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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.

Tired of garage floor stains and adding oil at every fill up? Chronic engine oil leaks may be a sign that your B5 30V has a more serious problem with its crankcase ventilation system. Positive Crankcase Ventilation systems send cylinder blowby gases back to the intake for burning. When they don't, crankcase pressure builds, pushing engine oil past seals and gaskets. Botton line? ECS has PCV Service Kits that cure the cause and fix the damage. Available in three stages, pick the one that matches your car's symptoms, and start keeping your oil inside the engine, where it belongs.

If there's one job on your 2.7T that won't tolerate shortcuts or mistakes, it's a timing belt replacement. There are no Mulligans, no do-overs to be had. Get it right the first time, or pay. We know what it takes to do this job. That's why our Ultimate timing belt kits include the things you need to do a trouble-free, lasting t-belt service: premium timing belt plus tensioners, rollers, seals, water pump and thermostat. Move up to kits with coolant and our special cam locking tool, as needed. We even made an online tutorial PDF to show you how. Hey, who loves ya?

Take your bike; keep it safe. Euro Pitch Fork accessories from RockyMounts make it easy to haul your bikes to your favorite trails. Carry them securely on top of your car, then lock them down to discourage sticky fingers. One handed adjustment with stainless steel quick release makes them easy to use. Made of solid aluminum with tubular wheel tray, these sturdy bike carriers fit all OEM base bars, and come in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange. If you plan to hit the trails soon, be sure to take RockyMounts accessories with you.

After a rough winter, you may think cleanliness is next to impossible. If your BMW is currently suffering from a massive case of the post-winter grungies, with salt on the carpets and grit on the glass, ECS has everything you need to get it shining again with newly added products from P21S. Target problem areas like wheels and paint with finish-friendly cleaners and polishes that safely dissolve hardened accumulations of road grit and brake dust. Hard working P21S products put the fun back in spring cleaning. (You can mow the lawn next week. It's not going anywhere.)

Treat your 3.0 TSFI to added boost. Then teach it how to use it. The APR Stage II pulley upgrade kit increases supercharger rpm with an undersized drive pulley that raises boost levels all the way to redline. Matching APR Stage II software puts that added boost to work by overriding the factory boost bypass, pushing pressure to the cylinders where it makes more power. Unlike poorly calibrated upgrades from less sophisticated sources, the APR Stage II Pulley Upgrade is built for the long haul, carefully calibrated for an engine-healthy balance between power and durability.

Spring is sprung. Come get your coilovers. If high price and concerns about quality have made it tough to choose the right suspension kit, think FK Streetline: an entry level coilover series that offers four corner height adjustment, engineered damping, great looks, German quality, and accessible pricing. Ready to upgrade? No problem. FK premium packages include stainlesss steel and Koni-manufactured struts with adjustable height and damping. Let's close the deal. Order soon and shipping is on us.

Spring is here. It's time to take it to the streets with FK Streetline coilovers. This affordable entry- level suspension package eliminates guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, precalibrated 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. German-made to tough DIN quality standards with a one-year warranty.

Spring is here. It's time to take it to the streets with FK Streetline coilovers. This affordable entry- level suspension package eliminates guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, precalibrated 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. German-made to tough DIN quality standards with a one-year warranty.

Spring is here. It's time to take it to the streets with FK Streetline coilovers. This affordable entry- level suspension package eliminates guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, precalibrated 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. German-made to tough DIN quality standards with a one-year warranty.

Let ECS Tuning be your direct source for European accessories. Order Euro-market clear sidemarkers commonly unavailable through mass market sources, pop them in, and give your SAV the look of an Autobahn cruiser, in minutes. Easy to install. No wiring.

Who says lighting never strikes twice? New Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwells, vanity mirror, dome, trunk, and door light locations. The next time you hear thunder, think lighting, not lightning, and strike a blow for brighter, better looking interiors with Ziza LED kits.

Good things come in ECS packages. Take our convenient 2.0T timing belt kits. More than just a bare t-belt and tensioner, these kits include all the things you ought to replace during a timing belt service, including a metal impeller water pump. We know what it takes to do this job right. We also know that asking the water pump, tensioners, and seals to last 60 or 80 thousand more miles is just asking for trouble. Show your Two-Oh-T some love: tackle your next t-belt job armed with a complete ECS kit, filled with name brand components you can trust.

If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, imagine what 224 ounces of BMW synthetic oil can do for your engine. Keep your Bavarian motorcar running like a fine timepiece with regular oil change services, and head off costly cures caused by neglected maintenance. Our service kits are conveniently packaged to include seven quarts of OEM synthetic motor oil and a fresh filter cartridge, plus seals and gaskets. For added protection, add an ECS magnetic drain plug that attracts and holds ferrous particles so they don't abrade close tolerance engine parts.

Don't just repair it; make it better. If you've lost an oil pan to a road hazard or parking curb, you know from painful experience that the OE cast aluminum pan has a glass jaw, and can't take a punch. Play it safe. Replace it with an ECS hybrid oil pan. Our anodized aluminum pan has a stamped steel bottom that adds strength, and won't shatter on impact. The complete kit comes with hardware, sealant, oil pump pickup, and pan adapter so you can hook up your OE turbo drain tube. View or download our installation guide to see how easy it is to install the hybrid oil pan.

