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Believe it or not, when servicing your BMW transmission, the original plastic transmission pan has to be replaced due to the heat cycling and conditions it is exposed to during its service life. That’s not just annoying, but an additional cost for fairly regular service. Fortunately, the new PPE Heavy-Duty Aluminum Transmission Pan kit includes everything you need to complete your pan gasket service along with a pan you’ll never have to replace! This new heavy-duty transmission pan is sturdier and better in every way so it can be the last one you’ll ever need on your BMW.

With the oval design of the intake tube, a custom air filter had to be designed for this intake system. The air filter is specially designed to seal against the carbon fiber airbox, eliminating any opening for hot air to enter the airbox! Turner created conical hi-flow reusable air filters; featuring 8 ply oiled cotton gauze construction to maximize filtration efficiency

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.

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Be a hero to the car enthusiast in your life! With ECS Virtual Gift Cards, worrying about fitment, years, makes, models, or any other difficulty you find in shopping for them is gone! These cards are the gift of tuning: you can know their next project was on you, without having to play a guessing game to get the right parts!

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

Overall, the less restrictive intake design allows for more flow to the engine. The stock intake flow 390.1 CFM @ -10 inH20. Turner intakes flow 467.1 CFM @ -10 inH20. Turner F10 535i Intake shows an improvement of 10% more airflow to the engine!

This durable, attractive cap replaces your original filter cap, improving the look of your engine bay. Precision engineered by ECS Tuning's in-house engineers.

Schwaben Specialty tools has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally clever tools for a variety of difficult automotive projects. Their latest Wheel Essentials release contains superb examples of the Schwaben approach to premium tool design and manufacturing. The unique Protecta Socket Kit helps prevent damage during wheel installation & removal. Quickly measure bolt circle on wheels or hubs with the Schwaben Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauge. The Schwaben Low Profile Aluminum Floor Jack is loaded with design details that make this floor jack one of the best jacks on the market.

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.

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.

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.

Has your turbo inlet pipe finally failed and it is time for an upgrade? Turner Motorsport now offers their all-new F - Chassis N55 silicone / aluminum Turbo Inlet Hose Kit! This kit features upper silicone & lower cast aluminum hoses that are designed to handle extreme temperatures and pressures, perfect for both stock and high-performance track cars. Silicone inlet hoses are extremely reliable, resisting heat and pressure significantly better than plastic. Grade 357 cast aluminum hoses increase durability over factory plastic tube.

This Skid Plate is In-house designed & engineered at Turner, to fit your all wheel drive Non-M 5 or 6 series. The kit includes a heavy-duty mounting bracket and all necessary stainless steel hardware for install. 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. An easy access trap door is included as well, to make oil changes a breeze! Finished for a clean underbody look. The plates mount slightly higher offering even greater ground clearance so there is less chance of impact.

N54/N55 engines are high performance turbocharged powerplants that generate lots of heat. That's why their electrically-operated water pump is so critical to overall performance, improvements in fuel economy, and protection from internal damage caused by overheating. Don't experience the "too-late-light" or reduced engine performance caused by a weak pump; regularly inspect your cooling system, and replace a bad or dying pump. Our all new VDO pump comes ready to install, with new torque-to-yield bolts, ready to give you many miles of trouble-free service.

The ECS Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing for your BMW will add a touch of class to an ordinary part generally overlooked with durable and attractive convenience. The factory plastic housing can be brittle and is the most appealing part of your engine bay. Give your BMW engine another piece to set it apart from the masses with this aluminum oil filter housing.

We're excited to announce that AWE is now available here at ECS! The top-shelf BMW intake and exhaust performance upgrades from this well-loved company are the latest addition to our growing catalog of partners and we can't wait to share all their goodies with you.

The perfect stocking stuffers for any European car enthusiast and backyard mechanic are right here at ECS. Everything from specialty tools to make your life easier, ECS has something for every stocking.

We've all found ourselves using highly "creative" methods for separating or removing parts in the midst of an intense project. Some methods do work... but usually at the expense of personal injury and a few broken or damaged parts. So why not start with the right tool? The Schwaben Open Barrel Crimping/Stripping Pliers feature hard-to-find open barrel crimp option used on many German cars.

This is a must-have for ALL BMWs, and simply replaces your existing differential drain plug. With every differential fluid change you perform on your BMW, you'll be able to inspect for metal shavings and debris. Many times, if something is going wrong on your BMW's differential, magnetic drain plugs can provide fair warning before larger issues can cause failures and incur costly repairs. Plus with the upgraded strength of titanium, sheared drain plugs are a thing of the past!

2020 has been, well, you know. To bring some positivity to the European car enthusiast community, we are excited to announce that once again, we're giving away a car! Yes, we�re hosting another sweepstakes like the 8V A3, MK7.5 GTI, and E46 M3 before it. This time, you have the unique opportunity to win a late-model Audi B8 S4 Facelift.

Modern automotive components are tucked into the tightest of places, sometimes making it impossible to access fasteners with a standard socket or ratchet. A lot of times, this forces you to take your vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. The Schwaben Stubby Socket Driver is a specialty low-profile tool, designed specifically to give you access to previously untouchable fasteners. Put the power in your own hands with this kit from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do it all yourself!

The cooling system in any car is often a neglected when it comes to maintenance, by the time most owners do something about this failure has already arrived. The recommended service interval is every 2 years. Just like engine oil the additives used in coolant to keep corrosion down and maintain proper lubrication breakdown in the same way over time and milage. Reduce the cost later by keeping your cooling system healthy now, Schwaben tools make it easy to maintain.

Customize your start/stop button with this OEM quality replacement finished in Red. This button is a quick, fun project and it maintains the factory backlit illumination. If you are looking for a quick upgrade that will give your interior a race-inspired feel, look no further than this M-style start/stop button upgrade.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Some of the biggest issues when owning a BMW can come from cooling system components. Failure is seen with the plastic fittings and adapters from years of hot to cold temperature fluctuation. The N52 engine sees failure at the plastic adapter connecting the thermostat hose to the cylinder head, this adapter simply shears off at the end of the barbed fitting. Our engineering team decided a billet aluminum piece was a much better option to contend with the temperature fluctuation.

Need to fit some aggressive wheels and tires, but your fenders require rolling? The Schwaben Fender Lip Roller is your at-home solution for forming your fender lips without paying excessively at a shop. Get the look you want with professional-like quality from the Schwaben Fender Lip Roller!

The most important part of working on your car is doing it safely. Lifting, supporting, and lowering your car with the right equipment is paramount. Schwaben has a low profile, heavy duty, easy to use lifting products designed to safely and quickly raise and lower even the most slammed cars around.

If your car has been unused for a few weeks, a few months, or has been in storage since last fall, there is a checklist of maintenance services you need to run through before your car may be ready to drive. Pulling your car from storage can be an easy and rewarding experience, and might save you some headaches down the road. Here is everything you need to make sure your car is ready to go back to work when you are.

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