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Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the MINI engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

ECS Tuning now offers an exceptional new complete bolt-on turbo upgrade kit that requires no additional plumbing or modifications. The FrankenTurbo F21L 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 F21L 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.

This durable, attractive cap replaces your original plastic filter cap, improving the look of your engine bay. Precision engineered from billet aluminum to prevent the problems that go along with plastic caps, such as cracks and mangled threads. An integrated 17mm hex-head makes future filter changes even easier; no need for a special filter tool, and no worries about rounding out the housing during removal. 17mm is even the same size as the oil pan drain plug, effectively making future oil services a one tool job!

This durable, attractive cap replaces your original plastic filter cap, improving the look of your engine bay. Precision engineered from billet aluminum to prevent the problems that go along with plastic caps, such as cracks and mangled threads. An integrated 17mm hex-head makes future filter changes even easier; no need for a special filter tool, and no worries about rounding out the housing during removal. 17mm is even the same size as the oil pan drain plug, effectively making future oil services a one tool job!

Have you noticed clunking noises, a shaking steering wheel or just general poor road feel? The usual suspect in this case are the rubber bushings pressed into these control arms. Rubber degrades over time, especially when faced with the rough conditions of your vehicles undercarriage. Don't settle for just stock: Introducing ECS Performance Lower Control Arms with pressed in Polyurethane Bushings for a very simple install!

Don't let conventional spacer options leave you feeling down and out. ECS bolt-on wheel spacers are the right way to push your wheels out to the fenders. These precision machined, 6061-T6 anodized black aluminum spacers have 4140 integral steel threads. Forget the perils of extra-long wheel bolts; these come complete with all the low profile bolts needed to properly torque the spacers to the hub in factory looking black and your wheels to the spacers. ECS bolt-on spacers for your MINI R55-R59 let you dial in the ideal stance.

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 B6 A4 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.

Nothing improves the appearance of your vehicle like new headlights for your VW MKV Rabbit. Whether you want European lighting, Angel Eyes, LEDs or US Spec Lighting, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. Lighting, unlike most of the other bits on your exterior, is fairly easy to upgrade. Wheels and body kits can cost quite a bit of money and are hard to install on your own. These headlights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and some might even improve your nighttime lighting.

A lesser known feature of the highest caliber performance cars has nothing to do with engine power output, suspension dynamics, or build materials. Almost every truly distinguished European sports car utilizes a limited-slip style differential. While an open differential effectively accomplishes the task of allowing one wheel to spin faster than the other around corners, during power delivery, this behavior is not always desirable. Team MFactory LSDs are the best option on the market for transforming the drivetrain of your BMW Z3M.

When servicing your ignition system, the spark plugs and coil packs replaced should, at the least, be the same as the existing parts. The best option though is to replace all the plugs and coils at the same time, ensuring even wear over time of the ignition system. ECS-assembled and genuine OEM kits come with 6 coils and spark plugs, dielectric spark plug boot protector, and service indicators for accurate record keeping.

A cracked or leaking power steering reservoir can lead to a prematurely worn or malfunctioning power steering pump and should be replaced immediately to ensure the continued safe operation of the power steering system. ECS now offers exceptional Power Steering Reservoir Seal Kits and are offered in three levels to fit your needs. Each Genuine Mercedes-Benz and premium aftermarket part is a perfect fit and is manufactured with extreme precision and attention to detail.

Why settle for stock? ECS Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your VW MKVI Golf TDI; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

ECS has developed a range of excellent solutions to sloppy, imprecise shift action for your VW MKVI Jetta. By eliminating shifter bushing deflection, you can now take control of your shifts with ECS Billet and Bronze shifter bushings. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and black anodized for long lasting protection, these bushings require no lubrication or servicing over the life of the parts. The ECS Adjustable Short Shifter Kit comes with five balancing weights to adjust shift feel according to your personal preferences. Reduce shift throws by 7, 28, or 49 percent!

Why settle for stock? ECS Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your VW MKVI Golf 2.5L; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

ECS has developed a range of excellent solutions to sloppy, imprecise shift action for your VW MKV GTI. By eliminating shifter bushing deflection, you can now take control of your shifts with ECS Billet and Bronze shifter bushings. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and black anodized for long lasting protection, these bushings require no lubrication or servicing over the life of the parts. The ECS Adjustable Short Shifter Kit comes with five balancing weights to adjust shift feel according to your personal preferences. Reduce shift throws by 7, 28, or 49 percent!

