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Lowering your vehicle provides several proven advantages in handling performance. Many enthusiasts, however, ignore the issue of disadvantageous suspension geometry changes resulting from a lower ride height Chief among these harmful effects are unwanted changes in camber angle. In order to maintain a consistent, performance-enhancing tire contact patch, the ability to control the camber angle is critical ECS Adjustable Rear Control Arms allow for over 8 degrees of adjustment. Street & track enthusiasts will appreciate this needed measure of adjustability.

Lowering your vehicle provides several proven advantages in handling performance. Many enthusiasts, however, ignore the issue of disadvantageous suspension geometry changes resulting from a lower ride height. Chief among these harmful effects are unwanted changes in camber angle. In order to maintain a consistent, performance-enhancing tire contact patch, the ability to control the camber angle is critical. ECS Adjustable Rear Control Arms allow for over 8 degrees of adjustment. Street & track enthusiasts will appreciate this needed measure of adjustability.

Lowering your vehicle provides several proven advantages in handling performance. Many enthusiasts, however, ignore the issue of disadvantageous suspension geometry changes resulting from a lower ride height. Chief among these harmful effects are unwanted changes in camber angle. In order to maintain a consistent, performance-enhancing tire contact patch, the ability to control the camber angle is critical. ECS Adjustable Rear Control Arms allow for over 8 degrees of adjustment. Street & track enthusiasts will appreciate this needed measure of adjustability.

Lowering your vehicle provides several proven advantages in handling performance. Many enthusiasts, however, ignore the issue of disadvantageous suspension geometry changes resulting from a lower ride height. Chief among these harmful effects are unwanted changes in camber angle. In order to maintain a consistent, performance-enhancing tire contact patch, the ability to control the camber angle is critical. ECS Adjustable Rear Control Arms allow for 8+ degrees of camber adjustment for your E36 M3. Street & track enthusiasts will appreciate this needed measure of adjustability.

If your M3 braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it is in need of a brake system service. ECS has compiled complete Brake Service Kits for the E36 M3 that make your DIY brake service straightforward and trouble-free. Featuring Brembo rotors, Vaico pads, and hardware, we've taken the guesswork out of component selection. Simple. Click on the appropriate kit for your braking needs and we'll ship it right to your door. A straightforward installation and voila, top-class braking performance restored!

ECS Tuning lets you boost your stance down the road with a 20mm monster offset, or tweak a little to fit your brake kit with a 3mm offset adjustment. 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: 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 dim stock reverse lights might leave you guessing as to what lurks behind your car. Technology has improved, and ECS is on the forefront. Give your BMW a Ziza performance lighting makeover. This Ziza reverse light kit has been engineered in-house specifically for your car model. We guarantee fitment and quality, with no 'bulb-out' warnings. In addition to this kit, ECS carries a full catalog of Ziza lighting kits. Update your F30 with a complete LED line-up. More modern, more efficient, safer, better lighting. What's not to like?

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three stages & driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 260ft/lbs. through 500ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

The E60 5 Series represented a distinct departure from many traditional BMW design and engineering values, drawing simultaneous controversy and praise from owners and critics alike. Much of the change, however, was indisputably innovative and technologically superior. The throws on this generation's manual transmission, for example, are shorter and more accurate - a welcomed improvement over the outgoing E39's shifter feel. ECS has assembled a complete Short Shift Kit, including the perfectly weighted ZHP 6-speed shift knob and an ECS-engineered Teflon shifter bushing.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three stages & driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 295ft/lbs. through 650ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

Everything you'll need to do a professional grade oil change, including a new drain plug. Give your high performance BMW what it needs; at your next oil change service, treat your engine to BMW High Performance Engine Oil and a German-made Mann oil filter.

Keep your belt tension within specifications, and all of your accessories working with new belts and belt tensioners. Prevent premature failure and a possible stranding by keeping up with the replacement of these often-overlooked wear items!

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three stages & driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 400ft/lbs. through 700ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

Everything you'll need to do a professional grade oil change, including a new drain plug. Give your high performance BMW what it needs; at your next oil change service, treat your engine to BMW High Performance Engine Oil and a German-made Mann oil filter.

