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Subtlety is the name of the game for European performance tuning. ECS understands this concept and works diligently to provide the most discreet, tasteful visual upgrades available for your BMW. Don't fall into the trap of out of place ad-ons. Let us be your guide in modifying your bimmer.

Keeping a vehicle nice is a year-round job, if you have to deal with cold weather and snow cleaning the outside of your vehicle in the winter is usually left to a drive thru car wash. The interior however will suffer from tracking in the elements and keeping the interior nice is important for your comfort.

Introducing the Schwaben zippered mechanics bag, appealing and used to carry all of your needed tools on the go. Keeping the bag stylish yet durable was a big focus in the design. If you're looking for some tools to go with your new bag we've even put together three kits varying in piece count. Fitting everything in the bag for on the go or wrapping paper free.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future. Both conical and ball seat lug nuts are available for a maximum of 10mm, 20mm, or 30mm wheel spacer use.

With the weather turning for the worst be prepared and protect your car. Unimpeded, road salt and snow wreak all sorts of havoc. ECS has a variety of items to ready your ride for the cold season. Whether it be textile snow chains to ensure safe travels in the worst of conditions, or ski/snowboard mounts to get your gear to the slopes, we have the goods to get you through the Winter.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 8½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

A lesser known feature of the highest caliber performance cars has nothing to do with engine power output, suspension dynamics, or build materials. Almost every truly distinguished European sports car utilizes a limited-slip style differential. While an open differential effectively accomplishes the task of allowing one wheel to spin faster than the other around corners, during power delivery, this behavior is not always desirable. Team MFactory LSDs are the best option on the market for transforming the drivetrain of your BMW E8x 128i.

Schwaben & ECS 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 mobility for both you and your tools.

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. Our lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel.

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.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts for a complete package.

A long time ago, we underestimated the power of the dark side.....but there was a hope, our only hope....and you'll see we've constructed a new flashlight. Our design is complete! Introducing the new Schwaben High Output Flashlight with a rigid aluminum alloy case, lanyard, an anti roll head, a 3-Watt Cree LED Lamp, and two different output settings. This is not your fathers flashlight, the quality is clear, and it comes complete with batteries, ready for battle. The dark times are no match for the power of this light! Get one now, and take your first step into a larger world.

Your vehicles cooling system is extremely important to the function of the car, by keeping the engine cooler and warm air blowing through your vents. Most people don't realize that coolant breaks down the same way engine oil does making this a regular service point to aid boiling,freezing,lubricating and preventing corrosion. The cooling system is the most common cause of vehicle breakdowns and should be check regularly and serviced every 24-30k Miles or 2-3 years. ECS Tuning has created kits with a variety of cooling system needs to keep your BMW on the road longer.

A better secured drivetrain supports power modifications, average every day stresses on your vehicle's chassis, and allows for a more immediate feeling of connectedness between the driver and the road. The factory rubber BMW mounts have a propensity to degrade over time, causing over-revving, mis-shifts, and even chassis damage. ECS has developed a 70A polyurethane density Transmission Mount Set for the BMW E82/88 - soft enough for comfortable daily driving, but durable enough to increase drivetrain solidarity and responsiveness.

Are you serious about looks and performance? Is your car always on the cutting edge of both? If you've answered yes to these questions, then our ECS Wheel Spacer Fitment Kit is for you. When you don't have time for second best, you've got to have the right tools. Eliminating all guesswork, this wheel spacer fitment kit will allow you to quickly and easily test multiple different thicknesses to get your wheels right where you want them. With a quick test fit, you'll have the right spacers the first time, every time.

Schwaben's Professional Spring Compressor Kit is a safe and efficient way to compress strut springs. This set is supplied with every thing you need to get the job done like a pro. Each jaw has safety lips to eliminate slip and is designed to fit the pitch of the spring to ensure maximum surface contact between the jaws and the spring. Interchangeable jaws are easily changed to correct size for the application. Maximum jaw opening is 300mm.

