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If you spend time and money renewing your Audi D3 A8 brake hardware and linings, it's wise to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. ECS Exact-Fit brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than anything provided from the factory. The lines 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, the ECS DOT-compliant tailored hoses fit like OE for a professional-quality installation.

Now that your pocket rocket will go from zip to 60 in a flash, have you considered how you're gonna stop it? Consider the ECS Big Brake Kit. Everything you need to install a high performance braking system, delivered in a single box. At ECS, we make it both easy AND affordable.

If there's one job on your Audi C5 A6 2.8L that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting timing belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and our special cam locking tool, as needed.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes for your MINI R50 R53 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 Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. Included are all LEDs needed for complete lighting upgrade - No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

If there's one job on your Audi C5 A6 2.7T that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no do-overs to be had - get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and our special cam locking tool, as needed. We even made an online tutorial PDF to show you how.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your Porsche perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Our unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 8mm size. All ECS Porsche spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts and stainless steel set screws for a complete package.

Wheel spacers are a great way to get the stance and look you want from your VW. Set up a more aggressive appearance by pushing the wheels out from the body. Hubcentric spacers can also serve as a cure for wheel rubbing when utilizing an aftermarket suspension setup. ECS offers a wide variety of sizes to give you the ideal stance for your specific needs and tastes - every ECS spacer is made from a high quality 6061-T6 anodized black aluminum to keep weight to a minimum and effectively resist corrosion. Made specifically for your 57.1mm center bore VW hub.

Only a company as experienced with VW performance innovations as Neuspeed could develop a product so deeply effective and simple to operate. The Power Module allows your MKVII GTI 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!

The B6 Passat has always looked great with a lowered right height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers Neuspeed and H&R Performance Springs, both designed to retain the driveability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving that performance stance that suits the VW so well. H&R Sport Springs arrive as a set and lower an average of 1.2" at the front and 1.25" at the back. Neuspeed offers Race and Sport Sets, with the race application adding an additional .3" lowering over the Sport's for a total 1.8" drop front and rear.

ECS now offers several incredible Big Brake Kits for your E46 3 Series, bringing over-the-top braking power to your BMW in a single package. The ECS 6-Piston Front Big Brake Kit includes 6-piston calipers from the E82/ E88 and the E9X BMW Performance big brake kit with original equipment pads. Massive 325x25 semi-floating BMW Performance Rotors, ECS caliper brackets, ECS Exact-Fit braided stainless reinforced brake lines, and all necessary hardware are included. The OE Big Brake Kit featuring ECS GEOMET® cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads is also available.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes for your VW B7 Passat your 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 Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. Included are all LEDs needed for complete lighting upgrade - No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes for your Audi B7 RS4 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 Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. Included are all LEDs needed for complete lighting upgrade - No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

The 8P A3 has such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to complement these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 020 wheel matches the A3's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of the Audi without being distracting. The classic mesh face will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Staggered and square sets of four wheels are available in Silver with a machined lip or Gunmetal with a polished lip.

If you plan on attending to any part of your vehicle's cylinder head, you will likely need to re-time your camshafts. During this type of work, the crankshaft must be set at Top Dead Center (TDC), and the camshafts themselves must remain locked. Cam positioning is a critical procedure on today's computer-controlled vehicles - a camshaft that is timed in error will run very poorly and eventually cause catastrophic damage. The Schwaben Camshaft Locking Tool Set will lock your camshaft and crankshaft at the correct position during assembly. Also included is a top dead center pin.

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 different driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your 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.

If you plan on attending to any part of your vehicle's cylinder head, you will likely need to re-time your camshafts. During this type of work, the crankshaft must be set at Top Dead Center (TDC), and the camshafts themselves must remain locked. Cam positioning is a critical procedure on today's computer-controlled vehicles - a camshaft that is timed in error will run very poorly and eventually cause catastrophic damage. The Schwaben Camshaft Locking Tool Set will lock your camshaft and crankshaft at the correct position during assembly. Also included is a top dead center pin.

Most truly performance-engineered European sports cars utilize a limited-slip style differential. While an open differential effectively accomplishes the task of allowing one wheel to spin faster than the other around corners, during power delivery, this behavior is not always desirable. In order for the full measure of power to be distributed to both wheels of your VW MKV R32, the Wavetrac® Torque-Biasing Differential automatically improves grip in low traction conditions while putting all your power to the ground.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your Porsche perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Our unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 8mm size. All ECS Porsche spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts and stainless steel set screws for a complete package.

