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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.

Your engine requires proper lubrication to function, but a simple oil change is only the bare minimum. As it ages, carbon deposits build up in your engine and rob performance by hurting efficiency. LIQUI MOLY engine flushes and additives are designed to supplement your oil change with proven technology to effectively clean and further protect your engine to both restore power and maintain a long operational life. The importance of additives is still a relatively new concept, but it is certainly critical to preserving your engine the way it deserves.

It all starts with the essentials - Do it right, or do it twice. ECS Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and styling upgrades designed to fine tune and enhance the performance of your MINI. The ECS Tow Hook/Plate Mount kit lets you use a front plate without the need of drilling into the bumper to mount the front plate. Improve pedal feel with Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Lines and enhance overall wheel appearance by upgrading to an ECS wheel bolts. Build it better, build it stronger, build it with ECS.

It's important to care about the little things, the often under appreciated, unnoticed, small but critical pieces that allow an entire work of art to feel complete. If you compose your work with effort and dedication to those areas, the quality of the whole masterpiece is higher. BSH Speed Shop knows this, that's why they offer incredibly designed performance engine mounts and catch cans for your MINI to help keep your engine tight and efficient while adding to the composition gracefully.

Marshall Pod Gauges pick up where MINI left off by offering information displays congruent with the styling of your interior. No off-the-shelf looks or clashing colors, the Marshall Pod Gauges look and feel like the NLA OEM versions, which helps maintain a factory appearance to your interior while providing all the data you need to monitor all the essentials not found in the standard cluster.

We would like to talk to you about something near and dear to our heart. The discount head unit from your local superstore isn’t fit for a car with the pedigree of your MINI. Whether you just want updated capabilities like USB, AUX, and Bluetooth inputs or need to replace your old head unit, a VDO unit will fit your MINI with a vintage look that won’t ruin your interior like that multi-colored plastic thing that comes with a generic remote. Do your MINI a favor, and give it the radio that fits its feel and gives you all the convenience you've been looking for!

Servicing late model computerized vehicles is more of a challenge today than ever before for the aftermarket automotive service facility. Quite often the difference between being able to effectively and profitably service a car line depends on having access to 'Factory Level' tools and information. OEM Tools is are committed to bringing the 'Best in Class' Tools, Information and Reprogramming to the general aftermarket at a friendly price point.

From Schwaben Specialty Tools comes a tool every home mechanic should have in his arsenal. The 61" long adjustable Engine Support Bar adapts to any vehicle width, and supports a full 1000 lb weight rating. The support bar includes four rubber padded feet to prevent slipping and damage to your car's finish, while powder coating guarantees durability. The deluxe version of the support bar includes two-direction stability for added support.

The new Pipercross V1 By ARMA Carbon Fiber Intake System is arguably the most attractive intake system available for the Gen 2 and Gen 3 MINI Coopers, completely transforming any engine bay. With authentic, hand laid carbon fiber making up the structure of every part, this intake is guaranteed to impress! Other new intakes include the Autotech Composite Intake System and a Pipercross reusable foam filter, increasing the breathing efficiency of your engine and adding up to 13WHP! More air available means more potential power.

If you are a performance-minded enthusiast looking to save weight wherever possible or just want a set of very high-quality wheel bolts that won't rust, ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are exactly what you need. ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are 50% lighter than steel bolts of the same size, thus reducing rotational mass on the vehicle. They are CNC'd from annealed titanium alloy and when tested to class 10.9 fastener proof load requirements, they showed no signs of fatigue or failure.

These 15mm thick plates were CAD designed using simulation to maximize stiffness, and precision CNC machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum then black anodized for a perfect fit and exceptional corrosion resistance. Sets include proprietary chromoly, heat treated, and nickel plated steel fastening nuts to give our plates the ultimate look and protection.

If you live in an apartment or you can't get your car up on ramps or stands but want to change your oil, then this is exactly what you need. This tool enables you to drain from the dipstick tube and refill like normal, without getting under the car or fighting with drain plugs. Not only is it convenient it's also efficient: most cars leave oil in the pan when being drained from the plug—sometimes up to a half quart. The extractor, however, can reach this remaining broken down fluid to make room for even more uncontaminated lubricant. Extract the extra work from the job.

Working on Suspension Setups can be difficult and can require complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. Don’t get forced into taking your vehicle to a dealer for a routine suspension refresh. Put the power in your hands with these specialty suspension tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself! elf!

Store your wheels for less with Schwaben!

