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Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your BMW with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a rectangular head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy.

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

Not sure what to buy for your favorite BMW enthusiast? To save you time, we've put up a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from clothes to cleaners, totes to tire gauges, roof racks to radar detectors. Take your time; browse for ideas until that special something jumps out and grabs your attention. Not sure what size to order? Select an ECS Gift card in denominations from 10 to 100 dollars, always a sure fit. Great gifts at prices to fit every budget.

Combo kits from Schwaben include tools to fit common Euro-car fastener sizes, many packaged in handy carrying cases for added portability and convenience. Choose from bits and drivers, wrenches and comfort grip screwdrivers, and specialty trim and radio removal tools, all designed by pros who know tools, and manufactured for years of dependable service. Give a gift sure to please a gifted auto enthusiast or service professional, even if it's you.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our BMW E36 Convertible LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our BMW E36 M3 LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our BMW E36 Coupe/Sedan LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Ready for something new that'll stop you dead in your tracks? Say hey to our new ECS 2-Piece brake rotors. These great looking semi-floating rotors combine the braking efficiency of cast iron with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of aluminum. Lighter, two-piece construction reduces unsprung weight and rotational inertia. That ain't all, folks. Drilling and slotting lets brakes run cleaner and cooler. Precision ground faces with non-directional finish run true, and bed pads easily. Read our product description. You'll see why ECS 2-Piece rotors belong on your car.

All new. We have a great looking, bolt-on solution for those wimpy plastic pulleys on your BMW water pump. Made of anodized aluminum, our black or silver water pump pulleys are way stronger than the originals, and will provide many miles of trouble-free performance. Simple. Effective. Good looking. Why wait?

All new. Our aluminum overdrive pulleys look too good to hide in the engine compartment. Good looks aside, they serve an important function, spinning your E36 water pump faster to improve coolant circulation for increased cooling. Available in black or silver, these anodized aluminum pulleys bolt on fast, and are way tougher than the stock plastic originals they replace.

Change a little. Change a lot. Pick from our sale selection of E36 M-Replica body treatments and add styling cues from some of BMW's greatest hits. Tweak lightly with bumper spoilers and splitters, or an M3 grille. Tweak more with front and rear bumper treatments, made to fit and ready for color matching. Still want more? Do a massive facelift with a complete M3 aero kit that includes front and rear fascia panels and side skirts. A choice for every taste.

Get ready for winter with sale-priced Rocky Mounts LiftOps. We have limited quantities of 4 and 6 sizes and, while they last, we'll save you a dime on every dollar you spend. Rocky Mounts snow board and ski carriers are designed by winter sports experts to deliver the features you want most. They work with all major base rack systems, regardless of crossbar shape, and grip your boards or skis safely in soft rubber jaws. Easy to install, the Grip Cord system cynches them in place quickly, and the locking system keeps them secure.

Got the drive-though blues? If you're wedging that steaming cup of Joe between your knees or balancing it on the center console while you hunt for change, we have a solution. Easy to install, URO cupholders are a fast and easy solution to a common problem: Older Cupholder Syndrome. Now you can replace your jammed or damaged cupholders in minutes and stop juggling cups, mugs, and bottles. (If you'd known it was this easy to fix, you'd have done it a long time ago!)

Need a complete boost gauge kit for a custom application? ECS proudly announces our new universal Boost Gauge Kits. Each kit contains a 42mm illuminated boost gauge, plus pressure transducer, wiring, and hoses. Just tap into a manifold vacuum source at the engine using the enclosed vacuum tee. Then run a vacuum sampling line into the cabin and connect it to the transducer. Plug in the transducer, and connect the gauge to power with the wiring harness and bullet connectors in the kit. This versatile package makes it easy to install this bright, accurate gauge, in any car.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our BMW Z4 Roadster LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our BMW Z4 Coupe LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

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

Many BMW owners take great pleasure from performing routine maintenance and repairs on their cars. For the tech-savvy, ECS Tuning is happy to offer a large and growing selection of Schwaben tools, many of them with BMW-specific applications. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you wander through our online tool crib. From a digital tire pressure gauge to our stylish Low Boy aluminum racing jack, Schwaben tools add to the enjoyment, safety, and success of DIY projects. Buy them for yourself, or as a special gift for your favorite handyman.

Our Schwaben Tool catalog is large and many of our high demand tools have just come back in stock. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, compress springs, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the right tools for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs... on the road.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Time to replace those aging shocks on your E46? Why settle for stock shocks? Improve performance and handling. and make a styling statement at the same time with complete coilover kits from ST. Replace your tired suspension system with new springs, strut mounts, and links, designed and calibrated for your chassis. Dial out creaks, groans, and poor performance; dial in crisp, sure-footed handling and a lowered look that will turn heads. Check out the photos and product description on these beauties. See how ST has packed quality and value into this great suspension system.

Many E46 coupes have logged a ton of miles by now, and most have road-weary suspension dampers. KONI struts and shocks are always a favorite replacement choice for enthusiasts, since they add a blend of sporty handling and comfort that is unavailable in stock-shocks tuned to match OE ride quality. KONI fine tunes their shocks and struts by application, refusing to take a "one-size-fits-all" approach used by lesser manufacturers. Available with adjustable or preset damping, KONI shocks and struts are a durable performance choice for both stock and lowered cars.

If you demand nothing but Castrol TWS for your high performance E9x M3 engine, then we have good news. Now you can buy Castrol Edge Professional TWS--for less. This is the same oil specified by BMW engineers for the M3. The same oil that came in your M3's crankcase from Bavaria. Not a similar oil; not a substitute. The real deal. The difference? The bottle. Save on your next oil change by buying Castrol TWS in a slightly different bottle, and put the savings in the bank. Or the tank. Same oil. Less dough. Any questions?

Brand new piano black F10 5-Series BMW grilles are in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your F10 look like it has its act together. These new grilles feature a classy high-gloss piano black finish for the perfect finishing touch to your 5-Series. These new upgrades are sure to fly off the shelves. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; order soon.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

Hot selling matte black BMW grilles are back in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your E70 look like it has its act together. Tough as they are good looking, these grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won't chip or peel like chromed or painted versions. These popular upgrades seem to fly off the shelves as soon as we get them. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; might want to order soon.

Hot selling matte black BMW grilles are back in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your E60/61 look like it has its act together. Tough as they are good looking, these grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won't chip or peel like chromed or painted versions. These popular upgrades seem to fly off the shelves as soon as we get them. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; might want to order soon.

Now you see them; now you don't. Ditch your unsightly stock valve stems, and install flush mount Invisible Valve Stems from JOM. Each kit comes with a complete set of short valve stems with removable caps, plus a special inflation tool for adding air. The stems have threaded necks and collar nuts to secure them in the wheel stem hole for a positive, leak-free fitting. Function aside, the flush mount stems come in aluminum or black oxide to fit a wide range of wheels for a look that gets you noticed.

Hot selling matte black BMW grilles are back in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your E46 look like it has its act together. Tough as they are good looking, these grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won't chip or peel like chromed or painted versions. These popular upgrades seem to fly off the shelves as soon as we get them. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; might want to order soon.

Hot selling matte black BMW grilles are back in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your E46 look like it has its act together. Tough as they are good looking, these grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won't chip or peel like chromed or painted versions. These popular upgrades seem to fly off the shelves as soon as we get them. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; might want to order soon.