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Featuring a permanently mounted magnet that traps ferrous metal bits suspended in your oil. These Titanium Magnetic drain plugs trap tiny particles that are unable to be caught by your oil filter. This leaves you with a cleaner engine, and ultimately less unneeded wear on your engine bearings and oil pump. Manufactured of 6AL-4V Titanium, the Turner M12 magnetic drain plugs are much stronger than any 7075 or 6061 Aluminum drain plug out there. Turner M12 magnetic drain plugs also capture many metal particles from wearing or recently rebuilt engines.

As your M52 or M54-powered BMW ages and endures winter weather, your Crankcase Ventilation System might experience some negative effects. If you don’t let your engine warm up to operating temperature before a drive, then the condensation in your CCV can cause cracking and failures that result in oil leaks. Keep your M5X engine leak-free and functioning as it should by refreshing your CCV system with help from our DIY videos and inclusive kits!

Online ordering and Phone orders are still available as normal. Our sales and customer support staff are here in the building (though we are working remotely to do our part to help with social distancing). We do not expect any delays with shipping and we are ready to provide assistance with your orders. Feel free to call in, speak with one of our enthusiast experts, and find what you need for your next project. We are now offering Curbside Pickup at our facility in Wadsworth, Ohio.

The M54 engine, produced by BMW from 2000 to 2006, saw wide use in 3, 5, X, and Z series cars. Over time, the engine gaskets can harden and deteriorate, which reduces their ability to keep oil inside the engine. This deterioration is most common with the valve cover gasket, and replacing it is critical to maintaining your M54 for a long and healthy life.

Changing your Audi, BMW, or Volkswagen's oil on schedule ensures your engine will live a healthy and long operational life. While changing your oil might be straightforward, those who regularly do it themselves likely find the little annoyances that make it more trouble than it could be. With our new Schwaben Thread-In Oil Funnels, you can quickly thread this funnel into your oil filler cap for a hands-free and mess-free result when you pour in that new liquid gold. Make services easy for yourself and you'll begin to enjoy them even more!

Whether it's preventative maintenance, routine service, or buttoning up your seasonal project, don't wait until the eleventh hour to finish up your wintertime vehicle work. Below we have assembled our top Assembled By ECS Kits for your BMW. At ECS Tuning, we have the goods to keep your vehicle on the road. Assembled By ECS kits are offered in a large variety to mend nearly any ailing BMW. Get your project underway and rest assured knowing your vehicle is properly serviced.

Turner Motorsport's carbon high kick rear spoiler is a great way to add some aggressive style to the rear end of your E46 coupe. The fit and finish on this piece is truly beautiful, featuring hand laid gloss carbon fiber and a design that perfectly matches the body lines of the E46 coupe. We are especially fond of Turner's new E46 coupe spoiler, as it gives you an option for a high kick rear spoiler that is not an add-on CSL spoiler. Installation is very easy, with no drilling involved. Simply clean the surface area of the trunk, remove the backing and apply.

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Make sure you stay safely glued in your racing seat with Corbeau Racing Harnesses, now available at ECS Tuning! Safety on the track is paramount and Corbeau is no stranger to providing some of the most well-known track safety equipment. Attractive options allow you to coordinate with existing themes and are designed to keep you firmly stuck to your seat so you aren't sliding around your cabin while your BMW rips around the track.

Factory BMW seats offer a fairly comfortable ride and some of the sport seats do keep you somewhat planted, but if you are kissing apexes or sliding around a drift course, you need something with more support. We are now proud to carry Corbeau Racing Seats for your BMW to help keep you firmly, yet comfortably, planted in place for safer, better, and more engaging spirited drives.

The Turner Motorsport E46 M54 Silicone Intake boot is designed with a smooth contour for improved air flow compared to the OE corrugated rubber, featuring Stepped flanges to maintain smooth ID transition from air box to throttle body. The Turner intake boot also keeps simplicity in mind, with a one piece design, vs. the OE two-piece design. Installation is a breeze! In just a few minutes, you can replace your old worn boot for a sleek new upgrade! Available in Black, or Blue to give your engine bay some color!

Last year, we sent VW Brand Ambassador Jamie Orr on a trip all across the country in a pre-production MK5 Sportwagen we affectionately called the Rallywagen where it ended in the Arctic Circle. This year we picked up a VW MK7 GTI and decided to build it here at ECS to debut at SEMA and then head South to drive all the way to the tip of South America on some of the most demanding roads. Rallywagen 2.0 was fully constructed in-house by our team of engineers.

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.

Enlighten your engine with new LIQUI MOLY Molygen engine oil!. Using revolutionary molecular friction control, Molygen will provide the quality protection your BMW deserves. Even better, with our included UV Light you can quickly spot any leaks by the distinctive green glow. Molygen is specifically engineered to preserve, cool, and lubricate your naturally aspirated or forced induction engine from performance use to daily driving. ECS now offers Molygen for BMW engine, sold individually, or in complete service kits.

KONI Engineering took the latest generation of KONI’s proven, patented Frequency Selective Damping Technology and integrated it into a new product line that provides an unparalleled ride and handling experience. The Special ACTIVE damper adapts to changing road surfaces to provide superior comfort and handling performance. Your BMW will be more responsive and your ride will be smoother over imperfect road surfaces. KONI’s ACTIVE Technology rivals the expensive electronic ride control systems built into many new BMW at a fraction of the price.

