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The headlight design of the MINI Cooper defines the car's character more so than any other feature. MINI is now offering stunning Bi-Xenon headlights in Titanium-Gray housings for the MINI Cooper. The genuine MINI kit includes left and right side headlights, and retains the factory turn signals. These are direct bolt on light to replace the Factory or aftermarket halogen headlights. NOTE: Additional coding will need to be done by a MINI dealership for strobe light elimination on startup.

Modern automotive components are tucked into the tightest of places, sometimes making it impossible to access fasteners with a standard socket or ratchet. A lot of times, this forces you to take your vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. The Schwaben Stubby Socket Driver is a specialty low-profile tool, designed specifically to give you access to previously untouchable fasteners. Put the power in your own hands with this kit from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do it all yourself!

The cooling system in any car is often a neglected when it comes to maintenance, by the time most owners do something about this failure has already arrived. The recommended service interval is every 2 years. Just like engine oil the additives used in coolant to keep corrosion down and maintain proper lubrication breakdown in the same way over time and milage. Reduce the cost later by keeping your cooling system healthy now, Schwaben tools make it easy to maintain.

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

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With MINI enthusiasts, it's all about individual personality shining through a common love for the unique little cars. The simple, small, subtle touches often speak volumes in that respect, which is where the whole build is tied together. Brand new at ECS is just one more way to let your creative side show with the floating MINI center caps. Designed to stay static while your wheels spin, the iconic MINI logo will display as if suspended with the wheels in motion.

Exposure to sunlight, dirt, and harmful chemicals ages your convertible trim moldings located on the back of the convertible top. Eventually, these will crack and leak. Don't wait for chemicals and dirt to permanently damage your trunk's interior and its valuable contents. The Genuine MINI convertible top molding kits come with everything you need to do a professional-grade fix using common hand tools. Zero cutting, fitting, or trimming required. This complete repair solution includes all the screws and hardware you'll need for a painless installation.

Need to fit some aggressive wheels and tires, but your fenders require rolling? The Schwaben Fender Lip Roller is your at-home solution for forming your fender lips without paying excessively at a shop. Get the look you want with professional-like quality from the Schwaben Fender Lip Roller!

The most important part of working on your car is doing it safely. Lifting, supporting, and lowering your car with the right equipment is paramount. Schwaben has a low profile, heavy duty, easy to use lifting products designed to safely and quickly raise and lower even the most slammed cars around.

If your car has been unused for a few weeks, a few months, or has been in storage since last fall, there is a checklist of maintenance services you need to run through before your car may be ready to drive. Pulling your car from storage can be an easy and rewarding experience, and might save you some headaches down the road. Here is everything you need to make sure your car is ready to go back to work when you are.

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Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

Online ordering and Phone orders are still available as normal. Our sales and customer support staff are here in the building (though we are working remotely to do our part to help with social distancing). We do not expect any delays with shipping and we are ready to provide assistance with your orders. Feel free to call in, speak with one of our enthusiast experts, and find what you need for your next project. We are now offering Curbside Pickup at our facility in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Changing your Audi, BMW, or Volkswagen's oil on schedule ensures your engine will live a healthy and long operational life. While changing your oil might be straightforward, those who regularly do it themselves likely find the little annoyances that make it more trouble than it could be. With our new Schwaben Thread-In Oil Funnels, you can quickly thread this funnel into your oil filler cap for a hands-free and mess-free result when you pour in that new liquid gold. Make services easy for yourself and you'll begin to enjoy them even more!

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.

Since 1996, Forge Motorsport has provided innovation, clever design, and highest quality manufacturing from their in-house CNC machine shop. Not only has Forge Motorsport made a name for themselves in supplying OE manufacturers with valves, intercoolers, and actuators, but they have excelled in the world of Motorsport with a heavy presence in F1, WRC, Rally X, and Le Mans. Brand new from Forge is the Limited Edition PINK Blow Off Valve for the N14 and N18 Engines! Be unique with this exclusive BOV from one of the most accomplished performance companies around.

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.

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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.

Revive your engine with a performance turbo. Use this as a bolt-on repair option for a failed turbo, or as a direct-fit performance upgrade. The FrankenTurbo F21M hybrid turbo gives you the option of running the turbo upgrade on your stock tune or upgrading your tune for a more powerful experience. Use it alone or as part of a complete performance upgrade. It's alive!

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.