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The function of your suspension is highly dependent upon the quality of the bushings that each component pivots or rotates on. The M3 has a perfected suspension geometry; worn bushings widen clearances and decrease suspension articulation. Powerflex Inner Control Arm Bushings are made out of durable polyurethane for longevity and steering feel.

Camber, caster, & toe-in are the three axes that wheels operate around. Camber is measured by the degree of positive or negative deviation over the "X-axis" of your suspension. When you fit aftermarket suspension, wheels, or bushings to your vehicle, camber is the primary recipient of undesirable change. Without an adjustable arrangement, obtaining a balanced stance is impossible. Powerflex PowerAlign Adjustable Front Camber Bolts are made using 12.9 tensile strength, corrosion-resistant, zinc plated steel - allowing for up to 1.75 degrees of camber customization.

Your BMW F30 features highly individualized design elements that make successfuly complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. The Alzor 716 has thin split spokes that widen as they terminate into the lip, accentuating rather than distracting from the 3 Series' natural steel musculature. Square or staggered sets of four wheels are available, each finished in gunmetal and featuring a machined face.

Whenever a service is performed that requires the removal of the valve cover, replacing the gasket is so simple and effective that it should be done every time. A common source of oil leaks and excessive engine smoke, the valve cover gasket seals the engine cover to the cylinder head, allowing oil to effectively lubricate your valvetrain. ECS offers genuine OEM and Elring Valve Cover Gaskets for your N54 powered BMW E9X 3 Series. Additionally, if your valve cover itself is cracked, overly worn, or otherwise damaged, an OEM BMW Valve Cover is also available.

Are you tired of your performance being reigned in by the car's ECU? Do you want to be put in control of your car's power? If so, get this new Cobb Tuning AccessPORT V3 for your BMW. This system allows you to unlock power hidden within the ECU by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Once upgraded, you will notice impressive gains in torque and horsepower. If you want to adjust something, this device can hold up to 100 different tunes, making adjusting them a breeze.

Are you tired of your performance being reigned in by the car's ECU? Do you want to be put in control of your car's power? If so, get this new Cobb Tuning AccessPORT V3 for your BMW. This system allows you to unlock power hidden within the ECU by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Once upgraded, you will notice impressive gains in torque and horsepower. If you want to adjust something, this device can hold up to 100 different tunes, making adjusting them a breeze.

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.

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.

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 or take the gloves off and install no nonsense H&R Super Sport springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

Take it to the streets with FK. Streetline X Coilovers eliminate guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching adjustable dampers. The Streetline X has been engineered to allow the fine tuning of your settings for various driving conditions, giving you excellent flexibility. The large adjustment range improves vehicle appearance and handling while maintaining ride comfort suitable for the daily driver. FK Streetline X Coilovers for your BMW E 3 Series have been made to meet the tough new DIN quality standards, and come with a one-year warranty.

The BMW E34 design has retained its charm for over three decades, appealing to both vintage collectors and modern track day enthusiasts alike. These cars' exteriors, however, aren't as immune to the passage of time. Oftentimes, the factory headlights will crack, become discolored or foggy, or fail entirely. The result is poor road illumination and significantly reduced visual appeal. Depo Projection Headlights instantly remedy failing head lamps, while offering better light dispersion and improving the look of your front end.

Your windshield cowl is the black plastic component covering the electrical wires and connections at the base of your windshield. It serves to protect important electrical components from weather and other damaging influences. The cowl can be easily damaged when replacing windshield wipers or the windshield itself. When the part becomes cracked or torn, water and other elements can damage your vehicle’s electrical system, potentially ruining a number of components. ECS offers a genuine OEM BMW replacement Windshield Cowl, guaranteeing fitment and quality.

Your windshield cowl is the black plastic component covering the electrical wires and connections at the base of your windshield. It serves to protect important electrical components from weather and other damaging influences. The cowl can be easily damaged when replacing windshield wipers or the windshield itself. When the part becomes cracked or torn, water and other elements can damage your vehicle’s electrical system, potentially ruining a number of components. ECS offers a genuine OEM BMW replacement Windshield Cowl, guaranteeing fitment and quality.

Alzor 716 wheels sets are back in stock, and ready for action. The 716's aggressive design, slick finish, and bold spokes are ready to change you car's looks for the better--right now. The easy-clean gunmetal painted surface and machined face complement any car color.

Whenever a service is performed that requires the removal of the valve cover, replacing the gasket is so simple and effective that it should be done every time. A common source of oil leaks and excessive engine smoke, the valve cover gasket seals the engine cover to the cylinder head, allowing oil to effectively lubricate your valvetrain. ECS offers genuine OEM and Elring Valve Cover Gaskets for your N54 powered BMW 5 Series. Additionally, if your valve cover itself is cracked, overly worn, or otherwise damaged, an OEM BMW Valve Cover is also available.

