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A few years ago, when I was in the market for a new vehicle, I was seeking a sporty model with a manual transmission and strong aftermarket support. After considering options from Ford and Hyundai, I found that none of them quite met my criteria or offered the features I was looking for as the VW GTI did. Most of the modifications made to the vehicle are performance-oriented, as I frequently participate in track days and autocross events, though I have also made some stylistic updates.

I've always admired the timeless design of Audis-the clean lines, understated elegance, and that subtle aggression that makes them feel purposeful without ever trying too hard. When I started seriously looking for a car, I had my heart set on an A6 or A7 with the 3.0 TDI. There was something about that diesel torque and efficiency combo that just felt right. But reality had other plans. The TDI models were discontinued after 2016 in the A7 and 2017 in the A6, and after weeks of searching, I realized there were fewer for sale nationwide than fingers on one hand-and none even remotely close to home. Just as I started to consider other options, a local listing popped up for a C7.5 A6 with the 3.0 TFSI. It wasn't what I initially had in mind, but the price lined up. I went to see it, drove it, and that was it. The supercharged 3.0 TFSI absolutely did not disappoint. The way it pulled, the way it looked�it just clicked. Oh... and that sweet, sweet whine.

Introducing Turner Motorsport's Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate Kit in Wrinkle Black Powder Coat Finish for the F2x/3x 1/2/3/4 Series. Turner paid close attention to fitment in all areas including radiator support and fender liners. Durability is ensured with a center plate manufactured from 8 gauge 5052 aluminum with 1/8; frame supports for durability and impact strength.

My Mk6 falls into the basic VW category with bags and Rotiforms, but back when I purchased this car I was looking for a fun tuner car that came with a manual transmission and a stock turbo (big mistake). I looked at lots of cars like 3 series BMW's, Lexus, shoot even Velosters, but once I test drove the GTI I fell in love with the little hatch. I've now had her for 5 years and probably have put more money into it just fixing it, but I still love VW, so much so now my whole fleet is VW, with a Mk6 Jetta, and a 2021 Tiguan.

The ECS Tuning Center Support Bearing Brace is designed to enhance the performance and longevity of your drivetrain. To improve upon the factory design, and to create a performance alternative, our engineers started by designing a set of exact-fit, split polyurethane bushings that clamp around your existing driveshaft bearing. Crafted from 30A durometer polyurethane, our material choice effectively eliminates bushing deflection without causing an increase in noise, vibration, and harshness. By eliminating deflection, this design ensures a longer lifespan than the stock center support bearing, making it a great investment for enthusiasts looking to maintain their aging BMW chassis.

Turner Motorsport's Rear Subframe Reinforcement Brace is the ultimate solution for enthusiasts seeking to eliminate carrier panel flex and prevent further RACP damage. Designed for high-performance driving and track use, this brace adds essential structural rigidity to the rear end of your E46, enhancing both durability and drivability. This brace is constructed from heavy-duty steel tubing and finished with a durable blue powdercoat for corrosion resistance and a striking appearance. During design, Turner's engineers ensured this brace was compatible with their underside Rear Subframe/Chassis Reinforcement Kit (ES#3006359), making it the perfect addition to a comprehensive chassis strengthening strategy. Don't let RACP failure and chassis flex limit your E46's performance potential. Upgrade to the Turner Motorsport' Rear Subframe Reinforcement Brace to fortify your chassis, enhance stability, and unlock superior handling for both road and track use.

Unlike dual-pulley setups that require multiple modifications and a lengthy installation process, this single overdriven crankshaft pulley delivers greater performance benefits in a simpler package. With increased boost pressure and supercharger RPM, optimized belt engagement, and compatibility with most Stage 2 ECU tunes, our 207mm crank pulley upgrade provides an efficient path to unlocking your engines full potential. This pulley bolts directly over the existing crankshaft pulley, eliminating the need to press on a smaller supercharger pulley saving you time and effort. Unlike smaller supercharger pulleys that can cause belt slippage, this crank pulley upgrade eliminates that risk, delivering consistent and reliable performance. Our 207mm crank pulley upgrade retains the factory crank pulley damper for the accessory drive, preserving the balance and longevity of your engine components.

