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LIQUI MOLY is not only our favorite producer of lubrication and additive products, but they hold the title as the best oil producers in Germany: for seven consecutive years. A major part of any service is often a frequently forgotten one: using proper flushes and additives to ensure buildup and sludge are eliminated with maximum effect. LIQUI MOLY is a leading producer of oil additives, engine flushes, and fuel system cleaners, so we have picked out exactly which of their products your car needs to maintain peak performance at all times.

Our ECS Tuning in-house designed and engineered Functional Aero Rear Wing Kit is an all-in-one solution to providing your car with more downforce necessary to improve rear tire grip for improved handling. Our well thought out kit includes all of the components necessary for a comprehensive install and feature top-tier quality components for long term durability, such as the carbon fiber wing, billet aluminum mounting brackets and uprights, Delrin decklid shims and black oxide stainless steel hardware. The spoiler has an adjustable AOA (angle of attack) between 0� - 20�; to perfect downforce:drag ratio. The end plates are adjustable for aerodynamic needs and the Delrin decklid shims provide for a flat plane to bolt onto your trunk, if it has a sloped angle.

If your BMW has a plastic expansion tank and it is still intact after years of heat cycling, consider yourself lucky - however, it is not a question of whether or not it will fail, it is a question of when it will fail. You can tell your significant other that this is "cheap insurance" against being stuck on the side of the highway. Story from our BMW Brand Manager: After a track event, my plastic expansion tank blew up on a three hour commute home - my wife was not happy sitting on the side of the highway waiting for a tow. I am certain that she would have been much happier if I installed the Turner aluminum expansion tank before the event.

ECS had a productive first half of the year with several new performance aftermarket components for your favorite European cars. Our new parts for your BMW include everything from simple cosmetic upgrades to awesome performance pieces. Check out our full line of new products for your vehicle!

We have selected handfuls of products that we need out of our inventory to make room for bigger and better things. We have reduced their price until they are GONE. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Limited time, limited stock, huge savings. Happy Hunting!

The factory BMW charge pipes are prone to cracking, as they are made from brittle plastic. Here at ECS, we sell several brands of replacement charge pipes that are typically made from cast aluminum. We recommend upgrading to hard charge pipes even on stock forced induction vehicles to avoid cracking - we've seen cracking occur on high mileage cars running stock power just as frequently as we do with high horsepower builds.

If you're eager to unleash extraordinary power from your E-Chassis N55-powered BMW, you're in the right place. From the factory BMW equipped these vehicles with a single-turbocharged 3.0 liter straight six motor producing 302 horsepower at 5,800rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 1,200rpm. With full bolt ons, fueling modifications, port-fuel injection, an upgraded turbocharger, and a custom tune, you can expect to achieve upwards of 600 horsepower. Our in-house BMW experts have compiled a list of essential upgrades to help you reach your ambitious 600whp+ goal. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Upgraded Turbo Outlet: Replace the factory plastic turbo outlet with a larger diameter aluminum boost pipe to improve throttle response and optimize flow in the forced induction system. Upgraded Charge Pipes: Swap out the brittle factory-equipped plastic charge pipes with durable aluminum ones capable of handling higher boost levels. MHD Adapter: Take control by connecting your BMW and tuning your car from your phone, unlocking the full potential of your vehicle. Free-Flowing Air Filter Kit: Enhance performance with a free-flowing air filter kit, bidding farewell to the restrictions of the stock airbox. High-Flow Catalytic Converter: Boost exhaust flow by replacing the restrictive factory downpipe with a high-flow catalytic converter. Upgraded Front Mount Intercooler: Lower intake air temperatures for higher performance by upgrading to a larger front mount intercooler. Performance Catback Exhaust: Improve flow and unlock higher performance levels with a catback exhaust system tailored for your N55. Upgraded Turbo: Address turbo failure risks and achieve substantial power gains with an upgraded turbo capable of handling higher boost levels. Upgraded Coil Packs: Enhance the entire ignition system by upgrading to plug-and-play coil packs from Precision Raceworks, providing higher voltage and current output. Upgraded Low Pressure Fuel Pump: Fueling is crucial for achieving massive power. Replace the factory LPFP with this upgraded unit capable of supporting an astounding 1000whp. Spark Plugs: Enhance engine operation under high load and high RPM conditions with top-quality spark plugs. Port Injection Kit: Unleash maximum potential by adding port fuel injection, allowing for increased fuel delivery under higher boost conditions. Crank Seal Guard: Prevent belt-related mishaps by installing this safeguard, as N55 engines are notorious for sucking the serpentine belt through the front main seal. Motiv Reflex+: Harness full control with the Motiv Reflex+, the leading piggyback tuner that enables precise control over various parameters, including port injection and methanol injection. With these essential upgrades, you'll transform your E-Chassis N55 BMW into a beast capable of delivering extreme power, surpassing the 600whp mark. Prepare for an unparalleled driving experience and prepare to turn heads wherever you go. Unleash the true potential of your BMW today!

