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Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

The BMW S62 engine still represents a truly stunning achievement in mechanical engineering, managing a horsepower-per liter ratio that stands as a performance benchmark even for today's manufacturers. This is one powerplant that absolutely must be serviced with BMW's strongly recommended oil, properly-functioning filters, and effective spark plugs. ECS assembled and genuine BMW Inspection II Service Kits both include an oil filter, cabin filter, air filter, fuel filter, and 8 spark plugs. Kits are also available that add 7 quarts of the correct Castrol TWS Edge Professional oil.

These show-stopping tail light upgrades are complete LED units that plug and play with your stock wiring harnesses without causing any "bulb out" warnings. Utilizing a smart, simple design, the Depo tail lights look like they could have come on your E60 M5 from the factory. Using bright LED lights in place of the standard brake and rear fog light bulbs, the lights thoroughly update the look of your BMW.

The hardest part when looking for an exhaust for your vehicle is producing just the right sound, and many systems are high pitched and raspy. Most enthusiasts however are looking for that throaty exotic European sound, similar to the high-end supercars. The next part is getting the right look, matching your vehicle enough to flow with that stock appearance but still clearly performance. Choose from several excellent options from ECS to suit the needs of your BMW E39 M5. A well built exhaust system allows the engine to breath better finding that sweet sound with added performance.

Avoid finding yourself without a key trim fastener - stock up for good with the Vaico BMW Fastener Assortment Kit. Designed with the DIY enthusiast or body shop in mind, this assortment comes stocked with clips for fender liners, interior trim, and body mouldings, all in a convenient storage case. An extremely convenient kit for the discriminating BMW owner, you can now achieve a factory-perfect look instead of leaving crucial interior elements out of sorts.

We've all found ourselves using highly "creative" methods for separating old parts in the midst of an intense project. Some methods do work - usually at the expense of personal injury and a few broken or damaged parts. The new Remover Tools from Schwaben leave your knuckles and expensive parts intact. The new Exhaust Hanger Removal Tool has a slim profile for work in tight areas, easily pulling off hangers from behind. Steering and Suspension Ball Joint Separators offer a combined 12mm to 80mm jaw opening range. New rugged 3/8” drive Schwaben E-Socket Sets are also available.

A lesser known feature of the highest caliber performance cars has nothing to do with engine power output, suspension dynamics, or build materials. Almost every truly distinguished European sports car utilizes a limited-slip style differential. While an open differential effectively accomplishes the task of allowing one wheel to spin faster than the other around corners, during power delivery, this behavior is not always desirable. The full measure of power is distributed to both wheels with an LSD, for true performance-car acceleration and handling.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore ignition efficiency and maintain ignition voltage levels to achieve the most from each power stroke. ECS assembled & OEM BMW kits are available - each include 10 ignition coils & spark plugs, spark plug boot protector, and a service indicator.

For the E39 generation M5, BMW curiously chose to utilize a high-offset, 74.1mm centerbore wheel arrangement. The decision has unfortunately limited the options for M5 owners hoping to fit BMW wheels with the more popular 72.6mm centerbore to their vehicle. The simplest, safest, and most effective solution comes from ECS in the form of lightweight aluminum, black-anodized Hub Adapters and Wheel Spacers. 13mm to 20mm conventional spacers are offered to adapt your wheels Kits have been designed with Hardened 4140 chromoly steel for an excellent feel and wear resistance.

Browsing through our world-class parts catalog can be overwhelming - with such a deep well of heart-pounding performance additions, convenient tools and accessories, and limitless OEM replacement parts, you'll need a way to control your lustful thoughts this Valentine's Day. ECS helps you cool off with the Wish List tool - setup a vehicle make and model, and click on the "Heart" logo next to any product that catches your eye. And if you're looking to spice things up this holiday with a thoughtful gift, $10-$100 ECS gift cards will make your sweetheart's wishes come true.

Schwaben Specialty Tools has released three new products that eliminate the pains and inconveniences associated with automotive repairs and installations. Get off the ground and move around with the Six Wheel Creeper - ruggedly designed to reliably keep your body off the ground while working underneath your Euro. The Schwaben LED Under Hood Shop Light features 120 LEDs & a polycarbonate transparent lens that instantly illuminates every crevice of your engine bay. The Rolling Creeper Seat and Tray keeps your body at an ideal height while keeping your tools close at hand.

Hawk is well known to enthusiasts looking for a high quality brake pad which will deliver superior stopping power. Hawk Performance brake pads cover all your braking needs from daily driving to extreme use. Multiple brake pad compounds are available, but the characteristics they all have in common include an aggressive bite, improved pedal feel, low noise, and minimal dust. Find a perfect match for your braking needs and find out what the hype is all about.

Hawk is well known to enthusiasts looking for a high quality brake pad which will deliver superior stopping power. Hawk Performance brake pads cover all your braking needs from daily driving to extreme use. Multiple brake pad compounds are available, but the characteristics they all have in common include an aggressive bite, improved pedal feel, low noise, and minimal dust. Find a perfect match for your braking needs and find out what the hype is all about.

