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The X Series vehicles from BMW have always been way ahead of their time when it comes to appearance making it tough to upgrade the SAV visually. Lowering these vehicles is a great way to start, however maintaining ride comfort with the lowered ride height is more important. Bilstein B12 Pro Cup Kit is the answer when achieving both aspects of you suspension. This kit will tastefully lower your vehicle without sacrifice.

If there's one job on your Audi 30v 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.

If there's one job on your Audi 2.7T 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.

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 may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on Mercedes 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.

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. We even made an online tutorial PDF to show you how.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our R55 MINI LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! ECS Tuning 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 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 wight savings of 15.6lbs improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

When it comes to hydraulic lines like those in your braking or clutch systems, they can both suffer from the same fatigue. Upgrade to ECS Tuning's Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Reinforced lines! They are much stronger, with a higher resistance to expansion and rupture. What that means, is that with the Exact-Fit lines you are ensuring a firmer, more direct pedal feel, that's meant to last.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits even include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Including everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Upgrade your easily cracked or stripped plastic filter housing for a durable ECS Billet Aluminum filter housing. Select kits even include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Protect your Porsche engine with regular maintenance. Our convenient oil service and major maintenance kits have everything you need to perform a professional quality service. Each oil service kit contains top shelf oil and premium filters, plus sealing washers to prevent annoying leaks. Major maintenance kits also include a cabin air filter. Your major maintenance is due every 40k miles in addition to regular oil changes. Don't settle for lesser products or incomplete kits. Your Porsche deserves the best.

When it comes to hydraulic lines whether it's brake or clutch lines they can both suffer from the same fatigue. By upgrading to an Exact-Fit Stainless Steel line you're upgrading strength & reliability, these lines have a much higher resistance to expansion and rupture. Meaning with the Exact-Fit lines you're ensuring a firmer, more direct pedal feel that's meant to last.

Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to heat shock, corrosive substances, & chemical degradation. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has developed a cast-aluminum replacement for the fragile plastic coolant split pipe fitted to the VW MK4 1.8T. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals and causing catastrophic damage. ECS-assembled kits including installation hardware and coolant are also available.

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. We even made an online tutorial PDF to show you how.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Including everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Upgrade your easily cracked or stripped plastic filter housing for a durable ECS Billet Aluminum filter housing. Select kits even include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

The Ultimate Clutch Pedal was designed by racers for racers. This product derived from drivers looking for a better clutch pedal feel with the 3 point pedal adjustment as well as replacing the stock plastic pedal that is prone to failure. What makes this truly the ideal pedal is shorter throw & lower resting point, self lubricating bushings, and increased durability creating a solid quick shifting feel. Even though this was designed with the track in mind it also makes an excellent upgrade to your street vehicle giving it an even more sporty feel.

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.

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.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. A little preventative maintenance can keep your Audi from ending up roadside. 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.

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.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes on your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for your Panamera that will not cause a "bulb out" warning. These are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes, there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or rework your factory wiring to get them functioning properly.

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.

Looking to improve your vehicle's handling characteristics without spending massive amounts of money? If so, this new ECS Strut Tower Brace is perfect for you. A strut brace is designed to reduce strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering, resulting in reduced chassis flex. The show-quality brace is made of steel and mounts to your VW with stainless steel hardware. With only 4 bolts holding it in place it's an easy install. After installation, you'll instantly notice the increased chassis rigidity.

If there's one job on your Audi B6 A4 1.8T 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. We even made an online tutorial PDF to show you how.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

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 may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on Mercedes 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.