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Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, or cycling, RockMounts roof rack accessories are as easy to load as they are good looking. For a weekend with nature, a 14er Cargo Cage Roof Basket will handle up to 150 pounds of camping gear. Its scooped grille design keeps items in place, and sheds water and snow. The next time you plan a getaway, plan to take RockyMounts.

In most cases the best way to get the perfect gift in the holiday season is to go with a solid choice gift card. This makes shopping convenient and simple for both the person giving the gift and the person receiving. With an ECS Tuning gift card the family European enthusiast can choose from needed replacement parts, upgrades, or the next tool for the collection. ECS also offers a virtual gift card, perfect for last minute shopping or if your looking to set a custom amount, maybe enough to get the product you know they want but not quite sure on the fitment? 


The Escort SmartMirror 2 is the essential all-in-one product for any driver, featuring turn by turn GPS, Bluetooth hands-free calling and multimedia support, a rearview camera, and touch screen display. What's truly special about this fully-loaded mirror is that it swiftly replaces your factory mirror, saving you from the ugly mess of electronics associated with other options. The SmartMirror comes with a built-in speaker, while also allowing for connectivity through an FM transmitter to be heard through your sound system for listening to bluetooth-streaming music.

Companies that dedicate themselves to a specific industry niche have a head start on large, excessively diverse manufacturers. A familiarity with the challenges of making superior products is gained through the sheer time spent within a more narrow market. Sonax produces car care products. Each release by the company is a leader in its category, & their catalog is growing every day. ECS offers a staggering array of Sonax products, from the highly effective acid-free Wheel Cleaner, to deep-cleaning & odor-eliminating Upholstery/Carpet Cleaner and Premium Class Carnauba.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. 30" to 67" Low Profile Car Ramps are specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, eliminating the risk of body damage & sliding ramps. Schwaben Wheel Stands feature a cradled wheel support for superior stability compared to jack stands, supporting up to 3000 lbs. And when lifting your vehicle or placing it on an incline, Wheel Chocks are a wise investment.

Everything you need to service your brakes in an afternoon in one simple kit from ECS Tuning. By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. The complete matched kits assembled by our team of experts will keep all of your brake components working in perfect harmony.

Schwaben's latest additions to their catalog of excellent specialty tools, the Automatic Battery Charger and Coiled Cord Circuit Tester are professional-quality, highly convenient tools that belong in every home mechanic's toolbox. Utilizing short circuit protection, 8 LED indicators, charging voltage auto-select, & selectable charging current, the Schwaben Automatic Battery Charger is designed to work on 6 or 12 volt Lead-acid batteries. Featuring an easily visible high-intensity LED bulb, the Schwaben Circuit Tester is a superb example of one of the most useful electrical tools.

ECS Tuning lets you boost your stance down the road with a 20mm monster offset, or tweak a little to fit your brake kit with a 3mm offset adjustment. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All spacers are corrosion protected: 3 and 4mm spacers are zinc plated steel; thicker spacers, in sizes ranging from 5 to 20mm, are anodized aluminum. Buy them alone or with matching lug bolts.

A smart way to make power for your BMW E30 325/e/es is by utilizing the effective heat-shielding factory air box and dropping in a freer-flowing air filter element. By retaining the functionality of the factory air intake system and removing the highly inefficient paper filter element, your engine can breath easier while resisting the heat soak that aftermarket intake systems fall prey to. ECS offers only the most effective, test-proven Performance Air Filters for your E30, with products by AFE, Pipercross, and K&N available.

Owners of European automobiles often find that alongside the pleasures of driving a more refined, tasteful vehicle exists the very real challenge of finding the correct tool for these cars' unique fasteners. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners, and the exceptionally sturdy go-through screwdriver set, the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Kit allows you to approach any project with confidence. Each tool is secured in a molded case, helping you keep track of your investment.

Make your E30 go where you aim it. ECS has developed a series of kits to repair or restore your BMW's suspension and steering. Whether your E30 is suffering from battered ball joints, bashed bushings, or tired tie rod ends, we'll help you rein it in and head it in the right direction again. Front and Rear kits come in 2 stages depending on your particular needs.

Features of convenience and versatility define this latest group of industry-standard hand tools from Schwaben, the European specialty tool experts. The 24-inch long, flexible Locking Hose Clamp Pliers make removing metal or plastic self-tightening hose clamps an infinitely more simple and quick task. For oil & fuel filter removal, Schwaben's 4-position adjustable Swivel Jaw Filter Wrench Pliers feature Sure-Grip teeth to provide the right amount of clamping force for the job. The superb 12-piece Metric Socket Set completes this latest new and exciting Schwaben product release.

Schwaben's reputation for producing highly reliable, finely crafted specialty tools is growing rapidly - consumers are beginning to see the extraordinary value behind the Schwaben name. Nowhere is the dependability and security associated with the Schwaben name more important than with their latest 3-Ton Aluminum Jack Stands. The all-aluminum stands feature heavy-duty flanged bases for exceptional stability, while the over-engineered .584" diameter load pin rigidly secures the post in six different positions for convenience and peace of mind.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

The average home mechanic might not even realize the benefit of having a sturdy, hand-height shelf to place tools on in the heat of a project. Instead of carelessly leaving tools on the ground or mixed up in a pile, Schwaben Service Carts bring the professionalism of a reliable mechanic's cart to your own garage. Three series of carts are offered, each featuring a stunning, durable high-gloss powder-coated finish, chrome plated steel handles, and large 4" casters. Heavy-duty Deluxe units are also available, with a third product adding a locking top lid and drawer.

