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A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

The small, inconspicuous cam follower on the B6 Passat 2.0T actually conveys the movement of your camshaft into power for the high pressure fuel pump, riding directly on the camshaft lobe. As the part wears prematurely, permanent damage to the camshaft or fuel pump is imminent. An even more grim prospect, cam follower failure allows metal particles into the cylinder head, causing catastrophic engine damage. The ECS-assembled Cam Follower Replacement Kit includes everything needed to stay clear of this enormous hassle - a new cam follower, fuel pump o-ring, & fuel pump bolts.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

For track-ready cars like the R60 Countryman and R61 Paceman, suspension adjustments yield huge gains in handling characteristics. SPC Performance Adjustable Rear Control Arms are an excellent investment for the MINI owner looking to dial in a more aggressive camber specification, keeping the tire contact patch more parallel with the road surface during hard cornering when traction is most needed. The beautiful silver-anodized finished arms coupled with SPC "Red" nuts provide a full +/- 4.0 degrees of rear camber adjustment, giving you needed control over this critical parameter.

KONl shock absorbers with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, have been specifically designed for the MINI R50, representing the ultimate in comfort and road-holding. The purely mechanical shocks and struts are independent of electronic control components, making installation easier and product life significantly longer. KONl FSD suspensions contain an added special valve that controls a parallel oil flow next to the piston, dramatically improving ride quality. And by retaining the factory ride height, your MINI's wheel fitment & stance will remain unchanged.

Over time, having to replace your factory clutch is inevitable. An OEM clutch replacement can become a very expensive repair. Don't worry, we have a solution you and your wallet can live with. Just install our Valeo clutch kit. From this OE Supplier, their clutch kit comes complete with a clutch disc, pressure plate, and throwout bearing to get your car back on the road!

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled and genuine Mercedes-Benz Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of sixteen spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of three kits.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled and genuine Mercedes-Benz Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of sixteen spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of three kits.

The European clear side marker is almost universally considered to be a more tasteful design compared to the amber North American markers. This is especially true for the thoroughbred Porsche Boxster/Cayman, a car that exudes all the greatest European styling approaches. ECS now offers a brilliant solution to unsightly amber side markers with the Ziza European Clear Side Marker Kit. Kits include both left and right clear side markers and chrome bulbs that blink amber to retain DOT approval.

Any leaks in cooling hoses and pipes present a great danger to the performance and longevity of your engine. Keeping operating temperatures within a reasonable tolerance is imperative to proper engine function, protecting critical internal parts. ECS offers the Bremmen Parts Coolant Supply Pipe for your B6 A4, replacing the failure-prone factory part. The direct-fit part has been precision engineered to exact OEM specifications for perfect fitment and easy installation.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

This Air Lift Air Ride kit offers one touch ride height preset option. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. This digital management kit puts all system controls inside the car, so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Great for performance, dial in your ride with adjustable front and rear shocks. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

Heat management is critical to safe and reliable engine operation - a neglected cooling system places excessive stress on vital engine components and accessories, eventually causing expensive damage. Two Water Pump & Thermostat replacement kits are available, allowing you to replace all relevant cooling system components in one servicing. Both kits include Genuine BMW parts - The ECS-assembled kit reduces costs with a Mahle-Behr thermostat.

Great recipes start with great ingredients. That's why you'll love the carefully prepared coilover offerings from ST. Start with high grade steel housings, galvanized for rust protection. Add lightweight, high strength springs with composite spring perch and cap, and chrome plated hardened shaft. XTS coilover offer adjustablility and included camber plates. Serve hot with a five year warranty and you have a savory blend of quality, performance, and dependability that's sure to satisfy discriminating tastes

Now available from ECS tuning, the European-style Blackout Lower Grille gives your B6 S4 a more uniform performance look, matching the rest of the car's aggressive styling. The genuine VW/Audi part is simple to install, fitting in place of the factory chrome-lined unit. Whether replacing your broken or worn factory unit or upgrading to the more tasteful European style, the replacement lower grille is an excellent investment.

The European style headlight switch is simpler and smarter than the North American assembly - giving you control of your front and rear fog lights. An especially classy and convenient addition to your VW, the fog light switch gives you needed control of your visibility to following drivers.

Hella Twin Supertone Horns are now available for your MINI. These horns are characterized by their strong penetrating and concentrated sound, making anyone within a sizable distance aware of your presence. All of Hella's horns are constructed with durability in mind from impact resistant plastic and feature a 400 Hz low tone and 500 Hz high tone horn. All kits include the horns, relay, and mounting brackets.

The European clear side marker is almost universally considered to be a more tasteful design compared to the amber North American markers. This is especially true for the thoroughbred Porsche Boxster/Cayman, a car that exudes all the greatest European styling approaches. ECS now offers a brilliant solution to unsightly amber side markers with the Ziza European Clear Side Marker Kit. Kits include both left and right clear side markers and chrome bulbs that blink amber to retain DOT approval.

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. Featuring 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum anodized housings with tuned polyurethane isolators, DIY'ers will have no problem replacing the mounts themselves.

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. Featuring 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum anodized housings with tuned polyurethane isolators, DIY'ers will have no problem replacing the mounts themselves.

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 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.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the BMW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

KONl shock absorbers with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, have been specifically designed for the MINI R52, representing the ultimate in comfort and road-holding. The purely mechanical shocks and struts are independent of electronic control components, making installation easier and product life significantly longer. KONl FSD suspensions contain an added special valve that controls a parallel oil flow next to the piston, dramatically improving ride quality. And by retaining the factory ride height, your MINI's wheel fitment & stance will remain unchanged.

Let your A3 look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. This complete interior lighting kit includes bulbs for trunk, footwell, door warning, overhead, and glove box lights. Install our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These wedge- or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcoming addition to any interior.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the VW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

In North America, factory Audi Xenon headlights have amber corner markers and a more narrow beam pattern. E-code, or European specification Audi 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.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled and genuine Mercedes-Benz Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of sixteen spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of three kits.

When attending to your vehicle's ignition system, the best approach is to replace as many system components as possible at the same time. Doing so allows each part to wear evenly over time, maintaining an accurate service schedule. ECS assembled and genuine Mercedes-Benz Ignition Service Kits are conveniently bundled sets of sixteen spark plugs and sixteen ignition coil wires, allowing you to take care of these critical limited-life parts in a single servicing. Misfires, poor idling, and general poor engine performance can be remedied with one of three kits.

For one reason or another, Volkswagen decided that a center console armrest in the MKV Rabbit wasn't necessary. However, for extended driving periods and for most manual drivers, an arm rest is much needed. Add one to your vehicle with this kit from ECS Tuning and stay comfortable. This is a complete kit that will allow you to easily bolt in an armrest using simple hand tools and about 30 minutes of time. With everything included, you can improve on the Volkswagen design with factory appearances.

Wheel bearings are one of the most crucial components of a car's suspension. They are usually located in the hub or even the brake drum or rotor itself. Wheel bearings allow the wheel to rotate freely as the car travels down the road. Most cars have an inner and an outer bearing on each wheel. Problems with wheel bearings arise from wear, which can be caused by a variety of factors. Symptoms of a bad bearing are noisy rubbing as the car is driven and that usually gets louder as speeds increase. If you are having these issues, be sure to replace them today.