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Lifting your BMW has never been safer or easier than it is with hydraulic jack head adapters from ECS Tuning. Our black floor jack adapter with contrasting ECS etched logo sits into the round lift head found on most hydraulic jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy. Its rectangular head then engages the recesses on all BMW lift pads, making a safe, stable lift point that won't damage underbody panels or paint. Have damaged or missing lift pads? Buy the kit that includes the lift adapter with pad set.

Say goodbye to damaged rocker panels, floor pans, and paint. Worry no more about jack clearance or the need to use ramps to lift your lowered vehicle. Introducing the new and improved Schwaben Rocker Jack Pad Adapter. Specially designed to be stronger than alternatives on the market, this jack pad adapter makes the vehicle lifting procedure faster, safer, and easier than ever before. Simply remove the rocker jack point access plug, fully insert the Schwaben Jack Pad Adapter, and lift securely using your hydraulic floor jack.

Say goodbye to damaged rocker panels, floor pans, and paint. Worry no more about jack clearance or the need to use ramps to lift your lowered vehicle. Introducing the new and improved Schwaben Rocker Jack Pad Adapter. Specially designed to be stronger than alternatives on the market, this jack pad adapter makes the vehicle lifting procedure faster, safer, and easier than ever before. Simply remove the rocker jack point access plug, fully insert the Schwaben Jack Pad Adapter, and lift securely using your hydraulic floor jack.

An integral part of the emissions system, the crankcase ventilation valve lets the crankcase breathe. This allows proper intake and exhaust flow and proper running and operation. Over time, under-hood heat damages the CCV, venting excess oil into the engine compartment. ECS offers several solutions for your 540i crankcase ventilation issues. Choose from OEM, ECS Assembled, or URO Crankcase Ventilation Valves and Valve Kits.

BMW changed the alternator belt tensioner design from a failure-prone, less reliable mechanical setup to a hydraulic unit for all their latest models. In fact, BMW service will only replace your tensioner with the updated design, as the older unit has been discontinued. If you are experiencing problems with your tensioner, or are replacing your alternator belt and want the latest, most reliable setup, ECS offers Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Conversion Kits to get the job done. Each kit includes everything required for a thorough conversion to the new hydraulic system.

If you've ever replaced a broken or cracked water pump pulley and wondered why the engineers at BMW didn't make it out of something more durable, you're not the only one. CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum, the in-house engineered ECS pulley will never crack or break, leaving you on the side of the road. The hard anodized, corrosion-resistant pulley is a direct-fit replacement, bolting right up to the factory location. If you are replacing your water pump, now is the time to get rid of that stock pulley.

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x120 bolt-pattern BMW. Available in 18x8,18x9,18x10, square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with the car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with the car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality.

No more Mister Nice Guy. Fire your under-achieving stock pump and replace it with a High Performance water pump from EMP Stewart. This is the pump your BMW should have had from day one. Designed for performance and durability, EMP decided to do it right the first time, increasing flow a full 20 percent over stock, while reducing parasitic draw with a highly efficient stainless steel impeller. Add a heavy-duty bearing and high quality water seal, and you have a pump durable enough for daily driving; tough enough for the track.

When replacing your water pump, what happens in your cooling system is that the burden of wear transfers to a different part, one that will then need to be replaced itself at a later point. By attending to the water pump and thermostat at the same time, the cooling system remains a self-contained, high-functioning unit. ECS assembled and genuine BMW Water Pump and Thermostat Kits are now available for your E9x 325i/328i/330i. Both include a replacement water pump, thermostat, a gallon of coolant, and all required replacement hardware.

Everything you'll need to do a quality 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.

This set of Alzor Style 020 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Your wheels and tires require a little extra care and attention, especially during storage. ECS offers several smart & simple storage solutions, specifically designed for your BMW. The FK Wheel Tree is a non-marring Wheel Rack, allowing you to safely store your wheels & tires upright in close corners. The Schwaben Wheel & Tire Rack saves your floor space, securely mounting your wheels & tires on the wall.

Park Distance Control was a costly option to check at the dealer - a fact evidenced by the shortage of PDC-equipped E46 models on the road today. However, BMW has assembled a superb license-plate mounted PDC kit for the non-M BMW 3 series, letting you enjoy the safety and peace of mind of this helpful feature. City parking is made infinitely more easy, alerting you to objects in blind spots that would otherwise go unnoticed. A beep sounds when nearing an object, the intervals between beeps shortening as the vehicle closens.