Flushing brake fluid is a commonly overlooked maintenance service for most car owners. Fluid should be flushed every 1-2 years as a good service plan, however checking with the manufacturer's suggestions is best. A simple way to tell if the fluid is in need of a change is by looking at the color, new fluid will have a slight yellow hue while amber is the sign of a needed flush. Because brake fluid is hygroscopic, its designed to hold moisture away from the metal internals to prevent corrosion. Like a sponge the fluid can only hold so much moisture before becoming ineffective.

Your BMW has an interference engine, which means if the timing chain were to fail for any reason, you would have catastrophic engine damage due to valve to piston contact. Over time the timing chain will start to wear and stretch, potentially causing it to skip timing or just completely fail. Also, the timing tensioners themselves could fail! Early symptoms of timing chain wear include front end noise not associated with VANOS, or slapping noises coming from the timing cover. We have created the perfect solution for you. Everything you need to service your timing chain is included.

Your German-engineered BMW transcends the conventional limitations imposed on typical performance cars. These vehicles spend hundreds of hours on the world's most famous test tracks, challenging the most talented and devoted automotive engineers. Only a company that shares this passion for moving the limits of performance higher can successfully contribute technological innovations to this caliber of automobile. H&R has dedicated almost four decades to suspension engineering. 100% German made, H&R Performance Suspension Kits deliver race-inspired driving dynamics to your BMW.

We have to talk to you BMW owners about something near and dear to our heart. The discount head unit from your local superstore isn’t fit for a car with the pedigree of your BMW, and that behavior needs to stop. Whether you just want updated capabilities like USB, AUX, and Bluetooth inputs or need to replace your old head unit, a VDO unit will fit your BMW with a vintage look that won’t ruin your interior like that multi-colored plastic thing that comes with a generic remote. Do your BMW a favor. Give it the radio that fits its feel and gives you all the convenience you need.

Aftermarket radio installations are rarely a plug and play operation. They usually require extensive wiring, additional adapters, and a dashboard trim kit. The result is a head unit that sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn't match the design of the interior. Bremmen's Android Multimedia System features an high definition capacitive touch screen and mounts into the same locations as the factory radio. The included wiring harness allows for a nearly plug and play seamless installation. The high resolution touch screen is a upgrade worth itself over BMWs with factory navigation.

Featuring a unique-to-Hawk slotting pattern paired with conventional cross-drilled machining, Talon rotors offer not just decidedly contemporary looks, but the features and benefits to back up those looks. The new talon style slots are precision CNC programmed milled to maintain a clean pad surface and expel away debris paired with cross-drilled holes to optimize thermal efficiency, heat dissipation, strength, and improved wet braking.

Schwaben offers an extensive line of European specialty tools as well as standard tools to your collection. Its doesn't stop there, we even offer items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and mobility for both you and your tools. See our perfectly bundled hand tool kits that make an excellent addition to any tool box.

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.

Fight interior trim aging in your E46 with OEM BMW trim replacement panels. Available in several shades of black, gray and beige to match your current color scheme. We have easy to pick kits covering every letter of the alphabet covered from A through D. All replacement panels snap in place without the need for separate clips or attachment hardware. If you've been considering a BMW interior facelift, we have you--and your pillars--covered.

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the new line of 3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap. 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 vinyl lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

By using state of the art electronics, Sprint Booster allows crisp and instantaneous acceleration, eliminating all drive by wire delays. A dash mounted selectable switch lets you choose between stock/moderate/aggressive acceleration modes at the touch of an LED button. Installation is as simple as plugging it in between your accelerator pedal module and the harness. Once installed you'll instantly feel the difference the moment you step on the throttle. It can be removed just as easily if you ever want to return your car back to stock. Money-back guarantee!

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.

When it comes to your regular car maintenance, nothing is more common than needing an oil change. Choosing the best oil for your car can often lead to a headache of opinions, so we always recommend sticking with your manufacturer's specific oil. Learning how to change your oil is an easy task for any just about any car owner, but the real trick is having the right tools for the job. Save yourself money for years to come with Schwaben! If you're not the "crawl under the car type", check out our Schwaben Fluid Extractor and Filler. This tool is amazing when it comes to oil changes.

If your compressor is damaged, your air conditioning system might not function, leaving you hot in the summer and without a defroster in the winter. There are numerous ways in which a compressor can get damaged, but no matter how it happened, be sure to replace it today with these quality replacement parts from ECS Tuning. If you’re working on your air conditioning system, be sure to check out our Climate Control section of the site in order to get everything you’ll need for the job.

Turner has developed a proprietary zinc-nickel coating finish with almost twice the salt-spray corrosion resistance of a standard plated line. Turner SS brake line also features new low profile connecting hardware, for a cleaner mounted look. Get brake lines that will continue to look as good as they feel! Turner Motorsport stocks a huge inventory of premium brake components, including complete brake refresh kits, pads, rotors, shoes, drums, hoses, hard lines, fluids, hardware, hi-temp lubricants. Everything you need to perform professional quality brake service.