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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 your Mercedes, 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.

SEIBON Carbon, a division of SEIBON International, Inc., specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality carbon fiber automotive body components such as hoods, trunks, fenders, and aerodynamic body additions such as rear spoilers and side skirts. Whether you're saving weight for the track or want great looks SEIBON has a great history for producing high-quality carbon fiber products that are functional for both track and street use.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, the Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

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.

One of the most important systems in your car is the cooling system. Maintaining your cooling system can be the difference between a long life or an early grave for your car. If your hoses are looking worn, coolant looks dirty, or your coolant flow seems to be slower than it was before, then it is time for a refresh. Below, you will find complete kits to help you get your cooling system back to its full potential.

Just as the Europeans have finally added useful cupholders to their cars, we've added another indispensable item to our everyday arsenal: the cell phone. This problem is especially noticeable in VWs, and it's hard to find a safe, secure spot to keep our cell phones within easy reach. These secure mounts from Rennline attach securely without damaging your interior trim, and are made with key components in metal to promote durability.

Milltek's Audi offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own Dynamometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

If you are a performance-minded enthusiast looking to save weight wherever possible or just want a set of very high-quality wheel bolts that won't rust, ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are exactly what you need. ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are 50% lighter than steel bolts of the same size, thus reducing rotational mass on the vehicle. They are CNC'd from annealed titanium alloy and when tested to class 10.9 fastener proof load requirements, they showed no signs of fatigue or failure.

Performance Brake Upgrades include only the finest components, very carefully selected by our R&D team for exceptional performance, compatibility, and fitment. The ECS Performance Brake Upgrades feature ECS coated cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads.

It’s the little details that make your build unique. When those minute touches are both aesthetic and functional, your car takes on a new identity as a product of your vision for its best self. Verus Engineering knows how important it is to set your car apart with little improvements that make a big statement. Hood ventilation and rear diffusers for your MK7 GTI from Verus Engineering are designed to be your functional and attractive answer to the question “what can I do to be different?”.

Excessive pedal travel is the time you take during your shifts that translates to no power transfer. Our new Clutch Pedal Stop eliminates 'dead travel' of the clutch pedal so you have a precisely positioned maximum pedal travel. This will help improve the speed of your gear changes and is incredibly effective for hard launches of the car. Improve your driving experience today in your VW with our brand new Clutch Pedal Stop!

Tired of laying on your back when you have to crawl under your car? If you're like us, you want to make things as easy as possible for the best experience you can have wrenching. That's why our creepers, stools, mechanics' pads, and other handy shop items from Schwaben were developed; so you can have a comfortable, productive, and enjoyable experience every time you roll under your car for some work.

APR’s Forged Wheels are manufactured using the latest strengthening and weight savings techniques to provide an attractive solution ready for the street and track. Now available in 19×8.5 and 20×9 sizes!

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? Because, race car. Wheel studs are required by many racing bodies because they are a safer way to ensure proper wheel-to-hub contact. Wheel studs allow the use of different length spacers. Lug bolts require custom lengths per spacer application. Installing wheels using wheel studs is much easier than using wheel bolts, as the studs will locate the wheel while the nuts secure the wheel. Wheel studs stay in the hub. The constant installation and removal of wheel bolts can cause accelerated wear on the bolt holes in the hubs.

Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference. Brand new from Ziza for you MK7, Sequential Turn Signals add a flash of originality and dynamic touch to an otherwise utilitarian feature of your car. These sequential turn signals are both attractive and safety-conscious, as the highly visible light pattern crawls across your lights. The attention to detail so often required to build a head-turning work of rolling art is all about those little touches. Make sure your MK7 build is complete with these brand new Sequential Turn Signals from Ziza.

Almost every dealership will offer you a ‘protective coating’ that prevents dirt, grime, and water spots from marring your paint while creating a hard shell to protect it from chips or other damage. This is often an incredibly expensive and time-consuming purchase that is exclusive to new cars or cars purchased from a dealership. Now, thanks to Sonax, you have the ceramic power in your hands with this professional-grade ceramic protection kit for your car! Finish off your wash with the best protection possible from Sonax.

