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Milltek's BMW offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Milltek's BMW offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

With the spring season right around the corner, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in over the winter. We have selected a handful of specialty tools from Schwaben to help get your project up and running before optimal driving weather is here. Sale Ends at 11:59 PM (EST) Friday March 2, 2018

Everyone has been in that position where there is barely enough light to get the job done right, in many cases we continue to complete the job blindly. Schwaben Underhood shop light is perfect for giving your vehicle a brighter future with its powerful LED lighting and ability to grab the hood permitting direct light to the engine bay. Looking for something a bit more handy, yet out of the way? The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, but out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations and lighten up with Schwaben.

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 moldings, all in a convenient storage case. An extremely convenient kit for the discriminating MINI owner, you can now achieve a factory-perfect look instead of leaving crucial interior elements out of sorts.

When it comes to lowering your car and improving the stability with performance parts there are few names that are as respected as H&R. They have proven over and over that they mean business when it comes to comfort and quality while giving you the desired appearance of your vehicle. This is the perfect time of year to take care of the final touches on your car so you can turn heads all summer long. Go lower & Corner better

When it comes to lowering your car and improving the stability with performance parts there are few names that are as respected as H&R. They have proven over and over that they mean business when it comes to comfort and quality while giving you the desired appearance of your vehicle. This is the perfect time of year to take care of the final touches on your car so you can turn heads all summer long. Go lower & Corner better

When it comes to lowering your car and improving the stability with performance parts there are few names that are as respected as H&R. They have proven over and over that they mean business when it comes to comfort and quality while giving you the desired appearance of your vehicle. This is the perfect time of year to take care of the final touches on your car so you can turn heads all summer long. Go lower & Corner better

When it comes to shocks and struts, Bilstein is the first and last word for many enthusiasts and trusted mechanics alike. Trusted by many of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, Bilstein has a reputation for quality and performance that they back up with a limited lifetime warranty. Bilstein offers several options for your vehicle, from original equipment specification to dampers designed to work with lowering springs. Whether you're looking to restore stock performance or improve your handling without sacrificing ride quality, Bilstein has a solution for you.

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. Another component worth replacing while working with the valve cover gasket is the infamous Eccentric Shaft Sensor since replacing this part comes with a gasket replacement recommendation. This time of year is a great time to service these areas of your engine since the gaskets become brittle from the cool winter air and hot engine temperatures.

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. Additionally, if your valve cover itself is cracked, overly worn, or otherwise damaged, an OEM BMW Valve Cover is also available.

Everywhere there is a seam on your engine, there is the potential for an oil leak. This is prevented by the use of gaskets and seals. A critical gasket that prevents oil leaks is the valve cover gasket. The gasket is used to seal the gap between the valve cover & the cylinder head. For many, coming out of the winter months leaves the gasket and valve cover brittle from rapid change in temperature. OEM BMW & Elring Valve Cover Gasket Sets include inner and outer valve cover gaskets - An OEM Complete Valve Cover Assembly is also available.

Everywhere there is a seam on your engine, there is the potential for an oil leak. This is prevented by the use of gaskets and seals. A critical gasket that prevents oil leaks is the valve cover gasket. The gasket is used to seal the gap between the valve cover & the cylinder head. For many, coming out of the winter months leaves the gasket and valve cover brittle from rapid change in temperature. OEM BMW & Elring Valve Cover Gasket Sets include inner and outer valve cover gaskets - An OEM Complete Valve Cover Assembly is also available.

You like wheels. You love deals. We have both. Add a stylish set of Alzor wheels to your BMW, and corner the bragging rights on great looks and shrewd shopping. Pick from numerous styles, colors, and fitments, you cannot go wrong. Built with quality to international standards, these wheels are the deal you've waited for.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this Valentine's Day? Equip yourself for the occasion and make the most of your plans with Schwaben Tools & ECS Garage Gear! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. Our lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel.

With all the comfort and smoothness found in todays newer vehicles there is hardly anything to complain about especially in the M3. There is one piece of newer technology that can be a bit frustrating for many enthusiast who really appreciate the performance BMW has to offer. That is the drive-by-wire throttle body, meaning instead of the traditional cable from you gas pedal to throttle body there is an electronic signal.

The E46 M3 is a favorite to many enthusiast with its smaller lightweight design and high revving M powered engine. The real fun begins when you start installing a few high performance mods to really increase the horsepower - but with all that new power there needs to be an upgrade to stop it. ECS Tuning found a cost effective option to get our exotic CSL 2-piece rotors on your Standard M3, increasing surface area for greater stopping power. The larger rotor increases the brake torque and reduces the fade - bottom line: consistent, hard braking!

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

Evolution of Speed is proud to present their N54 intake manifold to take your car's performance to the next level. Not only does this new manifold look amazing it also extends the limits put on your fuel system from the factory design with its integrated anodized fuel rail. The manifold also creates the best option for port or methanol injection by making it a pain free installation. If you want your engine to have more air, more fuel, and more durability this manifold is a must have for your performance needs.

The most experienced enthusiasts know that with a dramatic boost level increases comes a responsibility to protect your engine from the potential negative side effects. A Water-Methanol Injection System from Snow Performance allows you to smartly and safely build a high-horsepower, turbocharged powerplant. Select kits feature a gauge pod controller, allowing for exceptional control and visibility. 7-color OLED displays boost, percentage of flow, and even faults. Stage 3 kits use a direct Injected controller for independent flow between nozzles - most accurate injection available.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

While your BMW is capable of sustained, high-performance driving, its suspension system is not without flaws. Specifically, the rear trailing arm fitted to these models has a tendency to fail without symptoms, potentially leaving you stranded without a critical suspension component. ECS has solved this issue with a meticulously engineered Performance Rear Trailing Arm, made from aluminum & better designed to withstand the demands placed on it. Not only is the unit more robust & dependable than the factory unit, it's also lighter, reducing unsprung weight.

ECS tuning knows that Valentine's day represents a day of love and togetherness and we want to help. For most car nuts nothing is better than bringing your two loves together, working on your car and your significant other. The dream; getting some quality time together while turning a wrench, could be made into a date night in the garage. Already living the dream? Let Schwaben & ECS help you enjoy that quality time with specialty tools and smooth turning wrenches — The perfect torque specs for your relationship.

Lowering your vehicle provides several proven advantages in handling performance. Many enthusiasts, however, ignore the issue of disadvantageous suspension geometry changes resulting from a lower ride height. Chief among these harmful effects are unwanted changes in camber angle. In order to maintain a consistent, performance-enhancing tire contact patch, the ability to control the camber angle is critical. ECS Adjustable Rear Control Arms allow for over 8 degrees of adjustment. Street & track enthusiasts will appreciate this needed measure of adjustability.

Most 335 N54 owners are taking advantage of finally having an engine worthy of modifications from BMW. Start by getting rid of the weak stock diverter valves and upgrade to an ECS blow off valve kit to handle all boost levels reliably. Next ad the Snow Performance methanol injection kit. The combination of these two kits is a must have, offering a place to tap in through the BOV for better disbursement of the injection. The pressurized mixture blasts your intake manifold with cooler air and increased octane levels. Snow Performance is now a supplier of BMW AG & the M4 GTS.