The problem is legend. The cure is at hand. Coil pack failures and engine misfire have been a chronic problem for many VW owners. The symptoms are predictable: the engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates steadily, or blinks. Ignore the problem and you'll ruin your expensive catalytic converter and fail your local emissions test. If your 2.5 is experiencing these issues, then it's time for an ECS ignition service kit. Each kit contains a complete set of updated ignition coils with spark plugs.

The problem is legend. The cure is at hand. Coil pack failures and engine misfire have been a chronic problem for many VW owners. The symptoms are predictable: the engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates steadily, or blinks. Ignore the problem and you'll ruin your expensive catalytic converter and fail your local emissions test. If your 2.0T is experiencing these issues, then it's time for an ECS ignition service kit. Each kit contains a complete set of updated ignition coils with spark plugs. An ounce of prevention, packaged for your convenience.

Get subtle but effective suspension upgrades for your B8 A5/S5 with OE Sport and Sport spring upgrades from H&R. OE Sport springs combine stock ride height with improved handling and reduced body roll; a great option for those who like spirited driving but want to keep their stock appearance. Looking for enhanced handling, plus a reduced wheel opening gap and improved aerodynamics? Then H&R Sport springs are the next step. H&R's biggest sellers, Sport springs offer slight lowering and tighter handling, while maintaining ride quality suitable for a daily driver.

Let your B6 look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. This complete interior lighting kit includes bulbs for trunk, footwell, door warning, overhead, and glove box lights. Install our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These wedge- or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcoming addition to any interior.

Spring has sprung. Is your Rabbit MKV sitting pretty? Drop it for looks and performance with a set of H&R lowering springs. For modest lowering that improves handling while maintaining ride comfort suitable for a daily driver, pick H&R Sport springs. Or go for the gusto with H&R Race springs for a radically lowered look and track quality handling. Either way, you'll know you're getting H&R quality springs, made from 54SiCr6 spring steel, shot peened for added durability. While you're here, check out our complete line of stock and performance shocks and struts.

Your special car deserves special springs. That's why H&R offers a wide range of suspension lowering options for your MKV GTI. Start with OE Sport or Sport spring options for modest lowering that won't have you adding your chiropractor to speed dial. Get the look and handling benefits of modest lowering but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver. Ready to go for the gusto? Drop in a set of Race or Super Sport springs for tracklike performance and ride. Pick any H&R spring and get German quality, made from 54SiCr6 spring steel, shot peened for added durability.

Spring has sprung. Is your Jetta MKV sitting pretty? Drop it for looks and performance with a set of H&R lowering springs. For modest lowering that improves handling while maintaining ride comfort suitable for a daily driver, pick H&R Sport springs. Or go for the gusto with H&R Race springs for a radically lowered look and track quality handling. Either way, you'll know you're getting H&R quality springs, made from 54SiCr6 spring steel, shot peened for added durability. While you're here, check out our complete line of stock and performance shocks and struts.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed 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 seven 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. Order now and we'll ship yours free.

Make night time, the right time. Let your B7 look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. Grab our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These wedge- or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcoming addition to any interior.

Turn your Reg from Regular to Regal with custom grille treatments from ECS Tuning. We've gathered several grille styles so you can choose the look that best matches your Touareg color and personal taste, from bagdeless black and full chrome to a complete chrome original equipment grille from the V10 Turbo Diesel. Want to upgrade your existing grille? Then consider our snap-on horizontal chrome accents. Check out our video showing our grille trim and other oReginal equipment Touareg accessories.

Tired of sitting on your sunglasses or having them fall off the dash onto the floor? Where you step on them. And break them. Crunch. Here's a simple but elegant solution: Hard to find original equipment sunglasses holders in several colors. No need to change your interior, just mount them in place of the existing ceiling grab handles where they'll look like factory originals. Look at it this way: the holders pay for themselves the first time you don't mangle your new Ray-Bans.

Eliminate guesswork and save time on your next 2.7/2.8L timing belt replacement with the Schwaben Cam Locking Tool Kit. This essential tool set lets you lock crankshaft and camshafts in place, making it easy to loosen and torque sprocket bolts. When used correctly, the crank locking pin and camshaft locking fixture guarantee exact synchronization of cam and crank for an error-free timing belt installation. The Schwaben Cam Locking Tool Kit works on both 12V and 30V engines, and its sturdy construction makes it a great tool box addition for professional technician and DIYer, alike.

Your car's not done 'til you seal the deal with wheels, and ECS Tuning has everything you need to mount and space your four-lug summer rims. Don't spin your search wheels tracking down bolts, lugs, and spacers for 4x100 rims. ECS Tuning is your one-stop shopping answer. It's a four-gone conclusion.

Hot selling matte black BMW grilles are back in stock and ready to ship. This subtle styling upgrade makes your Z4 look like it has its act together. Tough as they are good looking, these grilles are made of rugged ABS plastic that won't chip or peel like chromed or painted versions. These popular upgrades seem to fly off the shelves as soon as we get them. With free shipping, we don't expect this batch to last long; might want to order soon.

You slammed your MKIV, and dropping the chassis has rolled the tires so far forward in the wheel wells they look like they're hiding. What to do? ECS Tuning introduces a simple solution with our new Wheel Centering Plates. Bolt these beefy spacers between your axle and chassis and coax the axle rearward so your tires sit where they belong, in the center of the wheel opening. Easy to install, our Wheel Centering Plates come as a complete installation kit, with hardened bolts and washers; our helpful installation video shows you how. ECS: Extremely Creative Solutions