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While the Germans cannot speak of an illustrious tradition of beverage management innovation like the Americans can, there have nonetheless been several examples of forward-thinking cup placement strategies from the Central European country. Audi's C5 A6 features a flip-out style center console cup holder behind the shifter, serving not only as a convenient home for variously-sized drinks, but also as a novel design element to impress unsuspecting passengers with. ECS now offers the genuine Audi replacement Center Flip-Out Cup Holder to restore functionality to factory.

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. This Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben is essential for changing your pads or servicing your rear brake calipers. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with this Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben Tools.

Doing a cooling system refresh, or just replacing worn out and soft old hoses? Why settle for stock when you can get the added life and heat tolerance of silicone hoses? Retains OEM fitment without the OEM hose flaws, silicone will resist breaking down and getting soft as coolant heat cycles and will last longer than the OEM rubber hoses. Includes both upper and lower radiator hoses 3-ply black silicone. With new OE hose connectors.

The combustion event inside the cylinder must be carefully controlled to realize maximum power and efficiency. Put the spark back in your car with new Genuine VW/Audi coil packs from ECS. Replace your faulty ignition coils to ensure your fuel mixture burns rapidly, thoroughly, and reliably.

ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt kits have long been a favorite with repair pros and motorists. With premium components gathered from the most respected names in parts, our Ultimate kits combine convenience and peace of mind. Now you can get this complete service solution with a lightweight, quick-spool underdrive crank pulley. The underdrive kit even includes a special length accessory belt for a perfect pulley match.

The combustion event inside the cylinder must be carefully controlled to realize maximum power and efficiency. Upgrade to the 2.0T ignition coils to ensure your fuel mixture burns rapidly, thoroughly, and reliably, while enhancing the beauty of your engine bay. The upgrade requires the use of one of two available conversion kits. The stage I ECS Kit includes everything needed for the conversion: stainless steel hardware and a 2.0T Coil Pack Conversion Plate (3 color options). The stage II Kit adds aluminum Coil Pack Hold Downs (3 color options) to keep pressure on the coil pack.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Repair Manuals are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

This set of Alzor Style 349 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split spoke, hyper silver finish face in will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts. 18X8” 5x112 available in both et35 & et45

The rear shock mount for the E46 M3 proved to be a poor design; the rigors of daily driving deteriorated the rubber, causing rattling, clunking & rear shock deflection - oftentimes resulting in a blown-out shock mount. The most highly advanced & intelligent solution to this common problem is the superbly engineered, fully serviceable Ultimate Performance Rear Shock Mount upgrade from ECS Tuning. 80A polyurethane isolation bushings allow damper shafts to better articulate, while hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum shock mount reinforcement plates make blowouts an impossibility.

The best way to address your accessory belt, tensioners, and idler pulley is to invest in a complete kit with new replacement hardware. ECS assembled and genuine OEM Accessory Belt Service Kits contain each part required to completely rebuild your accessory system. You get two accessory belts, hydraulic tensioner assembly, idler and tensioner pulley, A/C belt tensioner, and all hardware required for a clean install.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Repair Manuals are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Repair Manuals are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length lug bolts to ensure proper thread engagement for safe operation.

The rear shock mount for the E36 M3 proved to be a poor design; the rigors of daily driving deteriorated the rubber, causing rattling, clunking & rear shock deflection - oftentimes resulting in a blown-out shock mount. The most highly advanced & intelligent solution to this common problem is the superbly engineered, fully serviceable Ultimate Performance Rear Shock Mount upgrade from ECS Tuning. 80A polyurethane isolation bushings allow damper shafts to better articulate, while hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum shock mount reinforcement plates make blowouts an impossibility.

Take it to the streets with FK Street-Line coilovers. This affordable entry-level suspension package eliminates guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners, with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, pre-calibrated settings to improve ride quality. The polished steel housings offset bright yellow springs for a great look. The large adjustment range improves vehicle appearance and handling while maintaining ride comfort suitable for a daily driver.

