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Go low. Aim high. Don't set yourself up for failure when you install your new cup kit. Order our complete coilover installation package, and do it right. Too many lowered cars end up being a big disappointment to their owners when worn suspension parts can't carry their own weight. Pads, mounts, and related mounting hardware can all cause annoying suspension noise and sloppy handling. Make sure the supporting cast in your suspension system will make the star of the show look as good on the road as it does in your driveway.

Rack 'em up with an original MINI roof rack base. This OEM original bolts directly to factory-installed mounting points, pre-installed below the roof surface. Once installed, the rack accepts a range of accessories, both MINI-original and aftermarket, including RockyMounts. Have your rack installed professionally, or order a complete OE mounting kit that includes stainless steel mounting bolts, a hole saw, drilling depth limiter, and template. Kits also include trim covers, so you can remove and store your rack in the off season.

Nothing could be finer than a Bremmen cargo liner in your Audi. Made of a flexible, easy-to-clean vinyl, these mats are tailored to fit like a glove in your B6/B7 sedan or Avant. The tough mat material is flexible, and cleans easily with soap and water. The raised perimeter lip contains liquid spills that would otherwise ruin your interior carpeting. As an added benefit, the rectangular center section is covered in a soft textured vinyl that protects delicate cargo, and keeps flat items from shifting when you corner.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

If your car is driven near ocean sprays or exposed to winter road salt, check out ECS stainless steel rotor hold down screws. Regular steel screws can't stand up to salt. They rust fast and seize in place. Go ahead, try to get them out! The hex head goes round with the first twist of the wrench, and you end up center drilling the bolts to remove them. Argggh. Plan ahead. Install stainless screws on this brake job, and you won't have to drill them out on the next one. Keep them on hand.

The symptoms are annoying. The costs can be painful. DISA valves control intake manifold runner length to improve engine performance at different rpm. When they fail, the DISA valve bangs around in its housing, making a rattling noise accompanied by rough idle and off-idle hesitation. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage. Easy to replace, your new DISA screws to the side of the intake and comes with pre-installed sealing gasket.

The symptoms are annoying. The costs can be painful. DISA valves control intake manifold runner length to improve engine performance at different rpm. When they fail, the DISA valve bangs around in its housing, making a rattling noise accompanied by rough idle and off-idle hesitation. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage. Easy to replace, your new DISA screws to the side of the intake and comes with pre-installed sealing gasket.

It's the look you've wanted at a price you've waited for. For a limited time, save big on Audi B8 S4 grilles. Stop reading for a few seconds. Just look at the picture... Is this the grille you've wanted for ages? Is the price right? Will that bold black beauty turn your B8 into a head-turning highway cruiser? Looks like it's unanimous. Order yours soon.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your MINI with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a rectangular head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy.

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 DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

You work hard. Now it's time to play hard. Tote or tow your favorite travel accessories and vacation gear with a Genuine BMW trailer hitch. This complete kit bolts on at existing chassis points for an easy installation. No welding or drilling is required. Each hitch includes a plug-and-play trailer light wiring harness, and all necessary mounting hardware. The hefty receiver accepts common two-inch hitch adapters and equipment carriers to help you pack your load and hit the road, a lot faster. Sometimes, your vacation plans won't go off without a hitch.

If you need technical information about your MINI, for repair or simply for personal satisfaction, a Bentley service manual is a must-have item. DIYers will appreciate the detailed repair procedures and reference data that have made Bentley a trusted source of information for decades, 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.

If you need technical information about your MINI, for repair or simply for personal satisfaction, a Bentley service manual is a must-have item. DIYers will appreciate the detailed repair procedures and reference data that have made Bentley a trusted source of information for decades, 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.

No more Mister Nice Guy. Fire your under-achieving stock pump and replace it with a High Performance water pump from EMP Stewart. This is the pump your BMW should have had from day one. Designed for performance and durability, EMP decided to do it right the first time, increasing flow a full 20 percent over stock, while reducing parasitic draw with a highly efficient stainless steel impeller. Add a heavy-duty bearing and high quality water seal, and you have a pump durable enough for daily driving; tough enough for the track.

No more Mister Nice Guy. Fire your under-achieving stock pump and replace it with a High Performance water pump from EMP Stewart. This is the pump your BMW should have had from day one. Designed for performance and durability, EMP decided to do it right the first time, increasing flow a full 20 percent over stock, while reducing parasitic draw with a highly efficient stainless steel impeller. Add a heavy-duty bearing and high quality water seal, and you have a pump durable enough for daily driving; tough enough for the track.

