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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.

Alzor 881 wheels have the look and feel of an instant favorite. With their bold arched split-spoke design and eye-catching hyper silver finish with polished lip, this wheel set is just the finishing touch you've been looking for. Combine their muscular 18 x 8.5 or 9.5 physique with your newly lowered suspension and watch it all come together in an overall styling statement that's sure to turn heads. When you see how much they won't cost you, the choice is a four-gone conclusion.

Looked at your differential lately? Have leaking differential fluid and road dirt combined to commit the grime of the century? Don't wait for a low fluid level and internal contamination to ruin your expensive differential. A routine fluid change can head off problems that quickly turn into costly repairs. Our convenient differential service kit contains two bottles of Redline 75w90 synthetic gear oil, a pair of ECS Tuning magnetic drain plugs, and side seals to keep that fresh oil inside the differential, where it belongs.

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 E36 has a hard time keeping fog lights from getting cracked or broken mostly from road debris due to their low to the ground location. Why just replace your fog lights when you can get that European look with Ziza yellow lens fog lamps. This is a popular look desired by many BMW enthusiasts, now available from ECS Tuning.

The E36 M3 features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. Alzor Style 010 wheels features a split-spoke mesh design that accentuates rather than distracts from the BMW's natural steel musculature. Staggered and square sets of four 18" wheels are available with 2" or 2.5" lips, and include 72.6mm hubcentric rings to ensure vibration-free fitment on your vehicle. The included convenient threaded center cap perfectly matches the wheel design.

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

Whenever experiencing problems maintaining a steady idle speed, the first part to check is the idle control valve. This part allows a small amount of air around your shut throttle body, keeping your engine running at a steady rpm. When the part becomes worn or fails, rough idling or frequent stalling is probable. ECS offers genuine OEM, Vemo and Bosch Idle Control Valves - each a high quality, direct-fit replacement for the factory supplied unit.

Heat is your engine's most challenging adversary; it steals power, wears components, and reduces efficiency. ECS offers three tiers of cooling refresh packages in either ECS-assembled or OEM form, allowing you to assess your own particular needs and choose the appropriate kit for your project. Each kit includes upper and lower radiator hoses, a water pump, thermostat, and expansion tank. Level 2 kits include an accessory drive belt and a water pump pulley, while the level 3 kit adds a new radiator with drain plug, new tensioner and idler pulley, and a new fan blade.

Why a strut nut socket? To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification with the use of a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an Allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing a torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. Schwaben, a company known for exceptionally crafted specialty tools, now offers 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, and 24mm Strut Nut Sockets for your own suspension project. A superb addition to any home mechanic's tool arsenal, this latest Schwaben release is built to last.

For years, ECS Tuning has been your trusted source for original, aftermarket, and performance parts for your European car. Our team of enthusiasts have worked hard to build the best catalog in the industry, providing you with the knowledge and expertise to keep your car looking, sounding, and performing great year after year.

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.

Wheel spacers offset wheels to improve vehicle appearance and handling. These flat discs with matching hub design fit between the wheels and hubs to push the wheels outward. Wheel spacers from ECS Tuning come in thicknesses from 5-20mm, to widen track, improve cornering, and provide extra room for altered suspension and brake components.

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out this line of 3M Scotchprint films. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum or titanium. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 film lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

Whenever pushing your car past the factory-designated limits of operation, whether it be through hard driving or performance modifications, adequate engine cooling should always be a high concern. In fact, improving performance by increasing engine work is only possible when engine temperatures are kept within a reasonable range. The Mishimoto Performance Radiator is capable of a 35% increase in cooling capacity due to a fully-brazed, two-row aluminum core that's 25% thicker than stock. The direct-fit radiator also uses CNC-machined quick-disconnect fittings for perfect fitment.

You didn't buy a BMW because of the logo on the hood and trunk - though, admittedly, a brand-new clean BMW roundel does refresh your car's appearance like nothing else. ECS offers genuine OEM Trunk and Hood Roundel Emblems, complete with installation grommets for an easy snap-in installation. Replacement is made infinitely more easy using the clever ECS BMW Roundel Removal Tool, sliding underneath your worn emblem for leverage when pulling the old unit off of the hood or trunk.