If you're aiming for impressive performance from your N55-powered BMW, your search ends here. Our in-house BMW experts have compiled a comprehensive list of parts to help you achieve your 400whp goal. From the factory BMW equipped these vehicles with a single-turbocharged 3.0 liter straight six motor producing 302 horsepower at 5,800rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 1,200rpm. With simple modifications however, you can take your stock N55 car from mild to wild with full bot ons. Moreover, these upgrades offer the convenience of tuning your car directly from your phone! Upgraded Turbo Outlet: Replace the factory bottlenecked plastic turbo outlet with a larger diameter aluminum boost pipe for improved throttle response and overall flow in the forced induction system. Upgraded Charge Pipes: Upgrade from the brittle plastic factory-equipped charge pipes to more robust aluminum ones capable of handling higher levels of boost. MHD Adapter: Connect to your BMW and enjoy the ability to tune your car from your phone, maximizing performance with ease. Free-Flowing Air Filter Kit: Replace the stock restrictive airbox with a free-flowing air filter kit, unlocking increased performance potential. High-Flow Catalytic Converter: Swap out the restrictive factory downpipe with a high-flow catalytic converter, optimizing exhaust flow. Upgraded Front Mount Intercooler: Lower intake air temperatures and boost performance by upgrading to a larger front mount intercooler. Performance Catback Exhaust: Increase flow and achieve higher performance levels with a catback exhaust system designed for your N55. Spark Plugs: Enhance engine operation under high load and high RPM conditions with these high-quality spark plugs. By incorporating these essential upgrades, you'll unlock the true potential of your N55-powered BMW, propelling you towards an impressive 400whp. Whether you seek thrilling performance or want to elevate your driving experience, these modifications will undoubtedly enhance your BMW's capabilities. Get ready to experience the exhilaration of unleashing power like never before!

