly. When ordering, don't forget to check out our Schwaben bearing press tool, the easy way to replace ball joints.

No matter how smooth your 3 Series runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

No matter how smooth your E36 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

No matter how smooth your E46 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. Put the power in your hands with these new tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself!

When it comes to shocks and struts, Bilstein is the first and last word for many enthusiasts and trusted mechanics alike. Trusted by many of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, Bilstein has a reputation for quality and performance that they back up with a limited lifetime warranty. Bilstein offers several options for your vehicle, from original equipment specification to dampers designed to work with lowering springs. Whether you're looking to restore stock performance or improve your handling without sacrificing ride quality, Bilstein has a solution for you.

When it comes to shocks and struts, Bilstein is the first and last word for many enthusiasts and trusted mechanics alike. Trusted by many of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, Bilstein has a reputation for quality and performance that they back up with a limited lifetime warranty. Bilstein offers several options for your vehicle, from original equipment specification to dampers designed to work with lowering springs. Whether you're looking to restore stock performance or improve your handling without sacrificing ride quality, Bilstein has a solution for you.

When it comes to shocks and struts, Bilstein is the first and last word for many enthusiasts and trusted mechanics alike. Trusted by many of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, Bilstein has a reputation for quality and performance that they back up with a limited lifetime warranty. Bilstein offers several options for your vehicle, from original equipment specification to dampers designed to work with lowering springs. Whether you're looking to restore stock performance or improve your handling without sacrificing ride quality, Bilstein has a solution for you.

When it comes to shocks and struts, Bilstein is the first and last word for many enthusiasts and trusted mechanics alike. Trusted by many of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, Bilstein has a reputation for quality and performance that they back up with a limited lifetime warranty. Bilstein offers several options for your vehicle, from original equipment specification to dampers designed to work with lowering springs. Whether you're looking to restore stock performance or improve your handling without sacrificing ride quality, Bilstein has a solution for you.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. Put the power in your hands with these new tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself!

The ultimate rear trailing arm bushings for your BMW - the mono-ball design prevents side loading, allowing for full movement of the trailing arm with consistent, predictable handling. This handling improvement comes at a cost, however - these mono-ball bushings transmit more noise, vibration, and harshness, so some drivers particularly attuned to comfort may want to consider factory rubber bushings with ECS Tuning or Turner Motorsport bushing limiters instead.

Rubber intake boots are a constant failure that plague any vehicle once the rubber becomes weak from age. The Turner Motorsport silicone intake boot will not fall victim to the stress of age and movement, outlasting the OE boot every time. This upgrade also removes the intake muffler opening up some aggressive intake sound under higher RPM’s allowing that legendary BMW inline 6 to be heard.

The European style headlight switch is simpler and smarter than the North American assembly, giving you control for your front and rear fog lights. An especially classy and convenient addition to your BMW, the European Style Headlight Switch gives you needed control of your visibility to following drivers. Chrome and Black options are available for models with or without xenon lights, fog lights, and rain sensors.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of six spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of two kits.

It's no secret that your best chance at keeping the car you love on the road is by keeping up with proper maintenance. The best approach is to always be on-time for service intervals and to use quality fluids, filters and seals. ECS has developed kits to help you accomplish this without the headache of locating each individual part - simply click, wait for the package to arrive, and give your E36 a refresh. We've assembled kits for often overlooked areas such as the transfer case and differential, giving you the opportunity to take care of the essentials like a professional.

It's no secret that your best chance at keeping the car you love on the road is by keeping up with proper maintenance. The best approach is to always be on-time for service intervals and to use quality fluids, filters and seals. ECS has developed kits to help you accomplish this without the headache of locating each individual part - simply click, wait for the package to arrive, and give your E9X a refresh. We've assembled kits for often overlooked areas such as the transfer case and differential, giving you the opportunity to take care of the essentials like a professional.

It's no secret that your best chance at keeping the car you love on the road is by keeping up with proper maintenance. The best approach is to always be on-time for service intervals and to use quality fluids, filters and seals. ECS has developed kits to help you accomplish this without the headache of locating each individual part - simply click, wait for the package to arrive, and give your E46 a refresh. We've assembled kits for often overlooked areas such as the transfer case and differential, giving you the opportunity to take care of the essentials like a professional.

The best kind of upgrade is one that upgrades performance with aesthetics, by testing and in-house engineering we were able to accomplish this task with the F30 M Performance brake calipers. Careful machining allowed us to retrofit these beauties for a perfect fit and increased brake size creating the performance enthusiasts desire. The bright colored calipers will give your vehicle the look that turns heads and allow you to get just the right look, especially being paired with our ECS 2-piece rotors. This is a direct bolt-on upgrade featuring some ECS enhancements.