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Stylish, Alzor 703 alloy wheels add a bold, expensive look to your BMW. Staggered split-spokes with hyper silver finish are ideal for showcasing big brake kits. TUV Rheinland approved with JWL and VIA certification, the 703 is TPMS compatible and ready to install, with BMW-style conical seats. Ready. Get this set. Go.

Make your next boot, your last boot. Install a silicone intake boot from Mishimoto and eliminate frequent intake hose failures and annoying leaks. Made of smooth-walled reinforced silicone, Mishimoto boots are stronger, more heat-resistant, and far more flexible that conventional rubber intake boots. Available in red, blue, and basic black, these boots fit like originals and have auxiliary ports for idle speed and automatic stability controls. Want more? Read the full product description to learn about the unique Mishimoto warranty.

The Alzor 716 has arrived, and it's ready for action. The 716's smokin' design, slick finish, and bold spokes are ready to change you car's looks for the better--right now. The easy-clean gunmetal painted surface and machined face complement any car color. Add this classic look to your car; order a set soon.

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.

If you care enough to service your BMW regularly, you demand premium oil and filters. We appreciate your high standards. That's why we've packaged a pair of service kits for M52/54 engines with everything you need to perform a professional quality oil change maintenance. Start with a MANN premium filter cartridge and BMW brand synthetic oil. Then add a new stock drain plug and washer, or move up to the added protection of an ECS magnetic drain plug. Be prepared in advance; order before your next change is due.

DIY with confidence. Buy PEAKE scan and service light reset tools and we'll ship them free. Don't pay shop labor rates for simple tasks like turning off your SI light or resetting a falsely triggered SRS warning light. PEAKE makes BMW scan tools that fit both underhood and underdash diagnostic connectors. Reset warning and reminder lights and retrieve onboard diagnostic data in cars that support OBD II datastream. Built with pride for over two decades, PEAKE scan tools have a well deserved reputation for quality and dependability, unique in the industry.

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

Give your E36 a fast attitude adjustment with a stealth blackout kidney grille. Made from 100 percent ABS plastic, they won't chip and peel like painted grilles. This is an easy upgrade: no special tools are needed. Just snap them in place and go turn heads.

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.

For Submodels: 318i, 318ic, 318is, 323i, 323ic, 323is, 328i, 328ic, 328is Make it right. Get it tight. ECS has parts and kits to repair or restore your E36 suspension and steering. Choose from individual bushings, control arm assemblies with factory-installed ball joints, tie rod ends and stabilizer links, or packaged suspension kits in three stages. Fix front. Fix rear. Fix it all with a complete Stage III package. Pick packages priced to match your budget, from OEM to name-brand aftermarket supplier. Make your E36 go where you aim it.

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.

Change a little. Change a lot. Pick from our sale selection of E36 M-Replica body treatments and add styling cues from some of BMW's greatest hits. Tweak lightly with bumper spoilers and splitters, or an M3 grille. Tweak more with front and rear bumper treatments, made to fit and ready for color matching. Still want more? Do a massive facelift with a complete M3 aero kit that includes front and rear fascia panels and side skirts. A choice for every taste. We leave you with two words: Free shipping.

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.