German stubbornness demands only Genuine/OE Supplier or nothing for this 18 year old Wagon w/ only 30K miles on the clock

Stop worrying about breaking your weak differential mounting tabs! The factory E30 differential cover features only one mounting provision. While this may be adequate for your Grandmother's automatic M20 car, it is a guaranteed failure point on your boosted M5X. After years of broken covers, mounting tabs (and dreams), Turner's team of E30 enthusiasts created the ultimate reliability solution! Unlike the OEM cast aluminum cover, this cover is constructed from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, providing a 30% increase in material strength alone. A secondary mounting ear was added to the billet cover to further increase the cover's strength, providing an additional source of stability and driveline shock absorption. The secondary mount is secured to the chassis using a sheet metal bracket and a billet aluminum plate, which can be bolted on for easy installation or welded for maximum strength and rigidity.

Most modern BMWs are notorious for their cooling system issues, often leaving owners stranded or causing irreversible engine damage in the event of failure. The coolant expansion tank is at the heart of these issues-a crucial component responsible for holding hot engine coolant under high pressure. Unfortunately, BMW manufactured the factory N55 expansion tanks out of plastic. After years of exposure to high temperatures and chemical-laden antifreeze, the plastic degrades, eventually weakening enough to rupture. With this failure in mind, Turner's team of BMW enthusiasts set out to develop the ultimate solution for E8X/E9X N55 owners: a robust expansion tank built to last! Constructed from durable 5052 TIG-welded aluminum, this tank withstands high temperatures and pressures without deteriorating over time. Unlike the OEM molded plastic tank, Turner's alternative is not prone to cracking, leaking, or weakening. With Turner's Heavy Duty Aluminum Expansion Tank Kit, you'll never experience expansion tank failure again!

The B8 S4 was purchased because of ECS after maximizing a B5 A4 (fully swapped to S4 "AS4" drift car only to keep destroying multiple axles per event due to making over 500WHP and 500WTQ on the 2.7t. When ECS Tuning reached out asking if I had access to a B8 S4 Manual car to test their new bolt on RWD kit, I immediately found the cheapest buy-it-now priced S4 in the country and bought it. RWD kit was on within 12 hours of owning the car. The car has be first of its kind most of its life with me. Made great power on the 3.0T, just hated the sound of a V6 in race form. After running into limitations within the ECU/Chassis harness when trying to delete ABS. An LS3-based V8 was built and swapped in, hoping to focus on the chassis knowing I had a solid drivetrain. With traditional transmissions, the rear diff swap was required as the quattro cars from Audi turn the rear differential in the opposite direction of conventional RWD cars. A Ford 8.8 IRS was swapped in using OEM axles in the rear. Now for the 3rd time in the chassis's life I am swapping back to an Audi Motor and transmission as I have a good handle on chassis set up/angle kit. I am building a EA888 2.0t out of a B8 A4 with the power goals of 800+ WHP. This German Hot Rod is my new AS4 Drift car. I opened my own Euro Repair and Performance Shop in the summer of 2024. We have started building several EA888's for clients, I've come to love the 2.0t engines. Wanting to go back to an All Audi Drift Program, the EA888 just made sense.

Running a competition-focused B8 S4 I not only have spare parts laying around, but I wanted a car I can drive at local fun events/festival events. Something with bolt-on's only to attract more power to buy and drift Audi's. How do I get even more attention to an Audi drift car? Put 4 people in it! This 2009 Audi A4 2.0t has 4 race seats and the stock engine. K04 turbo was just installed with 034 Motorsports E85 off the shelf tune. This car features ECS parts throughout. Nothing currently custom is installed in the car, other than a tandem legal cage and soon bolt in hand brake solution. This A4 Drift Cab still has working A/c, power windows, Nav and full stereo. Nick named the Cab not for its yellow color (I always wanted an Imola S4) we have some special plans in the works for the car. A lot of this car has been built by my own shop I opened in 2024, Haus of Euro in Tempe,AZ. Most of my team here has driven the car and is actively learning how to drift in this car.

