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Our complete Stage 3 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 S5 mates massive six-piston Porsche 19Z calipers with ECS engineered large diameter, 2-piece, cross-drilled and slotted, directionally vented rotors. Install them with ease using our in-house engineered, anodized caliper brackets that perfectly match the calipers to your steering knuckles. Follow that up with Exact-Fit stainless steel brake lines to feed those enormous calipers without expansion, giving you a solid pedal feel. The installation kit includes everything you need, from fasteners to fluid to bolts to brackets.

Our complete Stage 3 Front Big Brake Kit for your B8 A5 mates massive six-piston Porsche 19Z calipers with ECS engineered large diameter, 2-piece, cross-drilled and slotted, directionally vented rotors. Install them with ease using our in-house engineered, anodized caliper brackets that perfectly match the calipers to your steering knuckles. Follow that up with Exact-Fit stainless steel brake lines to feed those enormous calipers without expansion, giving you a solid pedal feel. The installation kit includes everything you need, from fasteners to fluid to bolts to brackets.

If you're running more boost than your stock hose can handle, Forge has your replacement. The thick silicone rubber Turbo Inlet Hose is reinforced with nylon cording to provide stability and durability. An attractive gloss finish imprinted with the Forge brand name oozes performance, while smooth bends and inner surfaces increase airflow for real-world results. Forge has even included new hose clamps for a professional-quality 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. This clever measure of prevention catches and holds ferrous particles with an iron grip before they can cause expensive engine damage. Complete with a drain plug sealing ring, the ECS drain plug accepts standard aluminum sealing rings for your convenience.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently. ECS assembled and OEM refresh kits are available depending on your vehicle's needs.

If you are looking for a replacement turbo to restore the power on your 2.0T, this unit from Vaico will do the trick. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo. A completely new, non-rebuilt unit that will spool dependably and restore lost performance. Be sure to order new banjo lines and crush washers to make your installation easier. *It is suggested that lines are replaced to ensure proper oiling, as the old lines can lose pressure due to sludge.

The experts at ECS Tuning have developed kits for your vehicle to take all of the guess work out of the Porsche recommended service intervals. A frequent area of confusion when attending to scheduled service surrounds the question of which parts are critical to replace and which ones are not. ECS assembled and OEM Engine Service Kits were developed using the factory recommended protocol for service and contain nothing but quality parts to assure that your powertrain operates as Porsche intended. Kits include often overlooked parts, such as the cabin air filter.

Clunking and banging when shifting or unusual humming at certain speeds are common symptoms of a worn or failing differential mount. Not only an annoyance, a poorly secured driveline may also compromise your vehicle's safety. For this reason, ECS Tuning has labored tirelessly to engineer the most finely crafted high-performance polyurethane rear differential mounts available for your Audi B5 A4 Quattro. Featuring 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum anodized housings with tuned polyurethane isolators, DIY'ers will have no problem replacing the mounts themselves.

MINI chose to fit a restrictive resonator to the factory intercooler hoses on the R57 Cooper S/JCW. The intention was to reduce engine noise and the recognizable "whoosh" intake sound. Forge has designed a silicone replacement, freeing up horsepower and torque while better resisting heat and chemical degradation. The Intercooler Resonator Delete Hose comes in three colors, adding an extra aesthetic dimension to your engine bay. Smoother interior surfaces enhance airflow, while the silicone material better withstands extreme temperature and pressure.

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.

Are you experiencing squealing noises from the front end of your Mercedes-Benz? A cause of this noise is the drive belt system, or more commonly the belt tensioner on the M272 engine. If it is time to service your drive belt system, why stop at just changing the belt and the tensioner? Over time the idler and guide pulleys will begin to make noise as well after years of use. ECS Tuning has the solution to eliminate the irritating noise and get your engine up and running properly.

Most aftermarket boost gauges are clearly poorly designed add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges, and most utilize a mounting system that plainly looks out of place. We think your boost gauge should be easy to see, & match the design of your interior. That's why we've developed a tasteful, center-vent mounted boost gauge kit. The gauge design blends with other dash gauges to give it a classy, 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.

Are you experiencing squealing noises from the front end of your Mercedes-Benz? A cause of this noise is the drive belt system, or more commonly the belt tensioner on the M272 engine. If it is time to service your drive belt system, why stop at just changing the belt and the tensioner? Over time the idler and guide pulleys will begin to make noise as well after years of use. ECS Tuning has the solution to eliminate the irritating noise and get your engine up and running properly.

