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Maximize efficiency, reduce turbo lag and keep underhood temps down! That's exactly what you'll get with our in-house developed ECS Tuning "HeatShield" Turbo Blanket! Made specifically for the transverse 1.8T K03 and K04 OEM-based turbochargers, this blanket fits like a glove! Expect lower intake air temps than before as the associated induction parts are no longer being heat soaked to such a high degree by the hot turbocharger.

Chasing a mystery coolant leak? If your 2003-2006 Cayenne is losing coolant, odds are you can trace it to the original plastic coolant pipes located beneath the intake manifold. That's why ECS Tuning has assembled the most comprehensive coolant pipe repair kit available. Our problem solver package includes cast aluminum coolant pipes, hardware, and seals. We even include a new thermostat gasket, a part commonly excluded from competitors' kits.

Do you plan on bringing your MINI’s engine output to the next level? The wisest enthusiasts build their drivetrain to match powertrain advances. The best place to start is with the clutch. Clutch Masters has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 35+ years. With five stages accommodated for, you can be sure to find the exact clutch for your needs. From daily driven to track cars they have you covered.

ECS Exact-Fit Brake Lines are sturdy and designed to have perfect fitment for your Audi B9 S4. These lines are our in-house brand: no corners were cut, no compromises made, and no excuses for less than perfect were taken. Our engineers designed the best solution for brake hose replacements with the worry for fitment or quality in mind. These Exact-Fit lines are exactly what your B9 S4 needs for its next brake service or upgrade.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expand under the pressure of hard braking; whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, which resist expansion. The result is a firmer and more direct pedal feel for your VW CC.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expand under the pressure of hard braking; whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, which resists expansion. The result is a firmer and more direct pedal feel for your MINI Cooper.

The interior of your B9 A4/S4 is a beautiful design, but there is always room for improvement. The ECS Carbon Fiber Console Overlay Set gives your Audi a unique hint of style and a more race-inspired feel sitting in the driver seat. With the console accented by our Carbon Fiber trim, you will enjoy seeing a distinct difference between the factory cockpit view with stunning hand laid carbon fiber and a glossy finish.

Here's your chance to add a major performance upgrade that looks as good as it stops. Our complete Retrofit Brake Kits for the BMW E39 M5 mate massive six-piston BMW calipers to ECS 2-Piece Rotors and include ECS Exact-Fit braided stainless reinforced brake lines, BBK caliper brackets, and all fitment and installation hardware. The ECS cross-drilled and slotted 338mm two-piece vented rotors have a major presence and serious super-car stopping performance.

If your BMW E9X's braking performance lacks the tactile responsiveness and bite that is used to have, an ECS brake service can bring back those characteristics while further enhancing your braking system. The carefully assembled kits include premium components and make a DIY brake servicing straightforward and trouble-free. Complete kits include front and rear ECS GEOMET® slotted rotors, front and rear Hawk HPS pads, new pad wear sensors, ECS stainless steel rotor set screws, and brake lubricant compound.

If your BMW E39's braking performance lacks the tactile responsiveness and bite that is used to have, an ECS brake service can bring back those characteristics while further enhancing your braking system. The carefully assembled kits include premium components and make a DIY brake servicing straightforward and trouble-free. Complete kits include front and rear ECS GEOMET® slotted rotors, front and rear Hawk HPS pads, new pad wear sensors, ECS stainless steel rotor set screws, and brake lubricant compound.

If your BMW E46 330's braking performance lacks the tactile responsiveness and bite that is used to have, an ECS brake service can bring back those characteristics while further enhancing your braking system. The carefully assembled kits include premium components and make a DIY brake servicing straightforward and trouble-free. Complete kits include front and rear ECS GEOMET® slotted rotors, front and rear Hawk HPS pads, new pad wear sensors, ECS stainless steel rotor set screws, and brake lubricant compound.

Stuffing new brake pads in your BMW doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what BMW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine. Stop where you want, when you want.

When it comes to vehicle maintenance brake service is next in line to oil service. The part that doesn't usually stand out is the difference in braking components, knowing what will be the best for your vehicle. ECS GEOMET® premium brake rotors start with quality materials and precision ECS machining. That would be enough for most, but for us it's only the beginning. It all stops here, we even bundled this service into convenient kits so you're sure to get what you came for.

Stuffing new brake pads in your BMW doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what BMW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine. Stop where you want, when you want.

ECS Tuning is your source for E9x 034Motorsport Rear Subframe Inserts. Put your power down more efficiently and eliminate deflection in your Subframe Bushings by adding Rear Subframe Inserts from 034Motorsport! Install requires dropping the Subframe and, while you can install these inserts without replacing your Subframe Bushings, ECS Tuning recommends installing new Subframe Bushings at the time of installation. Subframe Bushings commonly fail on E9x vehicles - this service should be done on time to keep your Ultimate Driving Machine in check.

New from Acexxon are the Rear Reflector Insert Sets for your MK7 Golf R or GTI! Those ugly reflectors found on either corner of the rear bumper cover are unsightly and distracting for anyone attempting to admire the car. If you are looking for a sleek and satisfying upgrade to drastically improve the look of your MK7, these reflector deletes are perfect!