Enjoy your B7 S4 with the most engaging, race-inspired, performance catback exhaust system. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience your driving passion with our ECS Catback Exhaust System The full exhaust system is made from high-quality brushed T304 stainless steel with TIG welded joints for an exceptional look and durability. Exhaust gases are channeled through the integrated x-pipe, your choice of either a resonator or a resonator delete section, and then to the 3-chamber, in-house designed mufflers. With this system, you, the driver, are in control of where the exhaust gases go from here. Each system is available with your choice of either chrome or black chrome, clamp-on, "pivoting" exhaust tips that accentuate this expertly assembled exhaust system with a perfect finish. With clamps securing each tube in position and allowing multiple degrees of rotation in combination with our ECS Swivel Exhaust Tips, you have the ability to fine-tune the location of each component.

Eliminate misfires and unleash the full potential of your N54/N55 with this industry-leading B58 ignition coil upgrade. Designed for easy installation and unparalleled reliability, it is the ultimate plug-and-play solution for performance enthusiasts. WHY UPGRADE? B58 ignition coils provide up to 2.3 times more spark energy than OE N55 pencil-style ignition coils, effectively eliminating misfires even on high-performance setups. Whether your vehicle is heavily modified or completely stock, these ignition coils deliver unparalleled performance with zero downsides! For tuners, the Turner Motorsport kit also allows for precise adjustments to ignition dwell time through compatible tuning software (MHD, BM3, etc.), giving you complete control over your engines performance.

This fitting is found at the end of the master cylinder reservoir hose. It is tasked with delivering hydraulic fluid to the master cylinder inlet, a crucial part of clutch system operation. Unfortunately, BMW chose plastic for constructing the factory piece. After years of exposure to brake fluid, the plastic fitting degrades, resulting in a total loss of clutch hydraulic pressure and brake fluid all over your carpet. Our team of E30 enthusiasts is aware of this issue, and aims to solve this increasingly common failure with a durable aluminum fitting! Swap your fragile plastic fitting for our 6061 billet aluminum alternative during your next clutch master cylinder service to ensure leak-free operation for the life of your vehicle.

Most modern BMWs are notorious for their cooling system issues, often leaving owners stranded or causing irreversible engine damage in the event of failure. At the heart of these issues is the coolant expansion tank-a crucial component responsible for holding hot engine coolant under high pressure. Unfortunately, BMW chose to manufacture the factory E46 M3 expansion tank out of plastic. After years of exposure to high temperatures and chemical-laden antifreeze, the plastic degrades, eventually weakening enough to rupture. With this failure in mind, Turner's team of BMW enthusiasts set out to develop the ultimate solution for E46 M3 owners: a robust expansion tank built to last! Constructed from durable 5052 TIG-welded aluminum, this tank withstands high temperatures and pressures without deteriorating over time. Unlike the OEM molded plastic tank, Turner's alternative is not prone to cracking, leaking, or weakening. With Turner's Heavy Duty Aluminum Expansion Tank Kit, you'll never experience expansion tank failure again!

Brake pad wear sensors are a convenient part of the braking system, notifying the driver of when the material on the brake pads are getting low and need to be serviced. Unfortunately it is common in custom or upgraded braking systems that the pad wear sensor is non-existent or does not mate properly with the connector on your vehicle, leaving you with a brake pad wear warning every time you start your vehicle. Our engineers developed a direct-fit Brake Pad Wear Sensor Bypass to alleviate this issue. This sensor bypass will trick the vehicle's electronics into thinking that the brake pads have adequate pad material to keep the dashboard warning from appearing. No more unnecessary warnings when installing a big brake kit or your own custom setup. This bypass is a plug-and-play component that requires no modifications so you can revert back to your OEM setup if necessary.

Driving is a sensory experience. The most engaging cars captivate you through their sound and feel. With our new Cat Back Exhaust System for your B7 A4, you can give your Audi improved performance and a satisfying sound for an all-around better driving sensation.