The MediaBridge takes the hassle and aggravation out of playing your favorite audio source through your BMW's sound system. The DICE Media Bridge module turns your car stereo into a master control for USB storage drives, IPhone, iPod, or any audio device that can be plugged into the standard audio port

Doing a cooling system refresh, or just replacing worn out and soft old hoses? Why settle for stock when you can get the added life and heat tolerance of silicone hoses? Retains OEM fitment without the OEM hose flaws, silicone will resist breaking down and getting soft as coolant heat cycles and will last longer than the OEM rubber hoses. Includes both upper and lower radiator hoses 3-ply black silicone. With new OE hose connectors.

The rear shock mount for the E36 M3 proved to be a poor design; the rigors of daily driving deteriorated the rubber, causing rattling, clunking & rear shock deflection - oftentimes resulting in a blown-out shock mount. The most highly advanced & intelligent solution to this common problem is the superbly engineered, fully serviceable Ultimate Performance Rear Shock Mount upgrade from ECS Tuning. 80A polyurethane isolation bushings allow damper shafts to better articulate, while hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum shock mount reinforcement plates make blowouts an impossibility.

The E36 generation M3 has shown over time to be susceptible to cooling system issues. Losing the functionality of your auxiliary cooling fan can prove to be a significant problem, potentially causing catastrophic engine malfunctions. The aux fan is responsible for helping sustain that extra cool A/C as well as to draw airflow into your radiator when temperatures reach a predetermined level on a hot day. If the aux fan in your M3 is no longer turning, has been damaged, or you have been involved in a front end collision, the E36 M3 Bremmen Fan Assembly is an exceptional replacement.

A stripped thread can turn an enjoyable weekend project into an unbearably frustrating experience, occasionally bringing the entire job to a complete halt. The Schwaben Metric Thread Repair Kit was designed specifically for European cars with the most commonly used metric sized threads in mind, keeping your project in motion whenever metric threads are stripped or otherwise damaged. The kit contains everything to keep your project going - simply drill out the old thread, tap out the hole with the correct sized tap, and screw in a new insert with the installation tool.

When addressing a vehicle's braking system, it can be easy to overlook brake fluids. It's not always clear which parts are necessary to do the job correctly - usually resulting in unnecessary time and expense. ECS has assembled three Brake Fluid Flush Kits, each containing the convenient Motive Power Bleeder, Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and one liter of brake fluid - everything needed for a basic servicing. The level 2 Kit includes a Motive Catch Bottle Set; the level 3 kit further improves the level 2 kit with high-performance TYP 200 brake fluid.

ECS offers four options to replace problematic wheel hubs and bearings. The upshot of these kits is that the each wheel hub assembly arrives with a brand new wheel bearing already pressed in. The time, money, and energy saved by buying a complete hub/bearing assembly is enormous. Forget about investing in a one-time-use wheel bearing puller and setting aside hours for bearing removal and reinstallation. These Front Wheel Hub Assemblies are infinitely more simple to install. Each of the four kits also conveniently includes a new replacement 83mm ABS ring.

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 offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. This comprehensive source of info on your E36 has been carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

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 offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. This comprehensive source of info on your E36 has been carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

The factory springs on your E36 M3 were designed to exacting standards by some of the worlds most talented engineers. Replacing these components requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your car. H&R has the German pedigree & engineering reputation that befits the M3. Sport springs provide moderate 1.4"F & 1.0"R lowering, while Race Springs are optimized for the track, lowering an average of 2.2"F & 1.3"R. OE Sport Springs are comparable to a factory sport spring arrangement, lowering an average of 0.75"F 0.3"R.

Enjoy the rare opportunity for significant savings with Schwaben Tool Kit Bundles from ECS. Any order over $200 will be shipped free of charge - the perfect way to invest in professional-quality tools for your European car. Complete 11 piece set of External Torx Sockets are available - these sockets have become popular at many locations, such as seat rails, chassis components, and suspension. Featuring a fine satin finish that's easy on the hands and easy to wipe clean the 12 Pc Metric Combination Wrench Set includes professional grade 8-19mm metric wrenches.

This set of Alzor Style 020 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

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.

One of the first modification E36 owners make when looking to upgrade, the stock air box can be restrictive both in air flow and sound. A performance intake system will get you added power and create a more aggressive sound.