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Suspension components are one of the most overlooked areas of maintenance on a vehicle. With all the work that your suspension does, it is critical to keep each component functioning well for a compliant and safe ride. Eventually, all of the stock components will deteriorate, and leave you with a less than desirable driving experience. No matter how old your car is, it's easy to restore steering feel, suspension feel, and a great ride. Three levels of Suspension Refresh Kits have been assembled by ECS to address the specific needs of your VW.

Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Mercedes owners, this is the front page news you've been waiting for! If you have an M272 or M273 engine, you may be familiar with the poor idle, loss of power, and check engine light that can be caused by a broken swirl flap lever. You may also know it's a very expensive repair, but save your money! ECS Tuning has the solution! Now available: A heavy duty swirl flap lever repair kit, complete with a heavy duty actuator and aluminum lever. You'll never have to buy an expensive manifold again, and the low cost of this kit will stop the presses!

Upgraded intakes and intercoolers are excellent mods to beat the heat, as they bring in cooler air, instead of air that has been heat soaked by the engine. The principle behind this cooler air has a higher density, thus containing more oxygen per volume unit than warmer air. Time to breath easy! We also have heat wrap, shields, and turbo blankets for any custom set up to further help cool down those high temps! Keep temps down and your performance up!

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and a high strength Gates Racing belt, as needed. To make the deal even sweeter each ECS Assembled Kit now includes a FREE Schwaben LED Pen Light!

Transform your hatch with our wood trunk as your template! Keep it simple & clean, or a foundation for your wild creation. From integrated air ride set ups to ground shaking sound systems, this is your canvas. Designed using 3D modeling probes, then CNC cut for perfect fitment; we have eliminated the guesswork and troubles of this DIY project by doing it for you. Are tools needed? Nope. Our wood floor is complete and ready for install! Simply open your hatch, flip the rear seats down and our wood floor easily installs over the existing carpet in seconds.

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and a high strength Gates Racing belt, as needed. To make the deal even sweeter each ECS Assembled Kit now includes a FREE Schwaben LED Pen Light!

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B8 A4, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and a high strength Gates Racing belt, as needed. To make the deal even sweeter each ECS Assembled Kit now includes a FREE Schwaben LED Pen Light!

When it comes to working on an aged engine we always seem to find that when a vacuum line is moved it often breaks. This is expected after years of extreme heat and cooling, making the plastic and rubber lines very brittle. The M54 engine has one area that is more common than the others when it comes to breaking, causing a vacuum leak that will make your idle erratic. The F-connector, located on the intake boot is made of plastic and known for breaking. The ECS aluminum F-connector make this the last time you will have to worry about it breaking.

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and a high strength Gates Racing belt, as needed. To make the deal even sweeter each ECS Assembled Kit now includes a FREE Schawben LED Pen Light!

More air means more power - it's for this simple reason that an easy-to-install performance intake from ECS should be first on your list of engine upgrades for your VW. The putative principle behind a cold air intake is that cooler air has a higher density, thus containing more oxygen per volume unit than warmer air. To help reduce unintended ingestion of oil vapor and carbon into the intake tract, the ECS Baffled Oil Catch Can utilizes a highly efficient 4 chamber oil separator that significantly improves oil/air separation - restoring engine power and efficiency.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima and RockyMounts. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs, colors, and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

Upgraded intakes and intercoolers are excellent mods to beat the heat, as they bring in cooler air, instead of air that has been heat soaked by the engine. The principle behind this cooler air has a higher density, thus containing more oxygen per volume unit than warmer air. Time to breath easy! We also have heat wrap, shields, and turbo blankets for any custom set up to further help cool down those high temps! Keep temps down and your performance up!

With chassis bracing failures showing in all mileage ranges the BMW E46 3 Series, Turner Motorsport has come up with the most comprehensive fixes available. The Turner Reinforcement Kits. These kits are developed to reinforce for the most common weak points your BMW’s chassis. With these kits in place, you can be sure that your car spends less time on a body rack and more time on the street and race track.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B8 A4, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

Achieve the highly sought-after performance styling of the MINI JCW in stunning fashion. Complete JCW Body Kits that include a front bumper with trim, rear bumper with trim, and side rocker panels/side skirts with trim, are now available for the MINI Cooper. Primed and ready to paint. You have the opportunity to choose from two design, the Aero I full body kit or the Blackband version which contains primed additional pieces. You can then paint the Blackband version high gloss black or in body color in order to establish the full painted body look.

