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A superbly engineered, ingenious solution for adding vacuum-assisted accessories to your 3.0T, the ECS Billet Boost Tap Kit is even simpler to install and use. The aluminum tap replaces the plastic spacer between the supercharger and discharge tube, introducing two possible vacuum ports for your creative use. A set screw is included when only one tap is necessary. The boost tap compliments the ECS Vent Pod Boost Gauge arrangement wonderfully, making for an exceedingly advanced boost-monitoring system

Our Resonator Delete X-Pipe Kit removes the heavy and restrictive factory resonator assembly on your 2011 - 2017 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6L VR6 and replaces it with our high flow, lighter weight, straight-through exhaust section. This adds a deeper exhaust note and brings out the "Wookie growl" in a simple, cost effective way without replacing the entire exhaust system. The resonator delete creates a slight increase in exhaust growl and creates a more exhilarating driving experience, without adding significant drone at cruising speeds.

Working on your own car is fun, but that degree of fun depends on how easy you make that work for yourself. With the right tools, you arm yourself with the ability to tackle whatever job is in front of you with ease and confidence. We created Schwaben Tools & carry numerous other tool brands specifically for enthusiasts like you so you'll never need to worry about doing something the wrong way. We have more than just the average hand tools, too. ECS Tool of the Week highlights specialty tools and equipment designed to help you complete any job your European car might require. From lifting equipment and garage organization to fluid service tools and specialty sockets and more, each ECS Tool of the Week will show you just what you need to handle DIYs that require more than the basic set of wrenches and sockets.

We have selected handfuls of products that we need out of our inventory to make room for bigger and better things. We have reduced their price until they are GONE. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Limited time, limited stock, huge savings. Happy Hunting!

BMWs have historically been plagued by very long throw shifters from the factory - luckily, Turner Motorsport has the solution to this. Turner's short shifters are height and throw adjustable, offering up to 52% throw reduction over stock. Double adjustability enables you to find the sweet spot that will make you excited to drive your car again. 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.

The guys at Turner Motorsport have developed an ABS High Kick Trunk Spoiler that transforms the look of your E90, all while keeping budget constraints in mind. Constructed from impact and UV resistant ABS plastic, this light and durable spoiler provides a sporty style that's sure to set your vehicle apart from the rest, without high price of an equivalent carbon fiber spoiler.

*Only Fits M-Sport Models The Turner Motorsport & ECS G20 M Sport exterior upgrades are CAD designed in-house as an aggressive accent to the G20 M Sport flawless factory body lines. Our design engineers took particular care to provide a cohesive, "OEM+" look in part by taking design cues from the factory bumper, and taking the form up a notch: additional protrusion, extra spacing between the center of the bumper and the lip surface. The result is supremely well-fitting, comfortably aggressive, turn-around-and-look-at-it-while -you're-walking-away, exterior jewelry.

Change the tone of your Audi S6/S7 4.0T exhaust with an easy-to-install upgrade from ECS Tuning! The ECS Tuning Center X-Pipe installs in place of the resonator located in the middle of the factory exhaust system to increase exhaust note and allow for better flow of exhaust gases.

Avoid drilling holes in your bumper by using the ECS modular tow hook mount system. The ECS Tow Hook Mounting System doesn’t require drilling. This system mounts to your tow hook receptacle allowing you to attach a license plate, action camera, or even a tow hook.

Raise the level of style on your 8V with the ECS Tuning exterior upgrades. These quality pieces fit directly to your factory trunk or bumper to provide a much more aggressive visual appearance. Choose from beautiful hand laid carbon fiber material or gloss black plastic.

Introducing the Turner Motorsport E46 DSSR for your 328i/Ci or 330i/Ci. Turner's DSSR completely removes all the slop that is present in the BMW stock shifter. Paired with Turner's short shift kit, the shifts are even more accurate and precise with little to no increase in effort. This DSSR is meant for BMW E46 328i/Ci or 330i/Ci models that have the selector rod part number 25111434116 or 25111434673 . Even after a shifter rebuild or installation, some slop can often still be felt in the shifter. The shift selector rod may deflection and cause shifter slop. By eliminating the one slide slip through design, shifts feel more crisp. Machined to extremely tight tolerances, this rod evenly distributes load and eliminates that free play.

Keep your C7 safe on the road with our new Street Shield aluminum skid plate kit. Designed right here in house for your C7, our Street Shield kit tucks all your precious underbody components behind its 5052 aluminum plates to prevent any potential disaster from road hazards or anything else that might unexpectedly endanger your drivetrain. Don’t let the possibility of disaster eat away at your conscious. Take proactive measures and gain peace of mind with our new Street Shield kit!