This BMW Performance diagnostic dongle makes tracking vehicle issues much easier by giving you live data right on your smartphone. The device can remain installed at all times and and transmits data through a free app on your smart phone via bluetooth, making it as simple as opening the app when looking for issues. The power of convenience & elimination of guesswork.

Now offered by ECS tuning are Front and Rear DigitalFit Floor Mats for your 1 Series. Available in Tan, Black, and Gray, WeatherTech mats offer all-weather protection to endure the harshest conditions. FloorLiner™ DigitalFit® technology accurately and completely lines the interior carpet giving "absolute interior protection™"! Be sure to also check out the custom-fitted Cargo Liners; the best protection for your trunk in any situation.

The best part of a droplight is you always have the light handy and in the right spot to get the job done. Often times a shop light gets wrapped up and tucked away when not in use making it hard to find when its needed again. The drop light is always on the ceiling or wall and easy to pull down to your level. The LED design makes it super bright, sure to illuminate the work space and outlast conventional shop light bulbs.

Most people have been in the unfortunate situation where their battery dies, without jumper cables or anyone to help. Schwaben found a light compact way to cure these frustrating situations with our Micro Jump Kit, it isn't much bigger than a phone yet hold the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again. Adding to the emergency convenience it also comes with a 4 into 1 charging harness, USB, and 12v two prong outlet to charge your phone. Don't leave home without it.

The 128i is a fun performing BMW that many enthusiast have had the joy of owning at one time or another. These models are continually respected and valued for their performance, size, and superb handling. With the performance these vehicles display, adequate maintenance is critically important to keeping the dream machine alive. ECS Tuning offers simple kits to assist you in sourcing all the components you need when keeping up on your regular maintenance.

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.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

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.

With the 1M having such a limited production time it only gave enthusiasts a taste of real 1 series perfection. The design of these vehicles being so close has helped immensely in building the 128/135 models into something near the performance level of the M model. The first step in getting there is through the suspension, what good is a high horsepower engine if the suspension cant hold you steady. Offering M upgrades from Strut bars to control arms and all bearing the Genuine BMW symbol of quality.

Have you noticed a craze about action cameras lately? They are being used for action shots when being adventurous, Creative shots or filming, troubleshooting issues with your vehicle, and keeping vacation memories saved in a video or picture. Your creativeness may be your only limit to the use of your new Wasp camera. Cameras are offered for all types from the inexpensive J.A.K.D for those looking to spend more on their adventure to the Gideon for those sparing no expense to capture the moment.

Features of convenience and ease of use define this latest Schwaben Specialty Tools release. The Schwaben Telescoping Round/Rectangular Mirror offers an 9-1/2" to 29" extendable handle with a stainless steel shaft, plus a 2-1/4" mirror head mounted on a dual swivel for a full 360 degree rotation. The Schwaben Telescoping Magnet is rated to pick up 3.5 lbs. Its stainless steel shaft is 7" collapsed and 26" extended, while its powerful magnet is encased in a aluminum sleeve to help prevent side of magnet from sticking.

Schwaben has just released new additions to their ever expanding tool catalog that continue in the superbly engineered fashion as their older tools. Schwaben has added a 4pc Extension Set, 4pc Plier Set, 15pc Deep Impact Socket Set, and an 8pc Long Torx Socket set – all are sure to become your go-to tools when you’re working on your European vehicle. All come with that great Schwaben quality that you've come to know and expect.

Tire pressure monitoring is a convenient feature - when it's working properly. Too often, when the tire pressure light illuminates in your BMW, the cause has nothing to do with the pressure inside your tire. A worn tire pressure sensor is usually the culprit, sending false readings to the ECU, causing unnecessary concern to the driver. ECS offers replacements sold individually or as a set of four. After installation, simply navigate to the TPM screen to clear the light from your dash. Also great as a set of four when upgrading or changing to new wheels.

A major challenge when owning a BMW is finding upgrades in good taste to make your car customized to the owners style. With some BMW models have very few options from the factory ECS tuning had to find some. This assortment of wheels features everything Alzor currently has to offer requiring to modification for proper fitment. These wheels add that customization without being overly flashy letting people know that the vehicle is yours while upholding class.