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In most cases the best way to get the perfect gift in the holiday season is to go with a solid choice gift card. This makes shopping convenient and simple for both the person giving the gift and the person receiving. With an ECS Tuning gift card the family European enthusiast can choose from needed replacement parts, upgrades, or the next tool for the collection. ECS also offers a virtual gift card, perfect for last minute shopping or if your looking to set a custom amount, maybe enough to get the product you know they want but not quite sure on the fitment? 


If you hear or feel a thumping under your center console while turning corners or accelerating, it's likely the center support bearing in your cardan shaft has failed. Inspect the rubber around the bearing for tears, and move the driveshaft to check for excessive play at the bearing. A damaged bearing should be replaced immediately to prevent further damage. This bearing must be pressed on. Professional installation is recommended. **Inspection of Center CV Joint for Wear is Highly Recommended**

If your Cayenne's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it's in need of a brake system service. ECS has compiled complete Brake Service Kits for the 955 V6 Porsche Cayenne that make your DIY service straightforward and trouble-free. Featuring OE-quality rotors, pads, pad sensors, and hardware, we've taken the guesswork out of component selection. Click on the appropriate kit that fits your needs and we'll ship it right to your door. A straightforward installation and voila, world-famous Porsche braking performance

Companies that dedicate themselves to a specific industry niche have a head start on large, excessively diverse manufacturers. A familiarity with the challenges of making superior products is gained through the sheer time spent within a more narrow market. Sonax produces car care products. Each release by the company is a leader in its category, & their catalog is growing every day. ECS offers a staggering array of Sonax products, from the highly effective acid-free Wheel Cleaner, to deep-cleaning & odor-eliminating Upholstery/Carpet Cleaner and Premium Class Carnauba.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. 30" to 67" Low Profile Car Ramps are specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, eliminating the risk of body damage & sliding ramps. Schwaben Wheel Stands feature a cradled wheel support for superior stability compared to jack stands, supporting up to 3000 lbs. And when lifting your vehicle or placing it on an incline, Wheel Chocks are a wise investment.

Schwaben's latest additions to their catalog of excellent specialty tools, the Automatic Battery Charger and Coiled Cord Circuit Tester are professional-quality, highly convenient tools that belong in every home mechanic's toolbox. Utilizing short circuit protection, 8 LED indicators, charging voltage auto-select, & selectable charging current, the Schwaben Automatic Battery Charger is designed to work on 6 or 12 volt Lead-acid batteries. Featuring an easily visible high-intensity LED bulb, the Schwaben Circuit Tester is a superb example of one of the most useful electrical tools.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete service kit. ECS-assembled and Genuine Porsche Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

Owners of European automobiles often find that alongside the pleasures of driving a more refined, tasteful vehicle exists the very real challenge of finding the correct tool for these cars' unique fasteners. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners, and the exceptionally sturdy go-through screwdriver set, the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Kit allows you to approach any project with confidence. Each tool is secured in a molded case, helping you keep track of your investment.

Weekends are for fun. How about a fast and easy DIY project that's perfect for an autumn afternoon? Using components from the European market Cayenne, we have assembled the perfect visual upgrade. Clear turn signal housings, combined with ZiZa chrome-look amber flashing bulbs allow your car to look great while remaining completely road-legal. We even put together a photo tutorial showing you exactly how to do it yourself, and walk away with a large dose of personal satisfaction as an added bonus.

Features of convenience and versatility define this latest group of industry-standard hand tools from Schwaben, the European specialty tool experts. The 24-inch long, flexible Locking Hose Clamp Pliers make removing metal or plastic self-tightening hose clamps an infinitely more simple and quick task. For oil & fuel filter removal, Schwaben's 4-position adjustable Swivel Jaw Filter Wrench Pliers feature Sure-Grip teeth to provide the right amount of clamping force for the job. The superb 12-piece Metric Socket Set completes this latest new and exciting Schwaben product release.

Schwaben's reputation for producing highly reliable, finely crafted specialty tools is growing rapidly - consumers are beginning to see the extraordinary value behind the Schwaben name. Nowhere is the dependability and security associated with the Schwaben name more important than with their latest 3-Ton Aluminum Jack Stands. The all-aluminum stands feature heavy-duty flanged bases for exceptional stability, while the over-engineered .584" diameter load pin rigidly secures the post in six different positions for convenience and peace of mind.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

They just look HID. Available in Platinum White, Pure Yellow, and Super White, Ziza H11 bulbs are plug and play for your Cayenne fog light sockets. Known for their brighter light, these special bulbs give your car a stylish crisp look, and improve your vision in both low visibility and night driving conditions.

Ziza lighting solutions are truly exceptional examples of LED technology that must be seen to fully appreciate. This latest Ziza release for the Cayenne emits a super-bright white light from the door mirrors as the doors open, illuminating the road surface below to keep you out of puddles or mud. The sense of occasion offered by this lighting is worth the upgrade alone. Easily installed at the bottom of your exterior mirrors, the stunning Ziza LEDs simply replace the OEM filament bulbs.