Keep your C7 safe on the road with our new Street Shield aluminum skid plate kit. Designed right here in house for your C7, our Street Shield kit tucks all your precious underbody components behind its 5052 aluminum plates to prevent any potential disaster from road hazards or anything else that might unexpectedly endanger your drivetrain. Don’t let the possibility of disaster eat away at your conscious. Take proactive measures and gain peace of mind with our new Street Shield kit!

As accurate and responsive as the factory E36 steering and handling is, reliable and measurable improvements are possible through simple upgrades. The ECS Tuning Strut Bar is a lightweight aluminum addition to the factory BMW suspension design, increasing chassis rigidity and steering response. By connecting the left and right strut towers together, cornering forces are less likely to upset suspension geometry, resulting in a more predictable and precise driving experience.

For many, driving a stick shift is more than just a rite of passage: it represents an understanding that some things are just better left to the driver and an unwillingness to relinquish any control over the driving experience. We feel the most connected to our cars when we change gears, so the first place to make that connection even stronger is right there on the shifter.  Our brand new Weighted Shift Knobs for your Audi or VW manual transmission are designed with the sentiments of connection, engagement, and satisfaction placed at the forefront of their development.

Doing a cooling system refresh, or just replacing your aging hoses? Upgrade those dry-rotted rubber hoses with our durable Silicone Radiator Coolant Hose Set! These perform and look great within any engine bay, they are made to last longer than standard rubber hoses and are perfectly molded to the OE hose specifications for a simple installation on most vehicles. Made from heavy-duty, reinforced silicone, this silicone coolant hose set can handle higher temperatures and greater pressure than the stock rubber hoses. Designed to resist oil, fuel, and electrochemical degradation and tested up to continuous 250� Fahrenheit operating temperature and over 45 psi, you can expect to achieve greater reliability, less turbulence, and improved flow with our smooth silicone hoses.

Introducing the Turner Motorsport E46 DSSR for your 328i/Ci or 330i/Ci. Turner's DSSR completely removes all the slop that is present in the BMW stock shifter. Paired with Turner's short shift kit, the shifts are even more accurate and precise with little to no increase in effort. This DSSR is meant for BMW E46 328i/Ci or 330i/Ci models that have the selector rod part number 25111434116 or 25111434673 . Even after a shifter rebuild or installation, some slop can often still be felt in the shifter. The shift selector rod may deflection and cause shifter slop. By eliminating the one slide slip through design, shifts feel more crisp. Machined to extremely tight tolerances, this rod evenly distributes load and eliminates that free play.

ECS decided that just because your car doesn't have a third pedal you shouldn't have to be stuck with the factory shift knob. This shift knob is made of forged carbon to give it a unique look compared to the other non three pedal shift knobs on the market. Installation is simple and utilizes set screws so you can maintain your factory shifter release mechanism. Instead of pressing the button on the factory knob you lift up on the collar on the bottom of the knob to put the vehicle into gear. For installation you simply to remove your shift surround and remove the old shift knob then use the supplied pieces in the kit to maintain your shift release mechanism functionality.

Upgrade the exterior styling on your Volkswagen MK5 GTI or MK5 R32 with the ECS Tuning Gloss Black Hatch Spoiler Extension. Our Hatch Spoiler was engineered in-house and designed to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of your MK5. Crafted from high quality vacuum formed gloss black ABS polymer that is enhanced with UV-stabilizer to achieve its world class appearance and durability while providing a sporty style that's sure to set your vehicle apart from the rest. Installs atop the factory hatch spoiler with no drilling, cutting or any permanent modifications.

Presenting the Turner Motorsport Performance Cat-Back Exhaust, tailor-made for your 330 or 430. Immerse yourself in an enhanced driving adventure as this meticulously engineered exhaust takes your B46/B48-equipped car to exhilarating new heights. With an unwavering commitment to performance and quality, the Turner exhaust is crafted to unlock the full potential of your F chassis. Experience a symphony of performance and sound, coupled with a visual upgrade through the quad exit exhaust tips that amplify the motorsport essence of your vehicle. Elevate your driving encounters with the Turner Motorsport cat-back exhaust - unleash the power, reveal the glorious sound, and capture attention wherever you go.

Strut bars help reduce chassis flex, increasing your ability in confident cornering. The ECS strut tower bar kit offers more than just good looks - it strengthens and triangulates the front end, providing more consistent suspension geometry with less chassis flex. The braces are available in silver or black with a red ECS Tuning logo or silver ECS Tuning logo.

Protect your MK8 investment whether you're staying stock or dropping it to the ground with ECS Street Shields! Coverage from front to back with our front skid plate, trans tunnel street shield, and fuel tank plate create a comprehensive system of defense between your underbody and any road hazards you might encounter. Keep your fluids where they belong with these perfectly-fitting protective skid plates designed right here in-house at ECS Tuning.

