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When servicing your ignition system, the spark plugs and coil packs replaced should, at the least, be the same as the existing parts. The best option though is to replace all the plugs and coils at the same time, ensuring even wear over time of the ignition system. ECS-assembled and genuine OEM kits come with 6 coils and spark plugs, dielectric spark plug boot protector, and service indicators for accurate record keeping.

When servicing your ignition system, the spark plugs and coil packs replaced should, at the least, be the same as the existing parts. The best option though is to replace all the plugs and coils at the same time, ensuring even wear over time of the ignition system. ECS-assembled and genuine OEM kits come with 6 coils and spark plugs, dielectric spark plug boot protector, and service indicators for accurate record keeping.

When servicing your ignition system, the spark plugs and coil packs replaced should, at the least, be the same as the existing parts. The best option though is to replace all the plugs and coils at the same time, ensuring even wear over time of the ignition system. ECS-assembled and genuine OEM kits come with 6 coils and spark plugs, dielectric spark plug boot protector, and service indicators for accurate record keeping.

When servicing your ignition system, the spark plugs and coil packs replaced should, at the least, be the same as the existing parts. The best option though is to replace all the plugs and coils at the same time, ensuring even wear over time of the ignition system. ECS-assembled and genuine OEM kits come with 6 coils and spark plugs, dielectric spark plug boot protector, and service indicators for accurate record keeping.

Do you have a short shifter, or are you just tired of bumping your elbow on the armrest in your BMW? If so, this delete kit will solve that problem and give your interior a much cleaner look. This kit eliminates the center armrest, retaining all other center console functionality. Includes short center console, required bracket, and body nuts.

Car not starting? Battery not charging? Start here. If you car won't start or the lights dim and the car dies, there is a good chance one of these two components went bad. The alternator in your vehicle keeps the battery at full charge when your engine is running. Because all of your electronic systems run off of this small piece, it's important that it is operational. If your lights are dim while driving or your battery dies within minutes of starting your car, it's time for a new alternator.

The alternator in your vehicle keeps the battery at full charge when your engine is running. Because all of your electronic systems run off of this small piece, it's important that it is operational. If your lights are dim while driving or your battery dies within minutes of starting your car, it's time for a new alternator.

The alternator in your vehicle keeps the battery at full charge when your engine is running. Because all of your electronic systems run off of this small piece, it's important that it is operational. If your lights are dim while driving or your battery dies within minutes of starting your car, it's time for a new alternator.

Don't settle for less when you go low. Get the best selling sport springs with expertly matched shocks and struts from the Koni catalog. Lower your car with a muscular look and improved performance, without the bone-jarring ride associated with skateboards and no-name springs. The struts and shocks are built with lowered suspensions in mind, giving you the best of performance and quality. Great look. Improved performance. Ride quality you can live with.

DISA valves control the intake manifold runner length to improve engine performance at different rpms. When they fail, the DISA valve bangs around in its housing, making a rattling noise accompanied by rough idle and off-idle hesitation. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage. Easy to replace, your new DISA screws to the side of the intake and comes with pre-installed sealing gasket.

DISA valves control the intake manifold runner length to improve engine performance at different rpms. When they fail, the DISA valve bangs around in its housing, making a rattling noise accompanied by rough idle and off-idle hesitation. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage. Easy to replace, your new DISA screws to the side of the intake and comes with pre-installed sealing gasket.

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.

This brawny 12-point socket set is a great set to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bar, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from a 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. Made of durable chrome vanadium steel, these sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

Are you ready for a top of the line, race inspired coilover system? Have you worn out your first, entry-level coilovers, and want something better--a lot better? If any of this describes you, then you ought to seriously consider moving all the way to the top of the coilover food chain with a Bilstein PSS10 adjustable coilover system. Premium quality monotube design. Adjustable damping. Adjustable ride height. Corrosion resistant plated steel and aluminum components. The good stuff. If you plan to go low, you might as well do it in style.

BMW has an ongoing issue with oil separators freezing in cold weather if driving is done before the vehicle is fully warmed up. There is often a howling noise followed by numerous oil leaks. The crankcase breather valve is used to purge the oil vapor from the engine block into the valve cover. However, sometimes condensation can cause it to freeze, causing the entire oil separator system to fail, crack, and disintegrate. From the basic repair kit all the way up to a full oil separator overhaul - let ECS be your source for high quality replacement parts

Meyle has a reputation for making durable, heavy duty suspension components for many European cars. Their HD line has long been favored as an upgrade for stock BMW ball joints and control arm assemblies. Meyle all-metal ball joint construction soaks up rough roads and potholes better than stock joints. For your convenience we offer choice. Replace a loose ball joint when that's all you need, or upgrade to a complete control arm assembly.

