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When addressing a vehicle's braking system, it can be easy to overlook brake fluids. It's not always clear which parts are necessary to do the job correctly - usually resulting in unnecessary time and expense. ECS has assembled three Brake Fluid Flush Kits, each containing the convenient Motive Power Bleeder, Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and one liter of brake fluid - everything needed for a basic servicing. The level 2 Kit includes a Motive Catch Bottle Set; the level 3 kit further improves the level 2 kit with high-performance TYP 200 brake fluid.

Price and quality are important. You need to make a buck, and don't want comebacks marring your reputation, and eating into your profits. But convenience matters,too. Packaged kits simplify inventory tracking, improve repair quality, and fatten repair ticket bottom lines. ECS Tuning gives you all three; combine price, quality and convenience in a single package with our BMW Oil Service Kits.

Price and quality are important. You need to make a buck, and don't want comebacks marring your reputation, and eating into your profits. But convenience matters,too. Packaged kits simplify inventory tracking, improve repair quality, and fatten repair ticket bottom lines. ECS Tuning gives you all three; combine price, quality and convenience in a single package with our BMW Oil Service Kits.

ECS offers four options to replace problematic wheel hubs and bearings. The upshot of these kits is that the each wheel hub assembly arrives with a brand new wheel bearing already pressed in. The time, money, and energy saved by buying a complete hub/bearing assembly is enormous. Forget about investing in a one-time-use wheel bearing puller and setting aside hours for bearing removal and reinstallation. These Front Wheel Hub Assemblies are infinitely more simple to install. Each of the four kits also conveniently includes a new replacement 83mm ABS ring.

The E46 M3 has been consistently lauded for its superbly balanced chassis, precise steering, & responsive suspension. Aftermarket parts for this model must be engineered to even higher standards for the driver to realize any long-term gains in performance. The KW ST XTA coilover system is an actual measurable improvement over the factory M3 suspension arrangement. KW has incorporated a scaled aluminum top mount, allowing for fine camber tuning, & adjustable damping, for precise control over suspension rebound. The result is a more flexible, even higher-quality suspension.

Oftentimes, achieving a lower, more aggressive stance on today's performance cars requires dumbing-down the factory suspension; accommodating the advanced functionality of modern suspension designs is out of the reach of most manufacturers. The KW H.A.S. height-adjustable, progressive rate springs for the E9X M3 allow for .5" to 1.2" of lowering at the front and .2" to .5" of lowering at the rear, while retaining the advanced Electronic Damper Control (EDC) system functionality so critical to balancing comfort and aggressiveness according to driving conditions.

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 offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. This comprehensive source of info on your E46 has been carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

The factory springs on your E36 M3 were designed to exacting standards by some of the worlds most talented engineers. Replacing these components requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your car. H&R has the German pedigree & engineering reputation that befits the M3. Sport springs provide moderate 1.4"F & 1.0"R lowering, while Race Springs are optimized for the track, lowering an average of 2.2"F & 1.3"R. OE Sport Springs are comparable to a factory sport spring arrangement, lowering an average of 0.75"F 0.3"R.

Enjoy the rare opportunity for significant savings with Schwaben Tool Kit Bundles from ECS. Any order over $200 will be shipped free of charge - the perfect way to invest in professional-quality tools for your European car. Complete 11 piece set of External Torx Sockets are available - these sockets have become popular at many locations, such as seat rails, chassis components, and suspension. Featuring a fine satin finish that's easy on the hands and easy to wipe clean the 12 Pc Metric Combination Wrench Set includes professional grade 8-19mm metric wrenches.

Get subtle but effective suspension upgrades for your E36 3 Series with OE Sport, Sport spring, & Race spring upgrades from H&R. OE Sport Springs offer the ride quality of an OE sport spring with additional lowering. Sport springs offering additional lowering and stiffer springrates. Race springs offer the most lowering with the stiffest springrates and are designed to be used with more aggressive dampers.

The road is filled with hazards, lying in wait, ready to pounce. Rocks. Cans. Bottles. And some mystery thingy that just dropped off the dump truck ahead of you. Don't let your E9x M3 suffer from some crash-in-the-pan piece of debris. Replace your tattered or missing belly pan with a new one and keep harmful hazards, road salt, and debris at bay. This direct-fit panel bolts in place using the factory attachment points, and comes with fresh hardware for a secure, lasting installation.

If you've ever replaced a broken or cracked water pump pulley and wondered why the engineers at BMW didn't make it out of something more durable, you're not the only one. CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum, our ECS pulley will never crack or break leaving you on the side of the road. Hard anodized finish to help prevent corrosion. This pulley is a direct replacement using the factory belt (11287837898) and original hardware (07119903843).

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.

One of the first modification E36 owners make when looking to upgrade, the stock air box can be restrictive both in air flow and sound. A performance intake system will get you added power and create a more aggressive sound.

