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The Volkswagen Audi Group catalog includes more than just Volkswagens and Audis. This results in more than a couple overlaps in parts, for both performance and styling. If you know where to look, that is. We do. ECS Tuning brings you the front lip spoiler from the European-only SEAT Cupra R. This lip features an aggressive design not found on any US-market car. While not exactly direct-fit, with some slight tweaking, you can give your Golf a unique appearance that will have other enthusiasts guessing. And to sweeten the deal, take a look at the price!

Doing a cooling system refresh, or just replacing worn out and soft old hoses? Why settle for stock when you can get the added life and heat tolerance of silicone hoses? The ECS Silicone Radiator Hose Kit retains OEM fitment while resisting heat that softens the factory hoses. All hoses come in advanced 3-ply black silicone.

From 1960's Rallye Monte Carlo to Dakar 2014, "Cooper" has sustained a well-earned association with motorsports brilliance. Let this thoroughbred pedigree show on your sleeve with genuine OEM Hood Stripes. Choose black or white - both come with protective coated installation paper for a perfect factory-finish look.

This kit is for the convertible MINI to seal the top fabric to the boot / trunk upper panels. The seal can start to deteriorate over time and peel along with the chrome trim fading. They seal the bottom of the convertible top to the truck cabin and keep the dirt and water out. So if yours is looking old, replace it and restore the look of your MINI convertible. This kit is for the left and right hand side in the rear of the vehicle.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your MINI with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a rectangular head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy.

This brawny 12-point socket set is a great set to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bar, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from a 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. Made of durable chrome vanadium steel, these sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

This is the orange ring that slides over the center console cigarette power outlet or rear trunk power outlet. These sometimes snap and then slide around the outlet hole. When interior lights are on, a small bulb illuminates this piece. Great to replace for a tight flush fit.

Now you can stack your extra wheels without the danger of scratches and scuffs. This wheel storage rack keeps your wheels spaced apart, and being on locking casters, allows you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. Sturdy steel construction and a wide base means this wheel rack won't tip over. Holds up to 275lbs - enough for most any wheel & tire set. Fits up to 8½" wide wheels, depending on offset.

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 usability 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!

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.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

An especially conspicuous wearing part in the cabin of your R57 MINI is the armrest lid. Spirited shifting is often the main culprit, while years of regular use and neglect don't help. Genuine Armrest Lid replacements mean exact color matching and factory-quality direct fitment.

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.

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.

Prevent cooling issues before they begin with an ECS Tuning Thermostat Replacement Kit. The experts at ECS have identified all of the common parts that fail on a MINI and have included them all in one convenient kit. If your MINI has high miles or has an unreliable thermostat, replace all the critical components at the same time for added assurance.

Having proper use of your emergency brake in your MINI is a must. These brake cables over time can develop rust under the rubber boot and corrode the cable making it stick in place. If your emergency brake seems to stick and lock your rear brake, this might be your problem. Replace both sides and ensure proper brake release. Includes left and right side emergency cables.

DIY with confidence. Don't pay shop labor rates for simple tasks like resetting your oil service & Inspection lights. PEAKE makes MINI scan tools perfect for vehicles with the OBD-2 port under the dash on the left hand side. Reset warning and reminder lights and retrieve onboard diagnostic data. Built with pride for over two decades, PEAKE scan tools have a well deserved reputation for quality and dependability, unique in the industry.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style and projector headlights. 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. It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, now available from ECS tuning. The new 30" to 67" Car Ramps are available with a regular or low-profile design. Specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, the low-profile ramps eliminate the risk of body damage & the dangers of sliding ramps. These Schwaben Ramps are made from advanced EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam with a special anti-skid coating, preventing sliding while adding additional structural strength.

Schwaben Specialty Tools is known for releasing clever, highly useful automotive tools that make owning a European car less frustrating and more fun. Two new exciting product releases - the Mechanic's Stethoscope and the Scraper, Pick and Hook set - are superb examples of Schwaben reliability and ingenuity. Featuring an aluminum probe & rubber trumpet, the Schwaben Stethoscope makes finding vacuum leaks, pressure flow noises, and knocks infinitely more simple. The Scraper, Hook And Pick Set is an indispensable kit with endless uses, from carbon cleaning to picking out o-rings.

Don't back up blind! These stunning LED reverse lights from Ziza give off a bright white light illuminating everything in your path. These new LEDs look great and increase safety. Come as a set of two, one for each taillight. For 7/2004+ production date vehicles with updated taillight design.

If you need technical information about your MINI, for repair or simply for personal satisfaction, a Haynes Repair Manual is a must-have item. DIYers will appreciate the detaile procedures and reference data that have made Haynes a go-to trusted source of information, and the industry benchmark for aftermarket technical books on European makes. Owners hungry for a better understanding of the technology and features that make MINI special will enjoy the richly illustrated, detailed explanations of vehicle components, assemblies, and operating strategies.

Are you having trouble getting into your trunk? ECS Tuning has the solution with this Trunk Lid Grip which includes the trunk lid with internals (available in Black, Primed and Chrome), and the lock mechanism. This kit will allow you to fix the rear hatch button grip with an easy, all-in-one kit. Available in both Black. Primed and Chrome, if necessary the primed handle can be replaced by your painted handle already on your vehicle.

MINI Cooper S engines deliver power in regular pulsations that are ameliorated by the mass of a flywheel. Further dampening of vibration and noise isolation is made possible by a dual-mass flywheel design, whereby two flywheels are mated together by a circumferential spring. When positive clutch feel and shifting precision are higher priorities, minimizing any buffering between the engine crankshaft and transmission is imperative. A single flywheel design is simpler and more tactile through the clutch pedal, eliminating that vague feeling that destroys driving confidence.

Give 'em what they really want the most: cold, hard cash. Buy a traditional ECS Tuning plastic gift card and include it as a sweet surprise for a special someone. Need something fast? We have an entirely new virtual gift card for last-minute shoppers (and those who don't want to wait for delivery of a plastic card). Just order an ECS virtual gift card in any denomination from 5 to 1000 dollars, and we'll fire it off to your email box in minutes. Then pass it along to friend or family member and let them activate the card and order anything they like from the ECS site.

The Valeo Replacement Wiper Blades for Gen 1/2 MINI's are a simple direct-fit replacement for imperfect original parts. And because so much of MINI's charm lies in their strict attention to detail, the Valeo option is visually identical to the original piece.

A highly effective method of unseating over-tightened or corroded screws and bolts, the impact driver accomplishes two important tasks with the blow of a hammer—positively engaging the bolt or screw head while twisting it counter-clockwise. Stripping a critical bolt or screw can stop your project in its tracks, and necessitate hours of tedious labor. Choose the tool professionals use for the job, and leave time for more enjoyable pursuits.

When John Cooper Works designed the limited-edition GP for MINI, they wanted to prove that the MINI chassis is not only befitting the most advanced track-oriented technology, but also that it deserves the interior styling of a pure-bred racer. Their efforts produced a stunning contrast-stitched shifter boot, down tubes, and emergency brake boot. Bring this exact same redesign to your MINI's cabin using direct fit, authentic John Cooper Works parts.

The Fumoto 14mm oil drain valve replaces your Volkswagen or Audi OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.