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Reduce rotational mass for faster engine revs with ECS Tuning lightweight crank and power steering pulleys. These lightweight pulleys have lower mass than heavier, stock pulleys, and suck less power overcoming inertia, saving horsepower for acceleration. Precision machined from billet aluminum for added strength, our lightweight pulleys are the same diameter as the originals, with a rich, matte black anodized coating that cleans easily and resists corrosion. A great first step for adding performance, and an attractive add-on for any up-tuned engine.

Your sophisticated Haldex traction control makes your R32 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.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Life has its ups and downs, and so should your B5 S4. Dial in the ride height that matches your car and wheels, and improve handling performance at the same time with ST Performance coilovers. STs are made of high-grade, galvanized steel, with preset damping. Premium manufacturing and materials make them quiet and durable, a promise backed by a 5-year limited warranty. The ST package is an ideal upgrade for the Audi owner looking to add coilover features, with minimal fuss and bigger bang for the buck. Order now; we'll ship 'em free. But don't wait too long.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Stop it! Improve braking and reduce unsprung weight with ECS Tuning caliper conversion kits. Swap those clunky MKIII cast iron calipers and sticking hand brake mechanisms for new, lightweight aluminum MKIV calipers. Our upgrade kit includes aluminum calipers plus bright red ECS Exact Fit stainless reinforced brake hoses. We even included banjo bolts and copper sealing washers. Install the new calipers on your old carriers, add your favorite brake pads and brake fluid, and you're good to go. Order now and we'll sweeten the deal with free shipping.

You might buy these Ziza Euro-spec headlights for their superior illumination. You might buy them because they install easily, without modification or coding. You might even buy them because they won't bust your budget for the next six months. But odds are, you'll slap a set of these chrome or blackout headlights in your MKV because they are drop-dead good looking, on or off. Pick a reason. Pick a look. Order soon.

Price and quality are important. You need to make a buck, and don't want comebacks marring your reputation, and eating into your profits. But convenience matters,too. Packaged kits simplify inventory tracking, improve repair quality, and fatten repair ticket bottom lines. ECS Tuning gives you all three; combine price, quality and convenience in a single package with our BMW Service Kits. We even have maintenance packages with fluids, filters, and gaskets, plus system repair kits for brakes, cooling systems, and suspensions. Win. Win. Win.

Replace "I don't have it" with "It's in stock." Give customers access to hard-to-find BMW parts and accessories. Keep them happy, build your reputation as a full service provider, and gain an edge on your competition. Improve repair quality and customer satisfaction levels with original equipment maintenance and repair parts and vehicle upgrades from ECS Tuning. Don't just give them what they need; sell them what they want. Offer accessories and upgrades, straight from the folks at BMW. ECS Tuning: making your business better.

Stock sizzle. Sell tools, trim, and trinkets that add a personal touch, and improve your customers' BMW experience. All items have been researched and developed by the ECS Tuning R&D team--fine-tuned by customer feedback. All are hot sellers, so you get engineering and marketing baked into each and every offering, at no extra charge. Be your customers' go-to source for BMW upgrades, accessories, and add-ons, with specialty items from ECS Tuning.

Old rotor: new tricks. Corrosion is the Kryptonite that kills common brake rotors. Untreated cast iron rusts quickly, leaving ugly red scale in full view, especially annoying on cars with allow wheels. ECS Tuning has the cure. Available for solid, vented, slotted, drilled, and slotted/drilled applications, our new GEOMET brake rotors are specially treated to resist rust. Their tough baked-on coating provides far better corrosion resistance than conventional paints or coatings. Count on GEOMET rotors to keep their new look far longer, even in tough road conditions.

Professional technicians know that tools are an investment, not a cost. The right tool for the job saves time, improves repair quality, and increases profits. That's why ECS Tuning has developed a large and growing line of hand tools and special equipment, designed with European vehicles in mind. Affordable enough for the DIYer, tough enough for repair professionals, Schwaben tools from ECS Tuning are the perfect complement to our huge inventory of original equipment and name brand parts and accessories. Sprechen ze tool? Schwaben speaks German.

ECS Tuning direct connection Euro sourcing gives you access to hard-to-find parts and accessories. Many of these desirable upgrades come straight from the Euro market, and are commonly unavailable through traditional stateside parts sellers. Sell exclusivity to your customers. Let our Euro connection sources plug you into repair parts, accessories, and performance upgrades that will have your BMW customers coming back for more.

Maintain critical valve lash clearances and keep your engine running smoothly with a BMW valve adjustment kit for S54 engines. Our shim kit contains 138 shims in 23 selective thicknesses, from 1.72 to 2.48mm, in 0.04mm increments. The plastic removal tool has a small magnetic insert making it easier to remove and install shims. BMW recommends a valve lash inspection and adjustment at 30,000 mile intervals, an expensive ongoing expense if you pay to have the service performed. Buy our kit, however, and you'll save money and feel the satisfaction of a job well done.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Your F-chassis BMW may have rear fog lights already installed, but you may not know it because they won't work with your US-spec headlight switch. Now you can enable the rear fog light function in F-chassis cars that have them, and light 'em up for added safety in inclement weather. It's crazy simple to do. All you need is our Euro-spec headlight switch with rear fog control circuit that wakes your sleeping beauties. Swap switches; get rear fogs. No coding. No parts to add. No wiring to run. Plug and play today; drive safer tomorrow.

