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Stainless steel filtration is not a new technology but is quickly gaining popularity in the automotive segment. With the ability to filter down as small as a paper filter element with the ability to be washed and reused! The K&P Engineering filter element is made from medical grade, type 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth to provide unmatched protection. K&P Engineering manufactures stainless steel filters for a vast array of engines around the world. Staying at the forefront of design and testing allows this company to offer a top-tier product for your European vehicle.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

When it comes to our hobby, we rarely isolate our interest in cars to just cars themselves. At home, out and about, or anywhere you go, the inner car enthusiast never leaves. Show it off with ECS Tuning apparel designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts to fly their colors in style.

Winter months keep us from enjoying our cars, especially in areas with heavy salt use on the roads. Each time we get behind the wheel, we almost hear rust beginning in all the nooks and crannies under and around your car. With FERTAN Rust Converter, you can stop those rust problems as they start! The converter neutralizes rust by converting it to an inert state, halting its progression, and allows you to clean off the rusted surface easily to be prepped for further repair. Don't let rust get you down, solve it with FERTAN Rust Converter!

BMW's give those of us who own them immeasurable joy behind the wheel. To keep that elevated sensation of enjoyment, proper maintenance and care are critical to feeling the full potential of your car. If you have noticed a drop in torque or the notorious 'marbles in a tin can' sound from your engine, chances are it is time for a VANOS service!
 With kits available to fix that pesky rattle once and for all, to rebuild the critical VANOS pistons, and all the gaskets and seals necessary to finish the job correctly, your next service is made easy thanks to the packages picked by our BMW

Do you trust your car's battery? It's your car's sole source of power, and it may leave you helpless if you have no jumper cables or anyone to help. Now you can handle these dangerous situations with the Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit. Just about the size of a phone, it holds the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again -- and again, three or four more times on a single charge! This is your all-in-one go-to lifeline. Jump start your car, charge your cell phone, and use its flashlight to stay safe and prevent emergency situations. Never leave home without it!

Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving big with these doorbuster deals on Schwaben.

When it comes to getting under your car to perform any type of service it's very wise to do it right. The Schwaben 2 Ton aluminum floor has the ability for getting under low cars without lifting height sacrifice. If you prefer to drive right into you service we also carry a line of ramps with accessories to accommodate even the lowest of vehicles. From jack stands to wheels stands, these are a key point in safety when supporting the vehicle while working underneath. This is a small investment for safe working conditions.

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. New Features: On/Off Switch Micro USB Chargeable Updated Accessory Cable Longer Battery Life

Shouldn't you have confidence in your car's battery? With NorthStar and OPTIMA batteries, corrosion is no longer a problem and you can be sure the power will be there when you turn the key. Thanks to NorthStar's thinner plates with more surface area and lack of additives in the pure lead, these batteries are designed to have faster charging, higher power density, longer life, and virtually no internal grid growth! NorthStar batteries virtually never experience catastrophic failure!

An unfortunate consequence of the modern closed PCV/breather system is the unintended ingestion of oil vapor and carbon into the intake tract. This lowers the octane rating and leaves harmful deposits on a vehicle's intake valves and ports that result in decreased power. Engineered and manufactured at Turner Motorsport, the Turner Baffled Oil Catch Can features a highly efficient 4-chamber oil separator; this design decreases oil ingestion and maintains engine power output. This design also catches as much blow-by gas as possible, bringing carbon buildup to an absolute minimum.

Tired of brake dust making your beautiful wheels look filthy? You have a brake pad solution that will keep their wheels virtually free from dust and provide the European stopping power they expect. The use of Akebonos exclusive, highly advanced ceramic brake pad technology means that Euro Ceramic brake pads provide excellent stopping power while extending rotor life and virtually eliminating brake dust, so the wheels on your BMW will remain their cleanest.

With the Tune2air Bluetooth Adapter for your vehicle, you no longer have to struggle with outdated wires tethering your phone or media device to your head unit. With hands-free integration to your native steering wheel controls and an easy installation, you can update that non-bluetooth equipped head unit with Tune2air and ditch the aux cord for good!

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.

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!

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, Lemforder, 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.

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.

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.

Stuffing new brake pads in your BMW doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what BMW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine. Stop where you want, when you want.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gift cards are perfect for the big guy, that way it makes it easy for him to choose a tool he's had is eye on or finds one he didn't even know about. He might have a repair he's been waiting to get to work on. He might need a new part for his project in the garage. Whatever it is, the ECS gift card will get him exactly what he wants. Happy Father's Day