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Many BMW owners take great pleasure from performing routine maintenance and repairs on their cars. For the tech-savvy, ECS Tuning is happy to offer a large and growing selection of Schwaben tools, many of them with BMW-specific applications. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you wander through our online tool crib. From a digital tire pressure gauge to our stylish Low Boy aluminum racing jack, Schwaben tools add to the enjoyment, safety, and success of DIY projects. Buy them for yourself, or as a special gift for your favorite handyman.

Our Schwaben Tool catalog is large and many of our high demand tools have just come back in stock. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, compress springs, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the right tools for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs... on the road.

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.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

Now you see them; now you don't. Ditch your unsightly stock valve stems, and install flush mount Invisible Valve Stems from JOM. Each kit comes with a complete set of short valve stems with removable caps, plus a special inflation tool for adding air. The stems have threaded necks and collar nuts to secure them in the wheel stem hole for a positive, leak-free fitting. Function aside, the flush mount stems come in aluminum or black oxide to fit a wide range of wheels for a look that gets you noticed.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Will accommodate wheels up to 8 inches in width. Staggered wheel fitment may vary depending on offset.

Show your BMW some love. Use car care products straight from the folks who built it. BMW brand and BMW Natural Car Care environmentally-friendly products are designed to clean and protect your car from constant attacks by airborne chemicals, inclement weather, and plain old dirt! Unlike many cheaper alternatives, BMW and Natural Car Care products are highly effective, but won't damage glass, paint, and plastic surfaces. Our car care product line also includes cleaning pads and brushes, paint repair products, and an assortment of surface protectors. Swing by; check 'em out.

ECS-engineered Silicone Coolant, Boost, and PCV hoses are available for select BMW, MINI, VW, and Audi models. Silicone is a vastly superior material choice for the construction of these hoses. Three and four-ply fiberglass-reinforced designs withstand increased boost pressure, chemical degradation, and heat soak better than rubber or plastic – resisting leaks, dry-rotting, and bulging. Each ECS product is also perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment, while many kits include stainless steel gear-drive hose clamps for ease of installation.

Get your car in the air safely or ensure your new wheel/tire combo fits correctly. 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. To ensure that your new wheels and tires fit your vehicle properly, use the newly available WheelRite Wheel/Tire Fitment tool. This WheelRite tool bolts onto your vehicle's hub to precisely simulate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, wheel width, backspacing, and tire profile.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance--or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Bolt patterns to fit your BMW. 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: 2,3, 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.

The Fumoto 12mm oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

The Schwaben all-in-one wrench is a step saver when performing regular maintenance on a BMW. This handsome, chrome-plated wrench has a long handle for added leverage, a real plus when removing tight transmission and differential plugs. The 17mm box end fits the engine drain plug; its socket grips tight to prevent slipping and bolt rounding. It even fits the ECS magnetic drain plug. The hardened hex at the opposite end of the wrench fits both the transmission and differential fill and drain plugs. (Check your vehicle for required size, either 14 or 17 mm.)

Are you ready to make your fluid bleeding job as simple as changing your oil? Typically, two people are needed in order to get the job done, but sometimes, that second person isn't around and when they are, the job itself is extremely time consuming. These new Motive products will make a complex job an easy one. When it comes to bleeding your brakes, you won't have to pump the pedal. This tool uses pressurized brake fluid to force air and old fluid out of your brake lines. The same can be said for clutch and differential fluid. Make your vehicle's service easier with these products

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators, the wheel tree adjusts to fit a range of wheel and tire sizes. Complete kit includes hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

You might buy these Ziza Euro-spec headlights for their superior illumination. You might buy them because they install easily, without modification or coding. You might even buy them because they won't bust your budget for the next six months. But odds are, you'll slap a set of these chrome or blackout headlights in your MKV because they are drop-dead good looking, on or off. Pick a reason. Pick a look. Order soon.

Take your bike; keep it safe. Euro Pitch Fork accessories from RockyMounts make it easy to haul your bikes to your favorite trails. Carry them securely on top of your car, then lock them down to discourage sticky fingers. One handed adjustment with stainless steel quick release makes them easy to use. Made of solid aluminum with tubular wheel tray, these sturdy bike carriers fit all OEM base bars, and come in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange. If you plan to hit the trails soon, be sure to take RockyMounts accessories with you.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes seven balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin. Order now and we'll ship yours free.

Take peace of mind wherever you go with a Euro-market roadside rescue kit. Packaged in a sturdy, stylish storage case with embossed BMW letters, this popular accessory is back in stock and ready to ship. Now you can make minor repairs, and keep on motoring. Take standard tool kit items like pliers, end wrenches, and a versatile screwdriver handle with interchangeable bits, plus a flashlight, cotton gloves, and a seven-blade pocket knife. A great addition to any vehicle, this unique accessory is also a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves a BMW and an open road.

The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex. Breeze through repairs knowing you can remove odd specialty fasteners with ease. These premium bits are made of hardened chrome vanadium steel, handsome and tough enough for daily use. Packaged in a handy blow molded case with silhouetted slots for easy organization and inventory. With the increased use of specialty fasteners, no tool box is complete without this versatile bit assortment.

Our new and expanded brake parts inventory includes brake parts from both original equipment and name brand aftermarket suppliers; quality products from the most trusted names in the business. Not sure what you need or how to do it? Watch our new installation video or download a step-by-step how-to installation guide. Great parts. Detailed instructions. A win-win.

RockyMounts LiftOp ski and snowboard carriers work with all roof rack base bars. Their unique GripCord attachment system cinches tight in minutes, and carries skis and snowboards in lockable non-mar flexible rubber jaws. LiftOp's rocky mountain-solid tubular design is sleek and aerodynamic to reduce drag and run whisper quiet. Tested in subzero temperatures at 14,000 feet, RockyMounts products will elevate your expectations for roof rack accessories.

Check out this hand-picked selection of eight stunning eighteen inch Alzor wheels for BMW. Choose silver, black, or gunmetal gray; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance--or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Bolt patterns to fit your BMW. 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: 2 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.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance--or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Bolt patterns to fit your BMW. 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: 2,3, 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.

Worried about that really bad storm? The mother of all blizzards where your all seasons tires don't get it done, and there are more cars in the ditch than on the road? Rest easy. We have a solution: ISSE Textile Tire Chains. So light a child can lift them. Easy to install no matter where you are. Just slip them over your tires, and get instant traction. Available in different grades for regular or occasional use, in sizes for every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

Not sure what to buy for your favorite BMW enthusiast? To save you time, we've put up a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from clothes to cleaners, totes to tire gauges, roof racks to radar detectors. Take your time; browse for ideas until that special something jumps out and grabs your attention. Not sure what size to order? Select an ECS Gift card in denominations from 10 to 100 dollars, always a sure fit. Great gifts at prices to fit every budget.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to announce a 10 percent discount on our entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. These quality books are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment; on sale.

If you're a tool-aholic--or know someone who is--you're in for a pleasant surprise. Our tool catalog is large and growing. We have both Euro-car and general application tools, great additions to an enthusiast's tool box; tough enough for a pro mechanic. Make a tool junkie happy, even if it's you.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.