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Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing chain wreaks havoc inside your engine. ECS Tuning has assembled the ideal solution for the BMW E36 318 owner experiencing symptoms of a poor engine timing system. Each kit includes the timing chain tensioners, guides, gaskets, valve cover gaskets, an oil filter, oil drain plug, engine oil, and a gallon of coolant. If your timing system is older than 60,000 miles or six years, the wise approach is a complete timing chain servicing from ECS.

From BMW Europe comes this Adaptive Curve Bi-Xenon kit that drastically improves your US spec E90 lighting performance. If you have Xenon headlights this kit also eliminates the amber corners. For BMW owners with Halogen headlights, the kit not only deletes the amber corners but adds the power of Bi-Xenon lighting to your BMW E90 M3. Replace faded or cracked factory headlights while adding increased driving visibility and safety in a single, direct-fit upgrade.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x100 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion for your VW MKVI Jetta Sportwagen with the Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. The complete kit contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our BMW E39 M5 LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

In North America, factory BMW Xenon headlights have amber corner markers and a more narrow beam pattern. E-code, or European specification BMW headlights contain a small circle on the lens with the letter "E" inside, accompanied by a number. Not only are the E-codes more crisp and aesthetically pleasing, they produce a more brilliant beam that is noticeably wider. Choose from amber corner and clear corner TYC Euro Spec Headlights for your BMW E83 X3 - a tasteful performance and design upgrade that adds also adds a dimension of safety.

Keeping the oil inside your engine is paramount to engine health and longevity. If there is a leak that you're not aware of, your oil can dip to dangerous levels. A common gasket to leak on VAG engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. 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. Genuine OEM Audi and Elring Valve Cover Gasket Sets include 8 cam plugs and both left and right side gaskets for your Audi B6 S4. Individual gaskets are also available.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our Audi A6 LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

The fuel pump in your vehicle is essential for delivering the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure. Usually, they fail unexpectedly and at the worst possible time. ECS Tuning now supplies the High Pressure Fuel Pump from Huco to get your VW MKVI Golf R back on the road again. This fuel pump installs easily in the place of your broken or worn pump. All wiring connections are the same to make this an easy plug and play installation. Don't take a chance on an inferior fuel pump from the local auto store that may leave you stranded again.

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. Four clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your Audi's needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 265 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

Most new performance cars could use a more athletic, performance-purposed wheel fitment. Not only does widening a car's track width decrease body roll through turns & make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear & front profile. ECS Flush Kits include the most cleverly engineered, highest quality spacers available, specifically matched to your VW MKVI GTI's styling and performance needs.

Are you tired of looking at your old, dirty power steering reservoir in your Mini, and want to replace it with some eye candy? Or is your power steering reservoir leaking expensive fluid all over the engine compartment? Forge has the perfect solution with this alloy power steering fluid tank, engineered to be a direct fit and made from machined and polished aluminum - you can forget about fluid leaks from this tank 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. Four clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your Audi's needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 265 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

Don't pay shop labor rates for simple tasks like turning off your SI light or resetting a falsely triggered SRS warning light. PEAKE makes BMW scan tools that fit both under-hood and under-dash diagnostic connectors. Reset warning and reminder lights and retrieve onboard diagnostic data in all cars using the BMW fault code system. Manufactured specifically for BMWs, Peake scan/reset tools make servicing your BMW cheaper and easier than ever. The tool easily connects to your diagnostic port in the engine bay and allows you to quickly read codes and reset CELs for your BMW E30.

Regular engine oil and filter changes are a must for a long life for your Mercedes-Benz engine, and ECS Tuning has made it easy for you to keep your engine oil and filters changed with a variety of genuine Mercedes & ECS assembled options. These service kits include everything you will need to perform a top quality oil service on your Mercedes-Benz.

The BMW F30 represented a design departure from previous generation 3 Series, displaying more sculpted, aggressively vented body work in place of the more familiar austere, angular approach. ECS has selected two superb Avant Garde Wheels - the M510 and M310 - that perfectly match the styling approach of this latest generation BMW F30. Avant Garde uses Finite Element Analysis and x-ray stress testing to produce an exceptionally reliable wheel and to conform to the JWL standard. Included with each set are 20 chrome Avant Garde wheel bolts, adding a unique dimension to your BMW.

If you care enough to service your Audi regularly, you likely demand premium oil and filters. We appreciate your high standards. That's why we've packaged a pair of service kits for the C6 A6 with everything you need to perform a professional quality oil change maintenance. Both ECS assembled and Genuine Audi Oil Service Kits include a new oil filter and eights quarts of 5W-40 oil. The ECS kits include the clever Magnetic Drain Plug to keep harmful ferrous particles away from engine internals.

