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Replace your fragile OEM oil filter housing with a strong, attractive billet aluminum upgrade from ECS Tuning. Stop worrying about engine oil loss caused by cracked plastic. Change oil quickly and cleanly, without special tools or messy garage floor spills. Far stronger (and way better looking) than the original, the ECS housing may not leak, but it sure is slick.

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.

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.

Go back to the future with a sci-fi reverse camera kit. This hi-tech option, commonly reserved for luxury models, can be retrofitted to any MKV/MKVI Golf equipped with an RNS-based factory navigation stereo. A great accessory for families with small children--or anyone who needs to back up in a crowded grocery store parking lot. See every hazard behind you in a live, color video display: kids and carts, pets and pedestrians, toys and trikes. This isn't just an accessory; it's one of the best safety upgrades ever offered by ECS. Be sure to check out our installation PDF!

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!

If the roar from your 2.0T sound pipe "a-noise" you, we have a solution. Bypass it. The new ECS noise pipe delete kit lets you eliminate the factory noise pipe altogether, and sends all the boost from the intercooler straight to the throttle body, where it belongs. This complete kit comes with bypass air duct and a special block-off plate for the water tray to keep local rodents from taking up residence after the noise pipe goes away. To help you make the changeover, we posted a photo- instructional sequence online. Sales and support, from ECS.

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.

Koni STR.T struts are a budget-wise solution for price conscious motorists. These bright orange, non-adjustable struts have been valved by Koni engineers to provide improved handling, without sacrificing ride quality. Install them with your springs, or add Koni sport springs for matched performance. STR.T struts come with two more special features that make them a great buy at this price: the respected Koni name, and a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. Twisting two-lane not included.

Koni STR.T struts are a budget-wise solution for price conscious motorists. These bright orange, non-adjustable struts have been valved by Koni engineers to improve handling, without sacrificing ride quality. Install them with your springs, or add Koni sport springs for matched performance. STR.T struts come with two more special features that make them a great value: the respected Koni name, and a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. Twisting two-lane not included.

Look good leaving. These great new LED license plate lights throw a brighter light, cooler than the yellow light from the OE incandescent bulbs they replace. Kit comes boxed with instructions and two complete exact fit assemblies containing LED light boards, complete with vehicle compatible harness connections. Installation is easy: swap out the old assemblies for the new ones and plug them in. The LEDs flood your license plate in cool, bright light, and won't throw codes like some aftermarket assemblies. Cool lights. Great look. A Better, Brighter Light

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.

Get a grip. Whiteline premium control arm bushings add caster to your front wheels to improve traction under load, reducing wheel spin and understeer. Made of heavy anodized aluminum with polyurethane bushings, Whiteline Control Arm Bushing Kits look great and are easy to install. This simple but effective suspension upgrade reduces bushing compliance and noise for tighter handling and consistent alignment angles. A fast and easy suspension upgrade.

Two new products. Two great looks. Both shipped free, for a limited time. ECS introduces a pair of distinctive grille options for MKV Golfs and Jettas. Add a lower grille with LED driving lights to your Golf MKV 2.0T or Jetta MKV (wiring harness included). Or treat your Golf or Jetta MKV 2.0T to a badgeless, carbon fiber honeycomb grille with red line accent stripe and hood notch filler. Both of these easy-to-install upgrades add a special look to the already classic MKV front end. You buy. We ship. Act fast.

Lighten up. Grab a pair of striking JOM taillights. ECS has three LED taillight options available for your MKVI: clear-smoked, red-smoked, and red-clear. State of the art LEDs in these stylish assemblies throw a brighter light and last longer than conventional filament bulbs. They also consume fewer watts, and that means less load on your alternator.

Take back your horsepower. Accessories like A/C, power steering, and the alternator eat great gobs of horsepower. Take it back with an underdrive pulley from ECS Tuning. The low mass underdive pulley is precision machined from lightweight aluminum to spool up faster, while spinning accessories at a slower speed to save power losses. Kit contains pulley, attachment bolts, and a new accessory belt. Put your ponies where they belong--at the wheels.