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 DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

If the cooling system in your Audi B6A4 is getting whistled for double dribble, it's time to address the most common causes of cooling system leaks in 1.8T engines. We have three new kits, all designed to stop pesky cooling system problems. Stage 1, 2, and 3 kits include fixes for the usual suspects, all related to cracked plastic at coolant housings and the main coolant bottle. Our Stage 3 kit, complete with cooling system flush and fresh coolant, lets you do a full court press on older systems (We even put together a pdf that takes the fear out of replacing that rear flange.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of 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.

For show and go, Audi A3 Stage 5 Big Brakes are a brake-through upgrade, packed with stunning good looks and track-tested performance. Picture your car, fitted with massive Brembo calipers, showcased against black-hat ECS two-piece rotors. Let that image fill your mind (and open-faced alloys) for a minute. Now move on to performance. Think Hawk Performance Pads, biting on big drilled/slotted discs with directional vane cooling, for sure, fade-free stops. Complete kits include corrosion-resistant hardware, Exact-fit brake lines, and Ate Super Blue brake fluid.

Creak. Moan. Shimmy. If any of these words apply to your BMW suspension, we have the cure. Bolt on a meaty front control arm kit, straight from M Series cars. If you're tired of loose ball joints and cracked or hardened suspension bushings, these robust arms will cure the poor handling, harsh ride, and uneven tire wear they cause. Choice is good, so we're offering complete kits from OEM supplier TRW or Genuine BMW. Both include a new headlight adjustment rod. Order your kit of choice, with or without hardware.

By now, sun and the elements have undoubtedly taken their toll on your B5 A4/S4 cowl covers. Once a dark matte black finish, they have probably faded to gray, requiring constant attention to keep them looking good. The right side cowl cover is more than a styling statement. It also serves as a vented barrier protecting the cabin air filter, keeping large debris out of the filter element; and rodents out of your car. Whether you need one or both, we have you covered; purchase left or right cover individually, or both, as a set.

Add the convenience and safety of automatic headlights to your car and never worry about turning your lights on again. Even at dusk or during a storm, low light levels are recognized by the sensing unit, and your headlights will be automatically turned on as needed. Provide maximum safety for yourself, your passengers, and others by installing this automatic headlight kit. Bright light keeps them off, conserving power and extending the life of the bulbs. This kit comes with a new headlight switch and light sensing unit, and features a very simple installation.

Your sophisticated Haldex traction control makes your MKI TT a road hugging marvel that devours miles of twisting road, effortlessly. But it needs periodic attention. Don't risk poor performance and premature, expensive repairs. Get the tools, filter, and approved lubricant you need to perform a complete Haldex maintenance service at 40,000 mile intervals. Fluids. Filters. Special tool. Available individually or as part of a handy kit with everything you need. We also carry differential fluid so you can change it at the same time.

It's winter, and where winter is spelled with a capital "W," a young man's fancy turns to...lowering. If you're thumbing through glossy enthusiast magazines, waiting for warm weather, why not plan ahead and order a set of FK coilovers now, while shipping is on us. We won't tease you with a single FK line. We've included Silverline, Silverline Plus X, Highsport, and Konigsports in our free shipping offer.

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 DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

Don't just talk about it; restore the profile of your Audi's lowered stance with a factory original front valance. If yours has been mangled or gone missing, this is the fix. Audi knew what they were doing when they added this originally; the stock valance makes your car look even lower than it is, without dropping the chassis another millimeter. This tough ABS panel is an exact fit part that snaps in place quickly. Leave it black for contrast, or color match. Either way, a little lip service speaks volumes.

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 DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

For show and go, VW Stage 5 Big Brakes are a brake-through upgrade, packed with stunning good looks and track-tested performance. Picture your car, fitted with massive Brembo calipers, showcased against black-hat ECS two-piece rotors. Let that image fill your mind (and open-faced alloys) for a minute. Now move on to performance. Think Hawk Performance Pads, biting on big drilled/slotted discs with directional vane cooling, for sure, fade-free stops. Complete kits include corrosion-resistant hardware, Exact-fit brake lines, and Ate Super Blue brake fluid.

If your old sidemarkers are dull, faded, or have taken a direct hit from a flying rock, say good-bye and pop in a set of sale-priced clear or smoked replacements. We need room in the warehouse, so these popular upgrades are available for a limited time at 74% off normal retail price. As long as you're on a roll, add a set of sidemarkers to your order. These are priced right, too, and ship free, here in the continental US of A. Bumper marker. Sidemarker. All around the car, ECS is your home for easy-to install lighting solutions for repair or upgrade.