Regular engine oil and filter changes are a must for a long life for your Mercedes-Benz engine, and ECS Tuning has made it easy for you to keep your engine oil and filters changed with a variety of genuine Mercedes & ECS assembled options. These service kits include everything you will need to perform a top quality oil service on your Mercedes-Benz.

Is your MINI Cooper making noises over bumps, or does your steering feel loose and less responsive than it once was? The control arm bushings are a big cause of front suspension problems, and the only remedy is to replace them. This kit was built by the experts at ECS Tuning, and it includes both lower control arm/wishbone bushings. Both bushings are already pressed into their brackets, so you won't have to worry about renting or buying the equipment needed to press the bushings in. Fix your front suspension issues today with this kit from ECS Tuning.

Nothing inspires driving confidence better than advanced, over-sized brakes. Push your MKVI Golf towards the limit with ECS assembled Front Big Brake Kits, available cross drilled and slotted or plain. ECS Front rotors are the 312mm GLI specification diameter - up from the factory 288mm - drastically reducing stopping distances and braking responsiveness. The superb ECS Brake Kits reuse your factory calipers, pads, and hardware, for a simple, quick installation.

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 - there must be an easier method. Four wheel conversion kits are available with 20 56mm studs and 20 ball-seat lug nuts, while two wheel conversions are also available with either 56mm or 70mm studs, and include 10 ball-seat lug nuts.

The water pipe in N62 equipped BMW's is prone to failure and can be a very costly & time consuming job to undertake. The failure can happen at any time or mileage, oftentimes without warning. The URO collapsible water pipe does not require the removal of the cylinder heads or timing cover, & includes seals, shims, spacer, lock ring, grease, & o-rings. Furthermore, two ECS-assembled kits include an intake manifold, throttle body housing and water pump gaskets, valley pan cover, & a collapsible water pipe kit. A more thorough option adds a Graf water pump with metal impeller.

Regular engine oil and filter changes are a must for a long life for your Mercedes-Benz engine, and ECS Tuning has made it easy for you to keep your engine oil and filters changed with a variety of genuine Mercedes & ECS assembled options. These service kits include everything you will need to perform a top quality oil service on your Mercedes-Benz.

Your rear differential is the last stop in a spectacular sequence of powerful oscillations, gyrations, and vibrations - all in the pursuit of turning chemical energy into kinetic energy. This is only possible if the right parts receive the right forces. It's to this service that engine, transmission, and differential mounts are dedicated - and ECS Tuning engineers some of the best in the world. The ECS Rear Differential Mount for your B7 RS4 is a product of countless hours of research and development, minimizing driveline deflection while maximizing strength.

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 clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your Audi's needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 400 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

The E60 M5 utilizes fog lights that are closer to the road than the average car. For this reason, these parts can quickly become worn or broken from road debris and inclement weather, decreasing driving visibility and detracting from the appearance of your otherwise clean vehicle. ECS supplies E60 M5 replacement fog lights from ZKW, Helix, and BMW - each direct-fit parts that install in minutes. Kits with and without bulbs are available, as are individual left and right or sets of two units.

Dual mass flywheels are nice in theory, until you have to foot the bill for a new one. Ouch. Don't worry, we have a solution you and your wallet can live with. Just install our complete Valeo Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit. An exact fit replacement for the dual mass system,the kit arrives complete with a new friction disc with damper springs, fresh release bearing, and installation hardware. Unlike a dual mass setup, a single mass flywheel can be resurfaced, allowing you to refurbish the unit when the time comes - saving you the cost of replacement.

Regular engine oil and filter changes are a must for a long life for your Mercedes-Benz engine, and ECS Tuning has made it easy for you to keep your engine oil and filters changed with a variety of genuine Mercedes & ECS assembled options. These service kits include everything you will need to perform a top quality oil service on your Mercedes-Benz.

The VW MKVI Jetta TDI has always looked great with a lowered ride height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers superb Performance Spring Kits from H&R, ST, Neuspeed, and RacingLine - each designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits your VW so well. Average lowering ranges from .8" to 1.6", allowing you to choose the Sport Spring Set that perfectly suits your driving style and vehicle needs.

Suspension components are one of the most overlooked areas of maintenance on a vehicle. With all the work that your suspension does, it is critical to keep each component functioning well for a compliant and safe ride. Eventually, all of the stock components will deteriorate, and leave you with a less than desirable driving experience. No matter how old your car is, it's easy to restore steering feel, suspension feel, and a regain a great ride. Three levels of Suspension Refresh Kits have been assembled by ECS to address the specific needs of your VW New Beetle.