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Milltek's Audi offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that comes from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own Dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis and fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Milltek's Audi offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that comes from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own Dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis and fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Most new performance cars could use a more athletic, performance-purposed wheel fitment. Not only does widening a car's track width decrease body roll through turns and make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear and front profile. ECS Flush Kits include the most cleverly engineered, highest quality spacers available, specifically matched to your VW's styling and performance needs. Small change, BIG difference.

The German TUV (Technical Inspection Association) has determined that in several European countries the clearance between fender and tire must be adequate to accommodate snow chains when safety requires. In North America, where no such law exists, A6 owners have the option of restoring Audi's original intention of providing a focused driver's machine by widening their stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with an ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

The German TUV (Technical Inspection Association) has determined that in several European countries the clearance between fender and tire must be adequate to accommodate snow chains when safety requires. In North America, where no such law exists, allroad owners have the option of restoring Audi's original intention of providing a focused driver's machine by widening their stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with an ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

Our new performance transmission mount kit will Harness the Power of your Audi Engine and Transmission through Advanced Design Methods and Materials. ECS Tuning's Performance Transmission Mount Bushing Insert Kit offers a more engaging driving experience, with crisper throttle response and reduced driveline slop without increasing cabin NVH. The most experienced enthusiasts have learned that an engine that is routinely pushed past the factory-specified stress and flex tolerances requires special accommodations in order to operate consistently at and past the limit.

Light on weight. Long on looks. The new ECS Tuning Engineered 2-Piece front and rear 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.

The headlight design of the MINI Cooper defines the car's character more so than any other feature. ECS is now offering stunning Projector headlights for the MINI hardtop. Give your MINI the halo LED design healights with a more focused projector low beam light The Sped D Tuning kit includes left and right side headlights, and retains the factory clear turn signals. The taillights in LED take a design element from the Gen 3 F56 MINI for your R56 MINI. Also from Spec D Tuning comes a variety of special custom add on horns

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW/Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. With new brands offered from ESM, F1R, and Vorsteiner, you can be sure to find the perfect style that compliments your ride. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels are available in different offsets and sizes to allow for the perfect fitment and finish. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

The headlight design of the MINI Cooper defines the car's character more so than any other feature. ECS is now offering stunning Bi-Xenon headlights for the MINI Countryman and Paceman. As well as very popular black-line trims. The genuine MINI kit includes left and right side headlights, and retains the factory clear turn signals. NOTE: Additional coding will need to be done by a MINI dealership for strobe light elimination on startup.

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.

Everything you need to service your front brakes in an afternoon in one simple kit from ECS Tuning. By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. A complete matched kit assembled by our team of experts, will keep all of your brake components working in perfect harmony.

If your Cayenne's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it is in need of a brake system service. ECS has compiled complete Brake Service Kits for the 955 that make your DIY brake service straightforward and trouble-free. Featuring OE-quality rotors, pads, pad sensors, and hardware, we've taken the guesswork out of component selection. Simple. Click on the appropriate kit for your braking needs and we'll ship it right to your door. A straightforward installation and voila, world-famous Porsche braking performance restored!

Regular maintenance to the braking system is important for safe operation of a vehicle. Neglecting worn brake pads can become dangerous, do not risk your safety or others. When replacing your pads, check your calipers and rotors to be sure they are in good condition. ECS Tuning stocks most of your braking needs and hardware, be sure to visit the rest of braking section. Selling points for the product: Maintenance, everything included to do the pads

If your 996 braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it's in need of a brake system service. ECS has compiled complete brake service kits for the 996 that make your DIY service straightforward and trouble-free. Featuring OE-quality rotors, pads, pad sensors, and hardware, we've taken the guesswork out of component selection. Click on the the appropriate kit for your liking and we'll ship it to your door.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. It's for this reason that ECS now supplies an unparalleled range of superb Performance Diverter & Blow Off Valves. All of the most prominent brands are represented - CTS, and Forge kits all feature boost-hardy internals tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Each unit works and plays well with your VW's engine management system.

