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Trying to assemble a complete LED lighting kit for your interior, one bulb at a time, can be a frustrating experience. Bulbs sourced from different manufacturers commonly vary in brightness, and commonly have different color values. Some won't fit the bulb holders when you get them; others trigger false bulb-out alerts on the dash. That's why interior lighting kits from Ziza are custom assembled for your make and model, then tested repeatedly with hand-picked LED arrays to assure uniform appearance. Each kit has its detailed photo tutorial to make light work of your installation.

Camber, caster, & toe-in are the three axes that wheels operate around. Camber is measured by the degree of positive or negative deviation over the "X-axis" of your suspension. When you fit aftermarket suspension, wheels, or bushings to your vehicle, camber is the primary recipient of undesirable change. Without an adjustable arrangement, obtaining a balanced stance is impossible. Powerflex PowerAlign Adjustable Front Camber Bolts are made using 12.9 tensile strength, corrosion-resistant, zinc plated steel - allowing for up to 1.75 degrees of camber customization.

Heavily worn or damaged ignition wires place your engine at risk of cylinder misfire. When one or more cylinders misfire, power declines dramatically, and the safety of each engine component is instantly compromised. By replacing each spark plug wire in one servicing, the probability of this catastrophic consequence is significantly reduced. Karlyn has developed a Spark Plug Wire Set for your B4 Passat VR6 that installs the same as the factory set, utilizing stock lengths for a clean engine bay.

Your BMW F30 features highly individualized design elements that make successfuly complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. The Alzor 716 has thin split spokes that widen as they terminate into the lip, accentuating rather than distracting from the 3 Series' natural steel musculature. Square or staggered sets of four wheels are available, each finished in gunmetal and featuring a machined face.

Heavily worn or damaged ignition wires place your engine at risk of cylinder misfire. When one or more cylinders misfire, power declines dramatically, and the safety of each engine component is instantly compromised. By replacing each spark plug wire in one servicing, the probability of this catastrophic consequence is significantly reduced. Karlyn has developed a Spark Plug Wire Set for your B3 Passat VR6 that installs the same as the factory set, utilizing stock lengths for a clean engine bay.

Whenever a service is performed that requires the removal of the valve cover, replacing the gasket is so simple and effective that it should be done every time. A common source of oil leaks and excessive engine smoke, the valve cover gasket seals the engine cover to the cylinder head, allowing oil to effectively lubricate your valvetrain. ECS offers genuine OEM and Elring Valve Cover Gaskets for your N54 powered BMW E9X 3 Series. Additionally, if your valve cover itself is cracked, overly worn, or otherwise damaged, an OEM BMW Valve Cover is also available.

Keep dust, dirt and other elements off your car during indoor storage with this new single layer nylon universal car cover from FK. Blue sides and black and white checkered center gives your car great looks, even when you can't see it. This particular cover is intended for indoor use, and uses high-quality materials for exceptional protection of your R57 MINI.

Tired of dodging a splash of hot engine oil at every oil change service? Want a fast, clean alternative? If so, the Schwaben oil filter housing drain tool is for you. As this ingenious tool screws into the filter housing, it opens a drain valve, sending hot, black, drain oil safely to your oil drain pan. Made of treated steel with a non-slip knurled knob and generous length of drain tube, the Schwaben drain tool is sure to be a favorite with anyone who would rather change their oil than wear it.

Are you tired of your performance being reigned in by the car's ECU? Do you want to be put in control of your car's power? If so, get this new Cobb Tuning AccessPORT V3 for your BMW. This system allows you to unlock power hidden within the ECU by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Once upgraded, you will notice impressive gains in torque and horsepower. If you want to adjust something, this device can hold up to 100 different tunes, making adjusting them a breeze.

Are you tired of your performance being reigned in by the car's ECU? Do you want to be put in control of your car's power? If so, get this new Cobb Tuning AccessPORT V3 for your BMW. This system allows you to unlock power hidden within the ECU by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Once upgraded, you will notice impressive gains in torque and horsepower. If you want to adjust something, this device can hold up to 100 different tunes, making adjusting them a breeze.