Utilizing the latest advancements in materials science and manufacturing processes, Cool Carbon has arrived at formulation that provides the ultimate braking experience. Developed to withstand extreme temperatures exceeding 600°C while retaining smooth brake feel and longevity, Cool Carbon Front and Rear Brake Pads display the type of engineering rigor that fits your BMW E30. The low noise and low dust formula reduces brake noise while keeping your wheels clean, adding a welcomed measure of practicality to these outstanding performance brakes.

ECS has assembled an excellent complete Ignition Service Kit for your BMW E30 325i/is/e/es. Finding the cause of poor fuel economy, misfires, or starting issues usually begins with a look at the ignition system. The problem is that this system is comprised of so many components, trial & error seems to be the only approach. With the ECS kit, each ignition system component is replaced in one servicing, giving you the peace of mind that nothing has been over looked. Each kit includes six spark plugs, an ignition wire set, distributor cap, ignition rotor, and OEM BMW service label.

There are tools that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - tools that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to a quality set is critical. Schwaben Specialty Tools recognized the need for better designed, more fully-featured puller tool kits; this variety of tool is so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects, mechanics deserve the best engineered product possible. Schwaben Pry Bar and Twin-Arm Puller Kits are highly adjustable, exceptionally durable sets of some of the most versatile tools in any home or professional garage.

The BMW E30 design has retained its charm for over three decades, appealing to both vintage collectors and modern track day enthusiasts alike. These cars' exteriors, however, aren't as immune to the passage of time. Oftentimes, the factory headlights will crack, become discolored or foggy, or fail entirely. The result is poor road illumination and significantly reduced visual appeal. Depo Projection Headlights instantly remedy failing head lamps, while offering better light dispersion and improving the look of your front end.

The E30 3 series continues to be praised as one of the best sporting cars on the road by automotive industry insiders. Unfortunately, D.O.T. safety regulations required all vehicles on American roads to be equipped with low speed impact bumpers often known as "5 mph bumpers". While effective in protecting the cars in parallel parking and traffic jam mishaps, these impact bumpers were not taken into account when the E30 was designed. ECS is proud to announce the availability of Euro market bumpers. Now you can have cleaner, sleeker European styling on your early model E30.

Wheel bearings are one of the most crucial components of a car's suspension. They are usually located in the hub or even the brake drum or rotor itself. Wheel bearings allow the wheel to rotate freely as the car travels down the road. Most cars have an inner and an outer bearing on each wheel. Problems with wheel bearings arise from wear, which can be caused by a variety of factors. Symptoms of a bad bearing are noisy rubbing as the car is driven and that usually gets louder as speeds increase. If you are having these issues, be sure to replace them today.

The primary appeal of new wheels is in the new, shiny appearance they offer. The majority of the time, a different style, size, or color isn't really the ultimate goal. With such a deep catalog of staggeringly effective wheel cleaning and restoration products from specialists Sonax and Chemical Guys, getting what you really want from your wheel setup is fast and easy - and it's all available now from ECS. Acid-free and pH balanced rim and wheel cleaners effortlessly dissolve grease, brake dust and dirt, while safely preserving your wheel's finish.

The E30 has been BMW enthusiast favorite for 30 years; for many, the model served as the gateway to a lifetime of car enthusiasm. For this reason, there is a strong desire amongst E30 owners to keep the legend alive, and that requires keeping gaskets and seals functioning properly. Whenever replacing head gaskets, a complete kit is the wiser investment, taking care of the entire sealing system in one servicing. ECS is proud to offer the well-known Victor Reinz and Genuine BMW kits in just one click to make this an easy, well-informed decision.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

ECS has developed a series of Suspension Refresh Kits to repair or restore your E30's suspension and steering. Whether your car suffers from battered ball joints, bashed bushings, or tired tie rod ends, we'll help you rein it in and head it in the right direction again. Steering feel and handling are not only restored with these comprehensive kits - you'll notice a significant improvement over the original factory handling dynamics.

Avoid finding yourself without a key trim fastener - stock up for good with the Vaico BMW/MINI Fastener Assortment Kit. Designed with the DIY enthusiast or body shop in mind, this assortment comes stocked with clips for fender liners, interior trim, and body mouldings, all in a convenient storage case.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

The BMW E30 3 series has been a favorite of enthusiasts for nearly 30 years. An easy and highly effective way to bring performance-oriented, premium-looking design elements to your E30's interior is through a steering wheel upgrade. Featuring black trim, the M-Tech II leather steering wheel adds a motorsports feel, giving your interior trim a better look and feel.

ECS offers a superb selection of tasteful shift knob upgrades for the classic BMW E30 3 series. Genuine BMW ZHP , Performance, and Poplar wood shift knobs are available, as well as MTC and UUC options. Bring a distinctive look to your interior with a premium shift knob option from ECS Tuning.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat, overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks