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The ECS Heavy Duty Front Strut Mount offers a significant performance increase to your vehicle's handling and long-term durability compared to factory strut mounts. With the increased durometer over the OEM 60A strut mounts, the ECS 70D durometer rubber strut mounts will better resist deflection and premature wear that commonly plagues the OE strut mounts - all without sacrificing ride comfort. This is a must-have for installing sport springs, coilovers, or when performing front suspension service. OE strut mounts are known to wear within an extremely short lifespan, typically associated with annoying clunks and front-end rattles as the vehicle goes over bumps and uneven terrain. The ECS Heavy Duty Strut Mount is built to last with its increased durometer and is precision manufactured to OE tolerances.

If you're looking to improve the handling of your MINI Cooper Rear Sway Bar this is the best place to start! These cars have more body roll than desired and the stock sway bar doesn't quite do enough for most owners to be satisfied. Larger diameter sway bars have a higher torsional spring rate which helps resist excessive body roll. By eliminating the excessive body roll and changing the stiffness of the sway bars front to rear, we can improve handling characteristics by reducing understeer and keep the tire in full contact with the ground. By upgrading to the ECS Tuning Solid Sway Bar, you will experience less body roll, and a massive improvement to the handling characteristics of your vehicle, with virtually no sacrifice in ride quality. Larger diameter than the stock ECS Red powder coated for great looks and corrosion resistance, comes with ECS Tuning sticker to place on the bar Polyurethane bushings - reduces flex at mount as compared to OEM rubber Includes silicone grease for bushing to be applied

Last year, we sent VW Brand Ambassador Jamie Orr on a trip all across the country in a pre-production MK5 Sportwagen we affectionately called the Rallywagen where it ended in the Arctic Circle. This year we picked up a VW MK7 GTI and decided to build it here at ECS to debut at SEMA and then head South to drive all the way to the tip of South America on some of the most demanding roads. Rallywagen 2.0 was fully constructed in-house by our team of engineers.

Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

This Air Lift Air Ride kit offers one touch ride height preset option. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. This digital management kit puts all system controls inside the car, so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Great for performance, dial in your ride with adjustable front and rear shocks. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

Take your MINI to its full potential with the legendary DINAN Products. With DINAN's unparalleled dedication to performance European vehicle tuning, you can expect the best in tuning for your beloved MINI.

This new generation of oil is made with a quality synthetic base and includes a molecular friction modifier for reduced friction and wear. It also glows under UV light so leaks can be easily traced! This unique oil contains a fluorescent green chemical friction modifier to smooth out hard metal surfaces, reducing overall engine wear and heat due to friction. Tests have shown a reduction in friction coefficient of as much as 15%! MolyGen oil is also a great choice for modern turbocharged engines which produce much more heat.

We have selected handfuls of products that we need out of our inventory to make room for bigger and better things. We have reduced their price until they are GONE. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Limited time, limited stock, huge savings.

Milltek's MINI offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that comes from years of experience developing prototype exhaust designs for race teams around the world. Every Milltek product is designed, tested, and manufactured in-house in the UK for the highest level of quality possible. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems for your MINI that offers improved performance and more fun behind the wheel.

Flushing brake fluid is a commonly overlooked maintenance service for most car owners. Fluid should be flushed every 1-2 years as a good service plan, however checking with the manufacturer's suggestions is best. A simple way to tell if the fluid is in need of a change is by looking at the color, new fluid will have a slight yellow hue while amber is the sign of a needed flush. Because brake fluid is hygroscopic, its designed to hold moisture away from the metal internals to prevent corrosion. Like a sponge the fluid can only hold so much moisture before becoming ineffective.

This outdoor white main color / black top / red mirrors car cover for your MINI will keep it protected from rain and snow. Form fitted to your MINI, this cover has a weather resistant outside material that will form fit while the under side wont scratch your MINI.

Just add an air compressor and this kit includes everything need to clean your N14/ N18 valves of carbon build up. One of the most common issues that causes performance loss in the N14/N18 is carbon build up, the carbon deposits build up in the intake tract right above the valve constricting airflow into the cylinder.

Intake port media blaster decarboning kit. This is the DIY (Do It Yourself) kit that will allow you to effectively clean and de-carbon the intake ports and intake valves on your MINI N14 or N18 Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, saving you hundreds of dollars over having this service done at the BMW dealer.

MINIs are not known for their subtlety, which is something Prior Design relied on when they developed their product line of body kits, flares, and other visual modifications that are big in Germany. Their exclusive partnership with us offers MINI owners like yourself the unique opportunity to jump on these race-inspired parts from some of the world's most renowned wide body kit experts.

This Air Lift Air Ride kit offers one touch ride height preset option. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. This digital management kit puts all system controls inside the car, so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Great for performance, dial in your ride with adjustable front and rear shocks. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

Thanks to an extensive racing pedigree, with experience in GT, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Touring Car Championships, and many other demanding racing arenas, MOTON Suspension for your MINI is the most highly developed and race proven setup available. If you are looking for a more street drivable setup with the same standard of quality, AST lowering springs or coilovers are just what you need! With the same development strategy, but designed for less aggressive applications, you can experience a more performance oriented look and feel without being excessive.