ECS Tuning introduces a line of stylish side markers to replace the dull OEM orange originals. Stylish ECS side marker lights are ultrasonic welded for a leak free housing. Available with clear or smoked lenses, our replacement lens kits install in minutes; no tools required. Kit includes amber bulbs to keep you street legal. With a lifetime warranty, this is the last set of markers you'll need.

Many wheel choices out there; few this good looking. MMR offers head-turningly attractive wheels in Silver or Black with Diamond cut face. MMR wheels are Hub-Centric and TPMS compatible. Specially designed to provide brake clearance and eliminate spacers for a hassle free installation. Hassle free price, too.

Is your engine developing oil leaks that you can't fix? Your problem may be caused by a clogged crankcase ventilation system breather. Engine heat and oil vapors accumulate and harden in the ventilation system. Poor crankcase breathing accelerates engine wear and causes persistent oil leaks from seals and gaskets. Update your PCV system with a new valve upgrade kit.

Distinctive, adhesive-backed front door sill plate trim panels protect your paint from scuffs and scratches, and look good, to boot. Available in R-Line or Red-Black accents, for two- or four-door cars, these panels come with adhesive backing for a fast, easy installation, requiring no tools or hardware. Just clean the sills, remove the protective covering from the adhesive backing, and stick them in place. These OEM parts look great and fit right, the first time.

Nobody likes to "re-invent the wheel." But there's no denying that replacing your wheels is the fastest way to personalize your Volkswagen and make a dramatic styling statement in the process. ECS has a big selection of Miro wheels in several sizes and offsets; in chrome, polished aluminum, and matte black. Something for every taste and car. Bling that won't bust your budget. From ECS.

Sale pricing makes this a great time to add APR performance to your MKVI Golf 2.0T. We've included a complete assortment of upgrades, from ECM chipping and turbos, to oversized charge air coolers and custom exhaust. Protect your investment with an incredible one-cent sale on both APR anti-theft and ECM security upgrades. That's right, a penny keeps your car safe from tampering or theft when you purchase select APR software upgrades. Then add the finishing touch with a domed, chromed APR logo, complete with customizable stage numbering.

The APR Fall Sale is in full swing here at ECS Tuning. We've filled the goodie basket with all sorts of APR performance and appearance accessories. Give your Volkswagen MKV Golf 2.0T a boost with a new turbo or turbocharger kit. Flash reprogram your ECM for added horsepower. Add a shiny new carbon air intake or high output FSI fuel pump. This sale include many hot items, so act fact.

Be prepared for minor accidents with this compact VW/Audi first aid kit. Kit contains all the essentials needed in a minor medical emergency: gauze, alcohol pads, wrappings, bandages, and scissors. We hope you never need it, but this affordable first aid kit is worth its weight in peace of mind.

Add eye-catching LED lighting from the Euro-spec VW MKVI Golf to your US-spec Golf. These show-stopping taillight upgrades come complete with a special, dedicated wiring harness for a professional installation. We think Big Brother Audi will approve.

Did you find the wheels of your dreams, but unfortunately they are only available in a 5x114.3 bolt pattern? This can be a real problem if your car features a 5x112 bolt pattern. Thanks to ECS Tuning and our new wobble bolts, this is no longer a problem. These bolts feature an innovative floating conical seat collar that allows movement up to 3mm of a wheel's PDC. These bolts feature a zinc coating for a long lasting finish. No longer be limited by your factory's bolt pattern, pick up these new wobble bolts from ECS Tuning and expand your wheel possibilities.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool 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.

If you want that race car feel from your car's clutch, this new ECS 6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block is just the thing. With this new block in place shifting will be made more pleasurable, as you will be able to feel your clutch system working through your left foot, which can lead to smoother shifts and increased performance from the faster engagement of the pressure plate. It's made from aluminum, which allows our block to be far more durable than your stock plastic unit. It even features a "speeder bleeder" design valve which allows for simple bleeding of the clutch.