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The ECS Carbon Fiber Engine Cover creates a visual underhood transformation like no other! Made from authentic, hand laid carbon fiber material with pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth, epoxy resin and then finished in a durable gloss clear coat for UV-protection and extra durability, this engine cover is sure to be turning heads! A brushed aluminum logo plate, featuring a screen-printed ECS Tuning logo is pre-installed onto the engine cover. Paired with the exposed ignition coils, this sporty yet mature upgrade adds a flash of style and elegance under your hood.

ECS has developed a series of Suspension Refresh Kits to repair or restore your MKVI's suspension and steering. Whether your car suffers from battered ball joints, bashed bushings, or tired tie rod ends, we'll help you rein it in and head it in the right direction again. Steering feel and handling are not only restored with these comprehensive kits - you'll notice a significant improvement over the original factory handling dynamics.

The three most critical and widely cited dimensions of your vehicle's suspension geometry - camber, caster, & toe-in - are what triangulate your wheels and position them to perform in a specified way on the road. Camber is of special concern to the enthusiast because of its susceptibility to change under the influence of different wheel arrangements and ride heights. Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber Gauge. Simply place the device on the wheel hub or brake disc & note a positive or negative reading.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW's rear hatch effortlessly. The ECS Tuning Hatch Pop Kit makes it easy to open your rear hatch, whether your arms are full of groceries or golf bags. Just push the hatch release button on your key fob, and stronger-than-stock lift struts raise the hatch for you, automatically. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to add this great convenience. No frills, no black magic, just simple engineering.

Known world-wide primarily for their creative and original Porsche offerings, Rennline Inc. is not only the distributor, but manufacturer of the majority of products that wear the Rennline name. ECS Tuning will be offering some of the most innovative VW Rennline products immediately at the inception of this new partnership. RS-Style Door Pull Sets, available in an array of colors, are a clever way to bring the race-oriented interior stylings of the RS-Line Porsche models to your car. Additionally, the GoPro Tow Hook Mount provides a reliable mounting location for your camera.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers - engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW MKVI Golf/GTI/R perfectly. Choose from our impressive inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Our unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 8mm size. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum and black anodized for corrosion protection. Each kit comes with correct-length black lug bolts and stainless steel set screws for a complete package.

The factory coilovers on your VW were designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing these components require careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. These highly affordable coilover packages eliminate guesswork by combining great quality products at all four corners that are engineered to improve the ride quality of your Volkswagen.

Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for the MKVII Golf that will not throw a bulb out code. The stunning lights are direct replacements that install in minutes - no need to wire up complicated resistors or hack your factory wiring to get them to work. "It's quite simple - simply remove your plate light assemblies, replace the factory incandescent bulbs with our ZiZa LED's and plug-and-play resistor harness, and re-install the plate light assemblies.

Spring is here and so are some of our craziest deals EVER! We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this one time event. From wheel deals to popular upgrades, buy now and save huge. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Limited time, limited stock, huge savings. Sale Ends April 18, 2016

Autotech has partnered with ECS for a series of superb performance upgrade releases for your VW MKVI GTI. Performance aspiration upgrades & handling improvements are some of the highlights of this release. The Autotech 3-way adjustable 25mm sway bar includes all necessary hardware, while the AST composite 3" high-flow Intake ingests more air for more power. The Autotech Short Shift kit is a simple, bolt-in replacement for the OEM shifter that delivers a 20% decrease in shift throws.

Looking for a fun weekend project? Something fast and easy that will freshen your car's appearance? Direct-fit ECS honeycomb MKVII grilles add a unique styling accent. Available with black or red accent strip, these grilles pop in place easily. Complete kit comes with half round hood filler; leave it black or color match to taste. As a starting point or finishing touch, these grilles add a great look to any MKVII.

Another convenient tool from Schwaben, the 6-Liter Extractor/Filler System makes oil, ATF or any type of fluid change simpler, cleaner, and faster. The Extractor/Filler tank features an extendable foot step for stable use when pumping. Nine adapters are included, with storage for each on the tank for easy access and convenience. The 5-foot long main tube makes reaching transmission and oil filling/draining locations easier. The main tube also features a quick disconnect and shut off valve. Free yourself from finding a power source with the Schwaben 6 Liter Extractor/Filler.

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. The 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.

EBC Brakes are made in Bristol, England, and have been designed to accommodate the needs of daily drivers to track day enthusiasts. They've created a color-coded lineup of exceptional brake pad offerings for the VW MKVII GTI, expanding upon ECS's already stellar catalog of performance upgrade options. Ultimax Premium Brake Pads are intended as a better alternative to expensive OEM replacements. A high performance street pad, featuring Kevlar technology, RedStuff Performance brake pads from EBC are for those that privilege brake bite & power over dust reduction and NVH reduction.

Ziza has crafted for themselves a unique reputation for bringing brilliant LED technology to novel applications - giving car enthusiasts a host of tasteful and modern visual upgrades. The Ziza LED Tinted Tail Light Sets are dripping in European aesthetic sensibility, merging the latest advances in automotive lighting with the restrained expressiveness that only comes from the Continent. Black Cherry, Dark Cherry, Red Cherry and Smoke Cherry kits each come with LED adapter harnesses for a simple, deeply stylish upgrade for your MKVI.