A common source of oil leaks and excessive engine smoke, the valve cover gasket seals the engine cover to the cylinder head, allowing oil to effectively lubricate your valvetrain. Whenever a service is performed that requires the removal of the valve cover, replacing the gasket is so simple and effective that it should be done every time. ECS offers genuine OEM and Elring Valve Cover Gaskets for your N54 powered BMW E8X 1 Series. Additionally, if your valve cover itself is cracked, overly worn, or otherwise damaged, an OEM BMW Valve Cover is also available.

Alzor 716 wheels sets are back in stock, and ready for action. The 716's aggressive design, slick finish, and bold spokes are ready to change your car's looks for the better--right now. The easy-clean gunmetal painted surface and machined face complement any car color.

BMW has an ongoing issue with oil separators freezing in cold weather if driving is done before the vehicle is fully warmed up. There is often a howling noise followed by numerous oil leaks. The crankcase breather valve is used to purge the oil vapor from the engine block into the valve cover. However, sometimes condensation can cause it to freeze, causing the entire oil separator system to fail, crack, and disintegrate. From the basic repair kit all the way up to a full oil separator overhaul - let ECS be your source for high quality replacement parts

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.

Alzor 716 wheels sets are back in stock, and ready for action. The 716's aggressive design, slick finish, and bold spokes are ready to change you car's looks for the better--right now. The easy-clean gunmetal painted surface and machined face complement any car color.

Tired of sitting on your sunglasses or having them fall off the dash onto the floor? Where you step on them. And break them. Crunch. Here's a simple but elegant solution: Hard to find original equipment sunglasses holders in several colors. No need to change your interior, just mount them in place of the existing ceiling grab handles where they'll look like factory originals. Look at it this way: the holders pay for themselves the first time you don't mangle your new Ray-Bans.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

Few styling cues distinguish the flagship M5 from the rest of the E39 fleet. The motorsport-inspired front and rear bumpers are the most poignant visual enhancements made by BMW, and now ECS offers replicas of both at an exceedingly affordable price. The ECS bumpers are manufactured to strict OEM specifications and are made of flexible urethane. The simple conversion quickly adds genuine OEM-quality fitment and hallowed BMW Motorsport styling to your '97-'03 E39 5 Series.

Maintain critical valve lash clearances and keep your engine running smoothly with a BMW valve adjustment kit for S54 engines. Our shim kit contains 138 shims in 23 selective thicknesses, from 1.72 to 2.48mm, in 0.04mm increments. The plastic removal tool has a small magnetic insert making it easier to remove and install shims. BMW recommends a valve lash inspection and adjustment at 30,000 mile intervals, an expensive ongoing expense if you pay to have the service performed. Buy our kit, however, and you'll save money and feel the satisfaction of a job well done.

The water pipe in N62 equipped BMW's is prone to failure and can be a very costly & time consuming job to undertake. The failure can happen at any time or mileage, oftentimes without warning. The URO collapsible water pipe does not require the removal of the cylinder heads or timing cover, & includes seals, shims, spacer, lock ring, grease, & o-rings. Furthermore, two ECS-assembled kits include an intake manifold, throttle body housing and water pump gaskets, valley pan cover, & a collapsible water pipe kit. A more thorough option adds a Graf water pump with metal impeller.

The water pipe in N62 equipped BMW's is prone to failure and can be a very costly & time consuming job to undertake. The failure can happen at any time or mileage, oftentimes without warning. The URO collapsible water pipe does not require the removal of the cylinder heads or timing cover, & includes seals, shims, spacer, lock ring, grease, & o-rings. Furthermore, two ECS-assembled kits include an intake manifold, throttle body housing and water pump gaskets, valley pan cover, & a collapsible water pipe kit. A more thorough option adds a Graf water pump with metal impeller.

The transfer case in your xDrive is a technological marvel. It is also painfully expensive to repair or replace. We humbly suggest that a liter of prevention beats a budget busting cure. That's why we now offer this special BMW transfer case fluid change kit. It includes drain and fill plugs, copper sealing washers, and a liter of BMW GL-4 transfer case fluid; more than enough to do a drain and fill. Protect your investment with this simple but effective service.

BMW's Valvetronic variable valve lift mechanism actually replaces conventional throttle-body controlled power delivery. An electronically-actuated eccentric shaft varies the intake valve lift height when you press down on the accelerator pedal, regulating power. The importance of a properly functioning eccentric shaft sensor is therefore obvious. Poor fuel economy, engine power loss, and starting difficulty are just a few of the symptoms of a failing ES sensor. ECS offers OEM and VDO Eccentric Shaft Sensors, as well as a service kit including a valve cover & ES sensor gasket.