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The E46 3 Series come with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sport springs, sway bars, and adjustable coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word. Don't compromise. Demand H&R.

The E46 3 Series come with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sport springs, sway bars, and adjustable coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word. Don't compromise. Demand H&R.

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.

Inspection 2 is the most comprehensive element of your BMW maintenance schedule, incorporating each element of Inspection 1 with a few added critical features. ECS assembled and genuine BMW options are available. "Dry" kits address all wearing components affiliated with Inspection II except for fluids - an oil filter, cabin filter, air filter, fuel filter, and all spark plugs are included. The "basic" kits add BMW Castrol Edge TWS engine oil, while ECS assembled "Complete" kits further add Pentosin MTF2 transmission fluid, BMW rear differential fluid, and Pentosin brake fluid.

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-compliant, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

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-compliant, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

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-compliant, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation. Do The Job Right

To keep your ultimate driving machine in top shape, regular maintenance is imperative. BMW recommends the Inspection 2 at 40,000 miles and at each 40,000 miles thereafter. Doing the inspection procedure yourself will not only save a significant amount of time and money, but will add a level of confidence by seeing the parts replaced with your own eyes. ECS has assembled an array of kits for your particular needs - from filter and spark plug kits to more complete packages that add engine, transmission, and brake fluids.

Designed to reduce body roll, increase lateral stiffness, and improve handling, H&R Sway Bars are crafted from a special 50CrV4 spring steel that is both stronger and more resilient than competitive sway bars. H&R Sway Bars are bent on proprietary machines designed by H&R that seamlessly produce beautiful complex curves making them a perfect fit for your vehicle. They are shot peened and heat treated and feature precision forged ends. The included H&R bushings are made from a Urethane/Teflon composite that eliminates squeaks and don't require lubrication.

For the enthusiast looking for a subtle upgrade that doesn’t completely compromise the familiar BMW design, Ziza now offers clear and smoked side markers for your E9X 3 Series. The LED lights feature a brighter, crisper color that modernizes your vehicle's exterior, giving it a more premium appearance. The plug-and-play design makes installation simple, eliminating the need for splicing, cutting, or coding.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

Heat management is critical to safe and reliable engine operation - a neglected cooling system places excessive stress on vital engine components and accessories, eventually causing expensive damage. Two Water Pump & Thermostat replacement kits are available, allowing you to replace all relevant cooling system components in one servicing. Both kits include Genuine BMW parts - The ECS-assembled kit reduces costs with a Mahle-Behr thermostat.

Great recipes start with great ingredients. That's why you'll love the carefully prepared coilover offerings from ST. Start with high grade steel housings, galvanized for rust protection. Add lightweight, high strength springs with composite spring perch and cap, and chrome plated hardened shaft. XTS coilover offer adjustablility and included camber plates. Serve hot with a five year warranty and you have a savory blend of quality, performance, and dependability that's sure to satisfy discriminating tastes

Between the two cylinder banks on the E39 540i 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.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

Wheel bearings are one of the most crucial components of a car's suspension. They are usually located in the hub or even the brake drum or rotor itself. Wheel bearings allow the wheel to rotate freely as the car travels down the road. Most cars have an inner and an outer bearing on each wheel. Problems with wheel bearings arise from wear, which can be caused by a variety of factors. Symptoms of a bad bearing are noisy rubbing as the car is driven and that usually gets louder as speeds increase. If you are having these issues, be sure to replace them today.

Add the bold look of our new Alzor Style 030 wheels to your E46 Non-M. Their distinctive split-spoke design is great for showing off your new painted calipers, Exact-Fit brake lines, and GEOMET® rotors. Available in black or hyper silver, in square or staggered sets, Alzor hubcentic wheels are sure to fit right, run true, and add the finishing touch to your other upgrades. Go with 18s or 19s, then finish the job with ECS wheel spacers and bolts.

The Z3 M comes with excellent handling packages, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sway bars are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word.

For the enthusiast looking for a subtle upgrade that doesn’t completely compromise the familiar BMW design, Ziza now offers clear and smoked side markers for your E9X 3 Series. The LED lights feature a brighter, crisper color that modernizes your vehicle's exterior, giving it a more premium appearance. The plug-and-play design makes installation simple, eliminating the need for splicing, cutting, or coding.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Reduce warping. ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while preventing warping and extending component life. The reduction of unsprung weight improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement and performance matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. Everything you need to perform a professional quality brake service, you can find at ECS Tuning.

By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement and performance matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. Everything you need to perform a professional quality brake service, you can find at ECS Tuning.

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 the AC belt and tensioner, idler pulley, accessory belt and tensioner, and all hardware required for a clean install.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

The primary appeal of new wheels is in the new, shiny appearance they offer. The majority of the time, a different style, size, or color isn't really the ultimate goal. With such a deep catalog of staggeringly effective wheel cleaning and restoration products from specialists Sonax and Chemical Guys, getting what you really want from your wheel setup is fast and easy - and it's all available now from ECS. Acid-free and pH balanced rim and wheel cleaners effortlessly dissolve grease, brake dust and dirt, while safely preserving your wheel's finish.