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Not sure what to buy for your favorite BMW enthusiast? To save you time, we've put up a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from clothes to cleaners, totes to tire gauges, roof racks to radar detectors. Take your time; browse for ideas until that special something jumps out and grabs your attention. Not sure what size to order? Select an ECS Gift card in denominations from 10 to 100 dollars, always a sure fit. Great gifts at prices to fit every budget.

Combo kits from Schwaben include tools to fit common Euro-car fastener sizes, many packaged in handy carrying cases for added portability and convenience. Choose from bits and drivers, wrenches and comfort grip screwdrivers, and specialty trim and radio removal tools, all designed by pros who know tools, and manufactured for years of dependable service. Give a gift sure to please a gifted auto enthusiast or service professional, even if it's you.

Get ready for winter with sale-priced Rocky Mounts LiftOps. We have limited quantities of 4 and 6 sizes and, while they last, we'll save you a dime on every dollar you spend. Rocky Mounts snow board and ski carriers are designed by winter sports experts to deliver the features you want most. They work with all major base rack systems, regardless of crossbar shape, and grip your boards or skis safely in soft rubber jaws. Easy to install, the Grip Cord system cynches them in place quickly, and the locking system keeps them secure.

Got the drive-though blues? If you're wedging that steaming cup of Joe between your knees or balancing it on the center console while you hunt for change, we have a solution. Easy to install, URO cupholders are a fast and easy solution to a common problem: Older Cupholder Syndrome. Now you can replace your jammed or damaged cupholders in minutes and stop juggling cups, mugs, and bottles. (If you'd known it was this easy to fix, you'd have done it a long time ago!)

Need a complete boost gauge kit for a custom application? ECS proudly announces our new universal Boost Gauge Kits. Each kit contains a 42mm illuminated boost gauge, plus pressure transducer, wiring, and hoses. Just tap into a manifold vacuum source at the engine using the enclosed vacuum tee. Then run a vacuum sampling line into the cabin and connect it to the transducer. Plug in the transducer, and connect the gauge to power with the wiring harness and bullet connectors in the kit. This versatile package makes it easy to install this bright, accurate gauge, in any car.

Many BMW owners take great pleasure from performing routine maintenance and repairs on their cars. For the tech-savvy, ECS Tuning is happy to offer a large and growing selection of Schwaben tools, many of them with BMW-specific applications. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you wander through our online tool crib. From a digital tire pressure gauge to our stylish Low Boy aluminum racing jack, Schwaben tools add to the enjoyment, safety, and success of DIY projects. Buy them for yourself, or as a special gift for your favorite handyman.

Our Schwaben Tool catalog is large and many of our high demand tools have just come back in stock. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, compress springs, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the right tools for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs... on the road.

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.

Brand new piano black F10 5-Series BMW grilles are in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your F10 look like it has its act together. These new grilles feature a classy high-gloss piano black finish for the perfect finishing touch to your 5-Series. These new upgrades are sure to fly off the shelves. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; order soon.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

Hot selling matte black BMW grilles are back in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your E60/61 look like it has its act together. Tough as they are good looking, these grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won't chip or peel like chromed or painted versions. These popular upgrades seem to fly off the shelves as soon as we get them. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; might want to order soon.

Now you see them; now you don't. Ditch your unsightly stock valve stems, and install flush mount Invisible Valve Stems from JOM. Each kit comes with a complete set of short valve stems with removable caps, plus a special inflation tool for adding air. The stems have threaded necks and collar nuts to secure them in the wheel stem hole for a positive, leak-free fitting. Function aside, the flush mount stems come in aluminum or black oxide to fit a wide range of wheels for a look that gets you noticed.

If you demand nothing but Castrol TWS for your high performance M5/M6 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/M6'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 M5 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?

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Will accommodate wheels up to 8 inches in width. Staggered wheel fitment may vary depending on offset.

Upgrade your lights and lenses with Ziza LED license plate lights. If you're after the bright white look of LEDs, you might as well install your new bulbs in fresh assemblies with clear lenses. Installation is child's play. Simply remove the old bulbs, and pop in the LEDs! Balanced to load the circuit just like the originals, your new LEDs will light the night, not your bulb alert signal.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-approved tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

Be bold. Bodacious! Bolt on beautiful White Line tail light kits for a look that makes your 5 Series F10 turn heads. The kit includes a complete set of four light assemblies: two for the quarter panels; two for the rear deck lid. No special wiring. No coding or special switches needed. Plug. Play. These exact fit, high quality lights install easily with common hand tools. To make things even easier, we installed a set and documented the procedure to show you how.