Under moderately aggressive to more sedate lateral and longitudinal forces, a wet-sumped engine is usually sufficiently lubricated to avoid harsh metal-to-metal contact that will decrease a powerplant's lifespan. When excessive lateral forces are placed on a vehicle, usually through racing driving conditions, sophisticated auxiliary oiling systems are required to maintain proper, reliable engine lubrication. The APR Oil Protection System is a pressurized external oil accumulator designed to instantly add oil into the system the moment oil pressure drops below a predefined level.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

The MKVII generation GTI is noticeably more taught, agile, and precise in both handling and acceleration compared to its predecessor. Part of this success is due to a more aggressive suspension arrangement, something new GTI owners thoroughly enjoy. To really tighten up the MKVII's chassis, a beefier sway bar adds better lateral stability & even flatter cornering - an easy performance upgrade that is instantly noticeable and effective. ECS offers only the best Performance Sway Bar options - Neuspeed, ST, and H&R solutions range from 24mm to 29mm according to your driving style.

Wavetrac and Autotech have partnered with ECS for a series of superb performance upgrade releases. In order for the full measure of power to be distributed to both wheels of your MKV GTI , the Wavetrac® Torque-Biasing Differential automatically improves grip in low traction conditions while putting all your power to the ground. The Autotech Dogbone Mount Bushing Kit and ClubSport 25mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar Kit are further yet highly exceptional performance products. Stainless Steel Teflon Braided Brake Line Hoses by Autotech offer quicker, more reliable braking performance.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MK6 rear hatch effortlessly. The ECS Tuning Hatch Pop Kit makes it easy to open your rear hatch, whether your arms are full of groceries or golf bags. Just push the hatch release button on your key fob, or interior mounted button from Double Apex and stronger-than-stock lift struts raise the hatch for you, automatically. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to add this great convenience. No frills, no black magic, just simple engineering.

Chemical Guys has consistently released outstanding exterior and interior detailing products - the name has come to represent the most innovative, exciting automotive cleaning and finishing products available. Their latest series of releases, Chemical Guys Interior Cleaning and Detailing Products offer a seriously wide range of solutions for whatever interior maladies your Euro may suffer. Leather conditioner, carpet cleaner, air vent tools, glass and interior trim cleaner - browse through their catalog and pick the kit or product you need to bring your interior back to factory.

ECS Tuning is now supplying the excellent Schwaben Work Gloves for our dedicated following of DIY enthusiasts. The black Schwaben gloves provide hand protection at locations especially prone to cuts and scrapes during automotive work. The best design for tight engine work or delicate electrical work, the close finger design offers exceptional dexterity. Featuring a tailored elastic cuff and textured latex palms and finger tips, these work gloves are also breathable and comfortable with their knit top. Choose from Medium, Large, and Extra Large sizes.

ECS now supplies five of the top Performance Intake Systems available for your Volkswagen MKVII. Choose from APR, Injen, Neuspeed, Racingline, and AFE upgrades - each system has been proven to increase air intake volume while enhancing the induction sound of your VW MKVII Golf's engine. More air available means more potential power - it's for this simple reason that an easy-to-install performance intake from ECS should be first on your list of engine upgrades for your MKVII.

For show and go, VW Stage 5 Big Brakes are a brake-through upgrade, packed with stunning good looks and track-tested performance. Picture your car, fitted with massive Porsche Brembo calipers, showcased against black-hat ECS two-piece rotors. Let that image fill your mind (and open-faced alloys) for a minute. Now move on to performance. Think Hawk Performance Pads, biting on big drilled/slotted discs with directional vane cooling, for sure, fade-free stops. Complete kits include corrosion-resistant hardware, Exact-fit stainless steel brake lines, and Pentosin Super DOT4.

When it comes to the essentials of wheel tools there are really only a few categories, Schwaben has an answer for each. When removing or installing wheels, using wheel hangers makes mounting an easy task and using the Protecta sockets prevent damage. When it comes to storage since many car owners today have more than one set of wheels, the wheel tree and wall rack are the perfect accessory to keeping your garage clean and organized. Keeping the tires off of the floor also extends the rubbers life.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW 2.0T. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 400 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

The exterior of your vehicle can only be significantly improved in a few areas - one of those ares is the lighting. Tedious stock lighting does the job, but it certainly won’t stir up emotions. The LED tail lights from Spyder give off an unforgettable look while outputting a much more vibrant field of light, improving nighttime safety and visibility. These tail lights are plug-and-play with included harnesses. Additionally, a highly convenient installation tutorial has been included to ensure a professional-level project.

The MKVII GTI has always looked great with a lowered ride height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers superb Performance Sport Spring Sets from H&R, Neuspeed, and RacingLine, designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits the GTI so well. With a lowering range of 1.2" to 2.2", the sport springs give you the perfect balance of comfortable yet aggressive handling dynamics.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MKV Rabbit rear hatch effortlessly. The ECS Tuning Hatch Pop Kit makes it easy to open your rear hatch, whether your arms are full of groceries or golf bags. Just push the hatch release button on your key fob, and stronger-than-stock lift struts raise the hatch for you, automatically. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to add this great convenience. Our online video shows you how to do it using standard hand tools. *Kit does require coding to operate properly*

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 400 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.