The B7 A4 has such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to compliment these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 628 wheel matches the A4's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of the Audi without being distracting. Square sets of four twisted 5-spoke wheels are available in 17", 18", and 19" sizes at ET35 and ET45 offsets. Choose from two stunning finishes - Gunmetal or Gloss Black - to perfectly match your Audi B7 A4 Quattro.

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 Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. Included are all LEDs needed for complete lighting upgrade - No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

H&R Sway Bars are crafted from the highest tensile strength steel-alloy available (50CrV4), which translates to fast feedback response time, guaranteeing smooth transitional sway bar function. H&R Sway Bars are precision engineered and manufactured in Germany, and are incredibly strong and durable - a perfect engineering match for your Audi B6 S4. Each sway bar is cold-formed and heat-treated, with forged, seamless bar ends. H&R then shot-peens the sway bars to increase durability and check for dimensional correctness.

The strut tower for the MINI Cooper was designed to adequately support the stresses and forces encountered during typical daily driving. Aging models or vehicles that are routinely pushed past the limitations of the chassis oftentimes experience strut tower deformation, compromising the crisp and responsive handling that defines every MINI. Machined from 15mm thick 6061-T6 aluminum, ECS Strut Tower Plate Kits eliminate the prospect of tower mushrooming while improving chassis rigidity for your MINI R55/R56/R57 Cooper.

BMW's Valvetronic variable valve lift mechanism actually replaces conventional throttle-body controlled power delivery. An electronically-actuated eccentric shaft varies the intake valve lift height when you press down on the accelerator pedal, regulating power. The importance of a properly functioning eccentric shaft sensor is therefore obvious. Poor fuel economy, engine power loss, and starting difficulty are just a few of the symptoms of a failing ES sensor. ECS offers OEM and VDO Eccentric Shaft Sensors, as well as a service kit including a valve cover & ES sensor gasket.

An extremely effective method of enhancing your driving experience is shortening your shift throws. The long shift throw distance that comes from the factory is simply there to increase comfort in shifting gears. For a hard-edged, aggressive, performance-oriented driving experience, UUC offers the excellent Ultimate Short Shifter for your BMW E39 540i. Made from CNC machined, flex resistant, 303 stainless steel parts, height adjustability is simple. UUC's delrin carrier bushing design offers a positive shift engagement that inspires shifting confidence like no other upgrade.

B8 S4's have such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to compliment these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 628 wheel matches the S4's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of the Audi without being distracting. Square sets of four twisted 5-spoke wheels are available in 18" and 19" sizes at ET35 and ET45 offsets. Choose from two stunning finishes - Gunmetal or Gloss Black - to perfectly match your Audi B8 S4.

An extremely effective method of enhancing your driving experience is shortening your shift throws. The long shift throw distance that comes from the factory is simply there to increase comfort in shifting gears. For a hard-edged, aggressive, performance-oriented driving experience, UUC offers the excellent Ultimate Short Shifter for your BMW E9X 335i/is. Made from CNC machined, flex resistant, 303 stainless steel parts, height adjustability is simple. UUC's delrin carrier bushing design offers a positive shift engagement that inspires shifting confidence like no other upgrade.

Most aftermarket boost gauges look like add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges and many use a poorly-thought out mounting system that appears out of place. ECS believes your boost gauge should be easy to see, and blend with your interior. That's why we've developed all-new boost gauge kits for your VW MKVI 2.0T. The gauge design and lighting blend with other dash gauges to give it a sophisticated, factory-installed look. We've even prepared a detailed photo tutorial outlining the installation, so the fun can start as soon as you open the box.

Instead of retouching, repainting, or repairing your worn down, ugly factory front valance, do the job the easy and best looking way with the convenient complete OEM Front Valance Replacement kit for your Audi B6 A4 30V. The lower piece of the front bumper is easily removed; the new unit fits directly into place with a few dowl pins and specially placed clips, restoring the front end of your vehicle. If your front valance has fallen victim to a few curbs or is scratched and broken, then this is the perfect replacement for you.

If you plan on attending to any part of your vehicle's cylinder head, you will likely need to re-time your camshafts. During this type of work, the crankshaft must be set at Top Dead Center (TDC), and the camshafts themselves must remain locked. Cam positioning is a critical procedure on today's computer-controlled vehicles - a camshaft that is timed in error will run very poorly and eventually cause catastrophic damage. The Schwaben Camshaft Locking Tool Set will lock your camshaft and crankshaft at the correct position during assembly, and includes a top dead center pin.

B8 A4's have such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to compliment these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 628 wheel matches the A4's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of the Audi without being distracting. Square sets of four twisted 5-spoke wheels are available in 17", 18" and 19" sizes at ET35 and ET45 offsets. Choose from two stunning finishes - Gunmetal or Gloss Black - to perfectly match your Audi B8 A4.