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.

Weathered or damaged lug bolts can detract significantly from your MINI's curb appeal. Worn bolt heads also present the risk of stripping when attempting wheel removal, making changing wheels or tires a headache. ECS offers exact direct-fit wheel bolt replacements for your MINI; choose from black-zinc or silver coating - both are corrosive resistant, OEM-quality sets.

The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS. Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.

The 996 Carrera 4 & 4S bolts out of Stuttgart with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Made in Germany, H&R sway bars increase your suspension’s roll stiffness—or its resistance to roll in turns—while maintaining ride comfort and dramatically increasing cornering control, lateral stability, and grip. A unique feature of H&R Sport Sway Bars are the smooth, machined-like forged ends that, for specific vehicles, allow for adjustability in stiffness—giving you an unmatched level of precision and performance.

If you are experiencing a loss of performance or a rough idle with the M273 V8 in your Mercedes-Benz, the PCV System / Oil Separator might be to blame. Why stop at just replacing the valve/oil separator when you can replace all the related items with a single, comprehensive kit? The Genuine Mercedes-Benz Refresh Kit Includes an Oil Separator, Oil Separator Cover, an Oil Drip Pan, the Hose For Part-Load Breathing, the Bolt For the Oil Drip Pan, and each Bolt For the Rear Cover.

Mercedes-Benz labored over the W204 suspension materials and geometry, and precisely engineering each individual component to exacting standards. Over time, control arms and their bushings can become worn from consistent exposure to extreme loads and harsh environments, resulting in poor suspension mechanics. ECS offers a Complete Front Lower Control Arm Kit with pre-installed bushings for a direct-fit swap-out of your old worn units

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 Audi 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.

Transform your headlights with Ziza replacement headlamp bulbs. Ziza H11 bulbs produce a clean, crisp, HID-look that enhances your lighting appearance. Available in Platinum White, Pure Yellow, and Super White, Ziza H11 bulbs plug into many standard headlight and fog light sockets. Known for their brighter light, these special bulbs give your vehicle a stylish look, and improve your vision in both low light and night time conditions.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from the wheel wells while driving.

The problem is widespread and chronic: cam followers for the high pressure fuel pump in FSI engines are prone to wear. Savvy FSI owners periodically pull the pump and check the follower to avoid costly fuel pump and camshaft damage. Symptoms of advanced cam follower-itis include loss of power, rough running, and an illuminated check engine light. To help you understand and mitigate the problem, we've put together a photo tutorial that demonstrates how to inspect and replace your cam follower. Use it with our handy repair kit to keep your FSI running strong.

This problematic style cam follower was only on the FWD models for the regular TT, and all the TTS models. Savvy FSI owners periodically pull the pump and check the follower to avoid costly fuel pump and camshaft damage. Symptoms of advanced cam follower-itis include loss of power, rough running, and an illuminated check engine light. To help you understand and mitigate the problem, we've put together a photo tutorial that demonstrates how to inspect and replace your cam follower. Use it with our handy repair kit to keep your FSI running strong.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from the wheel wells while driving.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from wheel wells while driving.

The ECS Tuning short shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes five balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin.

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 but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport springs or take the gloves off and install no nonsense H&R Super Sport springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

These kits provide every part you need to either service your transmission at home, or drop the parts off at the shop to let the professionals handle it.

When replacing your water pump, what happens in your cooling system is that the burden of wear transfers to a different part, one that will then need to be replaced itself at a later point. By attending to the water pump and thermostat at the same time, the cooling system remains a self-contained, high-functioning unit. ECS assembled and genuine BMW Water Pump and Thermostat Kits are now available for your E9x 325i/328i/330i. Both include a replacement water pump, thermostat, a gallon of coolant, and all required replacement hardware.

Is your ignition system coiled and ready to strike? 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 secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.