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Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

Featuring a permanently mounted magnet that traps ferrous metal bits suspended in your oil. These Titanium Magnetic drain plugs trap tiny particles that are unable to be caught by your oil filter. This leaves you with a cleaner engine, and ultimately less unneeded wear on your engine bearings and oil pump. Manufactured of 6AL-4V Titanium, the Turner M12 magnetic drain plugs are much stronger than any 7075 or 6061 Aluminum drain plug out there. Turner M12 magnetic drain plugs also capture many metal particles from wearing or recently rebuilt engines.

Online ordering and Phone orders are still available as normal. Our sales and customer support staff are here in the building (though we are working remotely to do our part to help with social distancing). We do not expect any delays with shipping and we are ready to provide assistance with your orders. Feel free to call in, speak with one of our enthusiast experts, and find what you need for your next project. We are now offering Curbside Pickup at our facility in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Changing your Audi, BMW, or Volkswagen's oil on schedule ensures your engine will live a healthy and long operational life. While changing your oil might be straightforward, those who regularly do it themselves likely find the little annoyances that make it more trouble than it could be. With our new Schwaben Thread-In Oil Funnels, you can quickly thread this funnel into your oil filler cap for a hands-free and mess-free result when you pour in that new liquid gold. Make services easy for yourself and you'll begin to enjoy them even more!

Whether it's preventative maintenance, routine service, or buttoning up your seasonal project, don't wait until the eleventh hour to finish up your wintertime vehicle work. Below we have assembled our top Assembled By ECS Kits for your BMW. At ECS Tuning, we have the goods to keep your vehicle on the road. Assembled By ECS kits are offered in a large variety to mend nearly any ailing BMW. Get your project underway and rest assured knowing your vehicle is properly serviced.

With the Turner Motorsport Skid Plate, you can free yourself from worrying about every bump destroying your BMW E9X M belly pan! Precisely cut to fit directly in place of your factory plastic pan on your E9X M, this skid plate is here to help you focus on driving without fretting about adverse track conditions, road hazards, or even parking stops from damaging your belly pan, steering components, or anything else hidden safely behind the Skid Plate. This is perfect for any vehicle; be it stock, lowered, or even slammed!

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Braking upgrades are some of the most effective for improving lap times and staying on the throttle as long as possible. With the abilities to reign in high horsepower and drastically reduce stopping distances, improved braking components allow you to drive closer to your limit and spend less time on the stopping pedal and more time on the throttle. ECS has everything your E9X M3 needs to completely upgrade your brakes, from improved pads and rotors to big brake kits and high-performance setups, we have the parts you need to get the most from your ultimate driving machine.

When you are ready to take your M3 to the dragstrip or road course, don't rely on your stock clutch to hold up to the abuse. Over long periods of high RPM engagement or repeated launches, your stock friction surface will start to glaze and slip, even on stock power levels. This Spec Mini Twin clutch kit is the perfect solution. A twin disc clutch offers countless benefits. This clutch is ultra lightweight and will hold absolutely anything you can throw at it. You will notice lightning fast shifting, perfect for abusive drag strip launches or countless lap after lap on the course.

Make sure you stay safely glued in your racing seat with Corbeau Racing Harnesses, now available at ECS Tuning! Safety on the track is paramount and Corbeau is no stranger to providing some of the most well-known track safety equipment. Attractive options allow you to coordinate with existing themes and are designed to keep you firmly stuck to your seat so you aren't sliding around your cabin while your BMW rips around the track.

Factory BMW seats offer a fairly comfortable ride and some of the sport seats do keep you somewhat planted, but if you are kissing apexes or sliding around a drift course, you need something with more support. We are now proud to carry Corbeau Racing Seats for your BMW to help keep you firmly, yet comfortably, planted in place for safer, better, and more engaging spirited drives.

Last year, we sent VW Brand Ambassador Jamie Orr on a trip all across the country in a pre-production MK5 Sportwagen we affectionately called the Rallywagen where it ended in the Arctic Circle. This year we picked up a VW MK7 GTI and decided to build it here at ECS to debut at SEMA and then head South to drive all the way to the tip of South America on some of the most demanding roads. Rallywagen 2.0 was fully constructed in-house by our team of engineers.

Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

For over 55 years Supersprint has been the premium manufacturer of performance exhaust systems, making 100% Italian handcrafted exhaust systems which enhance your car's sound while increasing performance without compromise. Every Supersprint system has been researched, designed and tested to insure additional power and to enhance overall performance. Supersprint exhausts are designed for maximum performance output while crafting perfect sound. Supersprint, the pinnacle of exhaust. Hear and feel the difference.

Enlighten your engine with new LIQUI MOLY Molygen engine oil!. Using revolutionary molecular friction control, Molygen will provide the quality protection your BMW deserves. Even better, with our included UV Light you can quickly spot any leaks by the distinctive green glow. Molygen is specifically engineered to preserve, cool, and lubricate your naturally aspirated or forced induction engine from performance use to daily driving. ECS now offers Molygen for BMW engine, sold individually, or in complete service kits.

