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Founded in 1999, Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe) produces high flow, high-performance replacement air filters and complete cold-air intake systems for BMWs. Each precision-engineered intake component and filter offers excellent design and construction, reusable cotton filters that breathe easier than paper filters, powder-coated heat shields to block out hot engine air, and measurable performance gains resulting in increased horsepower and torque. aFe's reputation is fast growing as a manufacturer and designer of quality intake kits with excellent fit, finish and reasonable cost.

Founded in 1999, Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe) produces high flow, high-performance replacement air filters and complete cold-air intake systems for BMWs. Each precision-engineered intake component and filter offers excellent design and construction, reusable cotton filters that breathe easier than paper filters, powder-coated heat shields to block out hot engine air, and measurable performance gains resulting in increased horsepower and torque. aFe's reputation is fast growing as a manufacturer and designer of quality intake kits with excellent fit, finish and reasonable cost.

Founded in 1999, Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe) produces high flow, high-performance replacement air filters and complete cold-air intake systems for BMWs. Each precision-engineered intake component and filter offers excellent design and construction, reusable cotton filters that breathe easier than paper filters, powder-coated heat shields to block out hot engine air, and measurable performance gains resulting in increased horsepower and torque. aFe's reputation is fast growing as a manufacturer and designer of quality intake kits with excellent fit, finish and reasonable cost.

When adding more horsepower to your vehicle, it is imperative that you have a way to slow that power down and bring your vehicle to a stop. One way to do that is to upgrade to larger brake rotors. Aftermarket big brake kits can put a damper on your budget and offer questionable quality. Upgrade your stopping with a big brake kit from ECS Tuning. The ECS Big Brake Kit provides big improvements in braking power with a specially packaged kit containing quality brake components from the best names in the business.

When adding more horsepower to your vehicle, it is imperative that you have a way to slow that power down and bring your vehicle to a stop. One way to do that is to upgrade to larger brake rotors. Aftermarket big brake kits can put a damper on your budget and offer questionable quality. Upgrade your stopping with a big brake kit from ECS Tuning. The ECS Big Brake Kit provides big improvements in braking power with a specially packaged kit containing quality brake components from the best names in the business.

We always strive to produce excellent visual upgrades to tastefully improve the look of your VW. For your MK6 Jetta, the ECS GLI Front Lip Spoiler and GLI-Look Side Skirts provide an aggressive style and bring the car closer to the ground for an even more race-inspired look. These accents are available in both carbon fiber and black finishes so you can achieve the perfect look for your Jetta. Give your MK6 Jetta the beauty modifications it deserves with these new pieces from the trusted name in European performance tuning!

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs, our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before going to the shop or DIY.

Let there be light! Transform the engine bay of your B8/8.5 A4 or S4 into a well illuminated show piece.  Whether you are opening your hood to check your oil or to look good at a show, lighting the area is key and the New ECS Audi B8 Chassis Engine Bay Lighting Kit has you covered.

The importance of your car breathing clean air is paramount, especially in engines that see extreme conditions like those on a track or over a lifetime of use. Forge Motorsport's in-house engineering and uncompromising excellence in performance products have culminated in what is now the most complete Oil Catch Tank Kit on the market with the benefit of filtering your crankcase ventilation air before it is reintroduced through the intake for a leaner air-fuel mixture, reduced buildup, and less oil consumption.

With the prohibition of the steel tow ring in multiple racing series, a new more close-quarter racing friendly solution was needed. Introducing the Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Straps! These polyester tow straps are the best tow strap available for your BMW chassis. Using a heavy-duty, chemical-resistant polyester strap webbed around a stainless steel stud. This design allows for tow hooks to grab onto it without hitting your bumper. If you are racing your BMW, a Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Strap is a must have track accessory.

