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At-home bushing service can be a pain. Especially the rear trailing arm bushings, since the rear carrier usually needs to come out as well for access. With the Schwaben Subframe and Differential Bushing Tool Set, your removal and install process becomes a breeze. Having the right tools for the job makes the difference between a painless maintenance service and a massive headache. Schwaben has the right tools for your BMW to keep it on the road and driving like it should!

Heat management is critical to safe and reliable engine operation - a neglected cooling system places excessive stress on vital engine components and accessories, eventually causing expensive damage. The BMW E9x 335i is prone to water pump failure at an uncharacteristically low mileage, oftentimes suddenly failing unpredictably. Two Water Pump & Thermostat replacement kits are available, along with an upgraded version that includes a 74c race thermostat. Both kits include all Genuine BMW parts - The ECS-assembled kit reduces costs with a Mahle-Behr thermostat.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

When it comes to our hobby, we rarely isolate our interest in cars to just cars themselves. At home, out and about, or anywhere you go, the inner car enthusiast never leaves. Show it off with ECS Tuning apparel designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts to fly their colors in style.

Winter months keep us from enjoying our cars, especially in areas with heavy salt use on the roads. Each time we get behind the wheel, we almost hear rust beginning in all the nooks and crannies under and around your car. With FERTAN Rust Converter, you can stop those rust problems as they start! The converter neutralizes rust by converting it to an inert state, halting its progression, and allows you to clean off the rusted surface easily to be prepped for further repair. Don't let rust get you down, solve it with FERTAN Rust Converter!

If your BMW E9X's braking performance lacks the tactile responsiveness and bite that is used to have, an ECS brake service can bring back those characteristics while further enhancing your braking system. The carefully assembled kits include premium components and make a DIY brake servicing straightforward and trouble-free. Complete kits include front and rear ECS GEOMET® slotted rotors, front and rear Hawk HPS pads, new pad wear sensors, ECS stainless steel rotor set screws, and brake lubricant compound.

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! Install requires dropping the Subframe and, while you can install these inserts without replacing your Subframe Bushings, ECS Tuning recommends installing new Subframe Bushings at the time of installation. Subframe Bushings commonly fail on E9x vehicles - this service should be done on time to keep your Ultimate Driving Machine in check.

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.

Is your BMW in limp mode? Two different problem codes, 2A87 "Outlet-Vanos variable cam control test" and "2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test", are thrown indicating the possibility of various VANOS-related problems. If a solenoid valve needs to be replaced, this part is appropriate for both situations, outlet, and inlet. Our instructional PDF will make installation time quick and efficient.

Do you trust your car's battery? It's your car's sole source of power, and it may leave you helpless if you have no jumper cables or anyone to help. Now you can handle these dangerous situations with the Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit. Just about the size of a phone, it holds the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again -- and again, three or four more times on a single charge! This is your all-in-one go-to lifeline. Jump start your car, charge your cell phone, and use its flashlight to stay safe and prevent emergency situations. Never leave home without it!

While your BMW is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.

Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving big with these doorbuster deals on Schwaben.

When it comes to getting under your car to perform any type of service it's very wise to do it right. The Schwaben 2 Ton aluminum floor has the ability for getting under low cars without lifting height sacrifice. If you prefer to drive right into you service we also carry a line of ramps with accessories to accommodate even the lowest of vehicles. From jack stands to wheels stands, these are a key point in safety when supporting the vehicle while working underneath. This is a small investment for safe working conditions.

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. New Features: On/Off Switch Micro USB Chargeable Updated Accessory Cable Longer Battery Life

Shouldn't you have confidence in your car's battery? With NorthStar and OPTIMA batteries, corrosion is no longer a problem and you can be sure the power will be there when you turn the key. Thanks to NorthStar's thinner plates with more surface area and lack of additives in the pure lead, these batteries are designed to have faster charging, higher power density, longer life, and virtually no internal grid growth! NorthStar batteries virtually never experience catastrophic failure!

