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With chassis bracing failures showing in all mileage ranges the BMW E46 3 Series, Turner Motorsport has come up with the most comprehensive fixes available. The Turner Reinforcement Kits. These kits are developed to reinforce for the most common weak points your BMW’s chassis. With these kits in place, you can be sure that your car spends less time on a body rack and more time on the street and race track.

With chassis bracing failures showing in all mileage ranges the BMW E36 3 Series, Turner Motorsport has come up with the most comprehensive fixes available. The Turner Reinforcement Kits. These kits are developed to reinforce for the most common weak points your BMW’s chassis. With these kits in place, you can be sure that your car spends less time on a body rack and more time on the street and race track.

The durable, attractive cap replaces your original plastic filter cap, improving the look of your engine bay. Precision engineered from billet aluminum to prevent the problems that go along with plastic caps, such as cracks and mangled threads. An integrated 17mm hex-head makes future filter changes even easier; no need for a special filter tool, and no worries about rounding out the housing during removal. 17mm is even the same size as the oil pan drain plug, effectively making future oil services a one tool job! Made in the USA

Looking for the ultimate street friendly but track ready upgrade for your BMW? Look no further that the ECS Exclusive 034Motorsport Transmission 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 ● Decrease in transmission movement ● Better driving experience, feel.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and everything just falls apart. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with these torque wrenches from Schwaben, Central Tools, and GearWrench.

ECS is proud to offer our aluminum products as not only a cosmetic improvement, but also addressing common durability issues within your vehicle. Aluminum pulleys are designed to solve the issue of composite stock pulley becoming weak and breaking either from road debris or simply performing service in the area. The filter housing cap and bleeder screw have also been designed as a solution to very common striping issues that can make future service a nightmare.

Does your engine sound more like a diesel truck than a German sports car? Is the sound of marbles in a tin can all too familiar? Have you noticed a lack of low-end power as the miles have piled up? If you have a high mileage BMW model with the infamous 'VANOS', then it may be time to update and upgrade your Vanos unit with the ECS M5X Dual Vanos Rebuild Kit! Restore lost power by replacing your failed Vanos seals with the upgraded materials

Do ignition problems have you sitting in a tin can? Is your circuit dead? Is there something wrong? Worn ignition components rob power and performance, but there's something you can do, and ECS Tuning has the answer! If you are close to or past one hundred thousand miles, you can bet it's time to refresh your ignition components. We offer complete service to remedy misfires, poor idling and weak performance all at once!

The N52 Euro Airbox takes the hassle out of air filter inspections and changes. This black beauty is built for speed. It ships complete with a larger, cylindrical filter element that more than doubles filter surface area for improved air flows and greater dirt holding capacity. There's more. Compared to the US spec box, filter inspections are a snap. Just pop the cover and change the element; way easier than the stock box. Act soon while they last.

After your engine produces power, and before your wheels propel your vehicle forward, energy is lost through your drivetrain. These losses are measurable and significant, and are made worse by worn or failing bushings. To save you time we’ve taken the guesswork out of differential bushing replacement with three easy to choose from kits. Factory style rubber bushings for factory fresh feel. ECS Performance Polyurethane the perfect blend of street and track. Turner Motorsports Solid Aluminum/Delrin the track ready choice.

F30 M Performance Big Brakes for your E9x non-M give you the braking force you need to keep up with additional power, and to give your BMW the stopping power to tackle track conditions. With 4-Piston fronts and two piston rears, you can expect 4% better braking force all around, distributed properly to work with the BMW E9x chassis weight balance, and to improve the cooling and heat management that makes braking possible. With two piece rotors from ECS, Exact-Fit stainless brake lines, and the ECS F30 M Performance Big Brake kit, your braking performane will improve drastically.

No toolbox is complete without the Schwaben Torque Wrenches! Every nut and bolt on your car has a specific torque the manufacturer intended to be tight enough to do its job without being dangerously snug. Make sure you are doing the job the right way every time with these toque wrenches to prevent failure or wear that could have otherwise been avoided! Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving up to 15% on select Schwaben Torque Wrenches!

It’s the ST Performance Suspensions Import Coilover Sale! Along with the savings from ST, ECS Tuning is also offering gift cards up to $75 and free shipping on select products. Featuring low-friction, pressure resistant housings and chrome-plated piston rods for maximum longevity, ST coilover sydstems suspensions provide more predictable, stable handling dynamics and height adjustability.