Euro Impulse brings a motorsport-inspired driving experience to your fingertips with their Carbon Fiber Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels for your MINI. The connection to your car starts with your hands on the wheel, so why not make your engagement as awesome as it can be? Euro Impulse Carbon Fiber Steering Wheels are the best way to provide a noticeable change in how you interact with your MINI. The attractive looks, a more satisfying grip, and an ergonomic shape of your new wheel is sure to keep you driving as often as possible.

Interested in simple, effective, & affordable protection? This ECS Tuning Supercharger Magnetic Drain/Fill Plug attracts and holds small ferrous metal particles within the supercharger oil to prevent wear. ECS Tuning's Magnetic Plugs are engineered in-house for a perfect fit and feature a permanent magnet fastened to the plug body. The press-fit magnet holds minute abrasive particles, preventing their circulation through the supercharger lubrication system to aid in improved longevity. Relieve worry and prevent excessive wear with ECS Tuning's Magnetic Plugs.

034Motorsport Density Line Adjustable Upper Control Arm Kit for B9 Audi A4/S4, A5/S5, and Allroad replaces the fixed factory front upper control arms to allow for precise, independent camber adjustments. Featuring CNC-machined billet aluminum construction, high-durometer rubber bushings, and genuine Aurora spherical rod ends, Density Line Adjustable Control Arms are limit unwanted deflection in the suspension, resulting in tighter handling and more precise steering response than even brand new factory control arms can offer.

Excessive pedal travel is the time you take during your shifts that translates to no power transfer. Our new Clutch Pedal Stop eliminates 'dead travel' of the clutch pedal so you have a precisely positioned maximum pedal travel. This will help improve the speed of your gear changes and is incredibly effective for hard launches of the car. Improve your driving experience today in your MINI with our brand new Clutch Pedal Stop!

Your BMW is a precision instrument engineered to offer an ideal blend of performance, luxury, & utility. When you choose to fine-tune your machine to your tastes, don't risk engine damage with a no-name chip. Turner Performance Chips are expertly dyno-tuned to maximize performance safely with no risk. Jim Conforti has been tuning BMWs for over 20 years, & has sold over 10,000 chips to discerning enthusiasts like you. Improve throttle response, mid-range torque, & high-RPM power with no downside. A Turner/Conforti Chip says you're not just an enthusiast – you're a connoisseur.

In Latin, Invidia is a gaze of envy, to look closely at something with almost an evil eye. Certainly fitting, then, for Invidia exhaust, which adds a dashing visual improvement thanks to their gorgeous stainless steel exhaust systems. Beyond looks alone, the almost malicious attitude from the twin pipes' glare is supported by an engaging and explosive sound that makes your MINI something truly to provide a source of jealousy and enjoyment.

Upgrade your intake system with the ECS Tuning Luft-Technik Intake Air Scoop! This air scoop works with your OE or ECS Tuning Kohlefaser Luft-Technik/Luft-Technik Intake System to guide more air into the intake tract. The Luft-Technik Intake Air Scoop was engineered and designed in-house to replace the shorter existing scoop equipped from the factory, extending farther down behind the grille to capture more incoming air and route it to the intake system.

APR strives to engineer and produce the highest quality parts and software when it comes to tuning your performance car. They aim to give customers the best driving experience and provide quality support for all their products. Whether you are wrapping up a build with the perfect bow on the package, or just starting to modify your VW, APR parts will help maximize your ideal driving experience.

For a subtle interior upgrade, our brand new Carbon Fiber M Sport Steering Wheels for your BMW replace your factory wheel with either leather or Alcantara paired with carbon weave. The ECS M Sport wheels offer the traditional red, blue, and indigo stitching to match your M theme and improve the overall cabin appearance with their sleek carbon design. This wheel retains the use of the factory safety response system by reusing the airbag unit from your original wheel, with the benefits of added style and tactile engagement for a more enjoyable driving experience.

