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Get the best from our premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

The Volkswagen Audi Group catalog includes more than just Volkswagens and Audis. This results in more than a couple overlaps in parts, for both performance and styling. If you know where to look, that is. We do. ECS Tuning brings you the front lip spoiler from the European-only SEAT Cupra R. This lip features an aggressive design not found on any US-market car. While not exactly direct-fit, with some slight tweaking, you can give your B6 Audi A4 or S4 a unique appearance that will have other enthusiasts guessing. And to sweeten the deal, take a look at the price!

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x100 bolt-pattern Volkswagen. Available in 18x8 and 18x9 square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

No matter how smooth your I6 runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The ECS-assembled OEM rebuild kit includes everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

ECS has always produced some of the most stunning and classy grilles for a wide range of European cars. The ECS treatment for the MKV Golf and Jetta is truly menacing. The grille installs easily in the place of your factory unit - an easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality.

Specially designed to be stronger than alternatives on the market, the Schwaben Jack Pad Adapter makes the vehicle lifting procedure faster, safer, and easier than ever before. Simply remove the rocker jack point access plug, fully insert the Schwaben Jack Pad Adapter, and lift securely using your hydraulic floor jack.

The European style dedicated fog light switch is simpler and smarter than the North American assembly. An especially classy and convenient addition to your BMW, the fog light switch gives you needed control of your visibility to following drivers. Installation video makes this OEM replacement a breeze.

Your camshafts, balance shafts, and injection pump need to be perfectly synchronized for your Merc's engine to purr. To accomplish this task, the engine uses a timing chain. Over the years, though, the chain and its plastic guides can begin to wear and need replacing. When it comes time to rejuvenate your timing system, it is recommended that all essential parts be replaced at the same time. ECS Tuning has made this process simple with our timing chain kits. This kit includes everything you need so you can spend less time servicing your car, and more time driving it.

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.

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.

Engine vibrations felt inside the cabin are actual palpable indications of mechanical losses in power efficiency. Every shudder felt through the chassis and transmission represents a misdirection of power that should be routed to the wheels of the vehicle. For this reason, ECS Tuning has labored tirelessly to engineer the most finely crafted high-performance polyurethane engine and drivetrain 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.

Enhance your Audi with German-engineered suspension components. H&R Street Performance coilovers are blueprinted sets, designed as a system from the start. Preset damping is engineered to match progressive rate springs for improved handling and excellent ride comfort, while fully threaded shock bodies allow individualized ride height adjustment.

Seeing is believing. If you dread the dangers of driving in fog, you'll love our Ziza H8 fog lamp bulbs. Available in three tasty colors: Super White, Platinum, and Pure Yellow, our direct fit bulbs flavor your front end and improve your vision in poor visibility conditions. Need something to plug them into? We carry a great assortment of fog lamp kits and headlamp assemblies with integrated fogs. Our online videos and pdfs show how easy it is to do the job yourself.

Treat your Volkswagen to some attention every 5000 miles in the form of an oil service with a kit from ECS Tuning. No guesswork on the quantity or quality of oil you're purchasing - our kits only include the highest quality oils in quantities that are what your vehicle needs. Pick up a Schwaben Oil Filter Drain Tool to make all your oil services that much easier.

A supercar is an automobile that transcends every conventional limitation normally imposed on other vehicles. These cars spend hundreds of hours on the world's most famous test tracks, challenging the most talented and devoted automotive engineers. Only a company that shares this passion for moving the limits of performance higher can successfully contribute technological innovations to a supercar. H&R has dedicated almost four decades to suspension engineering. 100% German made, H&R coilovers deliver race-inspired driving dynamics to improve upon your almost perfect R8.

The N52 Euro Airbox takes the hassle out of air filter inspections and changes. This black beauty is built for speed. It ships complete with a larger, cylindrical filter element that more than doubles filter surface area for improved air flows and greater dirt holding capacity. There's more. Compared to the US spec box, filter inspections are a snap. Just pop the cover and change the element; way easier than the stock box. The sleek matte black housing bolts in like it was factory installed and accepts your US spec MAF sensor with no mods required. Act soon while they last.

If you need technical information about your MINI, for repair or simply for personal satisfaction, a Haynes Repair Manual is a must-have item. DIYers will appreciate the detaile procedures and reference data that have made Haynes a go-to trusted source of information, and the industry benchmark for aftermarket technical books on European makes. Owners hungry for a better understanding of the technology and features that make MINI special will enjoy the richly illustrated, detailed explanations of vehicle components, assemblies, and operating strategies.

The MKV R32 proved to Volkswagen skeptics that the Golf platform is a capable race-bred engineering overhaul. Volkswagen did however commit a serious oversight when addressing the MKV's braking arrangement. A heavy single-piece, non-floating rotor design was installed from the factory. ECS Tuning designed the part that should have come from the factory - lightweight two-piece, semi-floating, cross-drilled & slotted brake rotors with hard-anodized aluminum hats. They act as a heat and stress buffer, and create a weight savings of 30% in the front and 15% in the rear - per wheel!

Your camshafts, balance shafts, and injection pump need to be perfectly synchronized for your Merc's engine to purr. To accomplish this task, the engine uses a timing chain. Over the years, though, the chain and its plastic guides can begin to wear and need replacing. When it comes time to rejuvenate your timing system, it is recommended that all essential parts be replaced at the same time. ECS Tuning has made this process simple with our timing chain kits. This kit includes everything you need so you can spend less time servicing your car, and more time driving it.

Go from ordinary to extraordinary in minutes with bright white LEDs. Easy to install, this premium lighting upgrade will give your Beetle the most impressive set of lights on the road. Watch as white light explodes though the prisms in the lens facets to create a look you can never get with filament bulbs. Each complete kit is plug-n-play ready to go. Just switch the bulbs; it's really that easy.

A distinct feature of the German automotive ideology is the preservation of austerity and simplicity alongside radical performance innovations. Visual indications of excesses in power and handling are few and subtle. The R treatment of the A3 exterior includes the patented widebody stance, engorged air intakes, and, most discreetly, a sharper mesh grille. Transfer your old Audi rings to the ECS RS Mesh Style Grille, a direct replacement for the stock A3 unit. The unmistakable R look immediately brings your Audi to another level, telling a more aggressive visual story.

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x100 bolt-pattern Volkswagen. Available in 18x8 and 18x9 square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x100 bolt-pattern Volkswagen. Available in 18x8 and 18x9 square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to 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 tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to 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 tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to 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 tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to 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 tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to 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 tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers. Finish the job: use ECS Exact Fit Brake Hoses.

Treat your Volkswagen to some attention every 5000 miles in the form of an oil service with a kit from ECS Tuning. No guesswork on the quantity or quality of oil you're purchasing - our kits only include the highest quality oils in quantities that are what your vehicle needs. Pick up a Schwaben Oil Filter Drain Tool to make all your oil services that much easier.

It's the small things that can really make a big difference in the appearance of your car, and if you drive a 210 Chassis E-Class, chances are the windshield cowl has seen better days. The cowl is particularly prone to fading and cracking, which can become as much of an eyesore as a mechanical flaw. The components in this Mercedes-Benz kit are genuine parts, so you can be assured that the fit and finish will be flawless.