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No matter how smooth your 5 Series runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

There's no better feeling as a driving enthusiast than having the perfect supplies ready at hand in the event of an emergency or unexpected circumstance.

Your vehicle's cooling system is extremely important to the function of the car, by keeping the engine cooler and warm air blowing through your vents. Most people don't realize that coolant breaks down the same way engine oil does making this a regular service point to aid boiling,freezing,lubricating and preventing corrosion. The cooling system is the most common cause of vehicle breakdowns and should be check regularly and serviced every 24-30k Miles or 2-3 years. ECS Tuning has created kits with a variety of cooling system needs to keep your BMW on the road longer.

BFI just raised the bar when it comes to one of the most frequently touched parts of your car's interior. These heavyweight shift knobs feel like butter in palm of your hand, thanks to the top grain perforated air leather or black alcantara that it's wrapped in. Weighing between 215 to 250 grams the added inertial mass makes shifting effort substantially less while speeding up the process at the same time.

For years you’ve been protecting your engine with our ECS Tuning magnetic drain plug, now it’s time to keep your Differential safe too! Our magnetic drain plug helps remove harmful metallic contaminants from your differential fluid and helps you monitor the condition of your differential. Install an ounce of prevention with a drain plug that catches and holds ferrous particles with an iron grip, before it can cause expensive differential damage. Pick up an ECS magnetic differential oil drain plug and your favorite differential fluid and service your differential this weekend!

It's no secret that light is more intense without obstructions, well even a scratched up foggy looking lens is an obstruction to light travel. The scratches make the light travel in all kinds of directions instead of a solid beam shining straight through. A very popular trend for any E39 is clear corner headlights, eliminating the amber corner marker. Whether you favor amber replacement or Euro-styled clear we have you covered.

Say good riddance to E39 74.1mm wheel limitations. Adapt your E39 to the standard BMW 72.56mm center bore. ECS Tuning bolt-on wheel adapter kits open up an entire new world of wheel styles and fitments. Precision machined from heat-treated aluminum with threaded steel inserts, these hubcentric adapters bolt to your 5x120 74.1mm wheel hub, effectively making it a 5x120 72.6mm hub. These durable, anodized adapters come in a kit with all the required hardware. Bolt them on and get exactly the set of wheels your stock bolt pattern has been denying you.

Few names in the tuning business carry as much weight as Dinan. Since '79, Dinan has been America's #1 BMW tuner, offering complete hardware & software solutions. Dinan prides themselves on creating balanced, reliable cars that still retain their BMW character while improving performance. They stand behind their products with a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty, matching BMW's new car warranty. A breed apart, their famous trunk badge is only available to cars with a sufficient number of Dinan parts installed. Start your journey to exclusive performance with Dinan and ECS Tuning.

Using our premium engine service kits ensure that your BMW gets the best service possible, and allows you to maximize component lifespan. If you are serious about maintaining your car, then our ECS Tuning Premium Service Kits are for you. For a limited time only, receive a FREE bottle of Redline Water Wetter with any Assembled by ECS Redline Oil Service Kit.

The engine in the E39 528i series are known for only one weakness, the cooling system. The ultimate assurance that you wont be left on the side of the road with an over heated engine is to refresh all the major components at the first sign of any failure. In most cases these engines will make it most of the life of the vehicle, meaning by this time there will be more wear and tare on these components than they were guaranteed. ECS created Cooling System Refresh Kits with varying levels of components for this very reason.

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. 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.

Suspension components on any vehicle wear out from rough roads and harsh driving conditions. For a company like BMW, known for superior suspension designs and impressive handling, the issue is even more crucial. Many suspension parts don't just fail one at a time and oftentimes when one fails, the matching part on the opposite side is right behind it. ECS-assembled, and Genuine BMW front, rear, and complete kits are available depending on your current needs - all offering matching components for both sides for a professional job the first time.