Turner is known for making high-performance BMW parts, we’ve put all their top performance parts for your BMW together in one place. This list, compiled by our BMW gurus is everything you need to outfit your BMW the top performance goodies you’ve wanted for your build. Let’s make your summer even more fun with all the best Turner Performance parts for your BMW.

Flushing brake fluid is a commonly overlooked maintenance service for most car owners. Fluid should be flushed every 1-2 years as a good service plan, however checking with the manufacturer's suggestions is best. A simple way to tell if the fluid is in need of a change is by looking at the color, new fluid will have a slight yellow hue while amber is the sign of a needed flush. Because brake fluid is hygroscopic, its designed to hold moisture away from the metal internals to prevent corrosion. Like a sponge the fluid can only hold so much moisture before becoming ineffective.

A hearty exhaust note and added performance are like music to enthusiast's ears. When it comes to picking the right exhaust for your BMW, though, not all choices are equal. Quality, tone, and performance from a trusted source for aftermarket parts are all important factors. The folks at Armytrix have been crafting exceptional exhaust systems for the entire BMW catalog with incredible success, making them one of the top manufacturers selected by other BMW enthusiasts.

Your BMW has an interference engine, which means if the timing chain were to fail for any reason, you would have catastrophic engine damage due to valve to piston contact. Over time the timing chain will start to wear and stretch, potentially causing it to skip timing or just completely fail. Also, the timing tensioners themselves could fail! Early symptoms of timing chain wear include front end noise not associated with VANOS, or slapping noises coming from the timing cover. We have created the perfect solution for you. Everything you need to service your timing chain is included.

Your German-engineered BMW transcends the conventional limitations imposed on typical performance cars. These vehicles spend hundreds of hours on the world's most famous test tracks, challenging the most talented and devoted automotive engineers. Only a company that shares this passion for moving the limits of performance higher can successfully contribute technological innovations to this caliber of automobile. H&R has dedicated almost four decades to suspension engineering. 100% German made, H&R Performance Suspension Kits deliver race-inspired driving dynamics to your BMW.

Aftermarket radio installations are rarely a plug and play operation. They usually require extensive wiring, additional adapters, and a dashboard trim kit. The result is a head unit that sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn't match the design of the interior. Bremmen's Android Multimedia System features an high definition capacitive touch screen and mounts into the same locations as the factory radio. The included wiring harness allows for a nearly plug and play seamless installation. The high resolution touch screen is a upgrade worth itself over BMWs with factory navigation.

These Genuine M Performance blackout grilles are straight from the factory in Germany so you know they will be a perfect fit. Whether you need to replace your grille or you simply want to stand out from the others we have the right grille for you.

Give your M3 a little touch of /M Performance with these alcantara wrapped M performance steering wheels. One of these wheels comes with a scratch-proof polycarbonate cover for the OLED display screen and colored LEDs that monitors everything from shift points, lap times and engine temps.

Schwaben offers an extensive line of European specialty tools as well as standard tools to your collection. Its doesn't stop there, we even offer items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and mobility for both you and your tools. See our perfectly bundled hand tool kits that make an excellent addition to any tool box.

Turner Motorsport's carbon high kick rear spoiler the easiest way to add some aggressive style to the rear end of your E92 coupe. The fit and finish on this piece is truly beautiful, featuring hand laid gloss carbon fiber and a design that flows seamlessly with the E92's factory body lines. We are huge fans of Turner's line of high kick carbon spoilers - we have one installed on all of our shop BMWs!

Stainless steel filtration is not a new technology but is quickly gaining popularity in the automotive segment. With the ability to filter down as small as a paper filter element with the ability to be washed and reused! The K&P Engineering filter element is made from medical grade, type 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth to provide unmatched protection. K&P Engineering manufactures stainless steel filters for a vast array of engines around the world. Staying at the forefront of design and testing allows this company to offer a top-tier product for your European vehicle.

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the new 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 or titanium. 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.

By using state of the art electronics, Sprint Booster allows crisp and instantaneous acceleration, eliminating all drive by wire delays. A dash mounted selectable switch lets you choose between stock/moderate/aggressive acceleration modes at the touch of an LED button. Installation is as simple as plugging it in between your accelerator pedal module and the harness. Once installed you'll instantly feel the difference the moment you step on the throttle. It can be removed just as easily if you ever want to return your car back to stock. Money-back guarantee!

With so many options out there and many of them taking your BMW to a distasteful level, finding the right exterior modifications can be difficult. We decided to add a slight personal touch with our carbon fiber components show off your "M" pride while keeping the bumper upgrades within factory guidelines. ECS offers CSL and various other carbon fiber upgrades.

When it comes to your regular car maintenance, nothing is more common than needing an oil change. Choosing the best oil for your car can often lead to a headache of opinions, so we always recommend sticking with your manufacturer's specific oil. Learning how to change your oil is an easy task for any just about any car owner, but the real trick is having the right tools for the job. Save yourself money for years to come with Schwaben! If you're not the "crawl under the car type", check out our Schwaben Fluid Extractor and Filler. This tool is amazing when it comes to oil changes.