NM Engineering's primary goal is to improve the driver's motoring experience without changing the essence of what makes MINI a MINI. Now available through ECS Tuning, browse through the stunning catalog of 18" and 17" NM Wheels for your MINI F55/F56 with JCW brakes. Achieve an aggressive race look with the 12-spoke classic mesh design of the RSe12, available in Gunmetal or Black. The RSe05 is a crisp, clean traditional 5-spoke that fits the more subdued MINIs - Choose from Satin Black and Satin Gunmetal finishes.

ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while reducing braking temperatures and extending component life. The combined unsprung weight savings improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while reducing braking temperatures and extending component life. The unsprung weight savings improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while reducing braking temperatures and extending component life. The unsprung weight savings improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! The ECS OE Style Big Brake Kit is the easiest way to get more braking out of your VW. Using the ECS cross-drilled & slotted 2-Piece brake rotors and carriers from the GTI/GLI, your braking will never feel the same. Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation. The weight savings and reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Is your aging X5s factory air ride starting to show it’s age? Now is a great time to bail out of the air suspension game and never have air ride problem again, by installing a coilover conversion or cupkit. Due to the deterioration of the rubber on the airbags, a factory Range Rover airbag is designed with a 10-year lifespan. Long story short, unless you want to spend thousands of your hard earned dollars to replace these, there's only 1 cost efficient solution...... good old springs! No cutting or welding, just out with the old in with the new spring based suspension!

Our new performance transmission mount kit will Harness the Power of your Audi Engine and Transmission through Advanced Design Methods and Materials. ECS Tuning's Performance Transmission Mount Bushing Insert Kit offers a more engaging driving experience, with crisper throttle response and reduced driveline slop without increasing cabin NVH. The most experienced enthusiasts have learned that an engine that is routinely pushed past the factory-specified stress and flex tolerances requires special accommodations in order to operate consistently at and past the limit.

An elegant solution to vague and imprecise steering, performance control arms with poly bushings let you feel the road through your fingertips. Factory rubber bushings are intended to buffer road sensations from steering input. But for the performance driver, a highly tactile connection to the road conveys more information about vehicle dynamics, sharpening driving awareness. That's why we're offering control arm assemblies already fitted with poly bushings that tighten suspension feel, restore vehicle safety, and last many miles longer than stock bushings. Take Control.

These sets of Alzor, NM Engineering, AC Schnitzer, AVANT GARDE, D-FORCE, Dinan, fifteen52, and VMR wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The multi-classic to modern styles wheels will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. 70a durometer bushings minimize Noise, Vibration, Harshness (NVH), while withstanding extreme driveline forces. All machined components are constructed of a strong, yet lightweight 6061-T6 billet Aluminum then anodized black for a great appearance and corrosion resistance.

ECS Tuning offers an exceptional complete bolt-on turbo upgrade kit that requires no additional plumbing or modifications. The FrankenTurbo F21 hybrid turbo upgrade allows you to use the turbocharger upgrade by itself with all factory components. You can also choose to upgrade your ECU and choice components for a more smooth, consistent power delivery. The F21 utilizes an inconel 713C Alloy Steel "Mixed Flow" Turbine Rotor, forged billet aluminum alloy compressor wheel, 42CrMo high-strength rotor shaft, and an up-rated K16-series 360 degree thrust bearing and ring.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. Spring is quickly approaching and there is only a short window left to get your VW back in its prime! At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

Sunny Saturday afternoons are for cruising back roads, listening to your favorite music, and enjoying the view. Don't let your delicious day turn into a downer due to a broken belt. Your 997 serpentine belt powers all accessories: alternator, water pump, ac compressor, and power steering pump. Lose it and you walk. That's why we've packaged a preventive maintenance kit with everything needed to install a fresh belt (and a massive dose of confidence). Our online pdf shows you how. That way, your car--not the tow truck driver-- can pose for pictures.

Are you experiencing squealing noises from the front end of your Mercedes-Benz? A cause of this noise is the drive belt system, or more commonly the belt tensioner on the M272 engine. If it is time to service your drive belt system, why stop at just changing the belt and the tensioner? Over time the idler and guide pulleys will begin to make noise as well after years of use. ECS Tuning has the solution to eliminate the irritating noise and get your engine up and running properly.