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Bilstein has long been the trusted suspension choice for BMW owners everywhere, but their popularity can make them hard to find in-stock. When you need to replace your shocks and struts in your BMW, you will want to make sure the car rides great again as soon as possible. Bilstein is now back in stock for your BMW so you don’t have to wait for the best ride quality out there. Bring back your BMW’s incredible handling and driving feel with Bilstein performance suspension components.

Free up horsepower easily without sacrificing comfort with the ECS Vacuum Actuated Exhaust Cutouts! A simple modification that allows you to flip between the factory exhaust routing through the full system or dumped out the open valve when you need extra performance. Since the vacuum-actuated valve is not electronic, it will not stick or burn out, meaning you will enjoy this effective modification for a long time without worry. No welding required, instant power, and a fraction the cost of a full exhaust system makes this the perfect upgrade for your German performance car.

Looking for the most attractive & adjustable tip on the market? Look no further than our ECS Swivel Exhaust Tips! Featuring a unique swivel collar design that allows adjustability in any direction for 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 in place. These are engineered to last, using chrome plated nuts, 304SS cap screw, clamp, insert ring and exhaust tip. Available in 3.5" or 4.0" outlet and chrome or black chrome finish.

Unlock more power and torque from your BMW in an afternoon! Our BMW Product Specialist took great care building these kits to be the best power gains and bang for your buck. Each product in the kit is listed under Kit Contents so you know exactly what top brands you are getting in your kit.

Unlock more power and torque from your BMW in an afternoon! Our BMW Product Specialist took great care building these kits to be the best power gains and bang for your buck. Each product in the kit is listed under Kit Contents so you know exactly what top brands you are getting in your kit.

Your engine requires proper lubrication to function, but a simple oil change is only the bare minimum. As it ages, carbon deposits build up in your engine and rob performance by hurting efficiency. LIQUI MOLY engine flushes and additives are designed to supplement your oil change with proven technology to effectively clean and further protect your engine to both restore power and maintain a long operational life. The importance of additives is still a relatively new concept, but it is certainly critical to preserving your engine the way it deserves.

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. Choose the area of your car that looks like it could use some excitement and pick up where the factory left off. Get ready for your winter build with ECS Exterior Parts.

Looking to add a hotside intake to your engine bay? Or do you have plans to go big turbo? Turner Motorsport has the solution for you. Long gone are the days of trying to find a new home in your bay for the weak, plastic coolant expansion tank that BMW puts in these cars from the factory. Turner's aluminum expansion tank relocation kit gives you a clean solution to relocate your coolant expansion tank from the hot side of your engine bay to the cold side.

Upgrading your stock diverter valves and charge pipe helps your engine hold a more constant boost level while preventing unwanted pressure bleed off. This maintains a linear power curve and smoother power all across the RPM band. So when stock no longer cuts it we have you covered. From the wallet-friendly ECS Chargepipe with BOV to the industry standard Synapse and everything in between we have you covered.

Servicing late model computerized vehicles is more of a challenge today than ever before for the aftermarket automotive service facility. Quite often the difference between being able to effectively and profitably service a car line depends on having access to 'Factory Level' tools and information. OEM Tools is are committed to bringing the 'Best in Class' Tools, Information and Reprogramming to the general aftermarket at a friendly price point.

Rear upper shock mounts are a very common failure point on E9X BMWs.Turner Motorsport set out to design the ultimate upper rear shock mount so that you won't have to do this job time and time again. The monoball rear upper shock mount eliminates unwanted deflection, maximizing shock efficiency and performance. Additionally, these allow for full body articulation for low friction movement, reduced side loading and improved shock wear. We also recommend doing the Turner Rear Lower Shock Mounts.

Looking for the ultimate street friendly but track ready upgrade for your BMW? Look no further that the ECS Exclusive 034Motorsport Engine mounts. 034Motorsport engine mount options will transmit engine power to the ground without any significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). ECS Tuning is your source for E9x 034Motorsport Rear Subframe Inserts. Put your power down more efficiently and eliminate deflection in your Subframe Bushings by adding Rear Subframe Inserts from 034Motorsport!

All vehicles will lose some degree of performance due to heat soak under the right operating conditions. BMW integrated the intake air temp sensor in the MAF housing several models, including those powered by the N52. Compensating for this false hot air measurement, the ECU pulls timing and runs a richer fuel mixture, resulting in a significant loss of torque. Turner designed an IAT relocation kit that moves the intake air temp sensor to a cooler location. The result is you’ll experience reduced torque loss and more consistent power output when you’re pushing your engine hard.