Your BMW's generator, fans, water pumps and AC compressors all rely on accessory drive belts to do their job. Over time, cracking, glazing, and squeaking occur; for these reasons, replacing your drive belts before they crack or break is a highly prudent investment. Additionally, If the accessory belt snaps constantly, or is sloppy and loose in your vehicle, the only solution is a new tensioner. The ECS-assembled kit comes with everything you need to refresh your whole drive belt system, including belts, tensioner, and hardware.

Your windshield cowl is the black plastic component covering the electrical wires and connections at the base of your windshield. It serves to protect important electrical components from weather and other damaging influences. The cowl can be easily damaged when replacing windshield wipers or the windshield itself. When the part becomes cracked or torn, water and other elements can damage your vehicle’s electrical system, potentially ruining a number of components. ECS offers a genuine OEM BMW replacement Windshield Cowl, guaranteeing fitment and quality.

Grinding, rattling, or clicking when engaging your windows is a sign of probable regulator failure. The symptoms are usually the result of the cable rusting from humidity or a failed regulator motor. ECS now supplies OEM and aftermarket replacement regulators to restore your E39's window operation to factory, giving your super-sedan a nice added measure of practicality and functionality. Please specify front or rear, left or right when purchasing - the product is door-specific.

Upgrading the intake system on your car to a proven aFe Intake is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to increase power output. The aFe intake replaces your restrictive factory air box which allows for an increased air flow meaning more horsepower. Not only does power increase, but many have observed an increase in MPG. Give your car a boost in power while improving fuel economy with an AFE Cold Air Intake.

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 moldings, all in a convenient storage case. An extremely convenient kit for the discriminating MINI owner, you can now achieve a factory-perfect look instead of leaving crucial interior elements out of sorts.

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. 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.

You've heard it all before - “Good, cheap, or fast: pick two.” It's time to forget all of that. The Good – Shark Injector software is dyno-tuned by BMW expert Jim Conforti, designed to preserve driveability & prevent damage. The Fast – Raises the rev limit and improves mid-range torque & high-RPM horsepower. Plug & play push-button installation in 30 minutes or less. The Inexpensive – Dyno-proven double-digit gains in horsepower & torque, priced far less than other modifications.

Schwaben produces specialty service tools to give DIYers and professionals access to the fastest service methods possible. Their Fluid Change Tools make oil service, transmission fluid service, brake fluid service, and more a breeze! These tools allow you to complete these services as professionally as modern dealerships and give you the ability to tackle jobs alone that would usually require lifting the vehicle or assistance from a friend.

Factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are C544 bronze to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring and dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for a much longer service life and less maintenance.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained.

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 an up to 30mm monster offset change. Engineered and tested to fit your BMW perfectly.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3-year limited warranty.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel for your BMW.

When you turn on your car to start your day, make sure your hand falls to this shift knob. The sumptuous leather and perfect weighting will have you dreaming. These Genuine BMW shift knobs are a direct fit to all BMW manual transmissions. With the extra weight carefully placed up high on the shift lever, shift action becomes smooth, solid, and deliberate. BMW set the benchmark in shift knobs. Feel the difference.

K-MAC offers engineered solutions for adjusting camber and increased toe adjustment at the front and rear of your car with camber plates – available in three stages to suit your driving style – and adjustable bushings. Whether you're just driving to work or trying to set the best lap times, keep your tires and your wallet happy with K-MAC.

The BMW E39 come with excellent handling packages, but there's always room for improvement. Let Eibach up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Eibach sway bars are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word.

Don't let a tough project stop you in your tracks! Get the right tool for the job with Schwaben Tools from ECS. Tools you can depend on, designed to put the DIY power in your hands, and ready to tackle general and specific jobs, Schwaben Tools are ready to make themselves at home in your garage.

The fuel pump in your vehicle is essential for delivering the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure. The unit often fails unexpectedly and at the worst possible time. ECS Tuning supplies an assortment of replacement fuel pumps to get your BMW back on the road again. In addition to fuel pumps we offer the right tools for the job. Unlike a screwdriver, punches, and other multi-use tools the Schwaben Fuel Pump Lock Ring Tool securely attaches to the fuel pump lock ring allowing easy removal and servicing of your fuel pump.