It’s the ST Performance Suspensions Import Coilover Sale! Along with the savings from ST, ECS Tuning is also offering gift cards up to $75 and free shipping on select products. Featuring low-friction, pressure resistant housings and chrome-plated piston rods for maximum longevity, ST coilover systems suspensions provide more predictable, stable handling dynamics and height adjustability.

Even though the days are getting shorter, your to do list keeps getting longer. Don’t get caught working in the dark. Equip yourself with some brilliant LED lighting from Schwaben and give your projects a brighter future with powerful clean LED light. Schwaben's Underhood shop light grabs onto your hood, beaming direct light into the engine bay. The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, and keeping out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations — Lighten up with Schwaben!

A secured drivetrain supports power modifications, average everyday stresses, and bring immediate feeling of connectedness between the driver and the road. Degraded old bushings ruin this connection. To save you time we’ve taken the guesswork out of motor and transmission mount replacement with easy to choose from kits. Factory style rubber bushings for factory fresh feel ECS Performance Polyurethane the perfect blend of street and track. Turner Motorsports Solid Aluminum the track ready choice.

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. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

Don't let conventional spacer options leave you feeling down and out. ECS bolt-on wheel spacers are the right way to push your wheels out to the fenders. These precision machined, heat-treated and anodized aluminum spacers have integral steel threads. Forget the perils of extra-long wheel bolts; these come complete with all the bolts needed to properly torque the spacers to the hub and your wheels to the spacers. And because they are hub-centric, you'll have a sturdy and wobble-free fitment. Available in two sizes, ECS bolt-on spacers will have your car sitting just wide.

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your vehicle is as easy as installing a Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning! We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your vehicle, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved Luft-Technik hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of a powerful induction noise. Pick your colors, check out our installation documents, and start enjoying your vehicle to the fullest!

Soft-yellow halogen bulbs are installed from the factory as a cost-cutting measure, depriving your luxury car from the stunning brilliance and modernity delivered by light-emitting diode technology. So here's a bright idea. Dump your dingy yellow angel eyes for white light LEDs. The difference will amaze you. The cooler, crisper LEDs emit a cleaner light, a great match for your BMWs headlights. LUX Angel Eyes are plug-and-play, error-code free kit, with OEM-quality fitment and effortless installation.

Soft-yellow halogen bulbs are installed from the factory as a cost-cutting measure, depriving your luxury car from the stunning brilliance and modernity delivered by light-emitting diode technology. So here's a bright idea. Dump your dingy yellow angel eyes for white light LEDs. The difference will amaze you. The cooler, crisper LEDs emit a cleaner light, a great match for your BMWs headlights. LUX Angel Eyes are plug-and-play, error-code free kit, with OEM-quality fitment and effortless installation.

Take it to the streets with FK. Streetline X Coilovers eliminate guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching adjustable dampers. The Streetline X has been engineered to allow the fine tuning of your settings for various driving conditions, giving you excellent flexibility. The large adjustment range improves vehicle appearance and handling while maintaining ride comfort suitable for the daily driver. FK Streetline X Coilovers for your BMW E46 has been made to meet the tough new DIN quality standards, and come with a one-year warranty.

The Ultimate Clutch Pedal was designed by racers for racers. This product derived from drivers looking for a better clutch pedal feel with the 3 point pedal adjustment as well as replacing the stock plastic pedal that is prone to failure. What makes this truly the ideal pedal is shorter throw & lower resting point, self lubricating bushings, and increased durability creating a solid quick shifting feel. Even though this was designed with the track in mind it also makes an excellent upgrade to your street vehicle giving it an even more sporty feel.

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.

Add the bold look of our Alzor Style 030 wheels to your E36 Series. Their distinctive split-spoke design is great for showing off your new painted calipers, Exact-Fit brake lines, and GEOMET® rotors. Available in black or hyper silver and in square or staggered sets. Alzor hubcentic wheels are sure to fit right, run true, and add the finishing touch to your other upgrades. Go with these 18s and finish the job with ECS wheel spacers and bolts.

Milltek's BMW offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Milltek's BMW offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your car with the Schwaben Pinch Weld Protector. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack cradle and straddle the factory pinch weld to prevent the crushing or bending of the weld. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels.

Enlighten your engine with new LIQUI-MOLY Molygen engine oil!. Using revolutionary molecular friction control, Molygen will provide the quality protection your BMW deserves. Even better, with our included UV Light you can quickly spot any leaks by the distinctive green glow. Molygen is specifically engineered to preserve, cool, and lubricate your naturally aspirated or forced induction engine from performance use to daily driving. ECS now offers Molygen for BMW engines, sold individually, or in complete service kits.