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Back in stock are the ever-popular Alzor 030 split-spoke alloy wheels. Give your BMW a bold look and classic feel with these concave wheels. The hub-centric design and meticulously trued Alzor 030 not only looks fantastic, but will ride with the quality you would expect of German cars. Available in black or silver finish on either square or staggered sets, Alzor 030 wheels are sure to turn heads and provide that performance look to your BMW. For more aggressive looks be sure to pair 18" or 19" wheels with ECS spacers and bolts.

The best way to address your accessory belt, tensioners, and idler pulley is to invest in a complete kit with new replacement hardware. ECS assembled and genuine OEM Accessory Belt Service Kits contain each part required to completely rebuild your accessory system. You get two accessory belts, hydraulic tensioner assembly, idler and tensioner pulley, A/C belt tensioner, and all hardware required for a clean install.

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.

Your BMW's generator, fans, water pumps and AC compressors all rely on accessory drive belts to do their job. Over time, cracking, glazing, and squeaking occur; for these reasons, replacing your drive belts before they crack or break is a highly prudent investment. Additionally, If the accessory belt snaps constantly, or is sloppy and loose in your vehicle, the only solution is a new tensioner. The ECS-assembled kit comes with everything you need to refresh your whole drive belt system, including belts, tensioner, and hardware.

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.

Your BMW arrives from the factory with a fairly impressive braking arrangement – leaving many enthusiasts asking why this area of their BMW should be addressed for performance upgrades. Only a dedicated performance brake company can deliver a truly advanced system, one that represents progress and innovation over an already superb setup. StopTech Performance Big Brake Kits feature fully forged calipers with patented stiffening bridges, patented 2-piece AeroRotors®, stainless steel brake lines, and performance brake pads - bringing unparalleled stopping power to your BMW.

Whether you need to replace your grille or you simply want to stand out from the others we have the right grille for you. As tough as they are visually appealing, all ECS grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won’t chip or peel like chrome and paint. Engineered for direct fitment on your BMW.

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.

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.

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.

Turner engineered polyurethane engine mounts offer more engaging driving experience, crisper throttle response, more precise shifter feel, and reduced driveline slop all without destroying your ride quality with excessive NVH. -Precision machined billet 6061-T6 housing for durability and corrosion resistance -Crisper throttle response & more precise shifts -60A & 80A poly for full street or street/track use -Rebuild-able

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3-year limited warranty.

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.

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.

3D Design is focused on high-quality styling components that allow you to personalize the look of your BMW. Inspired by European tuning trends and Japan's unique VIP tuning style, their wide range of lips, diffusers, side skirts, and spoilers are made from high-quality urethane or super light, super strong prepreg dry carbon and install easily to your factory bumpers and skirts to offer an understated, aggressive performance look. Set your BMW apart from the crowd with this wide variety of components from 3D Design, now available at ECS Tuning.

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. Also, check out other various battery charging products so you don't get stranded this winter!

Looking for the ultimate street friendly but track ready upgrade for your BMW? Look no further that the ECS Exclusive 034Motorsport Engine mounts. These mount options will transmit engine power to the ground without any significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). ● Direct OEM Replacements and Upgrades ● 50 Durometer rating VS Factory 45 durometer hollow with fluid ● Fully filled engine mounts, no fluid present ● Decrease in engine movement ● Better driving experience, feel.

It's hard not to appreciate the powerful, aggressive appearance of a wide-stanced performance car; it's the look that forces enthusiasts to take your ride seriously. The effect is typically accomplished with flared fenders and over-sized wheels, requiring increased fender clearance. The Schwaben fender roller tool is easy to use, priced right and increases fender clearance while maintaining a factory-fresh look. Kits are available that include a heat gun to keep your finish from stress cracking, & a finishing tool to form the inner fender lip for a professional-quality

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the line of 3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User-friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 vinyl lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

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.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

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 digital torque wrenches and angle gauges, which enable you accurately to apply specific torque and angle adjustment. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro.

A secured drivetrain supports power modifications, average everyday stresses, and bring immediate feeling of connectedness between the driver and the road. Degraded old bushings ruin this connection. To save you time we’ve taken the guesswork out of motor and transmission mount replacement with easy to choose from kits. Factory style rubber bushings for factory fresh feel 034Motorsport Density Line performance and durability without sacrificing comfort Turner Performance Polyurethane increasing drivetrain rigidity & connection

The Ultimate Clutch Pedal was designed by racers for racers. This product derived from drivers looking for a better clutch pedal feel with the 3 point pedal adjustment as well as replacing the stock plastic pedal that is prone to failure. What makes this truly the ideal pedal is shorter throw & lower resting point, self lubricating bushings, and increased durability creating a solid quick shifting feel. Even though this was designed with the track in mind it also makes an excellent upgrade to your street vehicle giving it an even more sporty feel.

Tires are expensive, and maintaining good alignment is necessary to prevent excess wear. Unfortunately, most cars have only rudimentary adjustment for toe angle, meaning that excess camber wear cannot be adjusted for or corrected. 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.

Drop intake temperature, and make power. The formula is simple, however beating the heat is easier said than done... until now. Wagner Tuning intercoolers help you beat the heat. Designed to help squeeze every bit of performance out of the N54/N55 engines, their intercooler provides up to a 85% increase in frontal surface area, which leads to 90% more volume than your stock intercooler! The result is a huge boost in cooling, helping to eliminate stock heat soak issues.

The Comprehensive DCT Service Kit for your BMW featuring our New ECS Magnetic DCT Oil Drain Plug! Keeping up with your DCT fluid maintenance is now easier than ever with 'ECS Tuning Assembled' DCT Transmission Service Kits! Our plug helps you monitor the condition of your transmission at each service and removes harmful metallic contaminants. Don't forget to grab the Schwaben Multi-Functional Filler System if you don't have one to make the service easier.

The three most critical and widely cited dimensions of your vehicle's suspension geometry - camber, caster, & toe-in - are what triangulate your wheels and position them to perform in a specified way on the road. Camber/Caster is of special concern to the enthusiast because of its susceptibility to change under the influence of different wheel arrangements and ride heights. Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber/Caster Gauge.