Achieve the highly sought-after performance styling of the MINI Aero kit in stunning fashion. Complete AERO Body Kits include a front bumper, rear bumper, and side rocker panels/side skirts. This kit also includes the install hardware to make this a seamless fit. With this kit you have the opportunity to choose the Aero full body kit to be painted in the standard setting with black texture on the lower valance or paint it in the full as the parts are fully primed.

Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Mercedes owners, this is the front page news you've been waiting for! If you have an M272 or M273 engine, you may be familiar with the poor idle, loss of power, and check engine light that can be caused by a broken swirl flap lever. You may also know it's a very expensive repair, but save your money! ECS Tuning has the solution! Now available: A heavy duty swirl flap lever repair kit, complete with a heavy duty actuator and aluminum lever. You'll never have to buy an expensive manifold again, and the low cost of this kit will stop the presses!

Upgraded intakes and intercoolers are excellent mods to beat the heat, as they bring in cooler air, instead of air that has been heat soaked by the engine. The principle behind this cooler air has a higher density, thus containing more oxygen per volume unit than warmer air. Time to breath easy! We also have heat wrap, shields, and turbo blankets for any custom set up to further help cool down those high temps! Keep temps down and your performance up!

With chassis bracing failures showing in all mileage ranges the BMW E36 M3 Turner Motorsport has come up with the most comprehensive fixes available. The Turner Reinforcement Kits. These kits are developed to reinforce for the most common weak points your BMW’s chassis. With these kits in place, you can be sure that your car spends less time on a body rack and more time on the street and race track.

With chassis bracing failures showing in all mileage ranges the BMW E36 3 Series, Turner Motorsport has come up with the most comprehensive fixes available. The Turner Reinforcement Kits. These kits are developed to reinforce for the most common weak points your BMW’s chassis. With these kits in place, you can be sure that your car spends less time on a body rack and more time on the street and race track.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B8 A4, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

Engineered in-house from track inspired delrin to not only improve your worn shifter assembly, but also go above and beyond new factory replacements. This upgrade improves shifting response, accuracy and feel creating a direct connection between you and your car. No matter how smooth your BMW 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.

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.

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and a high strength Gates Racing belt, as needed. To make the deal even sweeter each ECS Assembled Kit now includes a FREE Schwaben LED Pen Light!

Light on weight. Long on looks. The ECS Tuning 2-Piece brake rotors combine the natural advantages of a cast iron braking surface with the weight savings and rapid heat dissipation of an aluminum hat. Cast iron-gray and durable matte black hats create an eye-catching contrast that accents painted calipers behind open-faced alloy wheels. These beauties have all the extras: black anodized hats, cross-drilled and slotted brake faces, and unlike OEM, directionally vaned rotors for better cooling and heat dissipation over stock. They Look Better, Too.

Upgraded intakes are excellent mods to beat the heat, as they bring in cooler air, instead of air that has been heat soaked by the engine. The principle behind this cooler air has a higher density, thus containing more oxygen per volume unit than warmer air. Time to breath easy! We also have heat wrap and shields for any custom set up to further help cool down those high temps! Keep temps down and your performance up!

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima and RockyMounts. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs, colors, and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

If there's one job on your Audi that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and a high strength Gates Racing belt, as needed. To make the deal even sweeter each ECS Assembled Kit now includes a FREE Schwaben LED Pen Light!

Upgrade your coolant flange from the brittle plastic piece, used from the factory, to Aluminum! Put cracked, leaky coolant flanges to bed for the last time! Pieces made from Cast Aluminum are sure to give you lasting durability and even provide some added aesthetics under the hood. If your cooling system is continuously needing topped off or you have whitish-pink deposits of dried coolant in various spots in your engine bay there's a good chance you're ready for an upgrade!