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This Twintake induction system from Forge replaces your stock air box and filter with their new tubing and twin filter set up. With the twin filters, it pulls air from two different locations for maximum power. By allowing the filter to pull from 2 places instead of one, more air flow can be accomplished, especially for turbo and aftermarket power adders. Forge has shown gains of up to 17hp over the stock air box on a stock motor. The kit comes with black tubing and black silicone hoses with all parts necessary for a bolt on installation.

Tired of trying to find a filter wrench to remove your oil filter cap on your N52 / N54 ? This is a tool directly from the Schwaben designed to make your next oil service much more pleasant. Fitting perfectly over the oil filter cover, you can easily remove the cap for the filter and install the new unit. Prevents damage to the oil filter housing or cap as it grips tightly and securely. A must have tool for any BMW do it yourselfer or technician.

The look of fresh, clean light makes a vehicle look so much more modern. Aftermarket headlights, tail lights, and even interior lights with cleaner light enhance the looks and performance. Why not take that concept to a place that is often neglected. Even if you have great looking tail lights, yellowish incandescent license plate bulbs make them look terrible. The solution is to continue the LED theme and illuminate your plate with clean, brighter, white light.

If you want to run wheel spacers on your vehicle, you will need to find longer wheel bolts. It can be almost impossible to find the proper length, thread pitch, and seat of the bolt for your wheels. Now, ECS Tuning has your solution. These ECS Tuning wheel bolts are specifically designed and manufactured to be completely compatible with wheel spacers. With extended lengths stepping up in small increments, it's easy to find the right length for your wheel/spacer combination.

If the power steering fluid reservoir in your BMW is coated with a thin film of fluid, your cap may not be sealing properly. This tends to indicate the failure of the reservoir cap ring. As a rubber part that takes abuse from removal and installation of the cap, installation of your new cap seal is easy. BMW making something easy to their owners? Now there's something interesting.

K&N proudly introduces its cold air intake kit for the B8 2.0T. This kit adds power that you can feel, and increases throttle response throughout the entire rpm range. The kit includes a washable air filter, so you never have to purchase one again. K&N claims a power increase of 18.14hp and 21.47 lb/ft at 4435 RPM.

If you're experiencing starting problems or having trouble accelerating, it might be due to bad coils and spark plugs. Coils and spark plugs go hand in hand, as one sends the charge while the other ignites and powers the engine. With so many similarities, ECS Tuning has decided to throw them into a Coil Pack. ECS Tuning lives and breaths the aftermarket industry and thanks to this constant involvement, you can be sure that our products are better than the competition. Our Coil Packs are an example of this, as they will suit your automotive needs.

Replace your damaged or broken grille with this ECS Tuning replacement. This replacement will fit exactly like the original while giving a brand new look to your vehicle. A great replacement for accident damaged grilles or ones that have been baked by the sun. A great way to upgrade the front of your vehicle without having to pay dealership prices.

Want to make your 1.8T Volkswagen sound like a more aggressive tuner vehicle, while at the same time increasing the life of your engine? This HKS Super Sequential Blow Off Valve kit will do the trick. Specifically designed for your 1.8T engine, this system is simply a pressure release component that is used on turbocharged engines to prevent wear on the turbocharger and the motor. Not only will it help with engine wear, but it will give off a unique sound when the throttle is closed, giving your vehicle a street racer resonance.

Don't like the look of your cheap, chromed trim rings in your VW? Replace them with this set of beauty rings for your climatronic dials from ECS Tuning. Made of solid billet aluminum, these bezels give your interior some much needed personality. The knurled or smooth designs adds style and functionality to the stock rings. Set of three includes one for each of your climatronic dials. A great way to add a unique touch to the interior of your ride. If you are feeling more creative, paint any color you desire for a one off look. Change your dials with your style.

Give the front of your BMW a much more aggressive look while adding a touch of style with this carbon fiber front lip spoiler from ECS Tuning. Like all pieces manufactured by ECS Tuning, this carbon fiber lip spoiler has been developed and tested for fitment by our own research and development department. By doing all testing on the vehicle instead of a mold or unmounted bumper, the fitment of this part will be fantastic. And because there are no middle-man costs, ECS passes along all of those savings to you, making this lip spoiler a fantastic bargain.

Complete kit includes revised style temperature sensor with new o-ring. Easy to install. Resolves running issues for many owners who are still using the original black sensor which had a high failure rate. Yet, how do you know if your coolant temperature sensor is broken? If the sensor is bad, it should trigger a trouble code and the check engine light will illuminate. Yet, if it doesn't light up, check your vehicle's fuel consumption, as well as your tailpipe, as black smoke might start appearing.

Style is all a part of the automotive scene and what better way to add some extra flair to your 2.0 Jetta or Golf MKIII than a VR6 lower lip spoiler? The VR6 MKIII was introduced in 1991 and was an instant hit with consumers. Not only did it have a smooth six-cylinder engine, but it had a certain presence that the base model lacked that continues to amaze to this day.

Sway bars connect both sides of your suspension to keep body roll to a minimum. During cornering, the sway bar twists to resist the opposing forces on each wheel, and a larger bar will allow a greater force to be absorbed thus keeping your car more level through the turn. Increasing the diameter of these bars ultimately means more traction and better handling than the stock bars will allow. Don't get it twisted... these sway bars sure won't!

