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For years you’ve been protecting your engine with our ECS Tuning magnetic drain plug, now it’s time to keep your Differential safe too! Our magnetic drain plug helps remove harmful metallic contaminants from your differential fluid and helps you monitor the condition of your differential. Install an ounce of prevention with a drain plug that catches and holds ferrous particles with an iron grip, before it can cause expensive differential damage. Pick up an ECS magnetic differential oil drain plug and your favorite differential fluid and service your differential this weekend!

Back in stock are the ever-popular Alzor 030 split-spoke alloy wheels. Give your BMW a bold look and classic feel with these concave wheels. The hub-centric design and meticulously trued Alzor 030 not only looks fantastic, but will ride with the quality you would expect of German cars. Available in black or silver finish on either square or staggered sets, Alzor 030 wheels are sure to turn heads and provide that performance look to your BMW. For more aggressive looks be sure to pair 18" or 19" wheels with ECS spacers and bolts.

Few names in the tuning business carry as much weight as Dinan. Since '79, Dinan has been America's #1 BMW tuner, offering complete hardware & software solutions. Dinan prides themselves on creating balanced, reliable cars that still retain their BMW character while improving performance. They stand behind their products with a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty, matching BMW's new car warranty. A breed apart, their famous trunk badge is only available to cars with a sufficient number of Dinan parts installed. Start your journey to exclusive performance with Dinan and ECS Tuning.

Using our premium engine service kits ensure that your BMW gets the best service possible, and allows you to maximize component lifespan. If you are serious about maintaining your car, then our ECS Tuning Premium Service Kits are for you. For a limited time only, receive a FREE bottle of Redline Water Wetter with any Assembled by ECS Redline Oil Service Kit.

The ultimate assurance that you won't be left on the side of the road with an overheated engine is to refresh all the major components at the first sign of any failure. In many cases, N52 engines last the life of the vehicle - meaning by this time there will be more wear and tear on cooling system components than predicted by BMW. ECS offers Cooling System Refresh Kits with varying levels of components for this very reason - Two stages of ECS-assembled and Genuine BMW kits are available.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool 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.

BMWs are well known for their superior handling - often times, drivers don't notice the gradual failure of critical suspension components for this very reason. Vibrations and clunking are a very solid indication that something has completely worn out; each component has a recommended replacement date, though many parts last longer before showing obvious signs of failure. If your Z4 has at least 100,000 miles or presents these common symptoms, ECS reinforcement components are a strong upgrade option for your stock suspension.

Avoid finding yourself without a key trim fastener - stock up for good with the Vaico BMW/MINI 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 moldings, all in a convenient storage case. An extremely convenient kit for the discriminating MINI owner, you can now achieve a factory-perfect look instead of leaving crucial interior elements out of sorts.

Schwaben produces specialty service tools to give DIYers and professionals access to the fastest service methods possible. Their Fluid Change Tools make oil service, transmission fluid service, brake fluid service, and more a breeze! These tools allow you to complete these services as professionally as modern dealerships and give you the ability to tackle jobs alone that would usually require lifting the vehicle or assistance from a friend.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained.

Factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are C544 bronze to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring and dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for a much longer service life and less maintenance.

Evolution of Speed is proud to present their N54 intake manifold to take your car's performance to the next level. Not only does this new manifold look amazing it also extends the limits put on your fuel system from the factory design with its integrated anodized fuel rail. The manifold also creates the best option for port or methanol injection by making it a pain free installation. If you want your engine to have more air, more fuel, and more durability this manifold is a must have for your performance needs.

Turner engineered polyurethane engine mounts offer more engaging driving experience, crisper throttle response, more precise shifter feel, and reduced driveline slop all without destroying your ride quality with excessive NVH. -Precision machined billet 6061-T6 housing for durability and corrosion resistance -Crisper throttle response & more precise shifts -60A & 80A poly for full street or street/track use -Rebuild-able

With the prohibition of the steel tow ring in multiple racing series a new more close-quarter racing friendly solution was need. Introducing the Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Straps! These polyester tow straps are the best tow strap available for the modern 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 a track accessory.