It’s no secret that Audi's suffer from weak, failure prone rubber control arm bushings. The stock rubber bushings are designed to allow significant movement of the front wheels and to absorb road impacts. This compliant design maximizes daily driving comfort and helps add to the “luxury” feeling of your Audi, but it also contributes to the numb, disconnected feeling that many enthusiasts complain about with modern cars. Introducing the new ECS Monoball Bushings! By utilizing a sealed ball joint, ECS achieved the ultimate in terms of low friction no bind suspension travel with no unwanted deflection, providing exceptional cornering response, and prompt acceleration and deceleration feedback; all while maintaining exceptional comfort and durability levels making these an excellent no compromise upgrade even for a street car.

Introducing the Turner Motorsport E46 DSSR for your M3. Turner's DSSR completely removes all the slop that is present in the BMW stock shifter. Paired with Turner's short shift kit, the shifts are even more accurate and precise with little to no increase in effort. .This DSSR is meant for BMW E46 M3 models that have the selector rod part number 25112228711. Even after a shifter rebuild or installation, some slop can often still be felt in the shifter. The shift selector rod may deflection and cause shifter slop. By eliminating the one slide slip through design, shifts feel more crisp. Machined to extremely tight tolerances, this rod evenly distributes load and eliminates that free play.

Introducing the Turner Motorsport E36 DSSR for your M3 or 328. Turner's DSSR completely removes all the slop that is present in the BMW stock shifter. Paired with Turner's short shift kit, the shifts are even more accurate and precise with little to no increase in effort. .This DSSR is meant for BMW E36 models that have the selector rod part number 25111222738. This DSSR is also commonly used in 24V Swapped E30s running a ZF (S5-31) 5-speed transmission out of the E36. Even after a shifter rebuild or installation, some slop can often still be felt in the shifter. The shift selector rod may deflection and cause shifter slop. By eliminating the one slide slip through design, shifts feel more crisp. Machined to extremely tight tolerances, this rod evenly distributes load and eliminates that free play.

Upgrade your G-Chassis B46/B48 with this Turner Carbon Fiber Engine Cover! This beautiful carbon fiber engine cover is a direct replacement for the factory plastic engine cover, meaning it fits just like OE! It is also completely reversible and can be removed in seconds. Manufactured entirely from authentic, hand-laid carbon fiber material with pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth and epoxy resin and finished in a beautiful gloss clear coat for UV-protection and extra durability, this engine cover is sure to enhance your engine bay and turn heads! This carbon fiber engine cover also has an indentation to place the OE BMW badge, for a sleek factory look! Transform your G20 today!

Introducing the new ECS Tuning Thrust Arm Monoballs! The ECS Engineering team set out to design a solution that offers far superior durability when compared to OEM, requiring no modification and offering nearly instantaneous cornering and braking response for the absolute best road feel and driving experience possible. By utilizing a sealed ball joint, we achieved no bind suspension travel with no unwanted deflection, providing exceptional steering precision, turn-in response, and direct braking feedback; all while maintaining exceptional comfort and durability for street cars.

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be; that's why we've put all the top-of-the-line performance parts for your E70 X5 xDrive35d M57 together in one place. This list, compiled by our own BMW gurus, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you've wanted for your build. Let's make race season even more fun with all the best performance parts for your E70 X5 xDrive35d M57!

Introducing the Turner Motorsport E30 DSSR for your 325i/iS. Turner's DSSR completely removes all the slop that is present in the BMW stock shifter. Paired with Turner's short shift kit, the shifts are even more accurate and precise with little to no increase in effort. .This DSSR is meant for BMW E30 models that have the selector rod part number 25111221657. Even after a shifter rebuild or installation, some slop can often still be felt in the shifter. The shift selector rod may deflection and cause shifter slop. By eliminating the one slide slip through design, shifts feel more crisp. Machined to extremely tight tolerances, this rod evenly distributes load and eliminates that free play.

Introducing the Turner Motorsport E46 DSSR for your 325i . Turner's DSSR completely removes all the slop that is present in the BMW stock shifter. Paired with Turner's short shift kit, the shifts are even more accurate and precise with little to no increase in effort. This DSSR is meant for BMW E46 325i models that have the selector rod part number 25111434613. Even after a shifter rebuild or installation, some slop can often still be felt in the shifter. The shift selector rod may deflection and cause shifter slop. By eliminating the one slide slip through design, shifts feel more crisp. Machined to extremely tight tolerances, this rod evenly distributes load and eliminates that free play.