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Ready for some heavy breathing? Then you better have hoses that can take the pressure. Factory rubber hoses typically cannot handle the added boost pressure pumped out by power-modified performance engines; they can also be vulnerable to heat and chemical degradation. Available in blue, black and red colors, Performance Turbo Inlet Hoses, Throttle Body Hoses, Inlet Hoses, and Complete Intercooler Hose Kits are available for your VW MKIV GTI 1.8T. Order individual hoses or complete sets, many with free clamp kits to make installation fast and easy.

Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to heat shock, corrosive substances, & chemical degradation. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has brought you a cast-aluminum replacement for the plastic coolant split pipe on the MKIV Jetta GLI 1.8T. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals, causing catastrophic damage. The ECS coolant split pipe will withstand excessive abuse, restoring faith in your cooling system.

Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where Audi left off. Made in Germany, H&R 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. Shot-peened, heat-treated, and powder-coated front and rear sway bars are now available for your Audi B8 A5. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils or plugs 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. ECS assembled and genuine Porsche Ignition Service Kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to maintain adequate spark and get the most from each and every power stroke.

Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R 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. Shot-peened, heat-treated, and powder-coated front and rear sway bars are now available for your BMW E36 3 Series. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

Being on the front of your vehicle, the grille on your car is exposed to dirt, debris, sun and all of the other elements. All of this can cause the grille to fade out, crack, or begin to break apart, which ruins the look of your car. Replace yours today with this affordable, high quality Bremmen Parts option and keep your exterior like the first day you bought it. This particular grille assembly is grey and accepts the factory Audi rings.

Countdown to launch. All systems go. Engage. Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that fits like factory into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats.

The Porsche 911 Service Manual is a comprehensive source of repair information and specifications for Porsche 911 Carrera models from 1978 to 1983. The aim throughout this manual is simplicity and clarity, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you're a professional or a do-it-yourself Porsche owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your 911.

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling while keeping ride quality suitable for the daily driver with Sport springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, it would be wise to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job like a professional. The premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and far better protected from chemical and heat degradation than those supplied from the factory for your MKVI Golf R. Shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection, the lines are available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set.

Changing your engine oil and filter regularly are a must to ensure a long life for your R32. ECS Tuning has made it easy for you to keep your engine running smooth with Premium Oil Service Kits. While you're at it, consider replacing your stock fragile plastic oil filter housing with a durable 6061-T6 billet aluminum housing from ECS Tuning. These Premium Oil Service Kits include everything you will need to perform an oil service on your R32.

The factory oil filter housing cap on your Audi doesn't jive with the rest of the engine bay's fine materials. The super-slick black billet aluminum cap by ECS corrects this oversight, while adding another dimension of increased longevity, durability, and ease of use. Black anodizing maintains the OE look, while durable billet aluminum brings the part up to Audi standards.

An easy way to transform the appearance of the front of your VW MKIV Jetta is through simple, effective lighting upgrades. Spyder Lighting Products for your VW include Black and Chrome Projector Headlights, Chrome Standard Headlights, Halo LED Bumper Fog Light Kits, and Halo Projector Bumper Fog Light Kits. The increased power output possible with these upgrades is a welcomed safety feature, while the unique, subtle styling refresh of the housings themselves adds a needed design upgrade to your MKIV.

Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R 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. Shot-peened, heat-treated, and powder-coated front and rear sway bars are now available for your BMW. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

Thinking of touching up those stone chips or repainting the grille on your MKV Jetta? With the help of Bremmen Parts, you have the option of seizing this opportunity to upgrade to a slick Badgeless Grille, cleaning up your front end while adding subtle character Additionally, ECS offers the special provisions to make this a professional-level install with the Hood Notch Filler. The space that remains in your hood after the new grille install is seamlessly filled in for a clean, complete appearance.

Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R 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. Shot-peened, heat-treated, and powder-coated front and rear sway bars are now available for your BMW. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

DIY with confidence. Don't pay shop labor rates for simple tasks like resetting your oil service & Inspection lights. PEAKE makes MINI scan tools perfect for vehicles with the OBD-2 port under the dash on the left hand side. Reset warning and reminder lights and retrieve onboard diagnostic data. Built with pride for over two decades, PEAKE scan tools have a well deserved reputation for quality and dependability, unique in the industry.

Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R 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. Shot-peened, heat-treated, and powder-coated front and rear sway bars are now available for your BMW. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

Periodic fluid/filter changes remove harmful dirt and metallic particles to head off automatic transmission failures and expensive repairs. ECS stocks what you need to perform routine service operations - ECS assembled and genuine OEM Audi Automatic Transmission Service Kits both include a transmission filter w/ O-Ring, transmission pan gasket, fill plug w/ crush washer, drain plug w/ crush washer, and 6 liters of transmission fluid. If you think it's time for a change, ECS is the wisest place to start.

The DICE MediaBridge takes the hassle and aggravation out of playing your favorite audio source through your MINI R50/R53 Cooper sound system. The advanced module turns your car stereo into a master control for USB storage drives, IPhone, iPod, or any audio device that can be plugged into the standard audio port. The Silverline Duo IPod Integration Kit is also available, connecting your iPod to your vehicle's factory radio system while retaining all factory stereo characteristics. Each unit supplies high-fidelity audio to meet the demands of even the most discerning audiophile.

Upgrade your exterior Audi B5 A4 30V lighting and rid yourself of the amber turn signals found on US spec headlights. FK Halogen European spec headlights feature a clear turn signal and integrated angel eyes for a more modern appearance. The set includes both left and right headlight housings; use the included wiring harness to power up your own angel-eye bulbs.

Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R 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. Shot-peened, heat-treated, and powder-coated front and rear sway bars are now available for your BMW. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

Upgrade your Audi B5 A4 1.8T exterior lighting and rid yourself of the amber turn signals found on US spec headlights. FK Halogen European spec headlights feature a clear turn signal and integrated angel eyes for a more modern appearance. The set includes both left and right headlight housings; use the included wiring harness to power up your own angel-eye bulbs.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, it would be wise to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job as a professional. The premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than those supplied from the factory. Shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection, the lines are available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set.

ECS Tuning proudly introduces our line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your B5's alloy wheels.

A common part failure on the 722.XX automatic transmissions, the wiring harness spacer can begin to leak transmission fluid, eventually draining to the transmission control module and causing expensive damage. ECS Tuning offers a brand new Wiring Harness Spacer Kit, complete with new o-rings, dipstick tube cap lock pin and a quart of fluid to make installation a quick and easy process.

The experts at ECS Tuning have developed a kit for your vehicle to take all of the guess work out of the 40k or 60K mile service intervals. While it can oftentimes be confusing choosing which parts do and do not need to be replaced, these all inclusive kits were developed using the factory recommended protocol for service. These comprehensive kits service on your ignition, fuel, oiling, and intake systems. 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.

A common part failure on the 722.XX automatic transmissions, the wiring harness spacer can begin to leak transmission fluid, eventually draining to the transmission control module and causing expensive damage. ECS Tuning offers a brand new Wiring Harness Spacer Kit, complete with new o-rings, dipstick tube cap lock pin and a quart of fluid to make installation a quick and easy process.

The Porsche 911 Carrera Service Manual: 1984-1989 is a comprehensive source of repair information and specifications for Porsche 911 Carrera models from 1984 to 1989. The aim throughout this manual is simplicity and clarity, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you're a professional or a do-it-yourself Porsche owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your 911 Carrera.

A sloppy shifter will always detract from your driving pleasure. The simplest, most effective way to restore that factory-crisp shifter feel, is to take on a thorough, high-quality shifter rebuild. ECS assembled and OEM BMW kits both include every critical part required to rebuild your shifter assembly, including a super-slick teflon shifter bushing, a new dowel pin, and shifter ball bushing. Expect shift action to be more direct and positive, a result of the ECS Tuning teflon shifter bushings.