From Schwaben Specialty Tools comes a tool every home mechanic should have in his arsenal. The 61" long adjustable Engine Support Bar adapts to any vehicle width, and supports a full 1000 lb weight rating. The support bar includes four rubber padded feet to prevent slipping and damage to your car's finish, while powder coating guarantees durability. The deluxe version of the support bar includes two-direction stability for added support.

Castrol SRF is an ultra high performing silicone-based brake fluid that exceeds DOT5 boiling points. SRF is a truly impressive brake fluid with the highest boiling points of any brake fluid we currently sell. We have used it extensively in our Touring and GT race cars. It's a silicone-based fluid that is hydrophobic and will not absorb moisture. Mixing silicone and glycol fluids is not recommended so SRF is best used with all new hydraulic components or by repeatedly flushing the old system with SRF until the old fluid is gone.

Recognizing the appeal of the naturally aspirated N52 powered E9x vehicles, Turner Motorsport developed in an intake to make you fall in love with your BMW again. The N52 engine never sounded this good. Turner's intake effectively eliminates restriction caused by the factory airbox, especially in the top end. This combined with increased air flow allows for gains of up to 9 WHP and 13 WTQ down low in the power band. Installation is very simple, and Turner is thorough enough to put together install instructions for your enjoyment - see the documentation tab.

Like all of Turner's products, their N55 carbon fiber engine covers are CAD designed in house - these were engineered specifically for F30 BMWs equipped with the N55 engine. So if you have an F30 335i, you're in luck. Turner's N55 engine covers are hand-laid 2x2 weave carbon fiber, offered in both gloss and matte finishes. Painstaking attention to detail went into this project - the engine cover pays homage to the previous BMW forced induction powerplants, exposing more of the engine on the cold side.

Light on weight. Long on looks. Our 2-Piece rotors combine the natural advantages of a cast-iron braking surface with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of an aluminum hat. Drilled and slotted to keep the swept area cool and clean, our lightweight vented rotors reduce unsprung weight to improve both braking and suspension performance. ECS Tuning 2-Piece rotors are direct bolts on that work with factory and many aftermarket brake components; no mods required.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Reduce warping. The E9X generation BMW M3 is an exercise in excess. From the powertrain to the exterior, the signs are glaring that this M3 does not know compromise. An especially stunning design feature of this model, the large front and rear brakes show off the stopping power required counteract the inertia of this beast. ECS assembled performance kits featuring front and rear ECS 2-piece semi-floating cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads.

If you are a performance-minded enthusiast looking to save weight wherever possible or just want a set of very high-quality wheel bolts that won't rust, ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are exactly what you need. ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are 50% lighter than steel bolts of the same size, thus reducing rotational mass on the vehicle. They are CNC'd from annealed titanium alloy and when tested to class 10.9 fastener proof load requirements, they showed no signs of fatigue or failure.

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 underhood temperatures. We use silicone because of its more pliable nature as well as its resistance to heat. The next step was wrapping it with aluminum to offer further protection from the exhaust system.

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.

Your BMW was designed to be the ultimate in luxury sports automobiles, so why compromise when it comes to how it handles? With the car’s split-personality between appealing to enthusiasts and upper-middle-class businessmen, it’s no surprise that your BMW may have room to improve when it comes to suspension. ECS has everything you need to control body roll, manage your ride height, stiffen up your BMW’s chassis, and give you the adjustability you need to set up your car for more spirited driving on the street or track.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of six spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of two kits.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of six spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of two kits.

Working on Suspension Setups can be difficult and can require complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. Don’t get forced into taking your vehicle to a dealer for a routine suspension refresh. Put the power in your hands with these specialty suspension tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself! elf!

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Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

The two largest enemies of any high-performance engine are heat and friction - WPC has found a way to reduce both. WPC treatment is not a coating, it’s a metal improvement process utilizing high-speed micro peening technology giving higher compressive stresses creating a harder more durable finish which also creates oil retention pools which prevent oil starvation. WPC is a surface treatment that reduces friction and adds strength, two improvements that benefit your engine. What's better than using Original BMW rod bearings in your next engine build? WPC-treated OEM bearings!

The ultimate solution in portable lifting technologies is undoubtedly QuickJack. The days of rolling your floor jack around and snagging it on cords or rocks are over. Just slide the QuickJack risers under your car and enjoy a safe, stable, convenient lift at the touch of a button. At a fraction of the cost of traditional lifts and the portability of the low-profile risers, QuickJack is your perfect choice, whether you are in your home garage or in the pit at a track day!