Introducing the MK7 Gloss Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake from Forge Motorsport. Utilizing the entire front air intake scoop the Carbon Fiber housing feeds the High Flow Foam filter forced cold air for optimal performance and peak HP gains. Includes all required parts to install and includes replacement coolant hose which gets re-routed to accommodate the large Carbon Fiber plenum.

Protect critical chassis and exhaust components from damage, while reinforcing the chassis from rear tunnel to front subframe and provide a smooth undercarriage with our ECS Tuning Street Shield Tunnel Brace! For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with an aggressive suspension drop, our ECS Aluminum Street Shield Tunnel Brace adds peace of mind and protection against potholes, road debris and other predators looking to ruin your day.

If you are a performance-minded enthusiast looking to save weight wherever possible or just want a set of very high-quality wheel bolts that won't rust, ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are exactly what you need. ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are 50% lighter than steel bolts of the same size, thus reducing rotational mass on the vehicle. They are CNC'd from annealed titanium alloy and when tested to class 10.9 fastener proof load requirements, they showed no signs of fatigue or failure.

This set of Alzor Style MB10 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The twisted 5-spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

This set of Alzor Style 330 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split 7-spoke / mesh design 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. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Rather than pay top dollar for full European headlight assemblies to rid yourself of the amber inside the headlight assemblies, ECS Tuning has collaborated with Lamin-X Protective Films for a simple and easy-to-install solution. The Headlight Marker Film Set includes a pair of pre-cut Gunsmoke Lamin-X film that applies directly over the corner of the headlight assemblies to hide away the side markers, giving your vehicle a cleaner look by hiding away the bright amber.

Adjust shiftier feel and throw on your VW MK4 or New Beetle 5-speed manual with the ECS Adjustable Short Shift Kit. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 40 or 20 percent--or leave it stock. Then dial in your best suited shift feel with five balancing weights that can be bolted right to the shift pivot arm. Make adjustments under the hood quickly and experiment until you find the best combination of throw and shift feel for your driving habits. Stop missing shifts and feel the difference for yourself!

ECS has developed a range of excellent solutions to sloppy, imprecise shift action and clutch feel for your VW. Factory rubber clutch hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard driving and clutch engagement. This expansion can cause the clutch to not disengage properly, making gear changes difficult during quick shifting. ECS Tuning Exact-Fit Clutch Hoses are engineered and assembled with braided stainless steel mesh, offering superior expansion resistance and reinforcement. The resistance to expansion creates a firmer, more direct pedal feel.

The unfortunate reality for MK4 1.8T owners is that they are now facing the effects of aging. The OEM ignition wiring harness becomes brittle and a source for potential shorts and misfires that rob performance from your Volkswagen. Our new 1.8T Ignition Coil Wiring Harness offers an OEM-like replacement for the no longer available factory harness. The new ECS harness does not require removal of the entire section like other aftermarket replacements and is the perfect preventative maintenance to keep your 1.8T healthy and happy.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future. Both conical and ball seat lug nuts are available for a maximum of 10mm, 20mm, or 30mm wheel spacer use.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? This full body kit brought to you by ECS Tuning is modeled after the iconic Golf R400 concept that debuted at the 2014 Bejiing Auto Show. Although the aggressive body work of that concept car may not make it to Volkswagen showrooms, you can still sport it on your MK7! Made from high quality polyurethane just like your factory bumpers for durability and flexibility. It comes primed in grey and is ready to be painted. Bolt it on and give your VW the aggressive looks it deserves.

Make sure the spark plugs in your 1.8T 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.

The MK7 Street Shield offers added protection for vital components underneath your car that are left exposed to hazards on the road. Our new Street Shield Brace Kit provides even more peace of mind by mounting the skid plate directly to the frame for the best possible reinforcement. These braces effectively give your lowered MK7 the armor it needs to roll around without being dangerously vulnerable to anything the road might throw your way.

When adding more horsepower to your vehicle, it is imperative that you have a way to slow that power down and bring your vehicle to a stop. One way to do that is to upgrade to larger brake rotors. Aftermarket big brake kits can put a damper on your budget and offer questionable quality. Upgrade your stopping with a big brake kit from ECS Tuning. The ECS Big Brake Kit provides big improvements in braking power with a specially packaged kit containing quality brake components from the best names in the business.