Lifting your BMW has never been safer or easier than it is with hydraulic jack head adapters from ECS Tuning. Our black floor jack adapter with contrasting ECS etched logo sits into the round lift head found on most hydraulic jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy. Its rectangular head then engages the recesses on all BMW lift pads, making a safe, stable lift point that won't damage underbody panels or paint. Have damaged or missing lift pads? Buy the kit that includes the lift adapter with pad set.

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.

Looked at your differential lately? Don't wait for a low fluid level and internal contamination to ruin your expensive differential. A routine fluid change can head off problems that quickly turn into costly repairs. ECS-assembled and genuine BMW Differential Service Kits are now available for your E39 M5. Both kits include differential fluid, two axle shaft seals, two differential drain plugs and gaskets, and a differential cover gasket.

Everything you'll need to do a complete 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.

A failed air injection pump is more than a noisy annoyance. Bad pumps store a fault code and turn on your check engine light, a sure way to fail your local emissions test. Dying pumps don't go quietly. As they fail, they make a loud buzzing noise, audible shortly after a cold engine start up; continuing for a minute or so after that. Our secondary air pump kits contain a new pump, control valves, and hoses so you can put your air injection system back to normal, eliminate all that racket, and turn off that pesky dash light.

ECS has developed a series of Suspension Refresh Kits to repair or restore your E30's suspension and steering. Whether your car suffers from battered ball joints, bashed bushings, or tired tie rod ends, we'll help you rein it in and head it in the right direction again. Steering feel and handling are not only restored with these comprehensive kits - you'll notice a significant improvement over the original factory handling dynamics.

ECS Black Out Grille Sets are distinguished by their full matte black ABS plastic construction. This design means that any chips or scratches on the grille will not reveal a while surface underneath black paint, as the parts are integrally black. Engineered to exact OEM dimensions for precise fitment into the BMW E36 3 series, these grilles are available in a carbon fiber-look, gloss black, or matte black finish.

The sign of a truly discerning car enthusiast is an awareness of the misconceptions and misinformation surrounding aftermarket performance upgrades. What consumers have only recently begun to understand is that most, if not all, factory intake systems are already cold-air systems. VF Engineering has designed a truly effective Cold Air Intake, improving upon the E46 M3 factory airbox by incorporating its cold-air routing while employing a freer flowing filter element.

H&R Sport Springs are designed for high performance drivers who want the most out of their vehicles. H&R springs are offered in different kits, depending on the ride and height you are looking for. Improve handling while maintaining ride comfort suitable for a daily driver. Made from high quality spring steel and shot peened for added durability, you'll do no better than H&R.

Trying to assemble a complete LED lighting kit for your interior one bulb at a time can be a frustrating experience. Bulbs sourced from different manufacturers commonly vary in brightness, and usually have different color values. Some won't fit the bulb holders when you get them; others trigger false bulb-out alerts on the dash. Interior lighting kits from Ziza are custom assembled for your make and model, then tested repeatedly with hand-picked LED arrays to assure uniform appearance. Each kit has its own detailed photo tutorial to make light work of your installation.

We’ve all seen race cars and show cars with them, but what are they really and how can they benefit you. In the simplest definition, coilovers replace the stock shocks, struts, and springs on a vehicle and enable ride height and weight distribution to be adjusted with minimal effort. KW engineers have put a lot of time into making sure the damper is setup perfectly on their coilover systems, so no matter what height you set your car to you never have to sacrifice. ** Get up to $200 in ECS Tuning Gift Cards to spend on your next order, when you purchase KW Coilovers **

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 mouldings, all in a convenient storage case.

This set of Alzor Style 020 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Occasionally, the reserve and austerity of German performance sedan styling is too tame for certain models. The E9X M3 features loads of power and typically BMW prodigious handling, deserving more aggressive, race-oriented visual cues. The genuine BMW M Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitters are a nod to racing aerodynamics technology, adding a menacing high-tech appearance to your M3. Sold individually or as a set of two, these direct-fit OEM parts are a tasteful and functional addition to your BMW.

This set of Alzor Style 020 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.