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Countdown to launch. All systems go. Engage. Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that "fits like factory" into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats. No programming, coding, cutting, or splicing. Just tons of fun.

Schwaben Go-Through Screwdrivers might at a glance appear to be functionally identical to those contained in other sets - upon further inspection, it becomes obvious that these tools are built to an exceedingly high build standard, and are uniquely designed for extreme durability. The Go-Through design means the metal driver shaft extends in through the handle of the tool, instead of dead-ending at the grip. This gives the driver a better weight, feel, and increases the effectiveness and durability of the tool.

If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, imagine what 224 ounces of BMW synthetic oil can do for your engine. Keep your Bavarian motorcar running like a fine timepiece with regular oil change services, and head off costly cures caused by neglected maintenance. Our service kits are conveniently packaged to include seven quarts of OEM synthetic motor oil and a fresh filter cartridge, plus seals and gaskets. For added protection, add an ECS magnetic drain plug that attracts and holds ferrous particles so they don't abrade close tolerance engine parts.

You might get there without a spare--then again, you might not. There's no good place for a flat tire, but some spots are worse than others. Think two-lane highway. In the dark. Miles from help. Maybe you'll get lucky. Maybe the puncture is small and repairable. If not, you can always thump down the road on a run-flat, hoping the next full service station shows up before your fillings come loose. Get there safely with a Euro BMW spare tire kit that includes spare tire, jack, wheel chocks, and lug wrenches. Special tire bag and tool carry case keep things tidy until you need them.

Most of us have to admit to sleeping through a chemistry class--or two--after a rough night. The good news is the Chemical Guys didn't. Now they've put the power of Raw Science to work in a complete professional detailing car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt, even from alloy wheels, and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster.

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Trying to track down a set of Black Line tail lights for your 1 Series? Look no more. ECS Tuning has them in stock, ready to ship. These classy lights are original equipment, direct fit bolt-ons. Convenient snap-in socket assembly makes bulb replacements a breeze, using easy-to-find standard bulb sizes. Complete with body seal and rubber rain tray installed, all you need to do is bolt them on and plug them in.

Creak. Moan. Shimmy. If any of these words apply to your RWD BMW suspension, we have the cure. Don't just fix your car, make it better with a meaty rear control arm kit, straight from M Series cars. Unlike stamped steel arms with conventional rubber bushings, these cast aluminum arms are stronger for less flex under stress, with unique monoball mounts for smooth articulation over bumps. These premium arms come ready to roll, and include snap-in-place harness clips for secure mounting of critical ABS wiring.

Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we have a new and better way. Pig Mat products have long been a favorite in professional repair shops that can't afford to track grease and oil onto costly car mats and carpeting. Made of durable, layered polypropylene, Pig Mats catch and hold most common fluid spills until you can throw them out. While you're here, check out our video on Form-A-Funnels, a great way to avoid spills in the first place.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with an ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

Tired of sitting on your sunglasses or having them fall off the dash onto the floor? Where you step on them. And break them. Crunch. Here's a simple but elegant solution: Hard to find original equipment sunglasses holders in several colors. No need to change your interior, just mount them in place of the existing ceiling grab handles where they'll look like factory originals. Look at it this way: the holders pay for themselves the first time you don't mangle your new Ray-Bans.

N54 engines are high performance turbocharged powerplants that generate lots of heat. That's why their electrically-operated water pump is so critical to overall performance, improvements in fuel economy, and protection from internal damage caused by overheating. Don't experience the "too-late-light" or reduced engine performance caused by a weak pump; regularly inspect your cooling system, and replace a bad or dying pump. Our all new VDO pump comes ready to install, with new torque-to-yield bolts, ready to give you many miles of trouble-free service.

Creak. Moan. Shimmy. If any of these words apply to your BMW suspension, we have the cure. Bolt on a meaty front control arm kit, straight from M Series cars. If you're tired of loose ball joints and cracked or hardened suspension bushings, these robust arms will cure the poor handling, harsh ride, and uneven tire wear they cause. Choice is good, so we're offering complete kits from OEM supplier TRW or Genuine BMW. Both include a new headlight adjustment rod. Order your kit of choice, with or without hardware.

Many service procedures are easy with the right tool--and darned near impossible, without it. Case in point: The Schwaben thin-walled deep-well spark plug socket is designed with the BMW N54/N55 3.0L in mind. The narrow plug tube in the 3.0L engine is not wide enough to accept common plug sockets, which can stick in place. Really stick. The Schwaben thin-wall design fits easily in the plug hole. Its magnetic ring holds the plug safely during installation, then lets go when it should for fast socket retrieval. If time is money, this socket pays for itself on the first job.

BMW performance rotors offer premium materials and design features not found in parts store stock replacements. For improved heat dissipation and reduced fade, they mate machined aluminum hats with drilled/slotted cast rotors, protected from the elements by an anti-corrosive coating. Usually, you'd expect to pay extra to add this kind on OEM performance upgrade, but now you can bolt on these premium rotors, and save 37% off the regular price, while supplies last. Why settle for ordinary when exceptional is on sale?

