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Convert your glove box to a minifridge. This simple but effective factory upgrade kit routes air conditioned air from the evaporator housing through an insulated tube to your glove box. A simple rotary control valve at the inlet lets you regulate the flow of cool air, or turn it off completely. Your evaporator housing and glove box are already set up to accept this mod. Just pop out one rubber plug and a knockout plug in the glove box, and connect the hose. Our detailed photo tutorial shows just how easy it is to help your food and drinks keep their cool this summer.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Secure your car's future on the road with our kits, and allow yourself to drive with confidence.

The naturally-aspirated S85 V10 fitted to the E60 M5 was crafted by BMW using the most advanced engineering technology available to the automotive industry. Improving upon this engine design is therefore a significant challenge. aFe, however, has developed a clever and highly reliable method of extracting 5 hp and 6 lb/ft of torque from the engine with their Power Pulley kit - an admirable achievement. CNC machined out of billet aluminum and black anodized for a BMW-approved appearance, the complete bolt-on kit includes the performance pulley, all bolts and new belts.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

Oxygen sensors are a key component in fuel efficiency and idle. The O2 sensor measures the amount of unburned fuel in the exhaust pipe to adjust fuel mapping for less emissions and better fuel economy. When these sensors fail, you'll likely experience a check engine light and code directing you right to the problematic sensor. When driving with a problematic O2 sensor, your MPG and performance will often suffer. Replaced fairly easily, new O2 sensors will help restore your BMW E46's performance and mileage back to factory standards.

Looking for a fun weekend project? Something fast and easy that will freshen your car's appearance? Direct-fit ECS Tuning badgeless MKVI grilles add a unique styling accent. Available with black or red accent strip, these grilles pop in place easily. Complete kit comes with half round hood filler; leave it black or color match to taste. As a starting point or finishing touch, these grilles add a great look to any MKVI.

An area of the front of the R52 MINI that often receives road wear and damage is the fog lights. When the units become cracked, hazy, or excessively scuffed, the driver can lose visibility and the front of the car can look overly worn. Depo replacement Fog Lights mount on the lower front bumper, and are a direct replacement for your factory housings. Both left and right fog lights are included, and also come with a bulb and socket.

Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MKI Golf. All of the performance suspension industry's top names are represented, including ST, H&R, JOM and KW. ST X Performance Coilover System has fixed damping and is height adjustable with average lowering of 1.6"-2.8"F, 1.6"-2.8"R. H&R's Ultra Low Coilover Kit is for the extreme enthusiasts with average lowering of 2.7"-4.2"F 2.7"-4.2"R. KW V3 Series Coilover Kit is the ultimate in coilover technology featuring double adjustable dampening.

An area of the front of the R50/R53 MINI that often receives road wear and damage is the fog lights. When the units become cracked, hazy, or excessively scuffed, the driver can lose visibility and the front of the car can look overly worn. Depo replacement Fog Lights mount on the lower front bumper, and are a direct replacement for your factory housings. Both left and right fog lights are included, and also come with a bulb and socket.

Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your BMW E38 7 Series. Books are carefully edited and illustrated for accuracy. A truly worthwhile investment.

Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

This is the oil separator and positive crankcase ventilation refresh kit. This kit includes the updated oil separator located on the cylinder head. This is a common area for oil leaks on the M273 engine. The oil separator, allows the crankcase to safely vent air and stop oil from escaping during the process. If you are experiencing a loss of performance or a rough idle with the M273 V8 in your Mercedes-Benz, the PCV System / Oil Separator might be to blame.

The E46 generation BMW M3 is known for significant cooling system issues, specifically problems surrounding the mechanical fan clutch. Direct-fit replacements intended to resolve these issues have appeared out of place, disrupting the clean look of the BMW's engine bay. Mishimoto has directed significant engineering efforts towards improving the aluminum radiator, eventually deciding to increase the cooling factor by providing a bolt on electric fan shroud. The kits include a 16" high-flow electric fan producing over 1850 cfm, showing a 5whp gain in the 6500-7500rpm range.

