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The hardest part when looking for an exhaust for your vehicle is producing just the right sound, and many systems are high pitched and raspy. Most enthusiasts however are looking for that throaty exotic European sound, similar to the high end supercars. The next part is getting the right look, matching your vehicle enough to flow with that stock appearance but still clearly performance. A well built exhaust system allows the engine to breath better finding that sweet sound with added performance.

Are you experiencing squealing noises from the front end of your Mercedes-Benz? A cause of this noise is the drive belt system, or more commonly the belt tensioner on the M272 engine. If it is time to service your drive belt system, why stop at just changing the belt and the tensioner? Over time the idler and guide pulleys will begin to make noise as well after years of use. ECS Tuning has the solution to eliminate the irritating noise and get your engine up and running properly.

Are you experiencing squealing noises from the front end of your Mercedes-Benz? A cause of this noise is the drive belt system, or more commonly the belt tensioner on the M272 engine. If it is time to service your drive belt system, why stop at just changing the belt and the tensioner? Over time the idler and guide pulleys will begin to make noise as well after years of use. ECS Tuning has the solution to eliminate the irritating noise and get your engine up and running properly.

From JOM Germany comes this 22 millimeter Front Sway Bar that was designed for one purpose -- to keep you level. If your car is rocking like an ocean going vessel each and every time you go around a corner, it might be time for a new sway bar. A sway bar is a torsion spring that resists body roll motions. Sway bars provide two main functions. The first function is the reduction of body lean. A second critical function is to tune the handling balance of a car. Understeer and oversteer behavior can be tuned out by changing the proportion of the total roll stiffness.

If you spend time and money upgrading your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-compliant, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

Experienced enthusiasts have learned over time the secrets to achieving a tight and unified performance-oriented chassis. High-quality bushings and mounts have proven to be one of the most rewarding, albeit less conspicuous, additions to a performance car. The ECS Heavy-Duty Performance Snub Mount anchors your power train using a single direct-fit, full polyurethane piece - allowing the full measure of torque to reach the pavement under hard acceleration.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore ignition efficiency and maintain ignition voltage levels to achieve the most from each power stroke. ECS assembled & OEM BMW kits are available - each include 10 ignition coils and spark plugs, spark plug boot protector, and a service indicator.

Small but mighty, the Neodymium super magnet in an ECS Tuning magnetic drain plug collects wandering metallic particles and holds them captive until they can be wiped away at the next oil change. This clever measure of prevention catches and holds ferrous particles with an iron grip before they can cause expensive engine damage. Complete with drain plug sealing ring, the ECS drain plug accepts standard aluminum sealing rings for your convenience.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore ignition efficiency and maintain ignition voltage levels to achieve the most from each power stroke. ECS assembled & OEM BMW kits are available - each include 10 ignition coils & spark plugs, spark plug boot protector, and a service indicator.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi MKII TT, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

For the E39 generation M5, BMW curiously chose to utilize a high-offset, 74.1mm centerbore wheel arrangement. The decision has unfortunately limited the options for M5 owners hoping to fit BMW wheels with the more popular 72.6mm centerbore to their vehicle. The simplest, safest, and most effective solution comes from ECS in the form of lightweight aluminum, black-anodized Hub Adapters and Wheel Spacers. 13mm to 20mm conventional spacers are offered to adapt your wheels Kits have been designed with Hardened 4140 chromoly steel for an excellent feel and wear resistance.

ECS engineers have created a performance clutch kit designed with the enthusiast in mind, meaning you get all the benefits of a single mass flywheel without the drawbacks. The stock dual mass flywheel is designed using the weight to smooth out the clutch engagement which means in most cases going to a single mass they develop a chatter and hard shifting. ECS has found a way to keep that smooth feeling and gain the enhancements in response, the quality any daily driver would want. Kits have been designed with Hardened 4140 chromoly steel for an excellent feel and wear resistance.

Small but mighty, the Neodymium super magnet in an ECS Tuning magnetic drain plug collects wandering metallic particles and holds them captive until they can be wiped away at the next oil change. This clever measure of prevention catches and holds ferrous particles with an iron grip before they can cause expensive engine damage. Complete with drain plug sealing ring, the ECS drain plug accepts standard aluminum sealing rings for your convenience.

