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Milltek's MINI 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 dynometer 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.

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 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.

Schwaben Specialty tools has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally clever tools for a variety of difficult automotive projects. Their latest Wheel Essentials release contains superb examples of the Schwaben approach to premium tool design and manufacturing. The unique Protecta Socket Kit helps prevent damage during wheel installation & removal. Quickly measure bolt circle on wheels or hubs with the Schwaben Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauge. The Schwaben Low Profile Aluminum Floor Jack is loaded with design details that make this floor jack one of the best jacks on the market.

The Bentley service manuals are easily the most talked about guide in the forums, anyone looking to do their own repairs at home or even in shops trust these manuals to get the job done right. Bentley manuals are known for being clear and in depth for just about any job needing done as well as giving torque specs and service intervals. Go a step further and create the dynamic duo with and in-depth brand specific scan tool for your MINI. With reset features such as EPB, Airbag, ABS, A/T, Instrument cluster, Oil service reset and more.

Schwaben offers an extensive line of European specialty tools as well as standard tools to your collection. It 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.

CSF is a leader in automotive cooling technology, with over a half-century of experience. Using that knowledge, they have developed this high-performance radiator that far surpasses the abilities of the stock unit. Starting with a two-row, triple-pass design for the coolest temperatures possible, this radiator features high-quality CNC-machined brackets and hardware. To finish it off, each radiator is hand polished to a mirror finish for that show-car shine. Best of all, it fits like the stock part, requiring no modifications for installation. Made as a direct fit to from your stock

The Schwaben 26 Pc 1/4" Dr. Metric Socket Set is perfect for starting, upgrading, or completing your tools collection. This is 1/4" drive metric kit comes with deep and shallow sockets, ratchet, extensions and more. Making this your best friend when it comes to jobs using smaller type fasteners. Featured in a durable case to make it easy to keep in the car for emergency or to just have handy since we all know how often we randomly need a tool.

Does your drive-by-wire throttle need a wake up call? Is there an annoying lag between pedal mashing and engine giddy? Modern drive-by-wire throttles are electrically operated, and some take their sweet time responding when you stomp on the gas. Sprint Booster has the solution. This plug and play signal enhancer installs in minutes to improve throttle response and performance. Complete with remote, push button control to let you select among stock, sport, or race modes for different driving conditions.

There comes a time when you're working on your engine and you need a slight rotation to line up your timing, but today you're working solo. This can be a problem as it will cause you to go from the engine bay to the driver's seat until you get it right. The Schwaben Remote Starter Switch save you the unnecessary traveling by allowing you to jump your starter from the engine bay making a job once required by two a solo achievement.

Do you have a leak on the driver side near the transmission and engine connection, dripping down the side of the engine? This is most likely the problem. The housing is prone to cracking with many heat cycles and miles. Now from Vaico we have another solution. This housing buttons up with three bolts to the side of the head and compresses the double circle gasket on the thermostat itself.

This Genuine Parcel Shelf for the driver and passenger is a fast and easy way to add extra storage for small items. Straight from the Euro market, it comes in panther black to match the original dash panels. A spare rectangular hole on the driver side in the panel accepts a stock switch so you can control any accessory you choose. On the passenger side this replaces that stubborn glove box, matching the design on the driver side with more utility. Get the full kit for the left and right side for the full MINI Euro experience.

Many MINIs have logged a ton of miles to date, and most have road-weary suspension setups. Aftermarket suspensions have been a favorite replacement choice for performance enthusiasts; they offer a perfect blend of even, more stable handling dynamics with ride compliance & comfort. Koni, Airlift, ST Suspensions, H&R, Megan Racing, KW and FK have all compiled aftermarket suspension sets that allow you to dial in that perfect look for your Gen 1 MINI Cooper. Either keep your MINI static and spin it down to hug the road or air it out and lay frame for the ultimate low look.

The time has come, finally and in-depth brand specific scan tool for your BMW & MINI vehicles. When something goes wrong with your car the most frustrating part is tracking down the problem. Many people have realized how helpful a standard scan tool can be, usually getting you on the right path of diagnosis. We decided to take this a few step further by providing a scan tool that reset more features such as EPB, Airbag, ABS, A/T, Instrument cluster, Oil service reset and more. All this is accomplished by reading specific BMW/MINI codes instead of the generic OBDII emission codes.

The time has come, finally and in-depth brand specific scan tool for your BMW & MINI vehicles. When something goes wrong with your car the most frustrating part is tracking down the problem. Many people have realized how helpful a standard scan tool can be, usually getting you on the right path of diagnosis. We decided to take this a few step further by providing a scan tool that reset more features such as EPB, Airbag, ABS, A/T, Instrument cluster, Oil service reset and more. All this is accomplished by reading specific BMW/MINI codes instead of the generic OBDII emission codes.

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

Milltek's MINI 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 dynometer 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.

Keeping a vehicle nice is a year-round job, if you have to deal with cold weather and snow cleaning the outside of your vehicle in the winter is usually left to a drive thru car wash. The interior however will suffer from tracking in the elements and keeping the interior nice is important for your comfort.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

Shop now and save on ECS Performance Components for your MINI. The ECS STP's are machined from 15mm thick 6061-T6 aluminum, ECS Strut Tower Plate Kits eliminate the prospect of tower mushrooming while improving chassis rigidity. All ECS MINI spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts.

With the weather turning for the worst be prepared and protect your car. Unimpeded, road salt and snow wreak all sorts of havoc. ECS has a variety of items to ready your ride for the cold season. Whether it be textile snow chains to ensure safe travels in the worst of conditions, or ski/snowboard mounts to get your gear to the slopes, we have the goods to get you through the Winter.

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 8½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

NM Engineering's primary goal is to improve the driver's motoring experience without changing the essence of what makes MINI a MINI. Browse through the stunning catalog of 18" and 17" NM Wheels for your MINI R50/R52/R53. Achieve an aggressive race look with the 12-spoke classic mesh design of the RSe12, available in Gunmetal or Black. The RSe05 is a crisp, clean traditional 5-spoke that fits the more subdued MINIs - Choose from Satin Black, Satin Gunmetal, Red, and Satin Bronze finishes.

Schwaben & ECS 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 mobility for both you and your tools.

This easy-to-install parcel shelf is a great way to add storage for small items, with a subtle call-back to the classic '59 Mini interior design. Straight from the Euro market, the 'panther black' shelf matches your original dash panels and fits in perfectly, and its tray liner helps keep small items from sliding around. Removing the glove box with its door in favor of this open-face Euro Parcel Shelf gives you more room for storage, and enhances your interior with a much more welcoming, open feeling.

Milltek's MINI 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 dynometer 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.

Lights. Lenses. A look that makes your MINI stand out. ECS has a large assortment of both US and Euro spec bulbs and headlight assemblies, and tail light options. Choose halogen or xenon; clear or smoked, from name brand suppliers like Ziza, DEPO, Helix, Spyder. Make a strong styling statement; add projects that turn heads. Great selection. Fun to install. Why wait?