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The MKV GTI features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. Alzor Style 010 wheels feature a split-spoke mesh design that accentuates rather than distracts from the VW's natural steel musculature. Silver or Gold, staggered or square sets of 17" and 18" wheels are available with 1.5", 2.0", 2.5" or 3.0" machined lips, and include 57.1mm hubcentric rings to ensure vibration-free fitment on your vehicle.

AutoPilot has developed an extraordinary Air Ride Kit for the MKVI GTI distinguished by its simplicity of installation and V2 Digital Management ride height control. This kit is complete - everything you need to drop your car right to the ground is included, from the Viair 380 Compressor, air-over shocks with 30-level damping adjustment, and rear double-bellows air springs, to the AutoPilot V2 Digital Controller, 1/4′ & 3/8′ PTC fittings, and all required mounting hardware. Easily achieve a staggering 147mm/5.8" drop at the touch of a button.

This Air Lift Air Ride kit offers one touch ride height preset option. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. The AutoPilot V2 digital management system puts all controls inside the car so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Great for performance, dial in your ride with adjustable front and rear shocks and adjustable camber plates. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

The MKVI GTI features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. Alzor Style 010 wheels features a split-spoke mesh design that accentuates rather than distracts from the VW's natural steel musculature. Silver or Gold staggered and square sets of four 17" and 18" wheels are available with 1.5", 2", 2.5" or 3" machined lips, and include 57.1mm hubcentric rings to ensure vibration-free fitment on your vehicle.

Basic headlights are decent and they light up the road just fine, but since when was "just fine" good enough? These new D2S Xenon Bulbs will illuminate the road as if there were two suns in your headlight housings, allowing you to see everything in your path. If you have Xenon bulbs already, replace those with a set from Ziza. These bulbs are sold in a pack of two and are compatible with any system that takes D2S bulbs. Upgrade your factory Xenons with these Ziza Xenon bulbs. Each bulb emits a very exotic look from your lighting system.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

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

Most aftermarket boost gauges look like add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges. Many use an afterthought mounting system that looks cheesy. We think your boost gauge should be easy to see & blend with your interior. That's why NewSouth developed this boost gauge kit just for your car. The exact fit pods install in either the center vent or atop the steering column. The gauge design and lighting blend with other gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look.

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.

If you are looking for a replacement turbo to restore the power on your GTI this unit from Borg Warner will do the trick. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo. A completely new, non-rebuild unit that will spool dependably and restore lost performance. Be sure to order new banjo lines and crush washers to make your installation easier. It is suggested that lines are replaced to ensure proper oiling, as the old lines can lose pressure due to sludge.

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x112 bolt-pattern Volkswagen. Available in 18x8,18x9,18x10,19x8.5,19x9.5, square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

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.

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x112 bolt-pattern Volkswagen. Available in 18x8,18x9,18x10,19x8.5,19x9.5, square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

Our Alzor 349 wheels have the look and feel of an instant favorite. The split spoke, mesh face will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. When you see how much they won't cost you, the choice is a four-gone conclusion.

Whenever pushing your car past the factory-designated limits of operation, whether it be through hard driving or performance modifications, adequate engine cooling should always be a high concern. In fact, improving performance by increasing engine work is only possible when engine temperatures are kept within a reasonable range. The Mishimoto Performance Radiator is capable of a 30% increase in cooling capacity due to a fully-brazed, two-row aluminum core that's 25% thicker than stock. The direct-fit radiator also features polished end tanks for corrosion resistance and style.

The modern closed PCV/Breather system is intended to recirculate combustion blow-by gases for cleaner operation and to reduce greenhouse gases. An unfortunate consequence of this system is the ingestion of oil vapor and carbon, leaving harmful deposits on a vehicle's intake valves and ports, resulting in an unreliable air/fuel ratio, lost compression, and decreased power. Engineered and manufactured in the USA, the ECS Baffled Oil Catch Can utilizes a highly efficient 4 chamber oil separator that significantly improves oil/air separation - restoring engine power and efficiency.

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out this line of 3M Scotchprint films. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum or titanium. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 film lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

Here's your chance to add a major performance upgrade that looks as good as it stops. Our complete Stage 3 Big Brake Kit for MKVI GTI's mate massive four-piston ECS calipers with large diameter (332x32mm) cross-drilled and slotted ECS two-piece semi-floating, directionally vented rotors. Then install them with ease using our complete installation kits that include everything you need, from fasteners to fluid, bolts to brackets. Free shipping is just the icing on the cake.

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.

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.

Is your igntion system coiled and ready to strike? Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

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 provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. DVDs are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

The combustion event inside the cylinder must be carefully controlled to realize maximum power and efficiency. Put the spark back in your car with new Genuine VW/Audi coil packs from ECS. Replace your faulty ignition coils to ensure your fuel mixture burns rapidly, thoroughly, and reliably.

Monitor your engine's vital signs with the help of our ECS Tuning angled vent gauge pod. We've created an innovative way to install any 52mm gauge in your HVAC center air vent. Don't wait for low oil pressure, low system voltage, or high engine temps to leave you stranded, waiting for a ride and a big repair bill. Choose from multiple gauges to monitor your vitals such as our ECS Electronic Boost Gauge, VDO Mechanical Boost gauge or NewSouth Performance Gauges.

A stripped thread can turn an enjoyable weekend project into an unbearably frustrating experience, occasionally bringing the entire job to a complete halt. The Schwaben Metric Thread Repair Kit was designed specifically for European cars with the most commonly used metric sized threads in mind, keeping your project in motion whenever metric threads are stripped or otherwise damaged. The kit contains everything to keep your project going - simply drill out the old thread, tap out the hole with the correct sized tap, and screw in a new insert with the installation tool.

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.