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Your vehicle's oil pan is in just the right spot to take a serious beating - not to mention the fact that the stock oil pan put in place by the good people over at Audi is not very durable. Do the job right the first time with a convenient oil pan replacement kit for a durable, leak-free repair on your Audi B5 A4 30V. Replacing an old cracked oil pan to correct an oil leak means doing the complete job, with fresh gaskets, sealing compound, hardware, oil, and filter. ECS-assembled kits include premium components for a professional-level servicing.

Depo now offers Blackout Halogen Headlight Housings with Chrome rings for your MINI R50 R52 R53. The DOT/SAE compliant housings are finished in classic black matte with sophisticated chrome ring surrounds. These direct-fit headlights are designed to easily replace your factory units in less than an hour. The headlight design mimics the later Gen 1 MINI Halogen headlights, ensuring that this styling upgrade looks consistent with the rest of the car. Two H7 Bulbs are required per light housing.

The engine in the E46 325/330 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, M54 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 engine in the E36 325 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, M50 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.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Our complete Stage 2 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 A4 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.

Your Mercedes-Benz transmission is a collection of parts that must each be functionally sound for the gearbox to do its job. It follows then, logically, that when attending to a particular transmission issue, the strength of the weakest part determines the end quality of the system. For this reason, ECS offers several complete Transmission Service Kits for your W204 Mercedes. Choose from premium ECS-assembled and genuine OEM packages - each including Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter, Oil Pan Drain Plug and Sealing Washer, and Pan Gasket.

Our complete Stage 2 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 S4 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 E9x 335 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, N54 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.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Performance Brake Service Kits for your VW 337/20th include only the finest components, very carefully selected by our R&D team for compatibility and fitment. The ECS Performance Front & Rear Brake Service Kit features ECS GEOMET® cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads. The ECS Stage 3 Big Brake Kit utilizes 2-Piece Cross-Drilled & Slotted Rotors, four-piston ECS calipers, caliper carrier brackets, pads, two-piece rotors, exact-fit stainless steel lines, and hardware. The incredible Stage 5 kit upgrades to 358x32 rotors and six-piston Porsche Cayenne calipers.

ECS has developed a range of excellent solutions to sloppy, imprecise shift action for your VW MKVI Golf R. 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!

ECS now offers Blackout LED Daylight Running Lights for your MINI R55/R56/R57, designed to look like the later Gen 3 F56/F55 MINI OEM HID Projector headlights. Sets are available both for cars equipped with factory HID (Xenon) headlights and those equipped with factory Halogen headlights. These Genuine MINI like style Spyder Brand Headlights feature high impact plastic lenses with a black housing, and LED DRL and black exterior design. (Halogens) H9 Projector bulbs and ( Halogen or Xenon ) PY21 Turn signal bulbs are included.

You've probably noticed a cut in power when accelerating out of a turn or from a stand still. The MKVI Jetta does not feature an in-cabin switch to turn off the traction control system, but ECS Tuning offers a complete kit to give you this function. Using a proprietary harness designed by ECS and an OEM ESP switch, this kit installs seamlessly for a factory look. Some coding may be required. You're just a DIY install away from laying down some rubber! Our installation PDF will guide you though the process. Put traction control back where it should be, your right foot!

The belly pans provided for modern Audis 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, 3/16” thick 5052 aluminum, with black zinc-coated steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

ECS now offers Blackout LED Daylight Running Lights for your MINI R58/R59, designed to look like the later Gen 3 F56/F55 MINI OEM HID Projector headlights. Sets are available both for cars equipped with factory HID (Xenon) headlights and those equipped with factory Halogen headlights. The Spyder headlights feature high impact plastic lenses with a black housing, and LED DRL and a black exterior. (Halogen) H9 Projector bulbs and (Halogen or Xenon) PY21 Turn signal bulbs are included.

Replacing cooling system components will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

The engine in the E8x 135i 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, N54 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.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS-assembled and genuine Audi Oil Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

Your factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by BMW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. The ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are oil-impregnated to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring & dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for much longer service life & less maintenance.

A revered name in the performance aftermarket parts industry, Integrated Engineering now offers a series of outstanding engine internal, fuel system, & air induction, for the MKV Rabbit. The stunning appearances give hint to the outstanding craftsmanship that is characteristic of every Integrated release. The IE Silicone Coolant Hose Kit replaces your worn out factory coolant hoses with 4-ply silcone hoses. Integrated forged engine internal components are good for high-horsepower engine builds.

The engine in the E46 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, E46 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.

Your Mercedes-Benz transmission is a collection of parts that must each be functionally sound for the gearbox to do its job. It follows then, logically, that when attending to a particular transmission issue, the strength of the weakest part determines the end quality of the system. For this reason, ECS offers several complete Transmission Service Kits for your C/A207 Mercedes. Choose from premium ECS-assembled and genuine OEM packages - each including Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter, Oil Pan Drain Plug and Sealing Washer, and Pan Gasket.

Rough running? Low boost? Poor fuel economy? High oil consumption? Cascading trouble codes? Yikes! What these symptoms all have in common is that they usually have a common cure: an updated crankcase breather kit. Why not replace your damaged PCV valve, and eliminate all these hassles with a single fix. Complete ECS-assembled kits include a breather valve, flex tube, and all gaskets.

The engine in the E53 X5 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, X5 3.0L 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.

Your Mercedes-Benz transmission is a collection of parts that must each be functionally sound for the gearbox to do its job. It follows then, logically, that when attending to a particular transmission issue, the strength of the weakest part determines the end quality of the system. For this reason, ECS offers several complete Transmission Service Kits for your W212 Mercedes. Choose from premium ECS-assembled and genuine OEM packages - each including Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter, Oil Pan Drain Plug and Sealing Washer, and Pan Gasket.

ECS has developed a range of excellent solutions to sloppy, imprecise shift action for your VW MKVI Golf/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!

The engine in the E36 M3 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, M3 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.

Chassis strengthening is a technique used by the most discerning, experienced car enthusiasts. Over time, chassis rigidity becomes a greater priority than short-lived, negligible performance upgrades - every dimension of performance is effected by a more connected chassis feel. Euro Sport has developed two exceptional methods of bringing a much-needed measure of chassis rigidity to your Volkswagen MKV R32. Constructed of heavy wall 1" diameter steel tubing and featuring heavy duty tig welded ends, the Rear X-Brace Stress Bar Reduces chassis flex and creaks and removes in minutes.