An unfortunate consequence of the modern closed PCV/breather system is the unintended ingestion of oil vapor and carbon into the intake tract. This lowers the octane rating and leaves harmful deposits on a vehicle's intake valves and ports that result in decreased power. Engineered and manufactured at Turner Motorsport, the Turner Baffled Oil Catch Can features a highly efficient 4-chamber oil separator; this design decreases oil ingestion and maintains engine power output. This design also catches as much blow-by gas as possible, bringing carbon buildup to an absolute minimum.

Tired of unusual oil consumption, smoking, increased turbo lag, failure to hold boost, the vehicle going into "limp mode", and excessive wastegate rattle? To restore the performance of your BMW, replace your failing turbochargers. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo with stock size and flow.

With the Tune2air Bluetooth Adapter for your vehicle, you no longer have to struggle with outdated wires tethering your phone or media device to your head unit. With hands-free integration to your native steering wheel controls and an easy installation, you can update that non-bluetooth equipped head unit with Tune2air and ditch the aux cord for good!

No matter how smooth your N54 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly: from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod. With an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, the result is a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

The inauspicious creep of a temperature gauge: a sight all too familiar to those who were too late in refreshing their cooling system that means something has failed. While the factory Water Pump and Thermostat are intended for a long life, most modern engines will remain in service far longer than these wearable parts will function. Proper service of your WP and Thermostat are imperative. Don't be the one waiting on the tow truck pouring steam! Make sure your cooling system is well maintained and functioning by replacing your water pump and thermostat with kits assembled by ECS.

There's no better feeling as a driving enthusiast than having the perfect supplies ready at hand in the event of an emergency or unexpected circumstance.

Your 335 only has one weakness… the cooling system. The ultimate assurance that you won't be left on the side of the road with an overheated engine is to refresh all the major components at the first sign of any failure. In many cases, N54 engines last the life of the vehicle - meaning by this time there will be more wear and tear on cooling system components than predicted by BMW. ECS offers Cooling System Refresh Kits with varying levels of components for this very reason - Two stages of ECS-assembled and Genuine BMW kits are available.

BFI just raised the bar when it comes to one of the most frequently touched parts of your car's interior. These heavyweight shift knobs feel like butter in palm of your hand, thanks to the top grain perforated air leather or black alcantara that it's wrapped in. Weighing between 215 to 250 grams the added inertial mass makes shifting effort substantially less while speeding up the process at the same time.

For years you’ve been protecting your engine with our ECS Tuning magnetic drain plug, now it’s time to keep your Differential safe too! Our magnetic drain plug helps remove harmful metallic contaminants from your differential fluid and helps you monitor the condition of your differential. Install an ounce of prevention with a drain plug that catches and holds ferrous particles with an iron grip, before it can cause expensive differential damage. Pick up an ECS magnetic differential oil drain plug and your favorite differential fluid and service your differential this weekend!

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.

Soft-yellow halogen bulbs are installed from the factory as a cost-cutting measure, depriving your luxury car from the stunning brilliance and modernity delivered by light-emitting diode technology. So here's a bright idea. Dump your dingy yellow angel eyes for white light LEDs. The difference will amaze you. The cooler, crisper LEDs emit a cleaner light, a great match for your BMWs headlights. LUX Angel Eyes are plug-and-play, error-code free kit, with OEM-quality fitment and effortless installation.

Tire pressure monitoring is a convenient feature - when it's working properly. Too often, when the tire pressure light illuminates in your BMW, the cause has nothing to do with the pressure inside your tire. A worn tire pressure sensor is usually the culprit, sending false readings to the ECU, causing unnecessary concern to the driver. ECS offers replacements sold individually or as a set of four. After installation, simply navigate to the TPM screen to clear the light from your dash.

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.

The ultimate assurance that you won't be left on the side of the road with an overheated engine is to refresh all the major components at the first sign of any failure. In many cases, N52 engines last the life of the vehicle - meaning by this time there will be more wear and tear on cooling system components than predicted by BMW. ECS offers Cooling System Refresh Kits with varying levels of components for this very reason - Two stages of ECS-assembled and Genuine BMW kits are available.