If you're seeking mind-blowing power from your N55-powered BMW, look no further. Our in-house BMW experts have compiled a comprehensive list of parts to help you achieve your 500whp goal. From the factory BMW equipped these vehicles with a single-turbocharged 3.0 liter straight six motor producing 302 horsepower at 5,800rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 1,200rpm. With full bolt ons, fueling modifications, and an upgraded turbocharger you can expect to achieve 500 horsepower. Additionally, these upgrades offer the convenience of tuning your car directly from your phone! Upgraded Turbo Outlet: Replace the factory plastic turbo outlet with a larger diameter aluminum boost pipe for improved throttle response and overall flow in the forced induction system. Upgraded Charge Pipes: Replace the brittle factory-equipped plastic charge pipes with robust aluminum ones capable of handling higher boost levels. MHD Adapter: Connect to your BMW and enjoy the ability to tune your car from your phone, maximizing performance with ease. Free-Flowing Air Filter Kit: Replace the stock restrictive airbox with a free-flowing air filter kit, unlocking increased performance potential. High-Flow Catalytic Converter: Swap out the restrictive factory downpipe with a high-flow catalytic converter, optimizing exhaust flow. Upgraded Front Mount Intercooler: Lower intake air temperatures and boost performance by upgrading to a larger front mount intercooler. Performance Catback Exhaust: Increase flow and achieve higher performance levels with a catback exhaust system designed for your N55. Upgraded Turbo: Combat turbo failure and achieve substantial power gains with this upgraded turbo capable of handling higher boost levels. Upgraded Coil Packs: Don't overlook the ignition system. These plug-and-play coil packs from Precision Raceworks offer higher voltage and current output. Upgraded Low Pressure Fuel Pump: Fueling is crucial for big power. Replace the factory LPFP with an upgraded unit capable of supporting an impressive 575whp. Improved Spark Plugs: Enhance engine operation under high load and high RPM conditions with these high-quality spark plugs. With these essential upgrades, you'll unlock the immense potential of your N55-powered BMW, propelling you towards an exhilarating 500whp. Whether you seek extraordinary performance or a thrilling driving experience, these modifications will undoubtedly elevate your BMW's capabilities. Prepare to unleash a new level of power and performance!

Produced and bottled exclusively in North Bay, California, Torque sells just one product: the best racing brake fluid on the market! Torque R700 Brake Fluid is the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat and corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

Protect the vitals on your BMW X5 with our in-house engineered Aluminum Skid Plate. Constructed from 1/4" (6.35mm) thick 5052 aluminum and weighing in at a total weight of 20lbs, their skid plate is sure to stand up to harsh on road and mild off-road conditions that your OEM plastic belly pan could not. Our engineers specifically designed this lift kit to raise your X5, giving you the clearance you need to run 30"+ all terrain tires while keeping axles in a healthy operating range, reducing the chance of premature wear on driveline components.

If you live in an apartment or you can't get your car up on ramps or stands but want to change your oil, then this is exactly what you need. This tool enables you to drain from the dipstick tube and refill like normal, without getting under the car or fighting with drain plugs. Not only is it convenient it's also efficient: most cars leave oil in the pan when being drained from the plug�sometimes up to a half quart. The extractor, however, can reach this remaining broken down fluid to make room for even more uncontaminated lubricant. Extract the extra work from the job.

Do your wheels look sucked in? The ECS Tuning Flush Kit was researched and assembled to bring your stock wheels out for the best fitment and look. Designed to work with the OE style wheels, this kit will give your car the flush look it was missing from the factory and gives optimal fitment for lowered vehicles. With the wheels pushed out, you may also experience handling benefits by improving the level of grip that your car has in the corners. Our ECS Tuning wheel spacers are designed and engineered in house by our leading R&D department to make sure of the perfect fit.

Looking for the most attractive and adjustable tip on the market? Look no further than our ECS Swivel Exhaust Tips! Featuring a unique swivel collar design that allows the tip to be adjusted in any direction to achieve that perfect fitment. Simply adjust the tip to your desired position and tighten the hex bolt to 14 ft-lbs (19 Nm) and the tip will stay where positioned.

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Working on your own car is fun, but that degree of fun depends on how easy you make that work for yourself. With the right tools, you arm yourself with the ability to tackle whatever job is in front of you with ease and confidence. We created Schwaben Tools & carry numerous other tool brands specifically for enthusiasts like you so you'll never need to worry about doing something the wrong way. We have more than just the average hand tools, too. ECS Tool of the Week highlights specialty tools and equipment designed to help you complete any job your European car might require. From lifting equipment and garage organization to fluid service tools and specialty sockets and more, each ECS Tool of the Week will show you just what you need to handle DIYs that require more than the basic set of wrenches and sockets.

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be; that's why we've put all the top-of-the-line performance parts for your E70 X5 xDrive35d M57 together in one place. This list, compiled by our own BMW gurus, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you've wanted for your build. Let's make race season even more fun with all the best performance parts for your E70 X5 xDrive35d M57!

