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Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style projector headlights from Hella. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. These assemblies also include leveling motors. If you wish to utilize the leveling feature, you will have to install additional components and wire and code your car to enable them. Note: this is not required! It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

The 986 Boxster bolts out of Stuttgart with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where Porsche left off. Made in Germany, H&R sport springs, sway bars, and adjustable coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word. Don't compromise. Demand H&R.

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

Creak. Moan. Shimmy. Your control arms play a vital role in handling. Any worn-out or broken control arms will lead to ill handling, uneven tire wear and possible complete suspension failure. These replacement control arms will get you back on the right track. Includes bushings and ball joint. Alignment may be necessary after installation.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

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.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Add a stealth look to your Teutonic cruiser with Euro smoked sidemarkers for Porsche 996, 996 Turbo, and 986. Whether you're replacing old cracked lenses or just want a change from stock, our replacements snap in place in minutes; no tools or mods required. Each light comes with two bulbs: stock amber or silver-headed bulb that glows amber only when lit.

The Genuine Porsche smoker's conversion kit turns your console ash tray into a handy storage bin, perfect for spare change, cell phone, and other personal possessions you want close at hand. An exact fit with matching matte black finish, the tray trim bezel has openings for all four power window switches. A soft rubber liner in the tray base cleans easily and keeps hard items from sliding or rattling. A great upgrade for non-smokers; a great reward for those who quit.

Over the years, the plastic headlight lenses on any vehicle become cloudy because of UV damage, heat, and nicks. Replacing headlights can get extremely expensive, and often does not need to be done. Because the damage on the lenses is so superficial, it's easy to do a restoration rather than replacement. Using a simple hand drill and this kit, you can eliminate most all of the cloudiness in your lens for better visibility at night.

Schwaben Go-Through Screwdrivers might at a glance appear to be functionally identical to those contained in other sets - upon further inspection, it becomes obvious that these tools are built to an exceedingly high build standard, and are uniquely designed for extreme durability. The Go-Through design means the metal driver shaft extends in through the handle of the tool, instead of dead-ending at the grip. This gives the driver a better weight, feel, and increases the effectiveness and durability of the tool.

Hug the road like never before with GT3 RS adjustable lower control arms. These two-piece arms come with selective thickness shims that let you dial in aggressive camber angles and corner like you're on rails. Adjustments are easy to make: just loosen the nuts and add or remove shims. Drive to the track with stock settings, dial in extra camber for the race, and revert to stock settings for the ride home. Arms come in two versions to fit 996 and Boxster cars, with or without Litronic headlamps. Lightweight but durable, they are approved for 996 and Boxster spec racing classes.

Most of us have to admit to sleeping through a chemistry class--or two--after a rough night. The good news is the Chemical Guys didn't. Now they've put the power of Raw Science to work in a complete professional detailing car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt, even from alloy wheels, and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster.

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Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we have a new and better way. Pig Mat products have long been a favorite in professional repair shops that can't afford to track grease and oil onto costly car mats and carpeting. Made of durable, layered polypropylene, Pig Mats catch and hold most common fluid spills until you can throw them out. While you're here, check out our video on Form-A-Funnels, a great way to avoid spills in the first place.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with an ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, or cycling, RockMounts roof rack accessories are as easy to load as they are good looking. For a weekend with nature, a 14er Cargo Cage Roof Basket will handle up to 150 pounds of camping gear. Its scooped grille design keeps items in place, and sheds water and snow. The next time you plan a getaway, plan to take RockyMounts.

Your Porsche should go like a streak, not wear them. Common steel license plate screws sold at parts stores and license bureaus rust quickly, leaving unsightly red stains on license plate faces. Now you can eliminate unsightly red streaks with all-stainless steel license plate screws designed to screw into the factory mounting grommets. Kits of four come with Phillips heads for easy installation.

This holiday season, give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gifts that won't get returned because they are the wrong size, style, or color. Available in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, there's one for every budget. Perfect for a main gift or as a special stocking stuffer. These certificates ship free and are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast. They're also a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks seasonal wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Available in two sizes, for standard and wide widths, FK tire trees are made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Complete kits include hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

Worried about that really bad storm? The mother of all blizzards where your all seasons tires don't get it done, and there are more cars in the ditch than on the road? Rest easy. We have a solution: ISSE Textile Tire Chains. So light a child can lift them. Easy to install no matter where you are. Just slip them over your tires, and get instant traction. Available in different grades depending on frequency of use, in sizes for every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

The Genuine Porsche smoker's conversion kit turns your console ash tray into a handy storage bin, perfect for spare change, cell phone, and other personal possessions you want close at hand. An exact fit with matching matte black finish, the tray trim bezel has openings for all four power window switches. A soft rubber liner in the tray base cleans easily and keeps hard items from sliding or rattling. A great upgrade for non-smokers; a great reward for those who quit.

Combo kits from Schwaben include tools to fit common Euro-car fastener sizes, many packaged in handy carrying cases for added portability and convenience. Choose from bits and drivers, wrenches and comfort grip screwdrivers, and specialty trim and radio removal tools, all designed by pros who know tools, and manufactured for years of dependable service. Give a gift sure to please a gifted auto enthusiast or service professional, even if it's you.

Porsche. Classy cars with a reputation for quality. Owned by discriminating individuals who value excellence. This year, select something special for the Porsche owner in your life from our Porsche gift shop, filled with novelty items, tools, and branded storage solutions that are as attractive as they are functional. Give a gift that will be long remembered; give Porsche gift items from ECS Tuning.

Porsche saw fit to install drain strainers in all Boxster models from 2009 onward. Upgrade your earlier model to achieve maximum protection from flooding. Block leaves, paper, and other debris that can clog the drains, causing them to back up into the cabin. Overflowing water can damage carpeting, and let foul-smelling mold grow. In extreme cases, the alarm module beneath the driver seat may be water damaged, disabling the car. Affordable and easily installed, this simple accessory is a great gift for your favorite Porsche owner. No strain? No drain.

Get ready for winter with sale-priced Rocky Mounts LiftOps. We have limited quantities of 4 and 6 sizes and, while they last, we'll save you a dime on every dollar you spend. Rocky Mounts snow board and ski carriers are designed by winter sports experts to deliver the features you want most. They work with all major base rack systems, regardless of crossbar shape, and grip your boards or skis safely in soft rubber jaws. Easy to install, the Grip Cord system cynches them in place quickly, and the locking system keeps them secure.

Ram cool air against the front rotors with easy-to-install brake duct kits for your 996. Perfect for race day or a spirited run through a winding hillside highway, Porsche track-proven ducts scoop cool air and push it against the rotors to fight fade. Designed for the sizeable braking demands of the GT2 and GT3, these passive ducts work best out on the road, where you need them most. Crazy-easy to install; just clamp them onto the control arms and go!

The next time someone leaves you holding the bag, make sure its one of these. Porsche tire totes are a great way to move and store your wheels and tires. Sturdy and attractive, these tire bags are a snap to install, and come with handy carrying handles. Use them to transport your wheels for seasonal tire changes, and keep them clean during off-season storage. Made of rugged, machine washable material, Porsche Service Tire Bags are tough enough to give many years of service.

Our Schwaben Tool catalog is large and many of our high demand tools have just come back in stock. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, compress springs, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the right tools for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs... on the road.