Does your Mk4 need a facelift? Now adding the R32 look to the front of your Golf doesn't have to be expensive. Made to OEM standards, high quality doesn't mean it has to be high cost. Some might be asking, why should I make my MKIV look like an R32? What's so special about that version? The R32, at that time, was the second quickest car that Volkswagen has imported to the U.S and it packed monstrous power and the rarity that some look for in a vehicle. Needless to say, the Volkswagen MKIV R32 is one special machine.

Looking to upgrade your BMW to European lighting ? Here is the first thing you'll need, a European option headlight switch. If you are looking to make the rear fog in your BMW functional after replacing the tail lights, the first step in your conversion is a new switch. This rear fog compatible headlight switch from Genuine BMW will get you on your way to getting that rear fog functional. A direct fit replacement for your stock unit, this switch will xenon headlights and rear fogs. A great way to give your vehicle a custom European look and make rear fogs functional.

Protect your interior carpet with a set of All Weather rubber floor mats. These deep grooved mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are hidden away and kept from underneath your feet. Preserves the life of your carpet and doesn't allow liquid to penetrate in. That nasty moldy smell will disappear as water will be able to evaporate off of the surface. These mats will look great and last for years in your Audi A6. Look, they even have the A6 logo on them to ensure a factory look.

Protect your interior carpet with a set of All Weather rubber floor mats. These deep grooved mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are hidden away and kept from underneath your feet. Because these are OE pieces, they will fit the contours of your floors along consoles and door sills perfectly. They offer supreme protection for your vehicle's carpet and will keep premature wear off of high traffic areas. Each mat comes with emblazoned Passat logo.

Has aftermarket seats or accessories made your center armrest not functional any more? Some racing or aftermarket seats are impossible to install with the armrest mounted. Removing the armrest is the logical decision, but the void it leaves makes your interior look less than cared for. Well, now ECS Tuning has your solution with this armrest delete kit. This kit lets you easily remove your armrest and install a functional, rubber lined storage recess. Give a custom touch to your interior with factory parts from ECS Tuning.

If the front of your vehicle is knocking, answer with a set of subframe spacers plates for the MKV! A common problem because of stretch bolts used on the subframe, this ECS Tuning kit is the perfect solution to the VW technical service bulletin. Spacers take up extra space between the subframe and body and includes new bolts to keep everything tight. A great way to remove that annoying knock from the front of your vehicle.

The solution for users wanting to use lowering springs while extending shock life. These shocks from Koni offer you the ability to use lowering springs while keeping ride quality comfortable. Designed for lowered applications, these shocks and struts won't wear prematurely. Performance oriented shocks and struts from Koni that carry a lifetime warranty! So drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

Take your car as low as it will go with the new MKIV XL Slam Kit from Air Lift. From full kits to individual components, the new Slam Kit will take your car as low as you please. Drop it down when parked, then flip the switch to bring it back up to ride height. With serious modifications, you can even put your vehicle down onto the ground. Comfort, great looks, and affordability.

With winter approaching, ECS Tuning is proud to add another line of winter safety products. From across the pond comes a new development for America's roadways. If traditional snow chains can damage your vehicle or installation is too cumbersome, try a set of ISSE Textile Snow Chains. Here at ECS Tuning, we were skeptical about the level of performance that we could expect from such a unique product. The thought of a piece of fabric increasing tire traction didn't seem like something we could wrap our collective heads around. However, through extensive testing and use, we have

Straight from the European Passat, this cup holder conversion converts the standard open cup holder to the European cup holder/storage compartment. It has a retractable top that can be closed to make your interior ultra smooth or to hide any of your valuables from plain sight. Includes the center console insert and retractable top. Direct bolt on with no modifications. Available in four color: Classic Grey, Latte Macchiato Brown, Pure Beige, and Satin Black

Nothing makes a set of factory wheels look much worse than missing center caps. They get lost and fall out of the wheel centers when you are heading down the road. Replace your center caps with units from ECS Tuning. ECS carries a huge variety of factory original center caps from Genuine Volkswagen / Audi. Fit is great, at a price much lower than the dealership.

Have a European car enthusiast that is impossible to shop for? Make everyone on your gift list happy this year with ECS Tuning Gift Cards! With thousands of options in quality replacement and aftermarket car parts, the car guy on your list will be sure to find whatever they want or need. And with denominations between $10 and $100, it's the perfect stocking stuffer.

The highly sought after LED Tail Light set from the European Golf/GTI are now available from ECS Tuning. These tail lights from the .:R Line are available with and without fog light and in either smoked or regular levels of tint. An amazing way to give your vehicle fantastic lighting and styling.

Give the front of your BMW E90 a unique and aggressive appearance by replacing your stock grilles. These blackout grilles from ECS Tuning are made of tough ABS plastic and eliminate the ugly stock units in your car. An inexpensive way to add styling and personality to the front of your BMW.

Unleash the hidden horsepower of your vehicle with the BMW Performance Intake System! Replacing your stock airbox, this intake system allows for better flow and throttle response. At an incredible bargain, this intake system should be the first step in any performance tuning. Stock materials with carbon fiber accents, this airbox looks as great as it performs.

Expand the lighting options in your MKV with European headlight switches from ECS Tuning. With simple installation you can add the option of marker lights, fog lights, and rear fogs to allow you to expand your lighting scheme. A direct replacement that permits you to add those custom front or rear fog lights easily and quickly. VAG-COM coding required on some models.