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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. Put the power in your hands with these new tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself!

When it comes to shocks and struts, Bilstein is the first and last word for many enthusiasts and trusted mechanics alike. Trusted by many of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, Bilstein has a reputation for quality and performance that they back up with a limited lifetime warranty. Bilstein offers several options for your vehicle, from original equipment specification to dampers designed to work with lowering springs. Whether you're looking to restore stock performance or improve your handling without sacrificing ride quality, Bilstein has a solution for you.

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. Put the power in your hands with these new tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself!

The ultimate rear trailing arm bushings for your BMW - the mono-ball design prevents side loading, allowing for full movement of the trailing arm with consistent, predictable handling. This handling improvement comes at a cost, however - these mono-ball bushings transmit more noise, vibration, and harshness, so some drivers particularly attuned to comfort may want to consider factory rubber bushings with ECS Tuning or Turner Motorsport bushing limiters instead.

This time of year for almost all drivers is maintenance time or upgraded performance. The ECS oil service kits offer a touch of both, with our billet filter housing caps and drain plugs both being more durable and aesthetically appealing combined with quality oil designed just for your vehicle. Having all of these pieces put together in one box is what makes the Assembled by ECS experience so great, we have selected all the correct quality parts so you can do the job with without the feeling of forgetting something.

When you own a vehicle as enjoyable as the E46 M3 you definitely want to keep that car on the road as long as possible. Most people know the easiest way to do that is by proper service intervals and keeping components up to date. While we know many of our fellow M3 enthusiast have their car parked for the winter months, taking advantage of needed service and repairs in this time. Without forgetting the enthusiast that have the benefit of year round enjoyment we wanted to share a few drivetrain service points.

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.

You like wheels. You love deals. We have both. Add a stylish set of Alzor wheels to your BMW, and corner the bragging rights on great looks and shrewd shopping. Pick from numerous styles, colors, and fitments, you cannot go wrong. Built with quality to international standards, these wheels are the deal you've waited for. Sale Ends 07/11/2017

2017 was a fast-paced year of exciting new developments for performance upgrades designed to improve the feel of your BMW. All our new bushings, mounts, bearings, and other accessories can be traced back to you, our loyal community. with your input and enthusiasm, we have been able to provide quality parts to BMW enthusiasts and will continue to do so moving into 2018. We would like to say Happy New Year to all of you for helping us make these upgrades, and wish you all the very best this year! So grab some new parts, and start making something incredible.

ECS has tons of options for surprising the enthusiasts in your life this Christmas. With gift options up to $100, you can even get something for that hard to shop for family member you know they will love! Bring home the stuff they really want this Holiday season with ECS Gift Ideas!

ECS has tons of options for surprising the enthusiasts in your life this Christmas. With gift options under $50, you can bring some ECS gifts to that secret Santa requirement at your Car Club Christmas party! Get the best gifts without breaking the bank. Bring home the stuff they really want this Holiday season with ECS Gift Ideas!

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 through turns & make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear and front profile. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or fitment down the road with a up to 20mm monster offset change. Engineered and tested to fit your BMW perfectly.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. Spring is almost here and there is only a short window left to get your bimmer back in its prime! Whether it's preventative maintenance, routine service, or buttoning up your seasonal project, we have what you need. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

Alzor Wheels are made specifically for your BMW to bolt right up, look incredible, and set your car apart from the rest. With unique, individual, striking designs as well as some timeless classics make up the catalogue of choices you have to truly differentiate the European performance car in your life. A wide range of sizes, fitments, and color options mean you can have everything exactly right to take your BMW fitment to the standards you always wanted. Now, ALL Alzor Wheels are 25% OFF! Buy 3, get 1 FREE!

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.

Why would you drill holes into your perfectly good front bumper? Avoid drilling holes in your bumper by using the ECS modular tow hook mount system. The ECS Tow Hook Mounting System doesn’t require drilling. This system mounts to your tow hook receptacle allowing you to attach a license plate, action camera, or even a tow hook! Simply add or remove accessories without damaging your car.

We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this one time sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

When will you have the chance again to say you bought a brand new A3 for $50? We don't know when the next chance will be but we can tell you that right now every $50 you spend enters you for a chance to win the ECS Tuning A3 which we have extensively modified with a host of top notch sponsors to create the ultimate A3. Get as many entries as you can for the best chance to win! The deadline is Nov 3, so hurry up and secure your victory!

We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this one time sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

Within the wishbone suspension design, camber and caster are specified by the wishbones, while toe-in is secured by the trailing arm. Bushings support the trailing arms, securing them to the chassis. Over time, the trailing arm bushings wear down, leaving toe-in under-regulated and suspension geometry altered. Every facet of handling performance is harmed, making the driving experience unpredictable and imprecise. A clever and simple solution to trailing arm deflection is the in-house engineered ECS Tuning Trailing Arm Bushing Limiter Set, a brilliant investment for all BMWs.

If you've ever replaced a broken or cracked water pump or power steering pulley and wondered why the engineers at BMW didn't make it out of something more durable, you're not the only one. CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum, the in-house engineered ECS pulleys will never crack or break, leaving you on the side of the road. The anodized, corrosion-resistant ECS pulleys are a direct-fit replacement, bolting right up to the factory location.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

Whether you need to replace your grille or you simply want to stand out from the others we have the right grille for you. As tough as they are visually appealing, all ECS grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won’t chip or peel like chrome and paint. Engineered for direct fitment on your BMW.

The most critically important regular maintenance for any car is oil service. Your performance BMW is no different and only deserves the highest quality products. The Redline kit, assembled by ECS Tuning, contains all that you will need to do your regular service on your vehicle. Quality, factory correct oil, filter, and drain plug will all work in harmony to keep those harmful contaminants from circulating through your engine. For a limited time only receive a FREE bottle of Water Wetter with any Redline Oil Service Kit assembled by ECS!

If you have ever been halfway into a DIY and realized you are missing a specific tool, then you know how frustrating not having the correct tool for the job can be. Even worse is having one that doesn't do the job correctly! Our Schwaben Hand Tools are there to help you finish the job the right way the first time. Don't get caught without the right equipment: save on your Schwaben Hand Tools now with our Partstoberfest Sale!

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 Cheap – Dyno-proven double-digit gains in horsepower & torque, priced far less than other modifications.

Normal wear and tear on your engine generates metal particles that will float around in your oil. While this is generally not a symptom of any issues, it can become an issue. Metal flakes in your oil can cause premature wear on internal components and can be an absolute nuisance. Trap those pesky flakes in your drain channel with a Magnetic Drain Plug from ECS and help preserve your engine!

If your car's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it's in need of a brake system service. By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full complement of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. Everything you need to perform a professional quality brake service, you can find at ECS Tuning.

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 and service your differential this weekend!

When it comes time to service your brakes, there's a lot of components to remember such as Pads, Rotors, Lines, Sensors, and Fluid. But if your rusty, stuck calipers aren't working properly, even the nicest pads & rotors can't do their job. Centric rebuilt calipers are blasted, coated, rebuilt, and individually tested right here in the USA. The calipers come with new hardware and brackets to bolt right up to your car. Make sure your BMW stops as well as it goes, and don't forget the fundamentals – order your rebuilt Centric calipers today.