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Give your high performance BMW E70 X5 the attention BMW recommends; at your next oil change service, treat your engine to BMW High Performance Engine Oil, a new oil filter, and drain plug with crush washer. ECS assembled and OEM BWM Kits each include eight quarts of BMW synthetic oil, an oil filter kit, and a drain Plug with crush washer. Kits are also available that include the highly convenient, black anodized aluminum ECS Oil Filter Housing, for added insurance against the catastrophic consequences of a cracked housing.

Between the two cylinder banks on the E53 X5 M62 4.4i/4.6is is a large coolant passageway that serves as a cooling channel and mounting location for the water pump. Over time, the sealing gasket and pan for this valley can wear and allow coolant to leak, significantly reducing the cooling capacity of your engine. ECS and genuine BMW Valley Pan Service Kits are now available for your BMW. Two kit levels fit your particular servicing requirements - both include a new valley pan and gasket, securing hardware, valley pan heat shield, water pipe o-rings, and a water pump gasket.

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 B8 S4. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

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 VW'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.

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 8P A3 TDI 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 five quarts of 5W-30 oil. The ECS kits include the clever Magnetic Drain Plug to keep harmful ferrous particles away from engine internals.

A shuddering, thumping, or howling noise emanating from the rear of your vehicle is often the result of worn or failing front wheel bearings. ECS offers the Pex Rear Wheel Bearing replacements for your B7 RS4, including each part necessary for a thorough job. Pex bearings are available individually or as a pair - both options include axle bolts and necessary hardware.

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.

A shuddering, thumping, or howling noise emanating from the rear of your vehicle is often the result of worn or failing front wheel bearings. ECS offers the Pex Rear Wheel Bearing replacements for your B7 S4, including each part necessary for a thorough job. Pex bearings are available individually or as a pair - both options include axle bolts and necessary hardware.

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.

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 B8 A4. These particular sway bars offer the flexibility of adjustable when utilizing different stabilizer link configurations - a necessity for race and track applications.

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 4.2L 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 five quarts of 5W-40 oil. Select ECS kits include a billet aluminum oil filter housing and the clever magnetic drain plug to keep harmful ferrous particles away from engine internals.

Between the two cylinder banks on the E39 540i is a large coolant passageway that serves as a cooling channel and mounting location for the water pump. Over time, the sealing gasket and pan for this valley can wear and allow coolant to leak, significantly reducing the cooling capacity of your engine. ECS and genuine BMW Valley Pan Service Kits are now available for your E39 BMW 540i. Two kit levels fit your particular servicing requirements - both include a new valley pan and gasket, securing hardware, valley pan heat shield, water pipe o-rings, and a water pump gasket.

Between the two cylinder banks on the E38 740i/iL is a large coolant passageway that serves as a cooling channel and mounting location for the water pump. Over time, the sealing gasket and pan for this valley can wear and allow coolant to leak, significantly reducing the cooling capacity of your engine. ECS and genuine BMW Valley Pan Service Kits are now available for your BMW. Two kit levels fit your particular servicing requirements - both include a new valley pan and gasket, securing hardware, valley pan heat shield, water pipe o-rings, and a water pump gasket.

Add eye-catching LED lighting from DEPO to your Porsche 986 Boxster. These show-stopping tail light upgrades are complete LED units that plug and play with your stock wiring harnesses without causing any "bulb out" warnings. Utilizing a smart, simple design, these tail lights look like they could have come on your Porsche from the factory. Using bright LED lights in place of the standard brake and rear fog light bulbs, the lights thoroughly update the look of your Boxster. Clear or smoked upper and red lower portions with LED brake lights and rear fog lights!

The DICE MediaBridge takes the hassle and aggravation out of playing your favorite audio source through your MINI R52 Cooper Convertible's sound system. The DICE Media Bridge 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 unit supplies high-fidelity audio to meet the demands of even the most discerning audiophile.