The rear shock mount on BMWs has proved to be a poor design; the rigors of daily driving deteriorated the rubber, causing rattling, clunking & rear shock deflection - oftentimes resulting in a blown-out shock mount. The most highly advanced & intelligent solution to this common problem is the superbly engineered, fully serviceable Ultimate Performance Rear Shock Mount upgrade from ECS Tuning. 80A polyurethane isolation bushings allow damper shafts to better articulate, while hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum shock mount reinforcement plates make blowouts an impossibility.

Protect your valuable alloy wheels from damage; use Protecta lug bolt sockets from Schwaben. Each of the three common socket sizes comes wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve that shields the wheel bolt holes from damage caused when regular steel sockets are used to remove and install wheels. Available in regular and extended-reach sets, these burly 1/2-inch drive six-point sockets come in a handy carry case, and are color-coded by size. Don't risk an expensive wheel repair; keep a set of Protecta Sockets in your tool box.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization allows for greater attention to detail and refinement, resulting in superior products. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 315ft/lbs. through 430ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization allows for greater attention to detail and refinement, resulting in superior products. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 295ft/lbs. through 600ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

As accurate and responsive as the factory E36 M3 steering and handling is, reliable and measurable improvements are possible through simple upgrades. The ECS Tuning Strut Bar is a lightweight aluminum addition to the factory BMW suspension design, increasing chassis rigidity and steering response. By connecting the left and right strut towers together, cornering forces are less likely to upset suspension geometry, resulting in a more predictable and precise driving experience.

The coolant expansion tank in your vehicle gives additional fluid a place to go after expansion and contraction from temperature change. Because it is subjected to such drastic changes on a regular basis, it can often crack or break. You want to keep all the coolant in your vehicle in the cooling system. If your tank has experienced damage such as cracking, nipples breaking off, or mounting point damage, you will need to replace it. ECS carries a wide range of tanks and kits for every budget.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality

A critical component within the drivetrain that serves as a vibration and torsion damper, the flex joint bolted between the transmission output shaft and the driveshaft can wear significantly over time. When the unit fails, damage to the underside of the car is unavoidable, and will certainly immobilize the vehicle. Replacing the propeller shaft flex joint not only protects you from this disastrous prospect, but also greatly reduces driveline noise and harshness.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. The process of bleeding the air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious & therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. Insert the tool into the radiator service neck, attach the included Venturi adapter & allow the system to reach 25 psi, drawing out the vacuum. Use the same tool to fill your radiator, allowing the pressure to resume to 0 psi, completing the procedure.

After your engine produces power, and before your wheels propel your vehicle forward, energy is lost through your drivetrain. These losses are measurable and significant, and are made worse by worn or failing bushings. ECS recognized the need for more performance-oriented differential bushings, and have arrived at another world-class product. The in-house engineered Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushing Sets take care of driveline slop and reduce power deflection, while increasing throttle response and overall drivetrain rigidity.

After your engine produces power, and before your wheels propel your vehicle forward, energy is lost through your drivetrain. These losses are measurable and significant, and are made worse by worn or failing bushings. ECS recognized the need for more performance-oriented differential bushings, and have arrived at another world-class product. The in-house engineered Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushing Sets take care of driveline slop and reduce power deflection, while increasing throttle response and overall drivetrain rigidity.

The impact driver is a fast and effective way to remove tight or corroded screws and bolts, reducing the chance of rounding off--or rounding out--the fastener head. Insert a slotted or Phillips head screwdriver bit into the driver. Place the screwdriver bit into screw head, and strike the driver with a hammer. The impact drives the bit inward as it rotates the screw, breaking it loose. Reverse the tool to tighten fasteners. For stubborn bolts, remove the black screwdriver bit adapter head, and replace it with any 3/8 - inch drive socket.

Don't let your differential come to a bad end; periodic fluid changes can keep it running smooth and silent for years to come. Choose from a Genuine BMW or ECS Assembled Kit. Install the new fill and drain plugs in the kit to keep your fresh oil inside the differential. Compared to the staggering costs of differential repair or replacement, this simple service procedure is a small investment.

Your windshield cowl is the black plastic component covering the electrical wires and connections at the base of your windshield. It serves to protect important electrical components from weather and other damaging influences. The cowl can be easily damaged when replacing windshield wipers or the windshield itself. When the part becomes cracked or torn, water and other elements can damage your vehicle’s electrical system, potentially ruining a number of components. ECS offers a genuine OEM BMW replacement Windshield Cowl, guaranteeing fitment and quality.

Your windshield cowl is the black plastic component covering the electrical wires and connections at the base of your windshield. It serves to protect important electrical components from weather and other damaging influences. The cowl can be easily damaged when replacing windshield wipers or the windshield itself. When the part becomes cracked or torn, water and other elements can damage your vehicle’s electrical system, potentially ruining a number of components. ECS offers a genuine OEM BMW replacement Windshield Cowl, guaranteeing fitment and quality.