Few sensors in any car have a higher authority than the Mass Air Flow (MAF)sensor. It is so critical to fuel control that a failed or contaminated MAF can cause an assortment of driveability problems: reduced power and fuel economy, ping, a failed emissions test, and sometimes, a no-start. If your car suffers from MAF-related bog, stumble, erratic idle, stalling, or an illuminated check engine light, a new Bosch MAF can restore lost performance in minutes, and increase fuel economy. Readily accessible; easy to install.

Show your BMW some love. Use car care products straight from the folks who built it. BMW brand and BMW Natural Car Care environmentally-friendly products are designed to clean and protect your car from constant attacks by airborne chemicals, inclement weather, and plain old dirt! Unlike many cheaper alternatives, BMW and Natural Car Care products are highly effective, but won't damage glass, paint, and plastic surfaces. Our car care product line also includes cleaning pads and brushes, paint repair products, and an assortment of surface protectors. Swing by; check 'em out.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our F10 5-Series LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

All new at ECS! Stylish, Alzor 718 alloy wheels add a bold, expensive look to your BMW. Staggered split-spokes with hyper silver finish are ideal for showcasing big brake kits. TUV Rheinland approved with JWL and VIA certification, the 718 is TPMS compatible and ready to install, with BMW-style conical seats. Ready. Get this set. Go.

All new at ECS! Stylish, Alzor 718 alloy wheels add a bold, expensive look to your BMW. Staggered split-spokes with hyper silver finish are ideal for showcasing big brake kits. TUV Rheinland approved with JWL and VIA certification, the 718 is TPMS compatible and ready to install, with BMW-style conical seats. Ready. Get this set. Go.

ECS-engineered Silicone Coolant, Boost, and PCV hoses are available for select BMW, MINI, VW, and Audi models. Silicone is a vastly superior material choice for the construction of these hoses. Three and four-ply fiberglass-reinforced designs withstand increased boost pressure, chemical degradation, and heat soak better than rubber or plastic – resisting leaks, dry-rotting, and bulging. Each ECS product is also perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment, while many kits include stainless steel gear-drive hose clamps for ease of installation.

Get your car in the air safely or ensure your new wheel/tire combo fits correctly. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. To ensure that your new wheels and tires fit your vehicle properly, use the newly available WheelRite Wheel/Tire Fitment tool. This WheelRite tool bolts onto your vehicle's hub to precisely simulate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, wheel width, backspacing, and tire profile.

DIY with confidence. Buy PEAKE scan and service light reset tools and we'll ship them free. Don't pay shop labor rates for simple tasks like turning off your SI light or resetting a falsely triggered SRS warning light. PEAKE makes BMW scan tools that fit both underhood and underdash diagnostic connectors. Reset warning and reminder lights and retrieve onboard diagnostic data in cars that support OBD II datastream.

Seal the deal with Alzor wheels, and complete your personal styling statement. Nothing does more for your BMW than a great looking set of alloys. That's why you should check out our large and growing selection of stylish Alzor wheels and center caps. Available in 18 and 19 inch sizes in styles and colors sure to match your car and personal taste. Alzor Wheels: The new standard for value-minded motorists.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance--or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Bolt patterns to fit your BMW. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All spacers are corrosion protected: 2,3, and 4mm spacers are zinc plated steel; thicker spacers, in sizes ranging from 5 to 20mm, are anodized aluminum. Buy them alone or with matching lug bolts.

The Fumoto 12mm oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

The Schwaben all-in-one wrench is a step saver when performing regular maintenance on a BMW. This handsome, chrome-plated wrench has a long handle for added leverage, a real plus when removing tight transmission and differential plugs. The 17mm box end fits the engine drain plug; its socket grips tight to prevent slipping and bolt rounding. It even fits the ECS magnetic drain plug. The hardened hex at the opposite end of the wrench fits both the transmission and differential fill and drain plugs. (Check your vehicle for required size, either 14 or 17 mm.)