Remember the days of old fighting games when you�d hit the ol� Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start combo for a bunch of extra lives so you could beat the game stress-free? Sometimes, that�s more fun than doing it on hard-mode. Why work harder when you can work smarter? That�s what we did. We're ready to help one of you lucky enthusiasts unlock a real-life cheat code: this BMW F22 M240i 6spd powered by the already legendary B58 paired with an M Performance LSD. See the full build list we threw at this car below!

Intake port media blaster decarboning kit. These are the DIY (Do It Yourself) kits that will allow you to effectively clean and de-carbon the intake ports and intake valves on your BMW engine, saving you hundreds of dollars over having this service done at the BMW dealer. Use of this kit requires a medium sized air compressor (suggested minimum 20-30 gallon tank, 4.0 CFM @ 90psi), common "shop vac" and full hearing and eye protection. We recommend the use of a remote starter switch such as part # CTA3012.

For vehicles with factory direct tire pressure monitoring sensors only The Foxwell TPMS sensor integrates 315MHz and 433MHz dual frequency and can replace more than 96% of the OEM sensors on the market. Sensors can easily be activated and programmed by any TPMS tool on the market.

Looking to impress potential mates with well-executed handbrake turns? The Turner Motorsport Performance Parking Brake Actuator improves the ratio of your actuator from 3:1 to 4:1, which not only makes initiating drifts easier, but it also increases the longevity of your parking brake system! Not only does Turner's 4130 Chromoly steel zinc-coated parking brake actuator improve overall parking brake feel, but it also creates less stress on your parking cables and a better clamp load on the parking brake shoes themselves. This is the perfect upgrade for your parking brake system whether you are currently replacing components, or just looking to improve the longevity of your existing system.

We wanted another SUV but, we didn�t want to sacrifice fun for something bigger. Power, functionality, and uniqueness were all requirements for the SUV addition to our fleet. The E70 X5M not only meets all those requirements but exceeds them. From only minor modifications, this X5 makes absurd power for an SUV in the best way possible. The E70 X5M is a versatile daily driver that can tow like a tank, has lots of room for activities, and gives plenty of 'performance' cars a run for their money, just the way we like it.

With a high-strung S54 inline six under the hood, a manual 6-speed transmission, LSD rear end, and competent suspension, the E46 M3 is a great platform out of the box. That isn’t to say it can’t be improved, however, which is exactly what we did. Below, we’ve listed everything we upgraded on the M3 before it was delivered to the lucky new owner who is surely enjoying our tasteful upgrades provided by our partners that help bring out the full potential of this incredible machine.

This is the Audi 8V A3 we gave away with the help of Bilstein, LIQUI MOLY, Rotiform, Milltek Sport, and so many other lovely partners who helped us create the ultimate version of the platform. Find everything we added to make this A3 incredible right here to take inspiration from our build and apply it to yours!

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Work efficiently and productively with Schwaben digital torque wrenches. Enabling you to accurately apply specific torque. Trust the tool the pros know, Schwaben.

Believe it or not, when servicing your BMW transmission, the original plastic transmission pan has to be replaced due to the heat cycling and conditions it is exposed to during its service life. That’s not just annoying, but an additional cost for fairly regular service. Fortunately, the new PPE Heavy-Duty Aluminum Transmission Pan kit includes everything you need to complete your pan gasket service along with a pan you’ll never have to replace! This new heavy-duty transmission pan is sturdier and better in every way so it can be the last one you’ll ever need on your BMW.

Some of the biggest issues when owning a BMW can come from cooling system components. The N52 engine sees failure at the plastic adapter connecting the thermostat hose to the cylinder head, this adapter simply shears off at the end of the barbed fitting. The engineering team here at ECS decided a billet aluminum piece was a much better option to contend with the temperature fluctuation, and since other offerings on the market want you to modify your OE hose to be reused, we even developed a silicone replacement hose.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this Fall? Equip yourself for the season and make the most of your plans with Schwaben Garage Gear! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

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