Hawk is well known to enthusiasts looking for a high quality brake pad which will deliver superior stopping power. Hawk Performance brake pads cover all your braking needs from daily driving to extreme use. Multiple brake pad compounds are available, but the characteristics they all have in common include an aggressive bite, improved pedal feel, low noise, and minimal dust. Find a perfect match for your braking needs and find out what the hype is all about.

When it comes to the cooling system, we're led to only think of failure with overheating in the warmer months of the year. On the other hand, coolant prevents freezing within its system during the colder months, and there are still many that are unequipped to service their system properly. Don't get left in the cold. Maintain your cooling system the right way and keep it fully functional with these cooling system tools.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all, 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 best way to address your accessory belt, tensioners, and idler pulley is to invest in a complete kit with new replacement hardware. ECS assembled and genuine OEM Accessory Belt Service Kits contain each part required to completely rebuild your accessory system. You get two accessory belts, hydraulic tensioner assembly, idler and tensioner pulley, A/C belt tensioner, and all hardware required for a clean install.

It's hard not to appreciate the powerful, aggressive appearance of a wide-stanced performance car; it's the look that forces enthusiasts to take your ride seriously. The effect is typically accomplished with flared fenders and over-sized wheels, requiring increased fender clearance. The Eastwood fender roller tool is easy to use, priced right, and increases fender clearance while maintaining a factory-fresh look. Kits are available that include a heat gun to keep your finish from stress cracking, & a finishing tool to form the inner fender lip for a professional-quality job.

The growing Schwaben Tool catalog has just expanded again with the release of the superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable Schwaben hand tools - now available from ECS tuning. The new Schwaben 1/2" breaker bar has a full 180°swing for those hard to reach bolts and nuts. A complete set of Schwaben twelve-point metric combination wrenches from 8 to 19 mm is also available. Mechanic-quality 290mm and 200mm long ratchets featuring a durable fine satin finish round off this latest premium tool release.

Critical emergency parts should be purchased from a well-known, reliable company. High quality Booster cables are now available from Schwaben Tools. The 6-gauge copper, multi-strand cables are 12 feet long, making the emergency jump start hassle-free in any situation. Rated at 400 Amps, the vinyl-coated Schwaben cables are designed to last.

The E39 M5 is known for superior, well-balanced handling - often times, drivers don't notice the gradual failure of critical suspension components for this very reason. Suspension parts can fail slowly over time often making it hard to feel the difference as a daily drive, but all suspension components have a recommended time of replacement. The greater weight and increased power of this model E39 puts extra strain on control arms and bushings, so ECS now offers complete front and rear kits to save component search from being an issue and supplying more durable upgraded parts.

If you demand nothing but Castrol TWS for your high performance M% 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 M5. The same oil that came in your M5'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?

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. ECS supplies all of the most complete and useful Emergency Roadside Assistance Kits for your BMW E60 5 Series, giving you an assortment of excellent safety and preparedness tools to get you back motoring as quickly as possible. The portable and attractive Roadside Tool Kit from European BMW includes wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and gloves, while the BMW First Aid Kit contains all of the most critical first aid appointments.

One of the most critical pieces of data collected by your vehicle's ECU is the amount of air available for combustion at a given point. This data is collected as a voltage reading across a heated wire within a sensor housing. This wire is easily contaminated over time, delivering false readings to your ECU, causing an array of potentially serious issues ranging from poor idle to losses in engine power output. If you've pulled a specific MAF fault code, or are simply experiencing poor engine performance, ECS offers an assortment of replacement options to resolve the problem.

Keep your cuts clean and your connections clamped tight with these new Schwaben tools. The CV boot clamp pliers will assist in maintaining the factory look by utilizing ear-type clamps found on CV axle boots, vacuum lines, and fuel lines right from the factory. The Schwaben mini tube cutter will cut hardlines with a smooth, straight finish making it easy to flare and fit. For the enthusiasts looking to complete a job, and leave it with the appearance that it was never touched.

Coming to a finish of an under-the-hood project is a sight that any enthusiast can enjoy. The other finish we enjoy the sight of is the paint finish, unblemished and grease free. The best way to ensure you maintain this appearance while working under the hood is with a fender cover. The ECS Magnetic fender cover features Soft magnets to hold tight in place, soft non-scratch leather on the front, and goose flannelette backing. Don't risk it, stay covered.

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.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

In order to maintain peak engine performance and ensure engine longevity, regulating proper operating temperatures is imperative. Instead of waiting for cooling issues to erode your car's performance and damage expensive parts, replace your water pump preemptively, saving unnecessary time and expense. ECS offers OEM BMW and aftermarket Water Pumps. Each aftermarket option features a metal impeller, and includes an alignment dowel and sealing gasket. Commonly replaced at around 60k miles, this critical engine component is a wise investment for your M5.

It's the new year, it's time for some new tools. Every one of these Schwaben tools are built to last and are easy to use. The Thread Chaser Set includes the most popular metric sizes so you can restore corroded, damaged or stripped threads.The Metric Bubble Flaring kit is a must have for anyone replacing steel brake lines. The Memory Saver Kit allows you to connect a separate power source (9 volt household battery, or separate 12 volt battery) up to your OBDII port under the dashboard when replacing a battery, preserving radio presets and settings, and other vehicle memory.