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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 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.

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

You don't have to be a maniac to get a little crazy once in a while. Spoil yourself. Cut loose. Spice up your favorite VW interior with colorful trim accessories and LED lighting from Maniacs. Choose snappy looking trim pieces for your ignition and DSG paddle shifters, then show them off with bright white zone lighting LEDs. Fiendishly easy to install with peel-and-stick adhesive backers, these trim bezels and shifter trim garnishes come in cool colors. Or daring designs. Or flashy finishes! Yikes! Sorry. Guess we got a little crazy there. Now it's your turn.

We were out; now they're back. Hot selling MKIV side markers are on our shelves again, ready to ship. ECS brand side markers are an easy, affordable way to upgrade your car, and season its appearance to your personal taste. Guess that's why they sell so fast. If you had to wait, we want to make it up to you. So for a limited time, both bumper and bumper/side marker kits ship free. Yo, there they go again.

Light aluminum pulleys from ECS Tuning punch above their weight. Precision machined from anodized billet aluminum, ECS crank and accessory pulleys reduce mass and inertia to spin up faster. Available in standard diameter or underdrive, in four colors and black. Buy them for function. Because they look great. Or both! Choose from individual pulleys or install a complete underdrive kit. Have it your way on the highway.

Ready for some heavy breathing? Then you better have hoses that can take the pressure. Stock air hoses can't hack the added boost pressure pumped out by chipped performance engines. ECS stocks APR, Forge, Samco, and Eurojet turbo-ready hoses that can take the pressure. Available in direct fit sizes, these black and brightly colored reinforced silicone hoses laugh at boost that blows OE hoses away. Order individual hoses or complete sets, many with free clamp kits to make installation fast and easy.

The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex. Breeze through repairs knowing you can remove odd specialty fasteners with ease. These premium bits are made of hardened chrome vanadium steel, handsome and tough enough for daily use. Packaged in a handy blow molded case with silhouetted slots for easy organization and inventory. With the increased use of specialty fasteners, no tool box is complete without this versatile bit assortment.

Our new and expanded brake parts inventory includes brake parts from both original equipment and name brand aftermarket suppliers; quality products from the most trusted names in the business. Not sure what you need or how to do it? Watch our new installation video or download a step-by-step how-to installation guide. Great parts. Detailed instructions. A win-win.

The Fumoto 14mm oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

RockyMounts LiftOp ski and snowboard carriers work with all roof rack base bars. Their unique GripCord attachment system cinches tight in minutes, and carries skis and snowboards in lockable non-mar flexible rubber jaws. LiftOp's rocky mountain-solid tubular design is sleek and aerodynamic to reduce drag and run whisper quiet. Tested in subzero temperatures at 14,000 feet, RockyMounts products will elevate your expectations for roof rack accessories.

Give your MKIV a face lift, and protect your expensive head and tail light lenses from scratches, dings, and abrasion with Lamin-X protective film, at ECS. Strong, flexible, and impact resistant, Lamin-X vinyl coatings are easy to apply, and flexible enough to adhere to any head or tail light contour. Available in clear, smoke, gun smoke, charcoal, or several tint colors, protective film coatings from Lamin-X give your car a distinctive look, and prevent "sandblasting" damage that turns headlight plastic lenses foggy and reduces road illumination.

Choose from three attractive styles, in sizes from 17 to 19 inches; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

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 for regular or occasional 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.

Not sure what to buy for your favorite VW enthusiast? To save you time, we've put up a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from toys to totes, hats to hoodies, beach blankets to barbecue tools. Take your time; browse for ideas until that special something jumps out and grabs your attention. Not sure what size to order? Select an ECS Gift card in denominations from 10 to 100 dollars, always a sure fit. Great gifts at prices to fit every budget.

Look good. See more. Be seen. Take advantage of special sale prices on European-style headlight assemblies with clear/black or clear/chrome projectors. These special housings improve night driving vision using standard H1 and H7 bulbs. Audi-style LED light bars don't just look great, they make you more visible to other motorists. Direct fit, no modifications needed. Priced to move.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Books or CDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment; on sale.