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, or cycling, RockMounts roof rack accessories are as easy to load as they are good looking. For a weekend with nature, a 14er Cargo Cage Roof Basket will handle up to 150 pounds of camping gear. Its scooped grille design keeps items in place, and sheds water and snow. The next time you plan a getaway, plan to take RockyMounts.

Tired of trekking back and forth to the parts store every time you need a special BMW tool? Beat the high cost and inconvenience of buying BMW special tools one at a time, with our Schwaben Essentials Tool Kit for BMW. Whether you're doing a driveline fluid service or suspension repairs and upgrades, these quality Schwaben sockets and drivers take the hassle and uncertainty out of common repairs. You can purchase similar tools individually at much higher prices, or take advantage of our super sale price and save big--over and over again.

Ready for something new that'll stop you dead in your tracks? Say hey to our new ECS 2-Piece brake rotors. These great looking semi-floating rotors combine the braking efficiency of cast iron with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of aluminum. Lighter, two-piece construction reduces unsprung weight and rotational inertia. That ain't all, folks. Drilling and slotting lets brakes run cleaner and cooler. Precision ground faces with non-directional finish run true, and bed pads easily. Read our product description. You'll see why ECS 2-Piece rotors belong on your car.

This holiday season, give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gifts that won't get returned because they are the wrong size, style, or color. Available in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, there's one for every budget. Perfect for a main gift or as a special stocking stuffer. These certificates ship free and are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast. They're also a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks seasonal wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Available in two sizes, for standard and wide widths, FK tire trees are made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Complete kits include hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

The Fumoto oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All-metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

Worried about that really bad storm? The mother of all blizzards where your all seasons tires don't get it done, and there are more cars in the ditch than on the road? Rest easy. We have a solution: ISSE Textile Tire Chains. So light a child can lift them. Easy to install no matter where you are. Just slip them over your tires, and get instant traction. Available in different grades depending on frequency of use, in sizes for every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

ECS Tuning lets you boost your stance down the road with a 20mm monster offset, or tweak a little to fit your brake kit with a 2mm offset adjustment. Center bore 72.6mm to fit your BMW. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All spacers are corrosion protected: 2,3, and 4mm spacers are zinc plated steel; thicker spacers, in sizes ranging from 5 to 20mm, are anodized aluminum. Buy them alone or with matching lug bolts.

Don't let your N54 performance disappear into thin air. The front mount Forge intercooler makes a good thing better with improved air flows and faster heat removal. This oversized cooler bolts on in place of the factory original, and has been thoroughly tested in both stock and performance tuned engines. Forge testing indicates that the free-flowing bar and plate design reduces internal pressure loss, while its larger external dimensions move more heat to the atmosphere. To make it even cooler, check out our super sale price and free shipping.

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.

Not sure what to buy for your favorite BMW enthusiast? To save you time, we've put up a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from clothes to cleaners, totes to tire gauges, roof racks to radar detectors. Take your time; browse for ideas until that special something jumps out and grabs your attention. Not sure what size to order? Select an ECS Gift card in denominations from 10 to 100 dollars, always a sure fit. Great gifts at prices to fit every budget.

Combo kits from Schwaben include tools to fit common Euro-car fastener sizes, many packaged in handy carrying cases for added portability and convenience. Choose from bits and drivers, wrenches and comfort grip screwdrivers, and specialty trim and radio removal tools, all designed by pros who know tools, and manufactured for years of dependable service. Give a gift sure to please a gifted auto enthusiast or service professional, even if it's you.

Ready for something new that'll stop you dead in your tracks? Say hey to our new ECS 2-Piece brake rotors. These great looking semi-floating rotors combine the braking efficiency of cast iron with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of aluminum. Lighter, two-piece construction reduces unsprung weight and rotational inertia. That ain't all, folks. Drilling and slotting lets brakes run cleaner and cooler. Precision ground faces with non-directional finish run true, and bed pads easily. Read our product description. You'll see why ECS 2-Piece rotors belong on your car.

Get ready for winter with sale-priced Rocky Mounts LiftOps. We have limited quantities of 4 and 6 sizes and, while they last, we'll save you a dime on every dollar you spend. Rocky Mounts snow board and ski carriers are designed by winter sports experts to deliver the features you want most. They work with all major base rack systems, regardless of crossbar shape, and grip your boards or skis safely in soft rubber jaws. Easy to install, the Grip Cord system cynches them in place quickly, and the locking system keeps them secure.

Need a complete boost gauge kit for a custom application? ECS proudly announces our new universal Boost Gauge Kits. Each kit contains a 42mm illuminated boost gauge, plus pressure transducer, wiring, and hoses. Just tap into a manifold vacuum source at the engine using the enclosed vacuum tee. Then run a vacuum sampling line into the cabin and connect it to the transducer. Plug in the transducer, and connect the gauge to power with the wiring harness and bullet connectors in the kit. This versatile package makes it easy to install this bright, accurate gauge, in any car.