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

No more Mister Nice Guy. Fire your under-achieving stock pump and replace it with a High Performance water pump from EMP Stewart. This is the pump your BMW should have had from day one. Designed for performance and durability, EMP decided to do it right the first time, increasing flow a full 20 percent over stock, while reducing parasitic draw with a highly efficient stainless steel impeller. Add a heavy-duty bearing and high quality water seal, and you have a pump durable enough for daily driving; tough enough for the track.

Now you can stack your extra wheels without the danger of scratches and scuffs. This wheel storage rack keeps your wheels spaced apart, and being on locking casters, allows you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. Sturdy steel construction and a wide base means this wheel rack won't tip over. Holds up to 275lbs - enough for most any wheel & tire set. Fits up to 8½" wide wheels, depending on offset.

Price and quality are important. You need to make a buck, and don't want comebacks marring your reputation, and eating into your profits. But convenience matters,too. Packaged kits simplify inventory tracking, improve repair quality, and fatten repair ticket bottom lines. ECS Tuning gives you all three; combine price, quality and convenience in a single package with our BMW Oil Service Kits.

Protect your engine from harmful sludging that restricts oil flow and leads to costly engine damage. Cold Climate kits insulate the CCV and related hoses to retain engine heat longer after engine shutdown. Cold climate components help prevent rapid condensation that dumps sludge-forming water into your engine oil. Choose the appropriate stage for your car depending on its condition, driving habits, and climate. More severe failure can go so far as to hydrolock the engine - causing potentially catastrophic internal damage!

DIY with confidence. Buy PEAKE scan and service light reset tools and we'll ship them free. Don't pay shop labor rates for simple tasks like turning off your SI light or resetting a falsely triggered SRS warning light. PEAKE makes BMW scan tools that fit both under-hood and under-dash diagnostic connectors. Reset warning and reminder lights and retrieve onboard diagnostic data in cars that support OBD II Data Stream.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your BMW with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a rectangular head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

Wheel spacers offset wheels to improve vehicle appearance and handling. These flat discs with center holes and wheel bolt holes fit between wheels and hubs to push the wheels outward. Wheel spacers from ECS Tuning come in thicknesses from 3-20mm, to widen track, improve cornering, and provide extra room for altered suspension and brake components.

Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for the BMW E46 that will not throw a bulb out code. These lights are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes, there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or hack your factory wiring to get these to work. Simply remove your plate light assembly, and replace the factory incandescent bulb with our Ziza bulb. When installing bulbs, be sure to place the end with the large heat sink pointing upwards, this makes sure the brightest part of the LED will be shining down on your license plate.

Left unserviced, automatic transmission fluid breaks down chemically and degrades, causing the valve body and filter to become contaminated with deposits and sludge. These conditions lead to poor shifting and, ultimately, transmission failure. The Stage I ECS Transmission Service Kit includes a new drain plug with sealing washer, a fill plug with sealing washer, and Redline D4 automatic transmission fluid. The more comprehensive Stage II kit adds an automatic transmission filter with hardware and a new oil pan gasket

To keep your ultimate driving machine in top shape, regular maintenance is imperative. BMW recommends the Inspection 2 at 40,000 miles and at each 40,000 miles thereafter. Doing the inspection procedure yourself will not only save a significant amount of time and money, but will add a level of confidence by seeing the parts replaced with your own eyes. The kit includes all filters - Oil Filter Kit, Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Cabin Filter/Fresh Air Filter - and 6 Spark Plugs, and OE Oil Drain Plug.

To keep your driving machine in top shape, regular maintenance is imperative. BMW recommends the Inspection II at 40,000 miles & at each 40,000 miles thereafter. Doing all of the necessary inspections will keep your vehicle running much longer and cleaner. However, if you're out of warranty, the out of pocket expense from the dealership can be a little hard to handle. Luckily, ECS Tuning is here to help. After consulting with all of BMWs available information, the engineers at ECS Tuning have assembled a comprehensive kit to address all of the issues covered during Inspection II.

To keep your driving machine in top shape, regular maintenance is imperative. BMW recommends the Inspection II at 40,000 miles & at each 40,000 miles thereafter. Doing all of the necessary inspections will keep your vehicle running much longer and cleaner. However, if you are out of warranty, the out of pocket expense from the dealership can be a little hard to handle. Luckily, ECS Tuning is here to help. After consulting with all of BMWs available information, the engineer at ECS Tuning have assembled a comprehensive kit to address all of the issues covered during Inspection II.