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The biggest drawback with belt-driven accessory systems, is that it takes precious horsepower to turn them. Turner Motorsport method of regaining some of the power lost to the parasitic drag effect is to underdrive the system. Turner Power Pulleys remove parasitic loss allowing for faster revs off the line. These are designed to be stronger, lighter, and to look similar to the factory parts. These are designed in 6061-t6 aluminum finish, hard anodized coating black coating for lightweight and good looks.

The biggest drawback with belt-driven accessory systems is that it takes precious horsepower to turn them. Turner Motorsport method of regaining some of the power lost to the parasitic drag effect is to underdrive the system. Turner Power Pulleys remove parasitic loss allowing for faster revs off the line. These are designed to be stronger, lighter, and to look similar to the factory parts. These are designed in T-6061 aluminum finish, hard anodized coating black coating for lightweight and good looks.

If your interior is looking a little too well loved, chances are that your floor mats have suffered some wear and tear. With full sets of all-weather replacements from Bremmen you can bring back some of that new-car smell and look and even protect your carpet from being soaked or dirtied by everyday use.

F8x M3 and M4 Carbon Ceramic Retrofit Brakes give you the braking force you need to keep up with additional power, and to give your BMW the stopping power to tackle track conditions. With these beefed up Carbon Ceramic Brakes, you can expect better braking force all around, distributed properly to work with the F8x chassis weight balance and to improve the cooling and heat management that makes braking possible.

Why would you drill holes into your perfectly good front bumper? Avoid drilling holes in your bumper by using the ECS modular tow hook mount system. The ECS Tow Hook Mounting System doesn’t require drilling. This system mounts to your tow hook receptacle allowing you to attach a license plate, action camera, or even a tow hook! Simply add or remove accessories without damaging your car.

Ever since the release of the E46 M3 CSL, BMW enthusiasts have coveted high kick wings on their trunks, giving vehicles an instant performance transformation. When it came to designing a high kick rear truck spoiler for the E90, Turner Motorsport ensured to design it with an aggressive performance aesthetic. Crafted from high quality, hand laid carbon fiber to achieve it's world-class appearance and durability - providing the sporty style that's sure to set your vehicle apart from the rest. Install is easy - no drilling, cutting, or modification of any kind required.

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs, our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before going to the shop or DIY.

With the prohibition of the steel tow ring in multiple racing series, a new more close-quarter racing friendly solution was needed. Introducing the Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Straps! These polyester tow straps are the best tow strap available for your BMW chassis. Using a heavy-duty, chemical-resistant polyester strap webbed around a stainless steel stud. This design allows for tow hooks to grab onto it without hitting your bumper. If you are racing your BMW, a Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Strap is a must have track accessory.

For a subtle interior upgrade, our brand new Carbon Fiber M Sport Steering Wheels for your BMW replace your factory wheel with either leather or Alcantara paired with carbon weave. The ECS M Sport wheels offer the traditional red, blue, and indigo stitching to match your M theme and improve the overall cabin appearance with their sleek carbon design. This wheel retains the use of the factory safety response system by reusing the airbag unit from your original wheel, with the benefits of added style and tactile engagement for a more enjoyable driving experience.

Enthusiasts looking to find the best of both worlds often look to polyurethane engine mounts - and many are disappointed with other designs on the market. Seeking a mount that offers a positive connection yet doesn't deform, fail, or rattle the fillings out of their mouths is frequently a lost cause. Turner engineers designed these mounts with these very concerns in mind. At the core of their enclosed design is a partially-constrained, multi-piece polyurethane bushing with precisely-set preload. This ensures Crisper throttle response and direct power transfer.

Your BMW E9X M3 come with excellent handling packages, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sway bars are built on decades of experience designing world-class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word.

A lesser known feature of the highest caliber performance cars has nothing to do with engine power output, suspension dynamics, or build materials. Even though the E36 M3 already comes with a limited-slip differential from the factory, it still has room to upgrade. Moving up to the Team MFactory means you go from having a 2 plate clutch driven LSD to a longer lasting, serviceable helical LSD. Team MFactory LSDs are the best option on the market for transforming the drivetrain of your BMW E36 M3. Create the power, use it wisely.

