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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 expansion 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, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel for your Audi.

Wagner engineers have increased the intercooler core size and efficiency, as well as improved the end tank design to remove any OEM bottlenecks. This results in increased flow rating and charge cooling properties. These intercoolers come with a black finish aluminum with a "Tube Fin" Intercooler core which includes turbulators in a stepped design. ECS now offers a Wagner Tuning intercooler from Germany for your Gen 3 2.0L Turbo-powered Cooper S/JCW, giving you the largest horse power / torque gains without a ECU tune.

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-Compliant tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

What is better than fresh Carbon Fiber for your Audi? ECS is proud to offer an in-house designed Carbon Fiber Front Lip for your Audi B8 A4 S-Line and S4. With hand-laid carbon fiber and a direct fitment that follows the contours of your OE bumper cover, this piece adds the hint of carbon fiber while accentuating the existing front lip’s curves. Designed to fit easily, this lip includes everything you need to transform the front bumper from its less than aggressive factory demeanor.

New from 034Motorsport are the Cast Stainless Steel Performance Downpipe and the Ultimate Front Sway Bar upgrade for your Audi or VW! The Performance Downpipe greatly reduces turbo lag, improves throttle response, and offers a much heartier and enjoyable exhaust note for your German performance car. In the handling department, the Ultimate Front Sway Bar offers significantly more rigid construction when compared to the stock bar. This bar will reduce body roll and improve handling through corners.

Aftermarket radios are rarely a plug and play operation. Usually requiring extensive wiring, a dash trim kit, and rarely maintains steering wheel control capabilities. Bremmen is proud to offer a direct-fit "smart" head unit that alleviates the issues with universal radios. Bremmen's Android Multimedia System features an 9" touch screen that fits your dash to perfection. The included wiring harness allows for a plug and play install, containing a Can-Bus module to allow communication of the lights, ignition, and enables steering wheel controls

Crafted from hand-laid carbon fiber, the VW MK7 and Audi 8V Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake set a new benchmark in appearance and durability: all while resisting the performance-robbing effects of engine heat soak. ECS has subjected this system to rigorous real-world testing and observed power-gain measurements on our in-house chassis dynamometer. The convergence of unrivaled beauty, perfected fitment, industry-standard quality, and evidence-based performance claims has resulted in a gorgeous power-enhancer for your VW MK7 or Audi 8V.

ECS Engineers have spent countless hours in the development of the exclusive B9 A4 2.0T Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake System. This intake was precision engineered using state of the art laser scanning, dyno testing, and 3D CAD technology to combine factory-like fitment in your engine bay with increased engine performance. This intake has been subjected to rigorous real world testing and shown verified performance gains on our in-house chassis dyno, which resulted in an increase of 11WHP and 10WTQ on the factory tune and 5 WHP and 9 WTQ when paired with the APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade.

You've heard it all before - “Good, cheap, or fast: pick two.” It's time to forget all of that. The Good – Shark Injector software is dyno-tuned by BMW expert Jim Conforti, designed to preserve driveability & prevent damage. The Fast – Raises the rev limit and improves mid-range torque & high-RPM horsepower. Plug & play push-button installation in 30 minutes or less. The Inexpensive – Dyno-proven double-digit gains in horsepower & torque, priced far less than other modifications.

Wagner engineers have increased the intercooler core size and efficiency, as well as improved the end tank design to remove any OEM bottlenecks. This results in increased flow rating and charge cooling properties. These intercoolers come with a black finish aluminum with a "Tube Fin" Intercooler core which include turbulators in a stepped design. ECS now offers a Wagner Tuning intercooler from Germany for your Gen 2 N14-powered Cooper S, giving you the largest horse power / torque gains without a ECU tune.

Crafted from hand-laid carbon fiber and utilizing a fiberglass interior layer, the Audi Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake sets a new benchmark in appearance and durability - all while resisting the performance-robbing effects of engine heat soak. ECS has subjected this system to rigorous real-world testing, including power-gain measurements on our in-house chassis dynamometer. The convergence of unrivaled beauty, perfected fitment, industry-standard quality, and evidence-based performance claims has resulted in a gorgeous power-enhancer beyond anything available for your 3.0T.

Crafted from hand-laid carbon fiber and utilizing a fiberglass interior layer, the Audi Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake sets a new benchmark in appearance and durability - all while resisting the performance-robbing effects of engine heat soak. ECS has subjected this system to rigorous real-world testing, including power-gain measurements on our in-house chassis dynamometer. The convergence of unrivaled beauty, perfected fitment, industry-standard quality, and evidence-based performance claims has resulted in a gorgeous power-enhancer beyond anything available for your RS5.

Crafted from hand-laid carbon fiber and utilizing a fiberglass interior layer, the Audi A4 Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake sets a new benchmark in appearance and durability - all while resisting the performance-robbing effects of engine heat soak. ECS has subjected this system to rigorous real-world testing, including power-gain measurements on our in-house chassis dynamometer. The convergence of unrivaled beauty, perfected fitment, industry-standard quality, and evidence-based performance claims has resulted in a gorgeous power-enhancer beyond anything available for your A4.