Give your high performance BMW E53 X5 3.0L the attention BMW recommends; at your next oil change service, treat your engine to BMW High Performance Engine Oil, a new oil filter, and drain plug with crush washer. ECS assembled and OEM BWM Kits each include eight quarts of BMW synthetic oil, an oil filter kit, and a drain Plug with crush washer. Kits are also available that include the highly convenient, black anodized aluminum ECS Oil Filter Housing, for added insurance against the catastrophic consequences of a cracked housing.

The DICE MediaBridge takes the hassle and aggravation out of playing your favorite audio source through your VW B5 Passat sound system. The DICE Media Bridge 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 unit supplies high-fidelity audio to meet the demands of even the most discerning audiophile.

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 greatly improve pedal feel compared to 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.

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. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Add push button convenience; raise your MKVI GTI rear hatch effortlessly. The ECS Tuning Hatch Pop Kit makes it easy to open your rear hatch, whether your arms are full of groceries or golf bags. Just push the hatch release button on your key fob, and stronger-than-stock lift struts raise the hatch for you, automatically. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to add this great convenience. Our online video shows you how to do it using standard hand tools. Order soon; these kits pop off the shelves!

Is your belly pan missing cracked or broken? Inclement weather, water and road debris can damage exposed, critical engine components without the protection of the belly pan, causing corrosion and problems down the road. Keep your engine compartment and its critical components protected with the complete Belly Pan kit from Bremmen Parts. The highly convenient kit includes the new belly pan and all necessary mounting hardware for a professional-quality installation.

Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for the Porsche 955, bringing stunningly modern lighting to your car. The Ziza lights are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes - there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or hack your factory wiring to get these to work. Simply remove your plate light assembly, and replace the factory incandescent bulb with our Ziza bulb. The kit has been proven not to throw any problem codes or illuminate any fault lights - a distinct benefit of the Ziza brand.

ECS has identified a problematic design surrounding the cooling system on the B6 A4 1.8T engine. A plastic block-off plug and seal has a tendency to corrode and malfunction over time, leaking coolant out of your engine. ECS engineers have developed the perfect solution, complete with an easy-to-follow PDF to make installation trouble-free. The black anodized aluminum Coolant J-Plug plugs into your engine block and bolts in place, and with the included new seal, ensuring you will not re-experience this annoying problem ever again.

Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, wheel bearings support the full weight of the vehicle while allowing the wheels to rotate smoothly within a steel enclosure. Dysfunctional bearings are simply the result of the rigors of daily driving, and should be replaced at the first sign of failure. Worn bearing symptoms range from loud noises emanating from the wheel hubs to general rough ride characteristics.

The R57 MINI Cooper powerplant is an expertly engineered work of art - there is little room for significant, long-lasting improvement to this engine. However, replacing rubber and plastic hoses with silicone units has proven over time to result in a longer lasting, better performing engine. Forge has created a silicone intercooler outlet hose and throttle body inlet hose for your car. The construction of these hoses better resists thermal and chemical degradation, and with three colors to choose from, better match your engine bay and personal taste.

The R56 MINI Cooper powerplant is an expertly engineered work of art - there is little room for significant, long-lasting improvement to this engine. However, replacing rubber and plastic hoses with silicone units has proven over time to result in a longer lasting, better performing engine. Forge has created a silicone intercooler outlet hose and throttle body inlet hose for your car. The construction of these hoses better resists thermal and chemical degradation, and with three colors to choose from, better match your engine bay and personal taste.

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. Choose from several excellent options from ECS to suit the needs of your BMW. A well built exhaust system allows the engine to breath better finding that sweet sound with added performance.

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. The valve cover, chain tensioner, and camshaft seals are a common place for leaks. Years of extreme temperatures degrade the gaskets and cause failure. ECS offers complete Valve Cover Gasket Kits for your Audi B5 A4 1.8T for a thorough servicing of these critical components.

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. Choose from several excellent options from ECS to suit the needs of your BMW E46 M3. A well built exhaust system allows the engine to breath better finding that sweet sound with added performance.

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.