If you've been holding back, waiting for a price drop on K&N, you're in luck--and out of excuses. Save 22% on a performance air intake filter system for E46 330. This is a complete install kit with hi-flow ducting, lifetime filter, and heat shield to insulate intake air from engine compartment heat. K&N has always understood that an engine is nothing more than a big air pump. That's why they've made a name for themselves by designing durable, free-flowing air intake systems and filters. Wait. You know all that. Now you know where to get them for less.

Looking for a diverter valve that works when you need it, and doesn't need constant maintenance and repair? The APR R1 Diverter valve heads off common problems before they start. Its rugged low friction diapgragm is Nomex fabric reinforced, requires no lubrication, and can't get stuck like a piston. The valve's cast housing improves flow, and the stainless steel vacuum fitting resists corrosion. Finished in an attractive corrosion-resistant coating, we recommend the R1 to anyone who would rather hit the open road than tinker with a balky old diverter valve.

Upgrade your lights and lenses with Ziza LED license plate assemblies. If you're after the bright white look of LEDs, you might as well install your new bulbs in fresh assemblies with clear lenses. Installation is child's play. The tip in assemblies are direct fit, and come with patch harnesses for a plug and play installation. Balanced to load the circuit just like the originals, your new LEDs will light the night, not your bulb alert.

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. 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.

Mount up. Add an ECS Tuning dogbone mount stiffener and tighten the tranny-to-chassis connection. Reduce drivetrain movement--especially when your right foot is all the way down--with this high-durometer polyurethane insert, available in red or black. This complete kit installs easily to add muscle to your flabby OE pendulum mount. No need to remove the old mount; just insert the stiffener and fasten it to the chassis with the stretch bolt and large washer included in the kit. Our step-by-step photo tutorial shows you how to harness your horses for improved performance.

Monitor your engine's vital signs with attractive, easy-to-see gauges and gauge pods from NewSouth Performance. Don't wait for low oil pressure, low system voltage, or high engine temps to leave you stranded, waiting for a ride. And a big repair bill. NewSouth gauges and accessories install easily; white on black classic dial faces and bright red analog needles-plus prominent pod placement-make it easy to spot trouble, without taking your eyes off the road. Good news. Since the patient's vital signs are so good, let's give that NewSouth boost gauge something to do.

You won't see this bodyguard protecting your undercarriage and engine from damage. Known as the belly pan, this undercover agent works quietly, fastened out of sight beneath your car where it fends off attacks by water, snow, ice, and road hazards. Protect your car. Check your belly pan during and after each periodic maintenance to be sure it is intact and properly secured. This unsung hero may be out of sight, but neglecting it can lead to more serious and expensive vehicle damage.

ECS offers you a second chance to make a first impression. We've gathered a great assortment of badgeless MKIV grille treatments in assorted colors and designs. Retire your original cracked, stone-bashed grille and add a new, distinctive look that's sure to draw admiring glances. To match your tastes and car color, we offer everything from basic black to classic chrome, plus primed, color-matchable grilles for a better-than-factory look. Put a fresh face on your MKIV, and see it in a new light.

They just look HID. But Ziza H11 bulbs are street legal, and do not require special wiring when used in a PGJ19-2 base. 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 car a stylish look, and improve your vision in both low visibility and night driving conditions.

Transform the interior of your MKIV with ECS Tuning TT replica pedal sets. Available with or without a dead pedal, for manual and automatic transmission cars. Our brushed aluminum pedal sets work as good as they look, with raised rubber nubs for improved grip in wet weather. Want more? Order now and we'll ship them for free. That's right, the purchase price puts them on your doorstep, at no additional charge. Might want to put the pedal all the way down on this limited time offer, while it lasts.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Our Stage 1 kits includes the minimum service requirement: a new belt and tensioner. A good start. Not satisfied with a minimalist approach? Install confidence with our more complete Stage 2 kit that builds on Stage 1 by adding a water pump and thermostat, cam seal, tensioner spring, and BMW coolant. Either way, if your t-belt is older than 60,000 miles or six years, you're running on borrowed time.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Our Stage 1 kits includes the minimum service requirement: a new belt and tensioner. A good start. Not satisfied with a minimalist approach? Install confidence with our more complete Stage 2 kit that builds on Stage 1 by adding a water pump and thermostat, cam seal, tensioner spring, and BMW coolant. Either way, if your t-belt is older than 60,000 miles or six years, you're running on borrowed time.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Our Stage 1 kits includes the minimum service requirement: a new belt and tensioner. A good start. Not satisfied with a minimalist approach? Install confidence with our more complete Stage 2 kit that builds on Stage 1 by adding a water pump and thermostat, cam seal, tensioner spring, and BMW coolant. Either way, if your t-belt is older than 60,000 miles or six years, you're running on borrowed time.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Our Stage 1 kits includes the minimum service requirement: a new belt and tensioner. A good start. Not satisfied with a minimalist approach? Install confidence with our more complete Stage 2 kit that builds on Stage 1 by adding a water pump and thermostat, cam seal, tensioner spring, and BMW coolant. Either way, if your t-belt is older than 60,000 miles or six years, you're running on borrowed time.