This is the oil separator and positive crankcase ventilation refresh kit. This kit includes the updated oil separator located on the cylinder head. This is a common area for oil leaks on the M273 engine. The oil separator, allows the crankcase to safely vent air and stop oil from escaping during the process. If you are experiencing a loss of performance or a rough idle with the M273 V8 in your Mercedes-Benz, the PCV System / Oil Separator might be to blame.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your BMW E60/61 5 Series. These superb manuals are carefully edited and illustrated for accuracy - a truly worthwhile investment.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

Today's technology has taken the regular service routine to the next level - most cars display what exactly requires attention using sensors. Even with this added convenience, many enthusiasts still prefer fresh fluids on a more regular basis - ensuring their engine stays alive & ahead of the game. ECS assembled and Genuine BMW Inspection Service kits include components for thorough level I and II servicing. Level I kits include seven quarts of synthetic oil & an oil filter kit; level II kits add a cabin filter, air filter, six spark plugs, one quart of gear oil, & brake fluid.

ECS has assembled several kits for your specific servicing needs. From complete ECS-assembled kits that include spark plugs, air & cabin filters, & genuine Porsche fluids, to basic kits that address your oil, filter & drain-plug. Complete genuine-OEM Porsche Major & Minor Service Kits are also available, using exclusively genuine Porsche parts & fluids. The Minor Maintenance is recommended at 15,000 miles, & every subsequent 30,0000 miles in addition to your regular oil changes. The Major Maintenance is recommended at 30,000 miles & every subsequent 30,000 miles.

ECS has assembled several kits for your specific servicing needs. From complete ECS-assembled kits that include oil, air, and cabin filters, with genuine Porsche fluids, to basic oil service kits that address your oil, filter and drain-plug. Complete genuine-OEM Porsche Major & Minor Service Kits are also available, using exclusively genuine Porsche parts & fluids. The Minor Maintenance is recommended at 15,000 miles, & every subsequent 30,0000 miles in addition to your regular oil changes. The Major Maintenance is recommended at 30,000 miles & every subsequent 30,000 miles.

Whenever pushing your car past the factory-designated limits of operation, whether it be through hard driving or performance modifications, adequate engine cooling should always be a high concern. In fact, improving performance by increasing engine work is only possible when engine temperatures are kept within a reasonable range. The Mishimoto Performance Radiator is capable of a 35% increase in cooling capacity due to a fully-brazed, two-row aluminum core that's 25% thicker than stock. The direct-fit radiator also uses CNC-machined quick-disconnect fittings for perfect fitment.

The Volkswagen Direkt-Schalt-Getriebe or "direct shift gearbox" is a stunning achievement of drivetrain engineering. A significantly reduced loss in power transfer through gearshifts is achieved through a novel clutch mechanism design. If you notice that your transmission jerks excessively between shifts, emits a loud 'clunk' when shifting, or if you experience irregular lagging when starting off, the Genuine VW DSG Clutch Repair Kit is likely the most effective and comprehensive solution.

This is the oil separator and positive crankcase ventilation refresh kit. This kit includes the updated oil separator located on the cylinder head. This is a common area for oil leaks on the M273 engine. The oil separator, allows the crankcase to safely vent air and stop oil from escaping during the process. If you are experiencing a loss of performance or a rough idle with the M273 V8 in your Mercedes-Benz, the PCV System / Oil Separator might be to blame.

Only a company as experienced with performance innovations as Neuspeed could develop a product so deeply effective and simple to operate. The Power Module allows your A3/S3 ECU to safely increase boost levels by a precise amount without changing factory ECU programming, communication or safety protocols. Net up to 35-40+ HP with 5-7 PSI increases, all controlled via the simple two-position switch. The unit plugs directly at the Boost and MAP sensor connector locations - installation and complete removal can be completed in minutes. Will not void manufacture's warranty!

Don't wait to get mugged by your rear hatch or hatch glass. Replace weak struts as a set, and keep your rear hatch out of your hair when you load cargo and groceries. Gas-filled lift struts leak pressure over time and weaken. Older struts that work in warm weather, may let the hatch or glass glass drop unexpectedly in cold weather, especially when they're carrying the added weight of snow and ice. Now you can prevent this annoying and potentially dangerous failure with a complete strut replacement kit that includes two pairs of struts and sealing baffles.

The MINI Steptronic transmission is highly sensitive to poorly filtered or low fluid levels. Symptoms of a transmission in need of service are lurching during acceleration and occasional gear slipping. The ECS Assembled MINI Steptronic Automatic Transmission Service kit are an excellent way to take care of your advanced automatic transmission in one servicing. The kit includes the transmission filter, pan gasket with gasket dowel pins (washers).

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.