Known world-wide primarily for their creative and original Porsche offerings, Rennline Inc. is not only the distributor, but manufacturer of the majority of products that wear the Rennline name. Speed bumps, potholes, and the occasional “off-track” excursion can cause serious damage to critical undercarriage components. The Rennline Alumuinum Skidplate is the best designed solution to the problem. While this gorgeous addition is rarely seen by onlookers, the peace of mind that comes with this expertly-engineered measure of protection brings more than enough satisfaction.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

The ultimate solution in portable lifting technologies is undoubtedly QuickJack. The days of rolling your floor jack around and snagging it on cords or rocks are over. Just slide the QuickJack risers under your car and enjoy a safe, stable, convenient lift at the touch of a button. At a fraction of the cost of traditional lifts and the portability of the low-profile risers, QuickJack is your perfect choice, whether you are in your home garage or in the pit at a track day!

Wrapping a present wouldn't be complete without a bow. While the present is hidden, the presentation and full effect of a perfectly wrapped gift just isn't the same when it is missing something to tie it all together. The same can be said about performance tuning software. You can have some great performance gains with the basic bolt-ons, but you're missing out on the full experience without a tune to help those mods maximize their potential in your MINI. That's where the potent Shark Injector Software Upgrades come into play so you can get the most from your MINI.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and black spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

ECS Tuning now offers an online returns solution! To get started, simply log into your ECS Tuning account, Click the "View Orders" button on the homepage and select the order that you wish to make a return on to begin! You have a choice of using a prepaid return label for convenience, or you may choose to return it using your own return label. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Customer Service Team for assistance!

We've heard your requests loud and clear. ECS has resumed our local pickup option for our customers. How it works? Simple! Contact our sales team by phone or live chat to place your order so that we can confirm product fitment, availability, and more. Once your order is ready for pick up you will receive an email with the pick up time and location. Customer parking is up front. Just walk in to our front lobby and use the phone to let us know you're here.

BFI just raised the bar when it comes to one of the most frequently touched parts of your car's interior. These heavyweight shift knobs feel like butter in the palm of your hand, thanks to the top grain perforated air leather or black Alcantara that it's wrapped in. Weighing in at 215 to 250 grams the added inertial mass makes shifting effort substantially less while speeding up the process at the same time.

Today's modern cars were made with complex tools that only dealerships have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these tool sets from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. With Schwaben's wiper arm extractor kit, you won't have to insert a pry bar between your windshield and the arm and try to painfully remove them! Simply slide the tool around the base of the wiper arm, tighten the adjuster and remove the arm.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job.

You're driving your MINI one afternoon, enjoying the ride, and listening to your favorite band. Suddenly, the car in front of you swerves to miss a plank on the road. It's too late, you hit it and begin to hear a heart-sinking click with every rotation of your wheel. In just a few miles, your tire is flat. If you have your trusty MINI Spare Tire Kit ready to go, a simple, if aggravating, the roadside repair is all you need to keep going, but what if you don't have it? Make sure you have a plan if the worst case happens to you with our Genuine MINI spare tire kits at ECS.

The all new V3 Sprint Booster model is a definitive step up! The device comes with 36 acceleration programs in total (18 manual and 18 automatic), ensuring flexibility and overall control during acceleration. The same unit now works for both automatic and manual transmission models. Special features include Valet mode (to limit acceleration rate) and Pedal Lock Mode (disable the accelerator pedal). New and Improved, ultra compact, with plug-n-play installation—What more could you ask for?!

When it comes to doing a job on your car there's nothing like having the right tools for the job. That's why Schwaben wanted to offer some essentials at a price just right to begin your summertime projects.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained. Jumping Independently

Clinched offers universal fitment overfenders, hardware, and more for your vehicle! With fitments for just about anything out there, the problem of finding an affordable way to go wide with a quality product you can trust disappears. Classic and 'New School' style overfenders are available to give your car the perfect look and stuff wider wheels with a more aggressive offset under your now beefier wheel arches! Don't be the only car rocking factory wheel arches this year: grab Clinched universal fitment flares to bring your car a wider stance and head turning style.

You've heard it all before - “Good, cheap, or fast: pick two.” It's time to forget all of that. The Good – Shark Injector software is dyno-tuned by BMW expert Jim Conforti, designed to preserve driveability & prevent damage. The Fast – Raises the rev limit and improves mid-range torque & high-RPM horsepower. Plug & play push-button installation in 30 minutes or less. The Cheap – Dyno-proven double-digit gains in horsepower & torque, priced far less than other modifications.