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Engine tuning and performance upgrades are a tradition at AC Schnitzer. Improve your driving experience with greater power and torque while still ensuring long engine life with proven performance products from AC Schnitzer. Many of their performance upgrades are designed for an increase in torque rather than an increase in horsepower; because torque is what you feel.

Suspension tuning and performance upgrades are a tradition at AC Schnitzer. The AC Schnitzer suspension spring kit meets and exceeds expectations through its combination of optimum lowering with adapted residual spring travel and simultaneous balancing spring rates. No MINI build is complete without a set of classic AC Schnitzer Wheels, choose from many light weight options and complete your look.

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!

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!

The belly pans provided for modern Audi's have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 5052 lightweight aluminum, with all hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Mercedes-Benz 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. Replacing the whole manifold is expensive which is why 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!

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!

Under hood dress up is made up of caps and covers to transform your engine bay from boring to beauty. Giving your engine bay a dash of classy flare that you can be proud to open your hood and show off. Billet machined accessories dress up the engine bay, eliminating your dingy plastic caps for a high class and quality look. The result is a unified engine bay appearance better suited for showing off your ride's powerplant.

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 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.

Under hood dress up is made up of caps and covers to transform your engine bay from boring to beauty. Giving your engine bay a dash of classy flare that you can be proud to open your hood and show off. Add a flash of style and elegance under your hood with our direct fit ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Engine Cover. Billet machined accessories dress up the engine bay, eliminating your dingy plastic caps for a high class and quality look. The result is a unified engine bay appearance better suited for showing off your ride's powerplant.

Interior and exterior upgrades are a tradition at AC Schnitzer. The MINI's facial traits become more sporting with the AC Schnitzer aerodynamic improvements and styling options. Add a touch of class and performance to the interior with an AC Schnitzer Aluminum Shift Knob or Handbrake Handle.

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!

The belly pans provided for modern Audi's have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 5052 lightweight aluminum, with all hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

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!

Upgraded intakes are an 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!

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and everything just falls apart. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with these torque wrenches from Schwaben, Central Tools, and GearWrench.

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.

Suspension tuning and performance upgrades are a tradition at AC Schnitzer. The AC Schnitzer suspension spring kit meets and exceeds expectations through its combination of optimum lowering with adapted residual spring travel and simultaneous balancing spring rates. No MINI build is complete without a set of classic AC Schnitzer Wheels, choose from many light weight options and complete your look.

Interior and exterior upgrades are a tradition at AC Schnitzer. The MINI's facial traits become more sporting with the AC Schnitzer aerodynamic improvements and styling options. Add a touch of class and performance to the interior with an AC Schnitzer Aluminum Shift Knob or Handbrake Handle.

The belly pans provided for modern Audi's have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 5052 lightweight aluminum, with all hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Improve performance and your vehicle's sound with these exhaust systems from Invidia. Their cat-back system features a 3" stainless steel construction, with titanium or rolled stainless tips. The cat-back systems are also resonated, providing a sporty exhaust note that is true to the vehicles nature. To really free up some extra power throughout the entire RPM range, bolt on their 3" high flow catalytic converter stainless steel downpipe. For performance and sound that can not be beat, bolt on Invidia.

If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket or camshaft tensioner gasket may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on Audi 2.7T engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking. ECS assembled and Genuine Audi Valve Cover Gasket Sets are available depending on how thorough your valve cover job will be.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals and the handy Schwaben BMW/MINI Professional Scan Tool; A reliable, respected source of repair tools for your European vehicle. Diagnose it with Schwaben, then DIY with Bentley. A Worthwhile investment!

The breather hoses found on the AEB/ATW Audi engines get brittle and crack after years of service. These cracks lead to a persistent oil leak and driveability issues due to vacuum losses. ECS has assembled this complete service kit to make replacement just that much easier. Featuring the two hoses, o-ring, and new retaining clip and hose clamps, you can confidently tackle this repair without worrying about forgetting anything along the way. ECS makes it easier to keep your Audi in top running condition. Browse our maintenance sections for more model-specific service kits.

Boost-resistant PCV valve upgrade kits from ECS cure common problems caused by a failed PCV valve or hose. If you are experiencing boost loss or have multiple engine oil leaks, the old PCV valve is probably the cause. Our tough new PCV upgrade kit comes complete with the latest P-code PCV valve, a boost-resistant metal flex hose with internal check valve, and sealing gasket. The kit cures your problems while maintaining crankcase ventilation, essential for engine health.

ECS is proud to offer our aluminum products as not only a cosmetic improvement, but also addressing common durability issues within your vehicle. Aluminum pulleys are designed to solve the issue of composite stock pulley becoming weak and breaking either from road debris or simply performing service in the area. The filter housing cap and bleeder screw have also been designed as a solution to very common striping issues that can make future service a nightmare.

You spoke and ECS Tuning listened. We have received multiple concerns and requests regarding the fuel line that sits over top of the throttle body intake tube on B8 chassis 3.0T vehicles we have come up with a solution that's easy to install and offers a much cleaner engine bay appearance. The Fuel Line Relocation Kit completely replaces OEM hose part number 8T0 201 215L and utilizes new fuel line, fitted with a section of protective heat shrink wrap to limit abrasion where necessary. Installation is a breeze and a complete installation tutorial PDF is available!

Does your engine sound more like a diesel truck than a German sports car? Is the sound of marbles in a tin can all too familiar? Have you noticed a lack of low-end power as the miles have piled up? If you have a high mileage BMW model with the infamous 'VANOS', then it may be time to update and upgrade your Vanos unit with the ECS M5X Dual Vanos Rebuild Kit! Restore lost power by replacing your failed Vanos seals with the upgraded materials