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Hawk is well known to enthusiasts looking for a high quality brake pad which will deliver superior stopping power. Hawk Performance brake pads cover all your braking needs from daily driving to extreme use. Multiple brake pad compounds are available, but the characteristics they all have in common include an aggressive bite, improved pedal feel, low noise, and minimal dust. Find a perfect match for your braking needs and find out what the hype is all about.

Give your B5 A4 a stunning after-hours look with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. The complete interior lighting kit includes bulbs for the vanity lights, trunk lights, front dome lines, rear dome lights, and glove box lights. Install our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior once and for all. The wedge or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look are a gorgeous addition to any interior.

When replacing your water pump, what happens in your cooling system is that the burden of wear transfers to a different part, one that will then need to be replaced itself at a later point. By attending to the entire water pump system at the same time, the system remains a self-contained, quality high functioning unit. ECS has assembled a convenient Water Pump Replacement Kit complete with all gaskets, bolts pulleys, tensioners, securing bolts, and even a gallon of coolant, helping you do the job the first time the right way.

Let your B5 look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. This complete interior lighting kit includes bulbs for the vanity lights, trunk lights, front dome lines, rear dome lights, and glove box lights. Install our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These wedge- or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcoming addition to any interior.

Hawk is well known to enthusiasts looking for a high quality brake pad which will deliver superior stopping power. Hawk Performance brake pads cover all your braking needs from daily driving to extreme use. Multiple brake pad compounds are available, but the characteristics they all have in common include an aggressive bite, improved pedal feel, low noise, and minimal dust. Find a perfect match for your braking needs and find out what the hype is all about.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future.

H&R lets you tweak your stance or give your wheels just enough space to clear larger brake calipers. From the most impressive suspension catalog in the world, H&R has engineered and tested this wheel spacer release to fit your Mercedes C/A207 perfectly. Choose from H&R's huge inventory of spacers that are guaranteed to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. H&R's unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 10mm size.

H&R lets you tweak your stance or give your wheels just enough space to clear larger brake calipers. From the most impressive suspension catalog in the world, H&R has engineered and tested this wheel spacer release to fit your Mercedes W202 perfectly. Choose from H&R's huge inventory of spacers that are guaranteed to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. H&R's unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 10mm size.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, the wisest approach is to upgrade to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. The premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than factory, giving you more time in between brake services. Shielded in a stainless steel mesh reinforcement, the ECS lines are coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for the front or rear or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-compliant, tailored hoses fit like OE for a hassle-free installation.

Motorsport inspired Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers from ECS Tuning will give your Audi an exterior styling boost that will surely turn heads. Carefully custom wrapped in carbon fiber and given a glossy clear protective finish, this styling statement complements any color Audi. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

When it comes to the cooling system, we're led to only think of failure with overheating in the warmer months of the year. On the other hand, coolant prevents freezing within its system during the colder months, and there are still many that are unequipped to service their system properly. Don't get left in the cold. Maintain your cooling system the right way and keep it fully functional with these cooling system tools.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future.

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. Two stages accommodate four driving styles, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch kit for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 515ft/lbs. through 670 ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future.

Audi's double wishbone design provides accurate camber and toe control, handling prowess, and a world-class ride. If it's in shape, that is. Front suspension components are wear parts and must be replaced to insure proper geometry and suspension articulation. This 4-piece, OE-quality upper control arm kit includes all four upper control arm assemblies and new hardware. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings, ready to bolt on. Solve creaks, clunks, and harrowing handling characteristics by servicing your front suspension soon.

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. Why not install a smart looking billet aluminum housing and take the guesswork and risk out of filter changes.

There are only a few points of contact between you and the road through your car - the steering wheel, seat, pedals, and shift knob. Grab onto an authentic John Cooper Works Shift Knob, surrounded by a gorgeous red-stitched boot. The look complements the interior of your MINI F56 Cooper/S perfectly, imparting a more desirable shift feel required for the more performance-oriented MINIs. The JCW knob simply installs onto the shift rod while the boot bottom snaps into the console. The boot bottom contains a plastic snap ring to secure the unit in place for a factory finish.

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. Why not install a smart looking billet aluminum housing and take the guesswork and risk out of filter changes.

The experts at ECS Tuning have developed a kit for your vehicle to take all of the guess work out of the 40k and 60k mile service intervals. Often confusing on what parts do and do not need replaced, this all inclusive kit was developed using the factory recommended protocol for service. The 60k all inclusive kit services your ignition, fuel, oiling, and intake system. This kit contains nothing but quality parts to assure that everything will work perfectly. Even includes often overlooked parts, such as the cabin air filter and fuel filter.

Audi's double wishbone design provides accurate camber and toe control, handling prowess, and a world-class ride. If it's in shape, that is. Front suspension components are wear parts and must be replaced to insure proper geometry and suspension articulation. This 4-piece, OE-quality upper control arm kit includes all four upper control arm assemblies and new hardware. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings, ready to bolt on. Solve creaks, clunks, and harrowing handling characteristics by servicing your front suspension soon.

H&R lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers. Engineered and tested to fit your Mercedes perfectly. Choose from H&R's huge inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. H&R's unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 10mm size.

H&R lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers. Engineered and tested to fit your Mercedes perfectly. Choose from H&R's huge inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. H&R's unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 10mm size.

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.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to 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

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 Next oil change? Install an ounce of prevention with a drain plug that 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.

Audi chose to offer a completely digital method of monitoring and displaying the engine oil level. Enthusiasts have found that this method, while convenient for the average driver, lacks the assurance of the traditional hands-on approach to checking oil. Your Audi is already prepared to accept the original dipstick method - the installation location is simply blocked off. ECS now offers a genuine Audi Engine Oil Dipstick, allowing you to remove the factory plug and easily replace it with the high-quality OEM dipstick.

The tie rods are the link between the steering rack and the steering knuckle on your 337/20th. They utilize a ball socket to articulate movement while driving, but they will eventually wear out, causing uneven tire wear, loose steering, and noises over bumps or around corners. The experts at ECS Tuning have assembled these complete tie rod kits which will allow you to get the job done right the first time. Replace your tie rods today and gain back the tight, responsive steering your car once had

If you notice a worn CV boot and a rusted or broken axle shaft, investing in a complete axle shaft assembly is the wisest decision for several reasons. Ease of installation is a primary benefit to using an axle shaft assembly; the clamps, cv boots, and seals are all pre-installed, taking the guesswork out of the parts selection process. Also, by replacing both cv boots at the same time, the assembly wears at the same rate, making parts replacement simpler in the future.

Audi chose to offer a completely digital method of monitoring and displaying the engine oil level. Enthusiasts have found that this method, while convenient for the average driver, lacks the assurance of the traditional hands-on approach to checking oil. Your Audi is already prepared to accept the original dipstick method - the installation location is simply blocked off. ECS now offers a genuine Audi Engine Oil Dipstick, allowing you to remove the factory plug and easily replace it with the high-quality OEM dipstick.