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A smart way to make power for your AMG is by utilizing the effective heat-shielding factory air box and dropping in a freer-flowing air filter element. By retaining the functionality of the factory air intake system and removing the highly inefficient paper filter element, your engine can breath easier while resisting the heat soak that aftermarket intake systems fall prey to. ECS offers only the most effective, test-proven Performance Air Filters for your AMG, with products by AFE, Pipercross, and K&N available.

We don't know how you feel about it, but trusting your engine's most vital fluid to a plastic filter housing seems like a leap of faith. In fact, after repeated heat cycling and several oil changes performed with pliers and other makeshift tools, the original plastic filter housing body gets pretty ratty. To give back to the customers, we've decided to throw in a MANN-FILTER with purchase! Why not install a smart looking billet aluminum housing paired with a MANN Filter, and take the guesswork and risk out of filter changes.

Akrapovic is now the leading supplier of stainless steel exhaust systems and is known internationally for their quality and performance. Akrapovic supplies exhaust to many professional race organizations campaigning MINIs. Their stainless steel exhaust comes with exquisite carbon fiber or stainless steel tips and is known as the best fitting aftermarket exhaust you can buy for your MINI. As well as having the best fit, it also has a distinct growl tone of the exhaust without the drone noise at highway speeds.

The BMW E60 come with excellent handling packages, but there's always room for improvement. Let Dinan up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Dinan sway bars are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word.

The perfect engine needs the perfect dipstick. A clean exterior says a lot, but the real talking starts when you open the hood. So if you're looking to make a statement, you'll need a clean engine compartment that says “high class”. We promise, this is a lube-level like no other. With a billet aluminum handle and stainless steel cable, the quality is second to none. The butter-smooth arc on the loop is easy on your finger, and the easy to read stainless steel indicator is the best there is.

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.

Your sophisticated Haldex all wheel drive system makes your Golf R a road hugging marvel that devours miles of twisting road effortlessly. But it needs periodic attention, of course. Don't risk poor performance and premature, expensive repairs. Get the filter and approved lubricant you need to perform a complete Haldex maintenance service at the recommended 30,000 mile intervals. Fluids and filters available individually or as part of a handy kit with everything you need. We also carry differential fluid so you can change it at the same time."

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? ECS heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. Easy to install, these mirrors look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. It's for this reason that ECS now supplies an unparalleled range of superb Performance Diverter & Blow Off Valves. All of the most prominent brands are represented - CTS, Integrated Engineering, Forge, Pwrhaus, and Go Fast Bits kits all feature boost-hardy internals tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Each unit works and plays well with your MK6 2.0T engine management system.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, the all-new Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three stages & driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 400ft/lbs. through 700ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

Protect your expensive headlight and tail light lenses from scratches, dings, and abrasion with Lamin-X protective film, at ECS. Strong, flexible, and impact resistant, Lamin-X vinyl coatings are easy to apply, and flexible enough to adhere to any headlights or tail lights. Available in clear, smoke, or several tint colors, protective film coatings from Lamin-X give your car a distinctive look, and prevent "sandblasting" damage that turns headlight plastic lenses foggy and reduces road illumination. Look good, see better, with Lamin-X film coatings.

The Audi MKI TT represented an unparalleled automotive design achievement - its merging of highly structural lines with soft curves made it an instant success that looks modern even by today's standards. Choosing a wheel to perfectly complement this car is a formidable challenge. ECS now supplies an array of superb wheel choices for your TT from highly-respected wheel designer 3SDM. Choose from multispoke, twisted spoke, Silver, and Chrome options in 18" and 19" sets of four.

ECS now offers Milltek and NM Exhaust Options ideal for your MINI R60 Countryman. Milltek's offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances. Milltek tests each system on their own dynometer through many miles of subjective analysis. Now available for your R60 is the excellent Milltek 2.50" stainless steel exhaust with dual 100mm GT100 polished tips. TIG welded with precise fit flanges, the NM T304 stainless steel Cat-Back Exhaust System sounds and looks gorgeous.

Is your hood and trunk hatch slowly shutting every time you put it up or is your strut sticking? ECS has assembled an excellent kit that easily restores your hood and hatch functionality back to factory. The MINI R50/R53 Hood & Hatch Strut Kit mounts in the engine bay and side of the body on the trunk for a simple, professional installation.