Valley pan gaskets are a common failure on the M62 motors, Symptoms can include a smell of coolant regularly or a mysterious loss of coolant with no identifiable leaks. Kits contain all critical components that should be replaced when doing a valley pan gasket job, and feature an upgraded URO Valley pan with Viton gasket and gasket securing step. The included Geba water pump has a metal impeller to replace the failure prone plastic OEM impeller. It is always a good idea to replace the accessory belts when ever they need to be removed to ensure proper tension and belt integrity.

If your 924S/944 timing belt is three years old or has over 45,000 miles on it, it's time to get serious about a timing belt service. Neglecting this all important maintenance procedure leaves you at risk for a broken belt and bent valves. Avoid serious internal engine damage; install our complete 924S/944 timing belt service kit, carefully assembled from OE and name brand aftermarket sources. Each kit includes timing belts, water pump, OE coolant, seals, gaskets, and tensioners for a complete service. Install confidence with ECS Timing Belt Kits.

Our complete Stage 2 Front Brake Upgrade Kit for your B8 S5 mates massive 4-piston Brembo Q5 calipers with ECS Tru-Float wave rotors for unbelievable stopping force and consistency. Install them with ease using the included caliper mounting hardware - follow that up with Exact-Fit stainless steel brake lines to feed those enormous calipers without expansion, giving you a solid pedal feel. These kits are unique as you have the option to choose between a handful of different 345mm rotor set-ups: 2-piece, 2-piece Tru-Float wave rotors, and our GEOMET lineup.

A cracked or leaking power steering reservoir can lead to a prematurely worn or malfunctioning power steering pump and should be replaced immediately to ensure the continued safe operation of the power steering system. ECS now offers exceptional Power Steering Reservoir Seal Kits and are offered in three levels to fit your needs. Each Genuine Mercedes-Benz and premium aftermarket part is a perfect fit and is manufactured with extreme precision and attention to detail.

Our complete Stage 2 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 A5 mates massive 4-piston Brembo Q5 calipers with ECS Tru-Float wave rotors for unbelievable stopping force and consistency. Install them with ease using the included caliper mounting hardware - follow that up with Exact-Fit stainless steel brake lines to feed those enormous calipers without expansion, giving you a solid pedal feel. These kits are unique as you have the option to choose between a handful of different 345mm rotor set-ups: 2-piece, 2-piece Tru-Float wave rotors, and our GEOMET lineup.

The engine in the E36 328 is known for only one weakness - the cooling system. The ultimate assurance that you wont be left on the side of the road with an over heated engine is to refresh all the major components at the first sign of any failure. In many cases, 328 engines last the life of the vehicle - meaning by this time there will be more wear and tear on cooling system components than predicted by BMW. ECS offers Cooling System Refresh Kits with varying levels of components for this very reason - Three stages of ECS-assembled and Genuine BMW kits are available.

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.

The engine in the E30 318 is known for only one weakness - the cooling system. The ultimate assurance that you wont be left on the side of the road with an over heated engine is to refresh all the major components at the first sign of any failure. In many cases, M42 engines last the life of the vehicle - meaning by this time there will be more wear and tear on cooling system components than predicted by BMW. ECS offers Cooling System Refresh Kits with varying levels of components for this very reason - Three levels of ECS-assembled kits are available.

The ECS Tuning MKV Jetta Badgeless Grille offers a more aggressive, menacing look to the front of your car. These honeycomb-style grilles make for an enjoyable DIY mod, available in black with a chrome strip or black with a red strip. The grille installs easily in the place of the factory unit, requiring zero modification for perfect fitment.

A cracked or leaking power steering reservoir can lead to a prematurely worn or malfunctioning power steering pump and should be replaced immediately to ensure the continued safe operation of the power steering system. ECS now offers exceptional Power Steering Reservoir Seal Kits and are offered in three levels to fit your needs. Each Genuine Mercedes-Benz and premium aftermarket part is a perfect fit and is manufactured with extreme precision and attention to detail.

While engine performance upgrades can net you considerable horsepower and torque, for the E30 325, significant gains are difficult to come by. Instead of increasing engine power output, change the way it's converted to wheel speed by changing your final drive ratio. The MFactory 5.43 Final Drive Gears offer a dramatic increase in acceleration, giving you an average gain of 10-15% in torque throughout the entire rev-range.

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 B7 A4 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.

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 B7 S4 LED Interior Lighting Kit. Complete kits contain every LED required for a total lighting upgrade - No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

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 B6 S4 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.