Thanks to an extensive racing pedigree, with experience in GT, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Touring Car Championships, and many other demanding racing arenas, MOTON Suspension for your MINI is the most highly developed and race proven setup available. If you are looking for a more street drivable setup with the same standard of quality, AST lowering springs or coilovers are just what you need! With the same development strategy, but designed for less aggressive applications, you can experience a more performance oriented look and feel without being excessive.

Your MINI is built around the idea of a direct connection between driver and machine, something that acts as an extension of yourself and allows you to feel the road as you carve through the bends or clip cones in a parking lot. Making that feeling more direct is a natural improvement, which can, fortunately, be done with ease. A simple improvement to brake lines with Goodridge Stainless Steel Lines gives your brake pedal firm responsiveness that directly improves your stopping times and offers that connected experience you seek in a MINI.

NM Engineering Power Module is a device which easily allows most able person to upgrade the performance of their MINI Cooper engine without reducing the reliability or integrity of the engine, clutch, and driveline. This is the simplest and best alternative or option to chip tuning.

If you haven't yet experienced the sheer panic of seeing your temperature needle rise, it's because your thermostat housing hasn't cracked yet or you have proactively serviced the part to prevent that gut-punch feeling from ever happening to you. Be proactive with your service and replace your MINI's thermostat housing with our Bremmen unit, designed to be OEM-quality and to keep your MINI free of cooling problems.

Schwaben offers an extensive line of European specialty tools as well as standard tools to your collection. Its doesn't stop there, we even offer items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and mobility for both you and your tools. See our perfectly bundled hand tool kits that make an excellent addition to any tool box.

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the new line of 3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum or titanium. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 vinyl lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

When it comes to your regular car maintenance, nothing is more common than needing an oil change. Choosing the best oil for your car can often lead to a headache of opinions, so we always recommend sticking with your manufacturer's specific oil. Learning how to change your oil is an easy task for any just about any car owner, but the real trick is having the right tools for the job. Save yourself money for years to come with Schwaben! If you're not the "crawl under the car type", check out our Schwaben Fluid Extractor and Filler. This tool is amazing when it comes to oil changes.

Your MINI is a reflection of your personality, but sometimes you have to tweak the car a bit to fully make that representation of your attitude happen. While there were plenty of fantastic wheel choices offered, they might not fit your style. To change up the look and feel of your MINI, the biggest improvement you can make is in the wheel department. That's where we come in with our brand new Tekniform Wheels that offer the lightweight benefits of forged wheels with a more affordable price point to help you look the way you want with durable, stylish, and unique options now at ECS.

This factory emblem replaces your old or missing hood / bonnet emblem. Fits with double stick backing, just peel and line up to stick. Its also good to line up before you stick and make line marks with tape ahead of time. Upgrade over the stock chrome.

Free up horsepower easily without sacrificing comfort with the ECS Vacuum Actuated Exhaust Cutouts! A simple modification that allows you to flip between the factory exhaust routing through the full system or dumped out the open valve when you need extra performance. Since the vacuum-actuated valve is not electronic, it will not stick or burn out, meaning you will enjoy this effective modification for a long time without worry. No welding required, instant power, and a fraction the cost of a full exhaust system makes this the perfect upgrade for your German performance car.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium mid-level budget coilover system from Godspeed will get you there. Two levels of coilover from the Mono-SS (pink color) to the Mono Maxx (red color), these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. The Mono-SS includes 16 levels of dampening compared to the Mono Maxx which takes it to a higher level of 40 ways of dampening. All systems contain dual front upper pillow-ball cushioned adjustable camber plates, giving you the extra adjustment you will need.

Looking for the most attractive & adjustable tip on the market? Look no further than our ECS Swivel Exhaust Tips! Featuring a unique swivel collar design that allows adjustability in any direction for that perfect fitment. Simply adjust the tip to your desired position and tighten the hex bolt to 14 ft-lbs (19 Nm) and the tip will stay in place. These are engineered to last, using chrome plated nuts, 304SS cap screw, clamp, insert ring and exhaust tip. Available in 3.5" or 4.0" outlet and chrome or black chrome finish.

One of the first companies on this side of the globe to develop performance parts for imports and domestics at the rise of JDM popularity, AEM offers some of the most well-known induction systems on the market. Right now, we have AEM products for your MINI back in stock and on the shelves. Take advantage of their years in successful motorsport tuning with a classic AEM intake in your MINI.

Ohlins Coilovers provide superior handling control with state of the art DFV (Dual Flow Valve) technology that makes traction and grip paramount. You experience the same characteristics on rebound as in compression which allows the wheel and tire to quickly and effectively resume their position on the road. This system gives you coilovers that are both comfortable and agile: at lower speeds and with minor road imperfections, the DFV coilovers have an OE feel, while at higher speeds or on rougher terrain, the dual flow valve allows for finer control.