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Weathered or damaged lug bolts can detract significantly from your MINI's curb appeal. Worn bolt heads also present the risk of stripping when attempting wheel removal, making changing wheels or tires a headache. ECS offers exact direct-fit wheel bolt replacements for your MINI; choose from black-zinc or silver coating - both are corrosive resistant, OEM- quality sets.

Instead of using damaging and ineffective pliers or wrenches to grapple with your oil filter housing, pick up the right tool for the job and focus your efforts on loftier pursuits. The Schwaben 27mm hex socket fits 1/2" drive ratchets and allows for an effortless, non-marring removal of your Oil Filter Housing. Made of chrome vanadium steel, this dedicated tool will compliment any MINI owner's toolbox.

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 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.

This John Cooper Works GP2 sport steering wheel fits in as a direct swap out piece from MINI, & is much desired by owners due to its nice feel and thicker grip section. This wheel includes eye-catching red stitching on the inseam. Does not include airbag. Includes JCW black blank control pads and bottom insert. Requires removal of the airbag and older steering wheel, professional installation recommended. Not for Automatics with paddle shifters, unless modified.

To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification using a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing your torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. An improper torque value may result in premature mount failure - or worse. Some aftermarket strut nut sizes differ from what was originally found on the vehicle. Please measure your nuts to be sure - alternatively, pick up our Schwaben 5 Piece Strut Nut Socket Set and be covered for all common sizes.

Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air stream. By filtering out dust and dirt, those contaminants don't make it into your HVAC system, making everything work easier and cleaner. Mann is the industry leader in replacement automotive filters - experience has given them unique insight into the needs of every filter application. The Mann cabin filter provides pure clean air to breath, something everyone in the vehicle will appreciate.

Cracked, abrasion-blasted lenses don't just look bad, they reduce the effectiveness of your driving lights. Restore the good looks and lighting efficiency of your driving/rally lights with original MINI glass lenses. MINI uses real glass because it is tougher and more scratch resistant than plastic. Even glass wears out, however, as the lights are battered by road hazards and abrasives. In the end, new lenses are the only fix. Some dis-assembly and gluing is required to install these lenses, but the results are well worth the benefits to the discriminating MINI owner.

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, or cycling, RockMounts roof rack accessories are as easy to load as they are good looking. For a weekend with nature, a 14er Cargo Cage Roof Basket will handle up to 150 pounds of camping gear. Its scooped grille design keeps items in place, and sheds water and snow. The next time you plan a getaway, plan to take RockyMounts.

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.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

This kit is a genuine MINI trim upgrade from the gray to the newer piano black with chrome, which matches the dash. These easily snap into location in place of the original trim. A complete set for an instant upgrade to the interior. Incudes: Center Mickey - Piano Black with chrome. Left and right outside dash vents in piano black/chrome.

Add either one (or both) of these trunk lid/front grille badges to your MINI driver, for a Gen2 JCW look. Or use in multiple locations for a touch of JCW on the exterior or interior. The bold black/red on chrome surfboard design adds a distinctive accent to any MINI. Peel-and-stick-easy to install, this is an essential upgrade for the discriminating MINI owner.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

Winter wheels FINALLY getting put away? Store or transport your wheels while showing your love for MINI. These packs of 2 or 4 wheel storage and transport bags slip over the tire for easy moving. Durable handle allows you to carry a wheel in each hand without coating them with brake dust. Excellent for storage of winter or spare wheels, keeping them safe by protecting the lip. A Must have accessory for any MINI enthusiast.

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!

This kit is to upgrade from the gray to the newer piano black w/ black chrome which matches the dash color. These snap into location of the original trim. Complete set for an instant upgrade to the interior. Incudes: Center Mickey - Piano Black with black chrome. Left and right outside dash vents in piano black / black chrome.

The new MINI DRL retrofit is three lights in a single housing. Key-on engine-running, a bright halo of LED illumination acts as a Daytime Running Light (DRL) for an attractive look and added safety. In the parking light position, the light switches from a halo to a projector half moon of light to mark your corners. For fog or other low visibility driving, a half moon of projected light and center bar fog light combine to let you see, and be seen. Three lighting functions; one handsomely boxed kit that makes a great gift for any MINI owner, including you.

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.

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.

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!

Ziza LED bulbs are exact fit replacements for your original, yellow-tint incandescent bulbs, and bathe your license plate area in a cool, white light. Polarity sensitive; if your lights do not work when you first install them, rotate them and reinstall. Ziza LED lights will not trigger your bulb-out circuits. Keep your license plates lit and your car legal with these stylish upgrades.

As a MINI owner, you're most certainly aware that it's the small things that count. The only truly functional piece of MINI apparel, the unique Gen 2 key fob has undoubtedly become a familiar companion. It makes sense then to add a little style and freshness to such an oft used item. The Genuine MINI chrome key fob trim has been updated from plastic to brilliant, durable metal - promising driving pleasure before you even step in the car.

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.

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.

Rack 'em up with an original MINI roof rack base bar kit. This OEM original clamps directly to factory-installed roof railing on your MINI. Once installed, the rack accepts a range of accessories, both MINI-original and aftermarket, including RockyMounts. Order a complete OE base bar kit that includes keys and installation tools.

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.

Get the best from our premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

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.