Crafted from hand-laid carbon fiber and utilizing a fiberglass interior layer, the Audi Allroad 2.0T Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake sets a new benchmark in appearance and durability - all while resisting the performance-robbing effects of engine heat soak. ECS has subjected this system to rigorous real-world testing, including power-gain & efficiency measurements on our in-house chassis dynamometer. The convergence of unrivaled beauty, perfected fitment, industry-standard quality, and evidence-based performance claims has resulted in a gorgeous power-enhancer beyond anything avail

Isn't it time to make a simple modification to add both drivability and performance to your BMW without needing to smash your piggy bank? Thankfully, the Shark Injector Software for your BMW is there to help! This software will easily produce Dyno-proven horsepower and torque gains, all while improving the efficiency of your engine's operation. For readily attainable performance benefits and more enjoyable driving experience, this is the perfect software for your BMW!

You've heard it all before - “Good, cheap, or fast: pick two.” It's time to forget all of that. The Good – Shark Injector software is dyno-tuned by BMW expert Jim Conforti, designed to preserve driveability & prevent damage. The Fast – Raises the rev limit and improves mid-range torque & high-RPM horsepower. Plug & play push-button installation in 30 minutes or less. The Inexpensive – Dyno-proven double-digit gains in horsepower & torque, priced far less than other modifications.

Why leave your shark-fin antenna bare when it can be carbon fiber? Our Carbon Fiber overlay will give you the missing touch of style on your roof and help you make your VW a little more yours. Available for 2015+ VW, there is no excuse for your shark fin to be carbon-less.

Better handling and better looks; the B8 Carbon Fiber Strut Brace by ECS is designed to install easily, reduce chassis flex, reduce changes on suspension geometry, and look great in your Audi. Hand laid carbon fiber and made in the USA, this strut brace will add performance and add some carbon flare to your engine bay.

With the Tune2air Bluetooth Adapter for your vehicle, you no longer have to struggle with outdated wires tethering your phone or media device to your head unit. With hands-free integration to your native steering wheel controls and an easy installation, you can update that non-bluetooth equipped head unit with Tune2air and ditch the aux cord for good!

If you have an E46 M3, then you know all too well how incredible the driving experience is. Take your driving feel a step further in your E46 with Turner Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings. Thanks to the more solid bushings, you can easily improve the handling feel of the car while reducing driveline deflection present in the factory rubber bushings. Easy to install and much stiffer than factory, these mounts will increase the feedback at the wheel and provide more precise handling. These are a perfect alternative to the Turner Monoball FCAB's.

If your rear hatch cover (sometimes called a parcel shelf) is no longer being drawn up when your hatch is opened then your hatch cover strings and/or mounting pins may be broken. Up until now, the only fix available was to replace the already-failure prone hatch string(s) and/or the more costly hatch trim if the mounting pin had sheared off. With our Hatch Cover Fix Kit you can now replace while upgrading the OEM-failure prone components to our robust design, all while still maintaining the OEM trim components.

Wagner engineers have increased the intercooler core size and efficiency, as well as improved the end tank design to remove any OEM bottlenecks. This is resulting in increased flow rating and charge cooling properties. These intercoolers come with a black finish aluminum with a "Tube Fin" Intercooler core which includes turbulators in a stepped design. ECS now offers a Wagner Tuning intercooler from Germany for your Gen 2 N18-powered Cooper S/JCW, giving you the largest horse power / torque gains without a ECU tune.

If you are experiencing excessive vibration during braking, or have noticed squeaking, whining, or grinding when turning at slow speeds, the probable cause is worn front control arms. ECS offers genuine OEM, URO, and Lemforder replacement Front Lower Control Arms for your worn or failing units. Each option includes new ball joints, which will restore steering feel and eliminate front end noise. The ECS-assembled Front Suspension Refresh further adds Powerflex Polyurethane Bushings for tighter steering response and a longer service duration.

No matter how smooth your N54 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly: from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod. With an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, the result is a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

No matter how smooth your M5 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

The inauspicious creep of a temperature gauge: a sight all too familiar to those who were too late in refreshing their cooling system that means something has failed. While the factory Water Pump and Thermostat are intended for a long life, most modern engines will remain in service far longer than these wearable parts will function. Proper service of your WP and Thermostat are imperative. Don't be the one waiting on the tow truck pouring steam! Make sure your cooling system is well maintained and functioning by replacing your water pump and thermostat with kits assembled by ECS.

No matter how smooth your 5 Series runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

A sloppy shifter detracts from your driving pleasure. If you want to bring back that factory crisp shifter, these kits will do that for you. Each includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from bushings to the dowel pin. See kit contents tab for a list of everything included.

No matter how smooth your M3 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly: from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod. With an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, the result is a long lasting and extremely precise feel for your shifts.

No matter how smooth your E36 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.