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The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. 30" to 67" Low Profile Car Ramps are specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, eliminating the risk of body damage & sliding ramps. Schwaben Wheel Stands feature a cradled wheel support for superior stability compared to jack stands, supporting up to 3000 lbs. And when lifting your vehicle or placing it on an incline, Wheel Chocks are a wise investment.

Check out some of our new releases from last month for MINI.

There are tools that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - tools that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to a quality set is critical. Schwaben Specialty Tools recognized the need for better designed, more fully-featured puller tool kits; this variety of tool is so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects, mechanics deserve the best engineered product possible. Schwaben Pry Bar and Twin-Arm Puller Kits are highly adjustable, exceptionally durable sets of some of the most versatile tools in any home or professional garage.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when attending to electrical issues - Schwaben Tools has developed all the right solutions for these common problems. Offering 2 or 4 amp charging, LED setting indicators, and a reverse polarity warning, the Automatic Battery Charger is a highlight of this Schwaben release. The 12 Ft 6-Gauge Booster Cables are also offered, while the Coiled Cord Circuit Tester is ideal 6 to 24 volt systems.

Produced and bottled exclusively in North Bay, California, Torque sells just one product: the best racing brake fluid on the market! Torque R700 Brake Fluid is the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat and corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

No more pinched fingers or dropped tools - the one-hand operation Schwaben Euro Locking Pliers can be unlocked with your lower finger while maintaining grip. Included are 7" Straight Jaw Locking Pliers, 7" Curved Jaw Locking Pliers, and 6" Needle Nose Locking Pliers. Remove exhaust pipe hangers in seconds with the specially designed Schwaben Tool. Ear-Type Clamp Pliers are also available. Remove and install clamps found on CV joints, hoses, and some fuel filters. Use with a torque wrench for stainless steel clamps and extended functionality.

Now available through ECS Tuning, browse through the stunning catalog of 18" and 17" Genuine MINI and NM Wheels for your MINI R58 Coupe. Achieve an aggressive race look with the 12-spoke classic mesh design of the NM RSe12, or a clean traditional look with the 5-spoke RSe52. ECS also offers a superbly matched wheel and tire set from legendary MINI tuner JCW. The 18-inch JCW Ronal Wheels are finished in Matte Black and wrapped with Pirelli P Zero asymmetrical Run Flat High performance tires.

The JCW GP2 Sport Brake kit made for MINI exclusively by Brembo. This upgrade kit is for the front red 6 Piston JCW GP2 calipers with GP2 Vented Rotors in the front, the rears on your JCW will pair with these on the front. This is a serious big brake kit from MINI & ECS. All brake pads parts come in one kit with install hardware, we even have an install PDF linked, making installation convenient and simple. We also linked the need wheel spacers below to clear the front brake with factory 17"+ wheels. The JCW GP2 Larger Master Cylinder is included for excellent brake pedal feel

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your MINI perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS MINI spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts for a complete package.

Achieving that show-room shine for your paint and interior surfaces requires patience and care - thorough cleaning and detailing can elevate a car to the next level. Three innovative car protection solutions from ECS give you the peace of mind that your body and interior are safe from accidental scratching, scuffing, weathering, and debris. The ECS Mechanics Seat Protector Cover is made of full-bound, padded vinyl and resists most acids, grease, dirt and grime. Keep your fender cover in place and protect your finish with the convenient and stylish ECS Magnetic Fender Covers.

There are several critical automotive projects that require pulling fluid lines – these jobs oftentimes end in an unnecessary mess from using inadequate tools and procedures. The tool experts at Schwaben have developed the highly convenient Fluid Stopper Kit for this reason, allowing you to properly clamp any fluid hoses and avoid messes or fluid losses. Additionally, the clamps offer a temporary seal, meaning you will not compromise any lines for later use. Address all common hard lines, including fuel lines, brake lines, and banjo connections.

The easy to use Schwaben Bleeding Products allow you to bleed and flush your fluid systems with the convenience and accuracy of a professional. The line of fully-loaded pressure bleeders are undoubtedly the best-performing products of their kind available on the market today. Schwaben also offers a catch bottle that holds a full 1 Liter of fluid and features easy to read oil level marks for accurate draining.

Schwaben Specialty Tools announces new innovative solutions to the most common dilemmas faced by European car owners. For those hard to reach hose clamps with 7mm hex nuts, the Schwaben Hose Clamp Flex Driver features an overall length of 10-1/2" and a flex shaft length of 6" for exceptional convenience. The ergonomic handle features a non-slip grip for when your hands are oily or wet. The 46 Piece 1/4" Drive Set contains all the most popular tools needed to address the most common installation and repair projects for European cars.

Features of convenience and ease of use define this latest Schwaben Specialty Tools release. The Schwaben Telescoping Round/Rectangular Mirror offers an 9-1/2" to 29" extendable handle with a stainless steel shaft, plus a 2-1/4" mirror head mounted on a dual swivel for a full 360 degree rotation. The Schwaben Telescoping Magnet is rated to pick up 3.5 lbs. Its stainless steel shaft is 7" collapsed and 26" extended, while its powerful magnet is encased in a aluminum sleeve to help prevent side of magnet from sticking.

