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To keep your driving machine in top shape, regular maintenance is imperative. BMW recommends the Inspection II at 40,000 miles & at each 40,000 miles thereafter. Doing all of the necessary inspections will keep your vehicle running much longer and cleaner. However, if you are out of warranty, the out of pocket expense from the dealership can be a little hard to handle. Luckily, ECS Tuning is here to help. After consulting with all of BMWs available information, the engineer at ECS Tuning have assembled a comprehensive kit to address all of the issues covered during Inspection II.

To keep your driving machine in top shape, regular maintenance is imperative. BMW recommends the Inspection II at 40,000 miles & at each 40,000 miles thereafter. Doing all of the necessary inspections will keep your vehicle running much longer and cleaner. However, if you are out of warranty, the out of pocket expense from the dealership can be a little hard to handle. Luckily, ECS Tuning is here to help. After consulting with all of BMWs available information, the engineer at ECS Tuning have assembled a comprehensive kit to address all of the issues covered during Inspection II.

To improve your shift feel from factory, replace the soft rubber bushing with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel. Even new cars will feel the difference. The ECS-assembled OEM rebuild kit includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. Don’t let loose and vague shift action destroy your driving confidence, Teflon goes the extra mile, even when your BMW is running smoothly and your suspension is tight.

To improve your shift feel from factory, replace the soft rubber bushing with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel. Even new cars will feel the difference. The ECS-assembled OEM rebuild kit includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. Don’t let loose and vague shift action destroy your driving confidence, Teflon goes the extra mile, even when your BMW is running smoothly and your suspension is tight.

To improve your shift feel from factory, replace the soft rubber bushing with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel. Even new cars will feel the difference. The ECS-assembled OEM rebuild kit includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. Don’t let loose and vague shift action destroy your driving confidence, Teflon goes the extra mile, even when your BMW is running smoothly and your suspension is tight.

To improve your shift feel from factory, replace the soft rubber bushing with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel. Even new cars will feel the difference. The ECS-assembled OEM rebuild kit includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. Don’t let loose and vague shift action destroy your driving confidence, Teflon goes the extra mile, even when your BMW is running smoothly and your suspension is tight.

To improve your shift feel from factory, replace the soft rubber bushing with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel. Even new cars will feel the difference. The ECS-assembled OEM rebuild kit includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. Don’t let loose and vague shift action destroy your driving confidence, Teflon goes the extra mile, even when your BMW is running smoothly and your suspension is tight.

Don’t let your leaking and seeping valve cover gaskets terrorize your precious Bavarian engine. Repair your leaky M60 V8 with a new valve cover gasket kit and keep all your motor oil where it should be, inside your engine. This is an inexpensive and prudent investment into your E38 M60, taking care of a common problem area of the BMW V8. Do you DIY? Check out our new instructional PDF and save yourself huge charges from the shop by doing it yourself.

Don’t let your leaking and seeping valve cover gaskets terrorize your precious Bavarian engine. Repair your leaky M62 V8 with a new valve cover gasket kit and keep all your motor oil where it should be, inside your engine. This is an inexpensive and prudent investment into your E53 4.4i/4.6is, taking care of a common problem area of the BMW V8. Do you DIY? Check out our new instructional PDF and save yourself huge charges from the shop by doing

Don’t let your leaking and seeping valve cover gaskets terrorize your precious Bavarian engine. Repair your leaky M62 V8 with a new valve cover gasket kit and keep all your motor oil where it should be, inside your engine. This is an inexpensive and prudent investment into your E38 M62, taking care of a common problem area of the BMW V8. Do you DIY? Check out our new instructional PDF and save yourself huge charges from the shop by doing it yourself.

Don’t let your leaking and seeping valve cover gaskets terrorize your precious Bavarian engine. Repair your leaky M62 V8 with a new valve cover gasket kit and keep all your motor oil where it should be, inside your engine. This is an inexpensive and prudent investment into your E39 M62, taking care of a common problem area of the BMW V8. Do you DIY? Check out our new instructional PDF and save yourself huge charges from the shop by doing it yourself.

Contains wheel bearing, axle nut and circlip. If you have a constant metallic grinding or rubbing noise while driving there is a chance your wheel bearings are going bad. A good way to check is to jack up the car and spin the wheel to listen for and feel for any resistance in the spinning motion of the wheel.

Contains wheel bearing, axle nut and circlip. If you have a constant metallic grinding or rubbing noise while driving there is a chance your wheel bearings are going bad. A good way to check is to jack up the car and spin the wheel to listen for and feel for any resistance in the spinning motion of the wheel.

A sloppy shifter detracts from your driving pleasure. If you want to bring back that factory crisp shifter, this kit will do that for you, it includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from bushings and clips, down to the dowel pin. See kit contents tab for a list of everything included.