Periodic fluid/filter changes remove harmful dirt and metallic particles to head off automatic transmission failures and expensive repairs. A fresh filter with new fluid renews and improves shift quality and performance, while new gaskets resist corrosion and seal off critical components. Genuine Porsche and ECS assembled Automatic Transmission Service Kits are now available for your Porsche 955 Cayenne V6. Both kits include a new transmission filter and o-ring, pan gasket, filler plug and seal, drain plug and seal, and 9 quarts of transmission fluid for a complete fluid change.

There are tools that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - tools that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to a quality set is critical. Schwaben Specialty Tools recognized the need for better designed, more fully-featured puller tool kits; this variety of tool is so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects, mechanics deserve the best engineered product possible. Schwaben Pry Bar and Twin-Arm Puller Kits are highly adjustable, exceptionally durable sets of some of the most versatile tools in any home or professional garage.

Turn the sports car of SUVs into a weekend workhorse with this rugged luggage compartment liner. Light but durable, this tailored mat with raised lip fits wall-to-wall to protect your carpeting from dirt and liquid spillage. Made from a rubber-like material, the textured finish looks great, and the center anti-skid surface helps keep cargo in place. Easy-in; easy out, use this convenient cargo liner one day; hose it off and store it the next.

The primary appeal of new wheels is in the new, shiny appearance they offer. The majority of the time, a different style, size, or color isn't really the ultimate goal. With such a deep catalog of staggeringly effective wheel cleaning and restoration products from specialists Sonax and Chemical Guys, getting what you really want from your wheel setup is fast and easy - and it's all available now from ECS. Acid-free and pH balanced rim and wheel cleaners effortlessly dissolve grease, brake dust and dirt, while safely preserving your wheel's finish.

You like wheels. You love deals. We have both. Add a stylish set of Alzor 856 and 851 wheels to your Cayenne, and corner the bragging rights on great looks and shrewd shopping. Pick from hyper silver or gunmetal gray split-spoke designs with concave centers, winners both. These robust but stylish wheel designs combine tough good looks with an open face that's great for showcasing two-piece rotors and performance calipers. Built with quality to international standards, these wheels are the deal you've waited for.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

With cars and engines routinely asked to run long past 100,000 miles, there's no money to be saved by putting off regular maintenance. When servicing your ignition system, the spark plugs & coil packs should be replaced at the same time, ensuring even wear over the life of the vehicle. ECS-assembled and genuine OEM Porsche Ignition Service Kits include 6 coils and 6 spark plugs, maintaining adequate spark energy for maximum engine performance and efficiency. performance and efficiency.

If you've spent any time around cars, then you know how boring and ugly the OEM yellow license plate bulbs look. They are dim and washed out, often detracting from the overall look of your car at night. These are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes, there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or rework your factory wiring to get them functioning properly. Simply remove your plate light assembly, replace the factory incandescent bulb with our Ziza bulb, and re-install the plate light assembly.

Having the right tools for the job at hand always makes your project much easier. The Schwaben VAG Connector Removal Tool is an Audi/VW/Porsche owner's best friend. The tool fits directly on the push & pull style VAG connector and gives just the perfect amount of leverage to release the connector and not break the tab. This style connector is often found on mass air flow (MAF) sensor, coil packs, headlights/fog lights, level sensors, and countless other parts. A large ergonomic ball that fits into your palm is also fitted on the end of the tool for extra grip.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat, overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks

Why a strut nut socket? To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification with the use of a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an Allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing a torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. Schwaben, a company known for exceptionally crafted specialty tools, now offers 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, and 24mm Strut Nut Sockets for your own suspension project. A superb addition to any home mechanic's tool arsenal, this latest Schwaben release is built to last.

For years, ECS Tuning has been your trusted source for original, aftermarket, and performance parts for your European car. Our team of enthusiasts have worked hard to build the best catalog in the industry, providing you with the knowledge and expertise to keep your car looking, sounding, and performing great year after year.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. 30" to 67" Low Profile Car Ramps are specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, eliminating the risk of body damage & sliding ramps. Schwaben Wheel Stands feature a cradled wheel support for superior stability compared to jack stands, supporting up to 3000 lbs. And when lifting your vehicle or placing it on an incline, Wheel Chocks are a wise investment.

If your 955 Cayenne's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it is in need of a brake system service. ECS has compiled complete Brake Service Kits for the 955 that make your DIY brake service straightforward and trouble-free. Featuring OE-quality rotors, pads, pad sensors, and hardware, we've taken the guesswork out of component selection. Simple. Click on the appropriate kit for your braking needs and we'll ship it right to your door. A straightforward installation and voila, world-famous Porsche braking performance restored!

When addressing a vehicle's braking system, it can be easy to overlook brake fluids. It's not always clear which parts are necessary to do the job correctly - usually resulting in unnecessary time and expense. ECS has assembled three Brake Fluid Flush Kits, each containing the convenient Motive Power Bleeder, Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and one liter of brake fluid - everything needed for a basic servicing. The level 2 Kit includes a Motive Catch Bottle Set; the level 3 kit further improves the level 2 kit with high-performance TYP 200 brake fluid.

If you hear or feel a thumping under your center console while turning corners or accelerating, it's likely the center support bearing in your cardan shaft has failed. Inspect the rubber around the bearing for tears, and move the driveshaft to check for excessive play at the bearing. A damaged bearing should be replaced immediately to prevent further damage.