The N5X family of engines marked the start of a new era for BMW. The all-new aluminum block powerplants featured a host of technical upgrades, aiding in power output, reliability, and performance. Among these technological advances is an external electronic water pump, which removed load from the engine's accessory drive and allowed for advanced pulse-width-modulated (PWM) control. From factory, the N52's electronic water pump is limited to a measly 200W output and strong enough for daily driving, but lacking in performance applications. Recognizing this shortcoming, our engineers set out to create a high-flow water pump upgrade that doesn't break the bank. Our high-quality adapter wiring harness and bracket allow you to install a 400W N54 water pump without any modification, an effortless, yet effective upgrade that doubles the output of the factory water pump! By increasing coolant flow capacity, the 400W pump improves heat extraction from the cylinder head and engine block during high-load operation. This added thermal headroom is particularly beneficial for modified engines, sustained aggressive driving, track use, or operation in elevated ambient temperatures where the factory pump can operate near its limits. Improved circulation helps maintain more stable coolant temperatures and reduces the risk of localized hot spots.

A perfect upgrade and refreshment for your M20! Free up lost horsepower with the lightened single mass flywheel and get back the life in your clutch pedal. This kit is put together with the idea of an OEM+ upgrade, perfect for people looking to refresh the driving experience of their M20 and get back the full potential of this tried and true motor.

Upgrade your exterior styling on your MK8 GTI with the ECS Tuning gloss black trim pieces. These upgrades are engineered and designed in-house to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of your GTI.

Upgrade your exterior styling on your MK8 GTI with the ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber trim pieces. These upgrades are engineered and designed in-house to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of your GTI

Everyone has seen them. The unmistakeable fitment of a wide-bodied car, featuring bulging hips and haunches, aggressively demanding admiration either rolling down the road or sitting like a poised predator waiting for some unlucky prey. With StreetFighter LA, you can transform your BMW with a full kit designed to give your BMW the most striking visual upgrade possible.

Due to low-quality steel construction, rusted transmission fluid pans are commonplace on any DQ250-equipped Volkswagen or Audi . After years of exposure to dirt, water, and road salt, the thin metal that keeps the DSG fluid inside the transmission will begin to leak due to porosity caused by corrosion. Additionally, due to its flimsy stamped steel construction, the factory pan is likely to bend upon removal, requiring complete replacement as a result. Avoid these potentially catastrophic issues by replacing your transmission pan with a high-quality stainless steel version from ECS Tuning!

Are you ready to radically transform the driving experience in your Volkswagen MK8 Golf R? Take your docile, stock exhaust and replace it with the ECS Tuning in-house engineered Valved Catback Exhaust System! Our proprietary valved muffler design allows you to toggle between a mild-mannered, sporty Euro. exhaust note, with the valves closed, to a deep, aggressive sound with the valves open. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience true driving passion with our ECS Valved Catback Exhaust System!

Upgrade your exterior styling on your MK8 Golf R with the ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber trim pieces. These upgrades are engineered and designed in-house to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of your Golf R.

Enjoy your B8/8R Q5 2.0T with the most engaging, race-inspired, performance exhaust system. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience your driving passion with our ECS Non-Valved Exhaust System and control your sound with our muffler design.

Our replacement wiring harness requires you to cut your factory engine harness and re-pin the wiring into the provided male connector, then plug in the ECS replacement harness, connect your coils, and be on your way. DON'T WORRY WE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE INSTALL PDF! No need to worry about how long you have until the OEM wiring finally decides to give out, with ECS Tuning's Ignition Wiring Replacement Harness Kit you can make a clean and solid repair in no time!

Protection of your undercarriage is vital. Despite old and late-model Euros incorporating complex underbody componentry, only flimsy plastic belly pans limit catastrophic damage to the underside of your car. Between giant potholes, speed bumps, and inclement weather, your vehicle is exposed to a variety of impacts that can ruin your engine and transmission oil pan, core support, or other critical components.

Nick is one of our good friends and has a ton of fun Audis that he allows us to play with and develop on. So naturally when he picked up this RS3 we jumped on it and started scanning to develop products that built on an already great 5cyl platform. Below are all the products we have engineered & developed that have been released for the 8Y RS3 chassis. Keep an eye out for more goodies coming soon!