Store your wheels and tires without taking up floor space! Supporting up to 250 pounds, the adjustable rack allows you to store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires. The parts are all steel and the rack folds upwards out of the way when not in use. Mounting holes spaced 48" apart to conveniently adapt to standard center studs.

With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself; from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. Haynes learns the best ways to do a job, and that makes it quicker, easier, and cheaper for you. These books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes!

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 Kit retains OEM fitment while resisting heat that softens the factory hoses. Upper and lower radiator hoses are included, both in advanced 3-ply black silicone.

No matter how smooth your E8X or E9X non M runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

Within the wishbone suspension design, camber and caster are specified by the wishbones, while toe-in is secured by the trailing arm. Bushings support the trailing arms, securing them to the chassis. Over time, the trailing arm bushings wear down, leaving toe-in under-regulated and suspension geometry altered. Every facet of handling performance is harmed, making the driving experience unpredictable and imprecise. A clever and simple solution to trailing arm deflection is the ECS Trailing Arm Bushing Limiter Set, a brilliant investment for all E83 X3 owners.

For the E36 M models, BMW Motorsport chose to make a discreet, tasteful departure from the existing 3-Series' appearance. One area they wisely decided to address was the side moulding - unnecessarily thick and bulky, the M3's svelte race-oriented styling deserved a slimmed down version. A Genuine OEM ///M Side Moulding replacement is one of the simplest and most significant aesthetic enhancements possible for the E36 sedan, bringing the Motorsport look to your BMW while eliminating signs of sun discoloration and scuffing.

For the E36 M models, BMW Motorsport chose to make a discreet, tasteful departure from the existing 3-Series' appearance. One area they wisely decided to address was the side moulding - unnecessarily thick and bulky, the M3's svelte race-oriented styling deserved a slimmed down version. A Genuine OEM ///M Side Moulding replacement is one of the simplest and most significant aesthetic enhancements possible for the E36 coupe/convertible, bringing the Motorsport look to your BMW while eliminating signs of sun discoloration and scuffing.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style and projector headlights. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Within the wishbone suspension design, camber and caster are specified by the wishbones, while toe-in is secured by the trailing arm. Bushings support the trailing arms, securing them to the chassis. Over time, the trailing arm bushings wear down, leaving toe-in under-regulated and suspension geometry altered. Every facet of handling performance is harmed, making the driving experience unpredictable and imprecise. A clever and simple solution to trailing arm deflection is the ECS Trailing Arm Bushing Limiter Set, a brilliant investment for all E85/E84 Z4 owners.

Within the wishbone suspension design, camber and caster are specified by the wishbones, while toe-in is secured by the trailing arm. Bushings support the trailing arms, securing them to the chassis. Over time, the trailing arm bushings wear down, leaving toe-in under-regulated and suspension geometry altered. Every facet of handling performance is harmed, making the driving experience unpredictable and imprecise. A clever and simple solution to trailing arm deflection is the ECS Trailing Arm Bushing Limiter Set, a brilliant investment for all E46 3-Series owners.

Within the wishbone suspension design, camber and caster are specified by the wishbones, while toe-in is secured by the trailing arm. Bushings support the trailing arms, securing them to the chassis. Over time, the trailing arm bushings wear down, leaving toe-in under-regulated and suspension geometry altered. Every facet of handling performance is harmed, making the driving experience unpredictable and imprecise. A clever and simple solution to trailing arm deflection is the ECS Trailing Arm Bushing Limiter Set, a brilliant investment for all E36 3 Series owners.

The factory-installed intake boot on the E46 M3 uses a ribbed design, connecting the air box and intake manifold at a severe angle. The result is an obstruction and misdirection of airflow, creating turbulence that effectively minimizes intake plenum volume. The ECS Silicone Intake Boot exhibits a less severe angle and directs air across a perfectly smooth surface.

One of the few perennial faults with the legendary BMW Inline-6 is the solenoid valve on VANOS equipped vehicles. Trouble codes are thrown that cannot be resolved with a simple OBD II reset, leaving many owners convinced their engine is permanently sick. In truth, the remedy is simple and inexpensive - the replacement of the VANOS valve itself. And with our accompanying instructional PDF, your project will take less than an hour to complete.

If you need technical information about your BMW, for repair or simply for personal satisfaction, a Haynes Repair Manual is a must-have item. DIYers will appreciate the detailed procedures and reference data that have made Haynes a go-to trusted source of information, and the industry benchmark for aftermarket technical books on European makes. Owners hungry for a better understanding of the technology and features that make BMW special will enjoy the richly illustrated, detailed explanations of vehicle components, assemblies, and operating strategies.

No matter how smooth your E46 M3 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

No matter how smooth your 3 Series runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.