We move a ton of sparker parts push them should cause a nice bump in sales. Added bonus it’s the driving time of year when guys really don't like their cars to be running poorly Signs of a failing coil pack: misfire codes - random or hard codes, poor running motors, ingition misses, etc. Signs of a happy ignition system a happy car

When you turn on your car to start your day, make sure your hand falls to this shift knob. The sumptuous leather and perfect weighting will have you dreaming. These Genuine BMW shift knobs are a direct fit to all BMW manual transmissions. With the extra weight carefully placed up high on the shift lever, shift action becomes smooth, solid, and deliberate. BMW set the benchmark in shift knobs. Feel the difference.

Don't let a tough project stop you in your tracks! Get the right tool for the job with Schwaben Tools from ECS. Tools you can depend on, designed to put the DIY power in your hands, and ready to tackle general and specific jobs, Schwaben Tools are ready to make themselves at home in your garage.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained. Also, check out other various battery charging products so you don't get stranded this winter!

Looking for the ultimate street friendly but track ready upgrade for your BMW? Look no further that the ECS Exclusive 034Motorsport Engine mounts. These mount options will transmit engine power to the ground without any significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). ● Direct OEM Replacements and Upgrades ● 50 Durometer rating VS Factory 45 durometer hollow with fluid ● Fully filled engine mounts, no fluid present ● Decrease in engine movement ● Better driving experience, feel.

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 Schwaben 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

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the line of 3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User-friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 vinyl lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Work efficiently and productively with digital torque wrenches and angle gauges, which enable you accurately to apply specific torque and angle adjustment. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro.

The Turner lightweight flywheel is designed to offer the perfect balance of comfort, smoothness, durability, and performance on any N54 powered vehicle. At 18.6lbs, 10 lbs lighter than stock, it offers significantly reduced inertia for quicker throttle response, improved rev-matching, and faster acceleration. However, unlike ultra-light aluminum flywheels it still offers a smooth idle, quiet operation with minimal increase to NVH, and smooth OE-like engagement for easy daily driver duty. When paired with an ACT clutch, you’ll get a more engaging driving experience.

A secured drivetrain supports power modifications, average everyday stresses, and bring immediate feeling of connectedness between the driver and the road. Degraded old bushings ruin this connection. To save you time we’ve taken the guesswork out of motor and transmission mount replacement with easy to choose from kits. Factory style rubber bushings for factory fresh feel 034Motorsport Density Line performance and durability without sacrificing comfort Turner Performance Polyurethane increasing drivetrain rigidity & connection

Upgrading your stock diverter valves and charge pipe helps your engine hold a more constant boost level while preventing unwanted pressure bleed off. This maintains a linear power curve and smoother power all across the RPM band. So when stock no longer cuts it we have you covered. From the wallet friendly ECS Chargepipe with BOV to the industry standard Synapse and everything inbetween we have you covered.

The three most critical and widely cited dimensions of your vehicle's suspension geometry - camber, caster, & toe-in - are what triangulate your wheels and position them to perform in a specified way on the road. Camber/Caster is of special concern to the enthusiast because of its susceptibility to change under the influence of different wheel arrangements and ride heights. Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber/Caster Gauge.

Wrapping up a build is satisfying in itself, but having it all come together with ECS Carbon Fiber Beauty Covers is icing on the cake that is your Audi or VW engine. The sleek, hand-laid, motorsport-inspired carbon fiber covers provide a uniform fit and finish that compliments any performance or show build. Fill your engine bay with carbon fiber to achieve that completed look with elegant and aggressive styling.

If your exterior air temperature sensor is lying all the time, odds are it took a direct hit from a flying object, or rammed its head against a concrete curb. If you're lucky, plugging in a new sensor will set things straight. Problem is, in many cases the sensor, its electrical connector, and a good chunk of wiring are laying out on the highway. That's why we put together a kit that lets you repair the sensor and its circuit with a factory connector, plus extra wire so you can move it to a safer location, out of harm's way.

Add a touch of style to your BMW with Turner Roundel Overlays. These Roundel Overlays are a quick, inexpensive and non-permanent way to customize your ride. Cut to exact-fit for easy installation. Give a custom touch or a clean color match. Versatile Style