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Suspension components on any vehicle wear out from rough roads and harsh driving conditions. For a company like BMW, known for superior suspension designs and impressive handling, the issue is even more crucial. Many suspension parts don't just fail one at a time and oftentimes when one fails, the matching part on the opposite side is right behind it. ECS-assembled, and Genuine BMW front, rear, and complete kits are available depending on your current needs - all offering matching components for both sides for a professional job the first time.

If you demand nothing but Castrol TWS for your high performance 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?

If you demand nothing but Castrol TWS for your high performance 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 35. 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?

Suspension components on any vehicle wear out from rough roads and harsh driving conditions. For a company like BMW, known for superior suspension designs and impressive handling, the issue is even more crucial. Many suspension parts don't just fail one at a time and oftentimes when one fails, the matching part on the opposite side is right behind it. This Assembled By ECS front, rear, complete kit offers matching components for both sides for a professional job the first time.

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. Front and Rear kits come in 2 stages depending on your particular needs.

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. The BMW E8x 135i is prone to water pump failure at an uncharacteristically low mileage, oftentimes suddenly failing unpredictably.

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. The BMW E9x 335i is prone to water pump failure at an uncharacteristically low mileage, oftentimes suddenly failing unpredictably. Two Water Pump & Thermostat replacement kits are available, along with an upgraded version that includes a 74c race thermostat. Both kits include all Genuine BMW parts - The ECS-assembled kit reduces costs with a Mahle-Behr thermostat.

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.

Camshafts move at half the speed of the crank. This means a higher number of degree/duration will open the intake valves faster and keep them open longer as the piston decompresses. Keeping the valve open longer allows for more fuel and air to enter the chamber for combustion, giving you a more powerful stroke upon ignition. On the exhaust side a more aggressive cam helps your engine breath better, by keeping the exhaust valve open longer, giving the burned gases a smoother flow into the exhaust system.

When it comes to our hobby, we rarely isolate our interest in cars to just cars themselves. At home, out and about, or anywhere you go, the inner car enthusiast never leaves. Show it off with ECS Tuning apparel designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts to fly their colors in style.

The subframe of your BMW is the most critical piece of the suspension. When it moves, so do all the other components attached to it, including control arms. This movement results in undesirable alignment changes, giving handling a sloppy, unpredictable feel. Replacing the flimsy rubber bushings with Turner Motorsport solid bushings will eliminate unwanted movement between the drivetrain and suspension. Turner Motorsport has spent the last two decades striving for ultimate performance on the racetrack they transfer the knowledge gained from winning races to street performance.

Winter months keep us from enjoying our cars, especially in areas with heavy salt use on the roads. Each time we get behind the wheel, we almost hear rust beginning in all the nooks and crannies under and around your car. With FERTAN Rust Converter, you can stop those rust problems as they start! The converter neutralizes rust by converting it to an inert state, halting its progression, and allows you to clean off the rusted surface easily to be prepped for further repair. Don't let rust get you down, solve it with FERTAN Rust Converter!

Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that "fits like factory" into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats. No programming, cutting, or splicing.

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.

Here's your chance to add a major performance upgrade that looks as good as it stops. Our complete Retrofit Brake Kits for the BMW E39 M5 mate massive six-piston BMW calipers to ECS 2-Piece Rotors and include ECS Exact-Fit braided stainless reinforced brake lines, BBK caliper brackets, and all fitment and installation hardware. The ECS cross-drilled and slotted 338mm two-piece vented rotors have a major presence and serious super-car stopping performance.

If your BMW E9X's braking performance lacks the tactile responsiveness and bite that is used to have, an ECS brake service can bring back those characteristics while further enhancing your braking system. The carefully assembled kits include premium components and make a DIY brake servicing straightforward and trouble-free. Complete kits include front and rear ECS GEOMET® slotted rotors, front and rear Hawk HPS pads, new pad wear sensors, ECS stainless steel rotor set screws, and brake lubricant compound.