ECS Tuning's transmission mount insert kit offers a more engaging driving experience, with crisper throttle response and reduced driveline slop without increasing cabin NVH. Both the ECS Tuning performance rear differential mount insert kit & performance transmission mount bushing insert were engineered in-house by our industry leading R&D department. Upon countless hours of research and testing we establish the best possible design for minimizing driveline deflection while retaining the vehicles everyday driving comfort.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of six spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of two kits.

Looking to upgrade your interior while adding a billet feel at your fingertips? We've got you covered with our ECS in house designed Billet Aluminum Climate Control Rings! Available in two select styles, choose between smooth and knobbed for a perfect fit and finish. Smooth style rings offer subtle enhancements while the knobbed style enhances interior flow with their ergonomically designed finger "grips". CNC-machined from a block of 6061-T6 aluminum and then anodized for long-lasting great looks. These install with ease with a simple *snap*!

ECS has developed a range of excellent solutions to sloppy, imprecise shift action and clutch feel for your VW. Factory rubber clutch hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard driving and clutch engagement. This expansion can cause the clutch to not disengage properly, making gear changes difficult during quick shifting. ECS Tuning Exact-Fit Clutch Hoses are engineered and assembled with braided stainless steel mesh, offering superior expansion resistance and reinforcement. The resistance to expansion creates a firmer, more direct pedal feel.

Adjustable sway bar end links allow you to lower your car without worrying about clearance issues between your sway bar and axles. The ECS Front Adjustable Sway Bar End Link Set allows for just under 2" of adjustability over the OEM component, allowing you to fine tune the suspension to your liking. Made of 6061-t6 aluminum with polyurethane bushings and ball joint ends, they will not only stay looking great but give an improved feel over stock bushings.

The bolt in upgrade for clean crisp shifting has arrived courtesy of Turner Motorsport. The all new Performance Shifter Bushing Assembly doesn't require unfavorable modifications, such as cutting or even burning of factory components, to install simply remove your old assembly and bolt in your new poly bushing! The engineers at Turner designed this as a complete assembly with a 70A polyurethane bushing and a 304 stainless steel housing, for crisper shifts and long life. If you're looking for noticeably crisper shifting without adding NVH than this is the bushing for you!

Aftermarket radio installations in Audis are rarely a plug-n-play operation. They usually require extensive wiring, additional adapters, and a dashboard trim kit. The result is a head unit that doesn't match the design of the interior. Bremmen Parts is proud to offer a direct-fit multimedia head unit that alleviates the inherent issues with universal aftermarket radios. Bremmen's Android Multimedia System features an 7" capacitive touch screen and fits snugly within the uniquely shaped factory radio cut-out.

An extremely effective method of enhancing your driving experience is shortening your shift throws. The long shift throw distance that comes from the factory is simply there to increase comfort in shifting gears. For a hard-edged, aggressive, performance-oriented driving experience, we offer the new Torque Solution short shifter made of a solid one-piece metal rod. For people who want a different design like NM Engineering, Tyrolsport, or full on rally car shifting found in CAE, ECS Tuning has you covered.

One of the biggest concerns we have when working on our cars at home is ordering every part we need for the job and worrying if we picked the correct parts. Making an easy mistake like that slows us down and keeps our cars out of commission for longer than we want. That’s why at ECS Tuning, we have put together full Assembled By ECS kits for your car that comes with everything you need from the quality manufacturers you trust to tackle that service project stress-free.

If you have a lowered MINI, then you most likely have a specific face you make when you hit a pothole or couldn't avoid that road hazard in time. Every major bump sounds expensive, but it doesn't have to! With the ECS Race Skid Plate, you can add a durable measure of protection and ease your concerns. This extremely sturdy skid plate will protect your vital driveline components otherwise exposed and prevent the worst case hypothesis from becoming the worst case reality. Whether you are on the track or on the way to the store, make sure your MINI is protected by the ECS Race Skids!

For those enthusiasts looking for a suspension modification more focused on track performance rather than comfort, 034 Motorsport offers lowering springs and camber plates to ensure proper suspension geometry. Significantly reducing lateral roll improves the vehicle's cornering ability by preventing the excessive transfer of weight while increasing the amount of contact patch the tires experience in the corner. With this kit, you can achieve the ideal suspension dynamics you are searching

For those enthusiasts looking for a suspension modification more focused on track performance rather than comfort, 034 Motorsport offers lowering springs with proper spring rates to maintain the lifespan of your existing suspension components, as well as camber plates to ensure proper suspension geometry. Significantly reducing lateral roll improves the vehicle's cornering ability by preventing the excessive transfer of weight while increasing the amount of contact patch the tires experience in the corner. With this kit, you can achieve the ideal suspension dynamics you are searching

Whenever pushing your car past the factory-designated limits of operation, whether it be through hard driving or performance modifications, adequate engine cooling should always be a high concern. In fact, improving performance by increasing engine work is only possible when engine temperatures are kept within a reasonable range. This aluminum radiator can also be a simple upgrade to avoid the common issue of brittle plastic by eliminating the plastic.

Is your BMW in limp mode? Two different problem codes, 2A87 "Outlet-Vanos variable cam control test" and "2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test", are thrown indicating the possibility of various VANOS-related problems. If a solenoid valve needs to be replaced, this part is appropriate for both situations, outlet, and inlet. Our instructional PDF will make installation time quick and efficient.