If you're a tool-aholic--or know someone who is--you're in for a pleasant surprise. Our tool catalog is large and growing. We have both Euro-car and general application tools, great additions to an enthusiast's tool box; tough enough for a pro mechanic. Make a tool junkie happy, even if it's you.

Add a special touch to your holiday decorations with lighted VW logos and shatterproof ornaments. Blue and white globes and etched enamel logo pendant come tree-ready, with loop-style hangers. The lighted logo string is sure to brighten the holiday season and spice up special events and enthusiast gatherings throughout the coming year. VW ornaments are great party gifts, and a sure fire conversation starter for holiday gatherings.

Give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gift that won't get returned because it's the wrong size, style, or color. ECS gift cards come in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, to fit any budget. These certificates are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast, and they're a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Timing is everything. A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. Performance enthusiasts! Add some fun. Order stock kits spiced with underweight or underdrive crank pulleys. Underdrive kits available in five colors. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

TT pedal set sale. Add the look of attractive polished aluminum Audi TT pedals in your VW. Choose the standard brushed aluminum three-pedal set, with contrasting black anti-slip raised bubber nubs, or add the four-piece set with dead pedal. This an ECS easy-install upgrade; no drilling or hardware to fuss with. Trim pieces are secured with snap-in-place rubber lips. A treat for your feet.

New Product. Free shipping. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your vehicle, preset dampening and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. All this and free shipping. Don't wait.

Ram your OE oil pan into a curb, and all the kings horses and all the king's men, won't put that pan back together again. Low-hanging, one-piece cast OE oil pans crack like an egg shell on impact. ECS has engineered a solution: a hybrid oil pan that combines the heat transfer qualities of aluminum with the impact resistance of stamped steel. Unlike the one-piece pan, the ECS hybrid pan lower steel section dents, but won't shatter. This is a complete kit, with everything you need to install it, including turbo drain tube adapter, bolts, and sealer.

Small to fit in tight spots, and tougher than stock, the all-new Forge DV008 Diverter Valve is a great upgrade. Its quality construction and bolt-on-cap design make it tougher than its OEM replacement, a component with a pattern-failure history. Available in attractive Anodized Black or Gunmetal finishes, each valve comes as a kit that includes springs and shims, hex key, replacement hose clamps, Forge key chain, and a limited lifetime warranty. All that and Forge quality. Act soon.

Add the finishing touch to your VW or Audi with attractive and functional R8 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, our new caps stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold yellow and red icons. The oil cap is non-vented, and the coolant cap applies the same system pressure as the original, to raise the coolant boiling point. Style with substance, from ECS Tuning.

ECS Tuning Euro-spec head light switches add parking light and factory fog light controls to MKIVs, and MKVI Jetta sedans. Unlike US-spec light switches, the Euroswitch has separate fog light and parking lamp controls. ECS carries a wide assortment of fog light kits and accessories. Note: Recoding may be needed to enable fog lamp functions.

Go badgeless. Install the affordable ECS Tuning badgeless grille in original ABS black, or paint it for an exact color match. ABS plastic readily accepts paint. Kit includes grille, hood notch filler, and glue. Installation is easy; a few screws and clips, and you're done. No modificaions needed.

Broken antenna? Restore radio reception with a new antenna. We offer several repair and replacement options for your car antenna, all OEM, so you know they'll fit right the first time. Whether you need a base-only or complete antenna assembly, we have you covered. All repair options include a new base gasket, not available separately.

Lowering your car changes its looks. It also changes suspension geometry. Now you can finish the job and custom tune your sway bars to match your new ride height. Dial in the link length that works best for cornering and ride quality and prevents driveshaft interference. ECS stainless steel adjustable sway bar end links have sleeved polyurethane bushings. This complete kit includes three different length threaded rods per side to fit a wide range of adjustments. ECS: it's sway better!