Doing a cooling system refresh, or just replacing worn out and soft old hoses? Why settle for stock when you can get the added life and heat tolerance of silicone hoses? The ECS Silicone Radiator Hose Set is more resistant to heat degradation, maintaining rigidity and durability when rubber hoses become soft. Constructed from 3-ply black silicone, the kit includes both upper and lower radiator hoses and new OEM-style hose connectors.

Get in touch with your bad self. You know how to drive a stick, so why not stick a fork in that marshmallow self-adjusting pressure plate. Why not go with a conventional disc, mated to a single mass flywheel. Our Valeo single mass flywheel clutch conversion kit takes your BMW back to its roots as a bare-knuckled brawler. The non-adjustable pressure plate puts you in touch with the clutch, restoring a crisp, responsive feel. The single mass flywheel costs less than a dual mass, and can be resurfaced in the future to extend its service life.

Get in touch with your bad self. You know how to drive a stick, so why not stick a fork in that marshmallow self-adjusting pressure plate. Why not go with a conventional disc, mated to a single mass flywheel. Our Valeo single mass flywheel clutch conversion kit takes your BMW back to its roots as a bare-knuckled brawler. The non-adjustable pressure plate puts you in touch with the clutch, restoring a crisp, responsive feel. The single mass flywheel costs less than a dual mass, and can be resurfaced in the future to extend its service life. You'll feel the difference.

A smart way to make power for your BMW E30 325i/is is by utilizing the effective heat-shielding factory air box and dropping in a freer-flowing air filter element. By retaining the functionality of the factory air intake system and removing the highly inefficient paper filter element, your engine can breath easier while resisting the heat soak that aftermarket intake systems fall prey to. ECS offers only the most effective, test-proven Performance Air Filters for your E30, with products by AFE, Pipercross, and K&N available.

A smart way to make power for your BMW E30 325/e/es is by utilizing the effective heat-shielding factory air box and dropping in a freer-flowing air filter element. By retaining the functionality of the factory air intake system and removing the highly inefficient paper filter element, your engine can breath easier while resisting the heat soak that aftermarket intake systems fall prey to. ECS offers only the most effective, test-proven Performance Air Filters for your E30, with products by AFE, Pipercross, and K&N available.

Between the two cylinder banks on the E38 740i/iL is a large coolant passageway that serves as a cooling channel and mounting location for the water pump. Over time, the sealing gasket and pan for this valley can wear and allow coolant to leak, significantly reducing the cooling capacity of your engine. ECS and genuine BMW Valley Pan Service Kits are now available for your BMW. Two kit levels fit your particular servicing requirements - both include a new valley pan and gasket, securing hardware, valley pan heat shield, water pipe o-rings, and a water pump gasket.

One of the First modifications E36 owners make when looking to upgrade, the stock air box can be restrictive both in airflow and sound. A performance intake system will get you added power and create a more aggressive sound. The cone shaped filters combined with the heat shield give you cooler more dense air and in larger amounts, exactly what's needed to increase power. Using these exact fit kits gives your engine a breath of fresh air and a boost of power and sound.

One of the First modifications E36 owners make when looking to upgrade, the stock air box can be restrictive both in airflow and sound. A performance intake system will get you added power and create a more aggressive sound. The cone shaped filters combined with the heat shield give you cooler more dense air and in larger amounts, exactly what's needed to increase power. Using these exact fit kits gives your engine a breath of fresh air and a boost of power and sound.

The ST X Performance coilover system is great for the enthusiast looking to get tighter cornering, a lower ride height, and maintain it as a regular daily driver. ST X Coilovers utilize tempered high-strength springs, hardened chrome piston rods, and galvanized zinc-plated strut housings - a consequence of which is a powerful, aggressive stance. But the enduring value of this arrangement lay in its durability, reliability, and reverence for precise engineering. ST X coilovers also come with a 5 year limited warranty, showing ST stands behind their products.

While the BMW E9X 330i is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport Springs, available in "low" and "lower." Or take the gloves off and install no nonsense H&R Race springs for track-ready performance.

While the BMW E9X 330xi is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.

While the BMW E82/E88 is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.

While the BMW E9X M3 is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.

While the BMW E9X 335xi is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.

While the BMW E9X 335i/is is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.