The rear shock mounts of your BMW are prone to failure. Snaps, pops, thuds, and cracks are not sounds you should be hearing. A sagging rear end isn't something you should have to see. If this describes your car, chances are you need new rear shock mounts and we have you covered. Factory style mounts for factory fresh feel. Turner Motorsports Monoball the track ready solution. ECS Ultimate Performance Rear Shock mount, Polyurethane-isolated monoball design for street comfort with race performance.

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!

If you demand nothing but Castrol TWS for your high performance M3 engine, then we have good news. Now you can buy Castrol Edge Professional TWS--for less. This is the same oil specified by BMW engineers for the M3. The same oil that came in your M3's crankcase from Bavaria. Not a similar oil; not a substitute. The real deal. The difference? The bottle. Save on your next oil change by buying Castrol TWS in a slightly different bottle, and put the savings in the bank. Or the tank. Same oil. Less dough. Any questions?

If you demand nothing but Castrol TWS for your high performance M3 engine, then we have good news. Now you can buy Castrol Edge Professional TWS--for less. This is the same oil specified by BMW engineers for the 35. The same oil that came in your M3's crankcase from Bavaria. Not a similar oil; not a substitute. The real deal. The difference? The bottle. Save on your next oil change by buying Castrol TWS in a slightly different bottle, and put the savings in the bank. Or the tank. Same oil. Less dough. Any questions?

Suspension components on any vehicle wear out from rough roads and harsh driving conditions. For a company like BMW, known for superior suspension designs and impressive handling, the issue is even more crucial. Many suspension parts don't just fail one at a time and oftentimes when one fails, the matching part on the opposite side is right behind it. This Assembled By ECS front, rear, complete kit offers matching components for both sides for a professional job the first time.

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.

Camshafts move at half the speed of the crank. This means a higher number of degree/duration will open the intake valves faster and keep them open longer as the piston decompresses. Keeping the valve open longer allows for more fuel and air to enter the chamber for combustion, giving you a more powerful stroke upon ignition. On the exhaust side a more aggressive cam helps your engine breath better, by keeping the exhaust valve open longer, giving the burned gases a smoother flow into the exhaust system.

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!

Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that "fits like factory" into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats. No programming, cutting, or splicing.

The throttle body actuator is commonly prone to failure and each engine contains two, one for each cylinder head. Having this fixed by the dealership is very costly, so we offer the part at a better price and give you the option to let your trusted mechanic get the job done for you at lower cost and have you back on the road. *2 required per vehicle, one per bank, replaceable individually.

Stuffing new brake pads in your BMW doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what BMW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine. Stop where you want, when you want.

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.

The bolt in upgrade for clean crisp shifting has arrived courtesy of Turner Motorsport. The all new Performance Shifter Bushing Assembly doesn't require unfavorable modifications, such as cutting or even burning of factory components, to install simply remove your old assembly and bolt in your new poly bushing! The engineers at Turner designed this as a complete assembly with a 70A polyurethane bushing and a 304 stainless steel housing, for crisper shifts and long life. If you're looking for noticeably crisper shifting without adding NVH than this is the bushing for you!

Whenever pushing your car past the factory-designated limits of operation, whether it be through hard driving or performance modifications, adequate engine cooling should always be a high concern. In fact, improving performance by increasing engine work is only possible when engine temperatures are kept within a reasonable range. This aluminum radiator can also be a simple upgrade to avoid the common issue of brittle plastic by eliminating the plastic.

BMW's give those of us who own them immeasurable joy behind the wheel. To keep that elevated sensation of enjoyment, proper maintenance and care are critical to feeling the full potential of your car. If you have noticed a drop in torque or the notorious 'marbles in a tin can' sound from your engine, chances are it is time for a VANOS service!
 With kits available to fix that pesky rattle once and for all, to rebuild the critical VANOS pistons, and all the gaskets and seals necessary to finish the job correctly, your next service is made easy thanks to the packages picked by our BMW

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass.

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!