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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.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to announce a 10 percent discount on our entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. These quality books are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment; on sale.

If you're a tool-aholic--or know someone who is--you're in for a pleasant surprise. Our tool catalog is large and growing. We have both Euro-car and general application tools, great additions to an enthusiast's tool box; tough enough for a pro mechanic. Make a tool junkie happy, even if it's you.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

Give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gift that won't get returned because it's the wrong size, style, or color. ECS gift cards come in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, to fit any budget. These certificates are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast, and they're a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Here's a bright idea. Dump your dingy yellow angel eyes for white light LED replacements from Racing Dash Enterprise. The difference will amaze you. The cooler, crisper LEDs emit a whiter light, a great match for your upgraded headlights. The LED angel eyes kit contains direct-fit LED bulb assemblies with pigtail patch harnesses. Installation is as simple as removing the old halogen lights and installing your new LEDs. Compatible with your vehicle bulb monitoring system, these lights won't trigger a phantom bulb out warning. Voting for whiter light? The eyes have it.

Unbelievable prices on select 325i and 328i brake parts. Even if you don't need brakes right now, you ought to grab these bargains and put them on the shelf for your next brake service. Pads, rotors, sensors, calipers, caliper frames, and splash shields are all on sale at incredibly low prices. All parts are manufactured by an original equipment supplier. Don't expect to see prices like these again. Act now. Stop later.

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.

The glovebox in your BMW is large enough to store many items, most of which are hardly used and forgotten about after a few days. Missing an item? Chances are it's in your glovebox. Why not use this location to store accessories that have real world applications and can make your life a bit easier. The Rechargeable Flashlight can be found in most models charging in the glovebox and now, you can get it as well. How about a Power Adapter? By plugging one end of this adapter into the flashlight socket in the glove box you have another universal 12v DC power source at your disposal.

Brake service is an important aspect of ownership and an excellent way to increase performance with dedicated pads, rotors, calipers, and lines. Unfortunately, without the proper tools, brake services that involve bleeding are two-man jobs without the right tools and pressing caliper pistons in can be a pain. That's why we have Brake Bleeder Tools and Caliper Piston Tools for you, discounted now, to make that next brake job a breeze.

When it comes to the wheel essential tools there are really only a few categories, Schwaben has an answer for each. When removing or installing wheels, Schwaben's Telescoping Lug Wrench gives you the leverage you need to easily loosen or tighten lugs—all in a compact, easy to store package. When you have multiple wheel and tire sets, the Schwaben Wheel Tree and Wall Rack are the perfect accessory to keeping your garage clean and organized. Extend the life of your tires by keeping them off the floor.