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Replacing the rear trailing arm bushings on an E36 or E46 with a normal press can take 3-4 hours, plus all the patience you can dig up. If you have the right tool it's a painless process. The Schwaben Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Tool is easy to use and is similar to the BMW tool, allowing you to press out the old bushings and install your preference of bushings with the arms on the car.

If your exterior air temperature sensor is lying all the time, odds are it took a direct hit from a flying object, or rammed its head against a concrete curb. If you're lucky, plugging in a new sensor will set things straight. Problem is, in many cases the sensor, its electrical connector, and a good chunk of wiring are laying out on the highway. That's why we put together a kit that lets you repair the sensor and its circuit with a factory connector, plus extra wire so you can move it to a safer location, out of harm's way.

Add a touch of style to your BMW with Turner Roundel Overlays. These Roundel Overlays are a quick, inexpensive and non-permanent way to customize your ride. Cut to exact-fit for easy installation. Give a custom touch or a clean color match. Versatile Style

Founded in 1999, Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe) produces high flow, high performance replacement air filters and complete cold-air intake systems for BMWs. Each precision-engineered intake component and filter offers excellent design and construction, reusable cotton filters that breathe easier than paper filters, powder-coated heat shields to block out hot engine air, and measurable performance gains resulting in increased horsepower and torque. aFe's reputation is fast growing as a manufacturer and designer of quality intake kits with excellent fit, finish and reasonable cost.

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 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. Now featuring F80 M3 calipers!

The bolt in upgrade for clean crisp shifting has arrived courtesy of Turner Motorsport. These Performance Shifter Bushing Assembly don’t require unfavorable modifications, such as cutting or even burning of factory components, to install simply remove your old assembly and bolt in your new poly bushing! The Turner Motorsport Performance rear shifter bushing is designed to remove the shifter play caused by an old failed rubber shifter bushing. Manufacturing the bushing from polyurethane instead of rubber reduces the amount of stretch caused by the moving part through the bushing.

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.