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Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

On sale now! Two classic Alzor styles for your BMW. Whether you fancy the OEM+ look of the Style 718 or the classic cross-spoke Style 725, ECS is bringing wheel deals to the table. Don't delay, once they get scooped up, this sale is done! All Alzor wheels are subjected to rigorous quality control and durability testing. TÜV, JWL and VIA approved. All styles are direct-fit, with precise hub bore and bolt pattern dimensions. Most importantly, Alzor wheels have fender-filling fitment to really set your BMW apart. Don't delay, improve your rolling stock, before we run out of stock!

If you know your BMW shows a yellow light on startup, the (likely) original oil level sensor has ceased to output a reliable signal to the DME. Previously, BMW drivers would ignore the annoying yellow light, as the stock replacement sensor was prohibitively priced. ECS Tuning is proud to offer the Bremmen Parts OE-quality replacement sensor at a much more palatable price! Replacing the level sensor is a simple task, and will provide reliable readings for years. Don't stare at that light another day.

These brawny socket sets are great sets to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bars, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from an impact gun, these sockets are also coated for added protection and so you can tell them apart from non impact rated sockets. Significant internal depth allows for use with a range of applications with varying length shafts. These sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolts hole aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

If you are a music maven with a late-model BMW, chances are you're using an FM transmitter for your iPod or listening to scratched CD-Rs. If you're a technophile, brand new cars may tempt your with their connectivity options. DICE designed an easily installed unit that incorporates BlueTooth streaming and touch-free calling, USB support, SatNav radio, and iPod and iPhone support with your factory stereo, even if you have DSP or Satellte radio. Don't compromise your listening experience. Bring your BMW's audio system on par with showroom-fresh models using the DICE MediaBridge.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

If your exterior air temperature sensor is lying all the time, odds are it took a direct hit from a flying object, or rammed its head against a concrete curb. If you're lucky, plugging in a new sensor will set things straight. Problem is, in many cases the sensor, its electrical connector, and a good chunk of wiring are laying out on the highway. That's why we put together a kit that lets you repair the sensor and its circuit with a factory connector, plus extra wire so you can move it to a safer location, out of harm's way. Our free tutorial shows you how.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality.

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.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style projector headlights from Hella. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. These assemblies also include leveling motors. If you wish to utilize the leveling feature, you will have to install additional components and wire and code your car to enable them. Note: this is not required! It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

When you turn on your car to start your day, make sure your hand falls to this shift knob. Available in both 5-speed and 6-speed variants, the sumptuous leather and perfect weighting will have you dreaming. It's more than just a feeling. First engineered for performance-package equipped E46 330i/Ci's, this Genuine BMW shift knob is a direct fit onto all BMW manual transmissions. With the extra weight carefully placed up high on the shift lever, shift action becomes smooth, solid, deliberate. You'll lose yourself in how perfect it makes each shift.

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

Now that your pocket rocket will go from zip to 60 in a flash, have you considered how you're gonna stop it? Would free shipping on super stoppers interest you? Consider the ECS Big Brake Kit. Massive six-piston calipers with pads already loaded; semi-floating rotors; ECS caliper brackets; Exact Fit brake lines, Super Blue brake fluid, and all necessary hardware. Everything you need to install a high performance braking system, delivered in a single box. First we made it easy. Now we're making it affordable.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

Stylish, Alzor 725 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 725 is TPMS compatible and ready to install, with BMW-style conical seats. Ready. Get this set. Go.

Schwaben Go-Through Screwdrivers might at a glance appear to be functionally identical to those contained in other sets - upon further inspection, it becomes obvious that these tools are built to an exceedingly high build standard, and are uniquely designed for extreme durability. The Go-Through design means the metal driver shaft extends in through the handle of the tool, instead of dead-ending at the grip. This gives the driver a better weight, feel, and increases the effectiveness and durability of the tool.

ECS has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn M62 timing chain. Choose from Genuine BMW or ECS-Assembled kits. Don't wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. If your timing chain is slapping the guides loud enough to make noise, don't just turn up the radio, save your engine. ECS Tuning. Great parts. Great timing!

Most of us have to admit to sleeping through a chemistry class--or two--after a rough night. The good news is the Chemical Guys didn't. Now they've put the power of Raw Science to work in a complete professional detailing car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt, even from alloy wheels, and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster.

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ST coilovers by KW are made of high-grade, galvanized steel, and feature a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your vehicle, their preset damping and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. Strong composite spring seats and tempered high strength springs work together quietly; assemblies include a compression bump stop with integrated dust boot for added protection. Hardened chrome piston rod, corrosion resistant spring cap, and galvanized strut housings are pleasing from the start, and built for the long haul

Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we have a new and better way. Pig Mat products have long been a favorite in professional repair shops that can't afford to track grease and oil onto costly car mats and carpeting. Made of durable, layered polypropylene, Pig Mats catch and hold most common fluid spills until you can throw them out. While you're here, check out our video on Form-A-Funnels, a great way to avoid spills in the first place.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with an ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our E39 LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs. Now for Touring Models!

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

Muscular. Powerful. Drop dead gorgeous. Here's your chance to add a major performance upgrade that looks as good as it stops--and stops as good as it looks. Our complete Big Brake Kits for BMW E39 5 Series mate massive six-piston BMW calipers with large diameter performance discs. Choose cross-drilled and slotted BMW Performance or ECS two-piece vented rotors. Then install them with ease using our complete installation kits that include everything you need, from fasteners to fluid, bolts to brackets. Free shipping is just the icing on the cake.

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.

These wheels from Alzor are the perfect fit to brighten up your appearance. Buy them now, and we'll sweeten the deal even more with free shipping. That's right, free; as in gratis. At these prices, you can use these babies to mount your snow tires and save your factory rims for summer. When it comes to wheels, we feel four good turns deserve another.