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There are a lot of reasons to remove the windshield cowl & cabin filter housing from your BMW. It makes servicing easier & overall improves the look of your engine bay. Most of the time when going through the process, people leave their wiring harness hanging. This Turner Cowl Delete Harness Mounting Bracket allows you to zip-tie your wiring harness & mounts to factory bolt holes. It is an easy no-drill install that creates a solid location to tie back your engine harness. Finished look to your engine bay with Turner's Cabin/Cowl Delete Filters & Turner ECU/ Brake Master Cover Set.

In the world of custom builds, the farther you stray from bolt-ons, the less likely you'll find a solution on the shelves that will fit and work exactly as you need. That's why we've launched our Universal Exhaust System program that helps provide you with the same high-quality stainless steel exhaust piping and accessories so you can tailor your spent gas exit to your needs with a brand you trust.

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!

The E9X plastic belly pan is a constant point of impact for potholes, speedbumps, inclines, and road debris. Fortunately, there is usually little damage other than the brittle belly pan, which is still not cheap to replace. These Aluminum Skid Plates are designed, In-house at Turner. The kit includes a heavy-duty mounting bracket and all necessary stainless steel hardware for install is included. This kit is also designed to fit with the OE side skid plates as well while offering massively improved durability over the OE belly pan.

If you are looking for the perfect combination of sound, quality and pricing, this is exactly the exhaust for you. Its time to upgrade from your old and blocked up factory exhaust or the leaky exhaust that was welded up by the owner before you. Your going to love the new sound of your N52 with this Turner Motorsport Exhaust! The tone and character of this exhaust was designed with the true enthusiast in mind. Turner has time and time again shows us why they are the leaders in aftermarket performance parts for BMW. This simple yet effective axle back turns your N52 from boring, into a recognized sports car. N52 cars have fantastic styling and can be fitted with exterior mods such as wheels, coil overs, carbon, the works. With such a great looking chassis you need a great sounding exhaust. With not only performance but sound in mind; this exhaust features a deeper tone with added volume to get a sound that will impress your fellow enthusiasts.

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.

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!

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.

Our brand new BMW Coilover line was designed with our daily drivers in mind! Our focus was to improve on the performance and look of the suspension, without forgoing any comfort. Like many of the top tier coilovers, these coilovers feel as smooth and comfortable as a stock setup, while giving you an aggressive look and vastly improved handling, all at a fraction of the price!

Improve your throttle response and decrease driveline deflection with Drivetrain Mount Kits for your BMW! With these stiffer mounts you will feel a tangible difference in driving experience! Polyurethane: These are great on the street or for some light track day use. DELRIN�: For any BMW owner looking for the spirited weekend drive to the next track event (Increased NVH) Solid: Should not be used for street driving and should only be used when all drivetrain mounts are being changed to solid.

Rubber bushings, fixed trailing arms, and tons of deflection in your BMW suspension makes it comfortable to drive daily if you are just an owner, but enthusiasts, especially those who want to spend time on the track, need more competitive suspension. With Turner Motorsport�s track tested suspension upgrades, you can use the same technology proven by one of the most successful BMW racing teams in America to improve your BMW�s cornering and handling.

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.

Strut bars help reduce chassis flex, increasing your ability in confident cornering. The ECS strut tower bar kit offers more than just good looks - it strengthens and triangulates the front end, providing more consistent suspension geometry with less chassis flex. The braces are available in silver or black with a red ECS Tuning logo or silver ECS Tuning logo.

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.

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!

On your E90, E91, E92, or E93, your rear toe arms are fixed. This is fine for your BMW if your suspension is stock, but as soon as you lower it, you are going to be out of spec. With the new Turner Motorsport Rear Adjustable Toe Arms, you can bring you suspension settings back into spec even with an extremely lowered vehicle. These arms are critical if you want to maximize the effectiveness of your BMW’s handling and prevent premature wear.

As these vehicles age, the differential bushings tend to show signs of stress and deterioration resulting in bushing deflection and excess drivetrain movement. The differential sits directly between your gas pedal and the wheels, so these bushings play a critical role in the responsiveness of your drivetrain. Our performance bushings are constructed of firm yet responsive 95A polyurethane and feature anodized aluminum center sleeves.

These brake or clutch pedal bushings get rid of that annoying side to side sloppy play in your BMW's worn out pedals.

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.

Updated in 2021 for easier install. Still the same quality you're used to, but now in an easier to install package. The rubber "U" shaped hose connecting the water pump to the thermostat is a well-known failure point. The hard bends in the stock hose always end up cracking and leaking, but since the water pump thermostat assembly is tucked up above the subframe, it can be difficult to pinpoint the leak. When you upgrade your OE rubber hose to the ECS aluminized silicone hose, you don't just get a longer lasting, more flexible hose, but also one that's better suited to withstand high

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.