Get a more aggressive OEM look with the German-market front valance for the VW MKIV Jetta. When it comes to replacing body panels on your vehicle, do it right with a Genuine VW piece. Body shops and DIYers waste hours of time trying to get inferior items to fit. This front valance was made in the same molds as originals, so factory fitment is guaranteed. A great replacement for broken or damaged pieces or if you're just changing things up for a new look.

Upgrading your already premium German suspension can feel like an unnecessary gamble - It would seem that BMW's could only be harmed by inferior parts, especially critical components like brakes and rotors. BMW has a patently genuine sensitivity to the needs of performance-oriented drivers, and their F30 Performance Brake Kits strongly display the Bavarian company's unwavering engineering values. Four piston calipers up front; dimpled, slotted and vented oversized rotors all around; rotor shields, and premium pads with wear sensors are all included.

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 MKV Jetta 2.0T; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Drop intake temperatures, boost HP & Torque with an intercooler for your MKVI GTI. The formula is simple. However, it's easier said than done. Leave it to ECS to accept the challenge by providing brilliant designs from APR, Integrated Engineering, Forge, CTS, and Neuspeed. Significant HP gains have been reported due to the substantial drop in intake temperatures. Additionally, a cooler running engine better resists heat expansion and stress, increasing the longevity of your powerplant.

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 MKV Jetta TDI; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

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 337/20th. The stunning appearance gives hint to the outstanding craftsmanship that is characteristic of every Integrated release. The IE Crankshaft Girdle keeps your engine block from flexing under extreme torque. Integrated forged engine internal components are good for 800+hp engine builds.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. The wisest approach is to replace the entire assembly at once. ECS now offers the Bremmen Parts center armrest lid, featuring perfect fitment for your Audi C5 A6.

ECS Tuning now offers an exceptional new complete bolt-on turbo upgrade kit that requires no additional plumbing or modifications. The FrankenTurbo F21T 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 F21T 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.

The E9X generation BMW M3 is an exercise in excess. From the powertrain to the exterior, the signs are glaring that this M3 does not know compromise. An especially stunning design feature of this model, the large front and rear brakes show off the stopping power required counteract the inertia of this beast. ECS assembled performance kits featuring front and rear ECS 2-piece semi-floating cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads.

Timely, quality maintenance is a necessity for high performance vehicles. The engines in these cars are heavy with cutting-edge technology that relies on perfect operating conditions for proper function. ECS-assembled & genuine Porsche maintenance kits are conveniently bundled packages to address the unique maintenance needs of your Porsche.

Give your MKI the ultimate in European looks with European small bumpers from ECS Tuning. Made to fit on your Volkswagen, you will finally have a place to display your unique European plate. With the same texture and color as the original unit, these European bumpers will make your vehicle look like it just got off of the boat from across the pond.

The E83 generation BMW X3 is an exercise in excess. From the powertrain to the exterior, the signs are glaring that this X3 does not know compromise. An especially stunning design feature of this model, the large front and rear brakes show off the stopping power required counteract the inertia of this beast. Now available are ECS assembled Brake Service Kits, available in a Front and Rear Kit, or as separate assemblies featuring Meyle coated rotors and Akebono pads.

Now available for your Audi 8P A3 2.0T, ECS has compiled an excellent list of crucial oil service components that are often overlooked by enthusiasts. ECS T6 6061 Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housings are exceptionally durable and feature a striking anodized silver or black appearance. Made of durable lightweight aluminum, the Schwaben Oil Filter Socket is designed to grip the cartridge filter housing cleanly using a 36mm hex-head protrusion. ECS Oil Service Kits are complete with 5 quarts of oil for your 2.0T, an oil drain plug, oil filter, and oil filter gasket.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your B5 A4 30V with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter Kit. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a round head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the excellent Schwaben Low Boy.

Does your drive-by-wire throttle need a wake up call? Is there an annoying lag between pedal mashing and engine giddyup? Modern drive-by-wire throttles are electrically operated, and some take their sweet time responding when you stomp on the gas. Sprint Booster has the solution. This plug and play signal enhancer installs in minutes to improve throttle response and performance. Complete with remote, push button control to let you select among stock, sport, or race modes for different driving conditions.