If your 955 Cayenne's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it is in need of a brake system service. ECS has compiled complete Brake Service Kits for the 955 that make your DIY brake service straightforward and trouble-free. Featuring OE-quality rotors, pads, pad sensors, and hardware, we've taken the guesswork out of component selection. Simple. Click on the appropriate kit for your braking needs and we'll ship it right to your door. A straightforward installation and voila, world-famous Porsche braking performance restored!

Achieve a lowered, more aerodynamic appearance with a simple European styling upgrade. The Euro Front Lip for the MKV Jetta adds a distinct performance-oriented design element, hearkening to classic VW performance styling. The two-piece genuine OEM lip spoiler is a direct-fit part and includes the required torx screws and speed nuts for an easy installation.

Achieve a lowered, more aerodynamic appearance with a simple European styling upgrade. The Euro Front Lip for the MKV Jetta adds a distinct performance-oriented design element, hearkening to classic VW performance styling. The two-piece genuine OEM lip spoiler is a direct-fit part and includes the required torx screws and speed nuts for an easy installation.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Get Forge under your hood. Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. Forge knows this. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy blow off and diverter valves tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Aluminum housing. Faster Response. Works and plays well with engine upgrades.

We don't know how you feel about it, but trusting your engine's most vital fluid to a plastic filter housing seems like a leap of faith. In fact, after repeated heat cycling and several oil changes performed with pliers and other makeshift tools, the original plastic filter housing body gets pretty ratty. Why not install a smart looking billet aluminum housing and take the guesswork and risk out of filter changes. These durable aluminum housings come with the proper installation socket, and take readily available standard drain plug seals.

The rear shock mount for the E46 proved to be a poor design; the rigors of daily driving deteriorated the rubber, causing rattling, clunking & rear shock deflection - oftentimes resulting in a blown-out shock mount. The most highly advanced & intelligent solution to this common problem is the superbly engineered, fully serviceable Ultimate Performance Rear Shock Mount upgrade from ECS Tuning. 80A polyurethane isolation bushings allow damper shafts to better articulate, while hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum shock mount reinforcement plates make blowouts an impossibility.

Some products need to be experienced to be appreciated. We can talk about our LED interior lighting kits, but words will fail. We can describe the light as bright and white, crisp and clean. We can even tell you that our complete interior LED kit will banish ugly yellow illumination and showcase the rich features of your dash and interior trim like never before, but it won't do them justice. Oh well. Guess you'll just have to take advantage of our free shipping on full kits, and see for yourself what a dramatic change LEDs can make to your car, both inside and out.

Some products need to be experienced to be appreciated. We can talk about our LED interior lighting kits, but words will fail. We can describe the light as bright and white, crisp and clean. We can even tell you that our complete interior LED kit will banish ugly yellow illumination and showcase the rich features of your dash and interior trim like never before, but it won't do them justice. Oh well. Guess you'll just have to take advantage of our free shipping on full kits, and see for yourself what a dramatic change LEDs can make to your car, both inside and out.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. DVDs are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

LED bulbs are a stunning revolution for the world of automotive lighting and it’s easy to see why. LED bulbs are vastly superior to stock bulbs, as they have a higher light output and are far more efficient. Installing these Ziza LED bulbs is a breeze, as you just pop out the old bulb and insert a new one, giving you incredible lighting in a matter of moments. This kit will transform your entire interior to bright white light. Improve your interior lighting experience, open your door to a world of stunning light from Ziza.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Repair Manuals are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Books or DVDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

The VW 337/20th came from the factory with a poor glove box design. Instead of replacing the broken unit with a used part that is bound to fail again, fix the problem permanently with the updated Glove Box Lid with redesigned hinge. The part is an exact color match for the 337/20th, and because it's an OEM part, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. This Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben is essential for changing your pads or servicing your rear brake calipers. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with this Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben Tools.

Turn your Audi C5 A6 into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Increase volumetric efficiency with free-flowing exhausts, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. We have you covered with stainless steel exhausts and performance software upgrades. Buy components or complete systems.