Oxygen sensors deteriorate over time and commonly reduce engine efficiency long before they start storing trouble codes and turning on the dashboard check engine light. Gradual contamination slows their range and response, adversely affecting both performance and fuel economy. ECS offers Bosch Oxygen Sensors for your VW MKIV GTI 1.8T, making it simple to regain the efficiency and power your engine left the factory with.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi MKI TT, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

The lightweight flywheel clutch kit is designed with the enthusiast in mind, meaning you get all the benefits of a single mass flywheel without the drawbacks. The stock dual mass flywheel is designed using the weight to smooth out the clutch engagement which means in most cases going to a single mass they develop a chatter and hard shifting. ECS has found a way to keep that smooth feeling and gain the enhancements in response, the quality any daily driver would want.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your Audi, preset damping and height adjustability provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

The factory shifter cable bracket system fitted to the MKIV R32 has been identified as a source of sloppy shifts, missed gears, bracket and bushing failure, and even transmission failure. Extended exposure to heat causes the plastic OE shifter cable bracket to flex and eventually break. APR has designed a Solid Shifter Cable Bracket to permanently resolve this factory design oversight. Utilizing CNC-machined solid mounts to eliminate the failure-prone rubber bushings, and cast 304 stainless steel to replace the flexible plastic bracket, this APR upgrade is the final solution.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi MKI TT, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

Browsing through our world-class parts catalog can be overwhelming - with such a deep well of heart-pounding performance additions, convenient tools and accessories, and limitless OEM replacement parts, you'll need a way to control your lustful thoughts this Valentine's Day. ECS helps you cool off with the Wish List tool - setup a vehicle make and model, and click on the "Heart" logo next to any product that catches your eye. And if you're looking to spice things up this holiday with a thoughtful gift, $10-$100 ECS gift cards will make your sweetheart's wishes come true.

Schwaben Specialty Tools has released three new products that eliminate the pains and inconveniences associated with automotive repairs and installations. Get off the ground and move around with the Six Wheel Creeper - ruggedly designed to reliably keep your body off the ground while working underneath your Euro. The Schwaben LED Under Hood Shop Light features 120 LEDs & a polycarbonate transparent lens that instantly illuminates every crevice of your engine bay. The Rolling Creeper Seat and Tray keeps your body at an ideal height while keeping your tools close at hand.

Prevent cooling issues before they begin with an ECS Tuning Thermostat Replacement Kit. The experts at ECS have identified all of the common parts that fail on a MINI and have included them all in one convenient kit. If your MINI has high miles or has an unreliable thermostat, replace all the critical components at the same time for added assurance.

H&R Sport Springs are made in Germany in adherence to strict quality control guidelines - their suspension components will meet or exceed the engineering excellence displayed on the rest of your Mercedes-Benz. Featuring custom valved shocks and progressive rate springs, the Street Performance Coilover Kit lowers your car's center of gravity while improving performance and control. Another stellar offering, H&R Sport Springs will lower your Mercedes-Benz between 1.2'' to 2.2'' in the front and 1.0'' to 2.0'' in the rear, reducing body roll and improving performance.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B8 A4, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

H&R Sport Springs are made in Germany in adherence to strict quality control guidelines - their suspension components will meet or exceed the engineering excellence displayed on the rest of your Mercedes-Benz. Featuring custom valved shocks and progressive rate springs, the Street Performance Coilover Kit lowers your car's center of gravity while improving performance and control. Another stellar offering, H&R Sport Springs will lower your Mercedes-Benz between 1.2'' to 2.2'' in the front and 1.0'' to 2.0'' in the rear, reducing body roll and improving performance.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B8 S4, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

Why settle for stock? ECS Performance Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain, intake, and brake upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your 337/20th. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Most service professionals consider the dual (twin) mass flywheel to be a wear item, and recommend replacing it as part of each clutch job. Resurfacing of dual mass flywheels, common with conventional flywheels, is impractical and not recommended by many OEM's, including BMW and Porsche. The smart solution is to replace the unit with an ECS assembled Twin Mass Flywheel Kit with Hardware. For vehicles with 6-speed manual transmission, the kit includes 8 flywheel bolts and a Schwaben T60 Torx socket for removal.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi B7 A4 Quattro, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

Sunny Saturday afternoons are for cruising back roads, listening to your favorite music, and enjoying the view. Don't let your delicious day turn into a downer due to a broken belt. Your 997 serpentine belt powers all accessories: alternator, water pump, ac compressor, and power steering pump. Lose it and you walk. That's why we've packaged a preventive maintenance kit with everything needed to install a fresh belt (and a massive dose of confidence). Our online pdf shows you how. That way, your car--not the tow truck driver-- can pose for pictures.