If your BMW E39's braking performance lacks the tactile responsiveness and bite that is used to have, an ECS brake service can bring back those characteristics while further enhancing your braking system. The carefully assembled kits include premium components and make a DIY brake servicing straightforward and trouble-free. Complete kits include front and rear ECS GEOMET® slotted rotors, front and rear Hawk HPS pads, new pad wear sensors, ECS stainless steel rotor set screws, and brake lubricant compound.

If your BMW E46 330's braking performance lacks the tactile responsiveness and bite that is used to have, an ECS brake service can bring back those characteristics while further enhancing your braking system. The carefully assembled kits include premium components and make a DIY brake servicing straightforward and trouble-free. Complete kits include front and rear ECS GEOMET® slotted rotors, front and rear Hawk HPS pads, new pad wear sensors, ECS stainless steel rotor set screws, and brake lubricant compound.

Stuffing new brake pads in your BMW doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what BMW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine. Stop where you want, when you want.

When it comes to vehicle maintenance brake service is next in line to oil service. The part that doesn't usually stand out is the difference in braking components, knowing what will be the best for your vehicle. ECS GEOMET® premium brake rotors start with quality materials and precision ECS machining. That would be enough for most, but for us it's only the beginning. It all stops here, we even bundled this service into convenient kits so you're sure to get what you came for.

Stuffing new brake pads in your BMW doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what BMW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine. Stop where you want, when you want.

ECS Tuning is your source for E9x 034Motorsport Rear Subframe Inserts. Put your power down more efficiently and eliminate deflection in your Subframe Bushings by adding Rear Subframe Inserts from 034Motorsport! Install requires dropping the Subframe and, while you can install these inserts without replacing your Subframe Bushings, ECS Tuning recommends installing new Subframe Bushings at the time of installation. Subframe Bushings commonly fail on E9x vehicles - this service should be done on time to keep your Ultimate Driving Machine in check.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of six spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of two kits.

The bolt in upgrade for clean crisp shifting has arrived courtesy of Turner Motorsport. The all new Performance Shifter Bushing Assembly doesn't require unfavorable modifications, such as cutting or even burning of factory components, to install simply remove your old assembly and bolt in your new poly bushing! The engineers at Turner designed this as a complete assembly with a 70A polyurethane bushing and a 304 stainless steel housing, for crisper shifts and long life. If you're looking for noticeably crisper shifting without adding NVH than this is the bushing for you!

Whenever pushing your car past the factory-designated limits of operation, whether it be through hard driving or performance modifications, adequate engine cooling should always be a high concern. In fact, improving performance by increasing engine work is only possible when engine temperatures are kept within a reasonable range. This aluminum radiator can also be a simple upgrade to avoid the common issue of brittle plastic by eliminating the plastic.

Is your BMW in limp mode? Two different problem codes, 2A87 "Outlet-Vanos variable cam control test" and "2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test", are thrown indicating the possibility of various VANOS-related problems. If a solenoid valve needs to be replaced, this part is appropriate for both situations, outlet, and inlet. Our instructional PDF will make installation time quick and efficient.

If you are looking for an aggressive sound, performance increases, and the refined stylings expected by BMW purists, then you are searching for the Genuine M Performance Exhaust! These systems are designed by BMW to increase the exhaust flow rate, which gives your car the power boost you want while emitting a satisfying noise. Keeping BMW parts in your car ensures the highest quality components, an incredible attention to detail, and gives you an unparalleled sense of confidence in their functionality and value.

BMW's give those of us who own them immeasurable joy behind the wheel. To keep that elevated sensation of enjoyment, proper maintenance and care are critical to feeling the full potential of your car. If you have noticed a drop in torque or the notorious 'marbles in a tin can' sound from your engine, chances are it is time for a VANOS service!
 With kits available to fix that pesky rattle once and for all, to rebuild the critical VANOS pistons, and all the gaskets and seals necessary to finish the job correctly, your next service is made easy thanks to the packages picked by our BMW

Does your engine sound more like a diesel truck than a German sports car? Is the sound of marbles in a tin can all too familiar? Have you noticed a lack of low-end power as the miles have piled up? If you have a high mileage BMW model with the infamous 'VANOS', then it may be time to service the VANOS system.

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.