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Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's 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 tool.

The dim stock reverse lights might leave you guessing as to what lurks behind your car. Technology has improved, and ECS is on the forefront. Give your MINI a Ziza performance lighting makeover. This Ziza reverse light kit has been engineered in-house specifically for your car model. We guarantee fitment and quality, with no 'bulb-out' warnings. In addition to this kit, ECS carries a full catalog of Ziza lighting kits. Update your MINI with a complete LED line-up. More modern, more efficient, safer, better lighting. What's not to like?

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.

When you're on a long driving adventure, you can't trust FM radio or your scratched CD collection to provide for your listening needs. Take advantage of modern music players with this 3.5mm jack Aux Cable retrofit kit. This Genuine MINI kit includes a comprehensive factory installation guide and all necessary hardware. You can even mount it in the factory glovebox location. Expand your auditory options while preserving the factory stereo system! * Only compatible with MINI factory stereo decks in first generation MINIs. Does not work with 2002 models or cassette deck stereos.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality.

These brawny socket sets are great sets to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bars, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from an impact gun, these sockets are also coated for added protection and so you can tell them apart from non impact rated sockets. Significant internal depth allows for use with a range of applications with varying length shafts. These sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Small pleasures make life fun. Take your MINI; small in size, big on looks. Why not sprinkle a little added flavor over that small pleasure with a set of bright white LEDs for the front markers. This new item is another bright idea from Ziza.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

This FlipTop Center Armrest Console, available on European MINI models, is a bolt-on option that increases the functionality and comfort of your driving position. An interior storage compartment and a rear hinge that lets you to flip it out of the way increase the useability of your MINI's cabin. And the supple leather-trimmed top gives your arm a respite from steering and shifting. This armrest is a Genuine MINI product, so fit and finish are superb. Installs easily using simple hand tools. Get one and motor on in comfort!

Know everything that is happening around you while you're on the road. ECS Tuning brings you these driver's side Blind Spot Convex Mirrors to see what your stock units could not. Replacing only the mirror glass, installation is simple. The whole mirror glass is convex (slight curve) to give you more viewing area. Gives a great factory appearance without any obstructions like normal stick-on blind spot mirrors. Because they are Genuine MINI parts, you are assured of quality and fitment. Plug-and-play for your MINI. Get them, and get safe!

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style projector headlights from Hella. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. These assemblies also include leveling motors. If you wish to utilize the leveling feature, you will have to install additional components and wire and code your car to enable them. Note: this is not required! It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

The pros know. Doing the job right means having the right tools. MINI owners who demand the best for their motorcars will appreciate the Schwaben oil filter housing removal socket. Unlike ham-fisted techniques using adjustable pliers or other improvised tools, the Schwaben socket is designed to grip the cartridge filter housing cleanly and securely to prevent cosmetic damage. Made of durable chrome vanadium, the socket has a 36mm hex-head protrusion for easy turning with an end wrench or socket. Order now and have one on hand for your next oil change.

Squeak. Streak. Squeak. Streak. Tired of noisy, last century wiper blades that chatter and don't clean your windshield? Upgrade to sleek wiper arms with beam-style wiper blades in a Genuine Aero wiper kit from MINI. Single strip beam-style blades are simpler and more durable than conventional blades. The wiper blade rubber is attached to a single beam backing strip that bends to the curve of your windshield for clean, quiet wiping. Move up to 21st century wiper technology with original equipment Genuine MINI Aero wiper kits.

Add this sale priced John Cooper Works (JCW) trunk lid badge to your MINI driver, for a Gen2 JCW look. Or use in multiple locations for a touch of JCW on the exterior or interior. Its bold black-and-red on chrome surfboard design adds a distinctive accent to any MINI (and its sale price will leave spare cash in the kitty for your next purchase). Peel-and-stick-easy to install, this is an essential upgrade for the discriminating MINI owner.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Genuine European MINI heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. Easy to install, these mirrors look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Take one for the road with the Genuine MINI Oil Storage Bag. This handsome soft cover zippered bag holds a quart or liter bottle of emergency oil, just in case your engine ends up a quart low on a dirt road near Grizzly Gulch, Montana. To keep you clean, the bag comes with paper funnels, gloves, hand wipes, and towels. Velco strips keep the bag attached to the trunk liner, conveniently out of your way, but ready for use in an instant. Buy two; one for you, the other for a friend.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

They just look HID. But Ziza H11 bulbs are street legal, and do not require special wiring when used in your MINI. Available in Platinum White, Pure Yellow, and Super White, Ziza H11 bulbs plug into many standard headlight and fog light sockets. Known for their brighter light, these special bulbs give your car a stylish look, and improve your vision in both low visibility and night driving conditions.

Schwaben Go-Through Screwdrivers might at a glance appear to be functionally identical to those contained in other sets - upon further inspection, it becomes obvious that these tools are built to an exceedingly high build standard, and are uniquely designed for extreme durability. The Go-Through design means the metal driver shaft extends in through the handle of the tool, instead of dead-ending at the grip. This gives the driver a better weight, feel, and increases the effectiveness and durability of the tool.

Most of us have to admit to sleeping through a chemistry class--or two--after a rough night. The good news is the Chemical Guys didn't. Now they've put the power of Raw Science to work in a complete professional detailing car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt, even from alloy wheels, and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster.

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Get ready for spring cleaning with the MINI GP wash kit, now at ECS. Approved and made by MINI, this kit will safely wash away winter grime, and make your MINI shiny again. Great for all MINIs. Rinse away stubborn road dirt and brake stains with spray wheel cleaner; then treat your paint to a surface friendly shampoo, safe even for the GP carbon rear wing. Bucket, sponge, and chamois included. (If you think the wash is fun, wait for the spin cycle!)

Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we have a new and better way. Pig Mat products have long been a favorite in professional repair shops that can't afford to track grease and oil onto costly car mats and carpeting. Made of durable, layered polypropylene, Pig Mats catch and hold most common fluid spills until you can throw them out. While you're here, check out our video on Form-A-Funnels, a great way to avoid spills in the first place.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with an ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes on your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for your MINI that will not cause a "bulb out" warning. These are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes, there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or rework your factory wiring to get them functioning properly.