From JOM Germany comes this 22 millimeter Front Sway Bar that was designed for one purpose -- to keep you level. If your car is rocking like an ocean going vessel each and every time you go around a corner, it might be time for a new sway bar. A sway bar is a torsion spring that resists body roll motions. Sway bars provide two main functions. The first function is the reduction of body lean. A second critical function is to tune the handling balance of a car. Understeer and oversteer behavior can be tuned out by changing the proportion of the total roll stiffness.

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

Experienced enthusiasts have learned over time the secrets to achieving a tight and unified performance-oriented chassis. High-quality bushings and mounts have proven to be one of the most rewarding, albeit less conspicuous, additions to a performance car. The ECS Heavy-Duty Performance Snub Mount anchors your power train using a single direct-fit, full polyurethane piece - allowing the full measure of torque to reach the pavement under hard acceleration.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils 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. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore ignition efficiency and maintain ignition voltage levels to achieve the most from each power stroke. ECS assembled & OEM BMW kits are available - each include 10 ignition coils and spark plugs, spark plug boot protector, and a service indicator.

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. This clever measure of prevention 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.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils 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. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore ignition efficiency and maintain ignition voltage levels to achieve the most from each power stroke. ECS assembled & OEM BMW kits are available - each include 10 ignition coils & spark plugs, spark plug boot protector, and a service indicator.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi MKII TT, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

For the E39 generation M5, BMW curiously chose to utilize a high-offset, 74.1mm centerbore wheel arrangement. The decision has unfortunately limited the options for M5 owners hoping to fit BMW wheels with the more popular 72.6mm centerbore to their vehicle. The simplest, safest, and most effective solution comes from ECS in the form of lightweight aluminum, black-anodized Hub Adapters and Wheel Spacers. 13mm to 20mm conventional spacers are offered to adapt your wheels Kits have been designed with Hardened 4140 chromoly steel for an excellent feel and wear resistance.

ECS engineers have created a performance clutch kit designed with the enthusiast in mind, meaning you get all the benefits of a single mass flywheel without the drawbacks. The stock dual mass flywheel is designed using the weight to smooth out the clutch engagement which means in most cases going to a single mass they develop a chatter and hard shifting. ECS has found a way to keep that smooth feeling and gain the enhancements in response, the quality any daily driver would want. Kits have been designed with Hardened 4140 chromoly steel for an excellent feel and wear resistance.

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. This clever measure of prevention 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.

Oxygen sensors deteriorate over time and commonly reduce engine efficiency long before they start storing trouble codes and turning on the dashboard check engine light. Gradual contamination slows their range and response, adversely affecting both performance and fuel economy. ECS offers Bosch Oxygen Sensors for your VW MKIV GTI 1.8T, making it simple to regain the efficiency and power your engine left the factory with.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi MKI TT, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

The lightweight flywheel clutch kit is designed with the enthusiast in mind, meaning you get all the benefits of a single mass flywheel without the drawbacks. The stock dual mass flywheel is designed using the weight to smooth out the clutch engagement which means in most cases going to a single mass they develop a chatter and hard shifting. ECS has found a way to keep that smooth feeling and gain the enhancements in response, the quality any daily driver would want.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your Audi, preset damping and height adjustability provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

The factory shifter cable bracket system fitted to the MKIV R32 has been identified as a source of sloppy shifts, missed gears, bracket and bushing failure, and even transmission failure. Extended exposure to heat causes the plastic OE shifter cable bracket to flex and eventually break. APR has designed a Solid Shifter Cable Bracket to permanently resolve this factory design oversight. Utilizing CNC-machined solid mounts to eliminate the failure-prone rubber bushings, and cast 304 stainless steel to replace the flexible plastic bracket, this APR upgrade is the final solution.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. Utilizing engineering tailored specifically to your Audi MKI TT, ST X full height adjustability and preset damping provide the perfect balance between performance and ride comfort.

The headlight design of the MINI Cooper defines the car's character more so than any other feature. MINI is now offering stunning Bi-Xenon headlights for the MINI Countryman and Paceman. The genuine MINI kit includes left and right side headlights, and retains the factory clear turn signals. NOTE: Additional coding will need to be done by a MINI dealership for strobe light elimination on startup.