This H&R Street Performance Coilovers will lower your MINI and give it the performance characteristics needed for daily driving and for the track. They offer handling and control without feeling every single bump on the road. Manufactured of high grade steel spring and struts which are built to last. To upgrade your stock suspension and improve your ride quality. A little more aggressive then sport cup kit. Lowering average 0.75"-1.75" Front / 0.60"-1.75" Rear

Akrapovic is now the leading supplier of stainless steel exhaust systems and is known internationally for their quality and performance. Akrapovic supplies exhaust to many professional race organizations campaigning MINIs. Their stainless steel exhaust comes with exquisite carbon fiber or stainless steel tips and is known as the best fitting aftermarket exhaust you can buy for your MINI. As well as having the best fit, it also has a distinct growl tone of the exhaust without the drone noise at highway speeds.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your MINI perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Our unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 3mm size. All ECS MINI spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts.

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.

"Good things come to those who wait." This proverb is arguably the best definition for our ECS Tuning Kohlefaser Luft-Technik (Carbon Fiber Air Technology) Intake System. In house developed, engineered and tested, this air induction system is THE BEST production induction system on the market today. With months of rigorous testing and design innovations we are proud to release this complete kit to power your MINI. With more power, higher quality materials and stunning aesthetics, this induction system will exceed expectations.

A stripped thread can turn an enjoyable weekend project into an unbearably frustrating experience, occasionally bringing the entire job to a complete halt. The Schwaben Thread Repair Kits were designed specifically for European cars with the most commonly used metric sized threads in mind, keeping your project in motion whenever metric threads are stripped or otherwise damaged. The kit contains everything to keep your project going - simply drill out the old thread, tap out the hole with the correct sized tap, and screw in a new insert with the installation tool.

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.

Don't let conventional spacer options leave you feeling down and out. ECS bolt-on wheel spacers are the right way to push your wheels out to the fenders. These precision machined, 6061-T6 anodized black aluminum spacers have 4140 integral steel threads. Forget the perils of extra-long wheel bolts; these come complete with all the low profile bolts needed to properly torque the spacers to the hub in factory looking black and your wheels to the spacers. ECS bolt-on spacers for your MINI R55-R59 let you dial in the ideal stance.

ECS now offers Blackout LED Daylight Running Lights for your MINI R58/R59, designed to look like the later Gen 3 F56/F55 MINI OEM HID Projector headlights. Sets are available both for cars equipped with factory HID (Xenon) headlights and those equipped with factory Halogen headlights. The Spyder headlights feature high impact plastic lenses with a black housing, and LED DRL and a black exterior. (Halogen) H9 Projector bulbs and (Halogen or Xenon) PY21 Turn signal bulbs are included.

We have a pretty good idea of what dads really want in life: a full garage - but not full of just anything. Ideally, dad needs the perfect tools to pour over every dimension of his baby on summer weekends and evenings. Make this Father's Day little extra special and reward all his hard work by treating him with the gift of Schwaben. Organization, mobility, vision, safety, and charging specialty tools give dad the motivation he needs to get out there and enjoy his hobby like a pro.

Known world-wide primarily for their creative and original Porsche offerings, Rennline Inc. is not only the distributor, but manufacturer of the majority of products that wear the Rennline name. Speed bumps, potholes, and the occasional “off-track” excursion can cause serious damage to critical undercarriage components. The Rennline Alumuinum Skidplate is the best designed solution to the problem. While this gorgeous addition is rarely seen by onlookers, the peace of mind that comes with this expertly-engineered measure of protection brings more than enough satisfaction.

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. This innovative treatment has been shown to fight 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 MINI JCW's wheels.

ECS is now offering a full kit expansion tank replacements for the MINI R58/R59. Available are ECS-assembled and Genuine MINI replacement options. The Forge polished alloy tank is a direct-fit replacement for the factory unit, and completely resists the cracking and fading of the original part. The alloy coolant tank also adds a high-performance, premium look to your engine bay. Each kit includes a new coolant expansion tank, tank cap, grommet, and torx bolt.

Turbochargers operate at speeds at over over 100,000 rpms. The lubrication requirements for this type of system are understandably highly specific and critical to observe carefully. The MINI R58/R59 feed & return oil lines have a tendency to weaken due primarily to heat exposure, making oil delivery precarious, compromising overall engine hea The Genuine MINI Turbo Oil Line Kit includes both new return and feed oil lines, as well as a heat resistant plate that installs on the new oil pipe for protection from further damage. Each kit also includes all installation hardware.

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 minute with TRICO. Single strip TRICO NeoForm 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. At this very low price and free shipping, its a no brainer.

Having proper use of your emergency brake in your MINI is a must. Over time, brake cables can develop rust inside the plastic boot rubber, making the cable susceptible to corrosion and eventually seizure. If your emergency brake seems to stick and lock your rear brake, or if the parking brake has failed completely, a Vaico replacement for both sides is available from ECS tuning.