While upgrading your Audi B8 for horsepower may be fun, you still need to stop. Adding power to your B8 or a desire to improve cornering should point you in the direction of bigger brakes. Upgraded Stage 2 Big Brake Kits for your B8 will provide improved braking to handle your improved engine output to help reach your car's potential. The lightweight, floating design, 2-piece rotors offer both improved cooling and lower unsprung weight for added handling benefits. These are the brakes your Audi needs to stop as hard as it goes.

Four-inch outlets that fill the exhaust cut-out in the bumper add a satisfying style change to the rear of the car with no modification necessary. The ECS Exhaust Tips fit exactly like your existing factory muffler tips: just unclamp the original tips and replace them with the more attractive and larger diameter ECS tips.

Lowered vehicles are always at extreme risk of curbing, scraping, and smashing things we owners would rather leave intact. With the ECS Street Shield for your B8, you can protect your transmission and other vital undercarriage bits. Peace of mind over every bump or through every patch of construction is something you really can't put a price on when it comes to protecting your Audi. Thankfully, with the ECS Street Shield, you can have that feeling for little effort, as the plate installs easily in place!

Introducing the new ECS Silicone Throttle Body Inlet Hose that was designed and engineered in house with a high quality 4-ply construction to provide a strong but flexible structure and secure fit. A smooth interior provides unimpeded airflow, while the smooth, unassuming exterior adds an appearance upgrade to any engine bay. *R32 Vehicle Note: Requires removal of noise pipe - See delete kit ES2580252

With the prohibition of the steel tow ring in multiple racing series, a new more close-quarter racing friendly solution was needed. Introducing the Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Straps! These polyester tow straps are the best tow strap available for the modern MINI chassis. Using a heavy-duty, chemical-resistant polyester strap webbed around a stainless steel stud. This design allows for tow hooks to grab onto it without hitting your bumper. If you are racing your MINI, a Turner Motorsport Poly Tow Strap is a must have track accessory.

Enthusiasts looking to find the best of both worlds often look to polyurethane engine mounts - and many are disappointed with other designs on the market. Seeking a mount that offers a positive connection yet doesn't deform, fail, or rattle the fillings out of their mouths is frequently a lost cause. Turner engineers designed these mounts with these very concerns in mind. At the core of their enclosed design is a partially-constrained, multi-piece polyurethane bushing with precisely-set preload. This ensures Crisper throttle response and direct power transfer.

The ECS Carbon Fiber Intake Box Overlay adds a smooth and consistent style when you open the hood of your Audi. The attention to detail and uniform look shows off your dedication to making a clean thing of beauty out of the chaos that is the engine bay. The hand laid carbon fiber weave of our covers provide a tasteful improvement to your Intake Box you otherwise just try to ignore. Covering your Intake Box with our ECS Carbon Fiber Covers is the best way to clean up your engine with a race-inspired theme.

The Audi B5 S4 requires a consistent, reliable supply of charged air to make usable power. In order to realize any performance gains from elevating the amount of boost, airflow routing must be smooth and resilient to the increased pressure demands. ECS has undertaken the challenge of engineering a better flowing, more durable Silicone Boost Hose Kit for your B5. A 4-ply silicone design with smoother bends results in greater airflow volume and more reliable boost delivery, ensuring manifold pressure always stays at peak levels to produce maximum power.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

Front lips and rear spoilers are great ways to make your car look more attractive and gives it an aggressive appearance. The ECS Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler and Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler for your VW MK7 are your chances to give the nose and tail a bit more appeal. Our spoilers fit easily, follow the factory contour lines, and add a bit of carbon fiber to brighten your car up.

Stainless steel filtration is not a new technology but is quickly gaining popularity in the automotive segment. With the ability to filter down as small as a paper filter element with the ability to be washed and reused! The K&P Engineering filter element is made from medical grade, type 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth to provide unmatched protection. K&P Engineering manufactures stainless steel filters for a vast array of engines around the world. Staying at the forefront of design and testing allows this company to offer a top-tier product for your European vehicle.