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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.

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs, our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before going to the shop or DIY.

APR strives to engineer and produce the highest quality parts and software when it comes to tuning your performance car. They aim to give customers the best driving experience and provide quality support for all their products. Whether you are wrapping up a build with the perfect bow on the package, or just starting to modify your VW, APR parts will help maximize your ideal driving experience.

Front lips and rear spoilers are great ways to make your car look more attractive and gives it an aggressive appearance. The ECS Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler and Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler for your VW MK7 are your chances to give the nose and tail a bit more appeal. Our spoilers fit easily, follow the factory contour lines, and add a bit of carbon fiber to brighten your car up.

Paddle shifters in your make for incredibly fast gear changes and an engaging driving experience, but require you keep your hands in place to use. With our Aluminum Paddle Shifters, you can reach your paddle shifters from a wider range of positions on the wheel, which can improve your driving feel. These shifters are available in black, red, blue, carbon fiber and clear anodized finish for the perfect functional and stylish interior upgrade in your VW.

While the Audi and VW factory Oil Filter Housings serve their function, they don’t exactly scream durability or style. For most, the oil filter housing is completely invisible through the lens of modification. The ECS Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing, is ready to take that forgotten part of your engine bay and bring it a unique look as well as added durability for an attractive and long-lived improvement!

Alzor Wheels are made specifically for your VW to bolt right up, look incredible, and set your car apart from the rest. With unique, individual, striking designs as well as some timeless classics make up the catalogue of choices you have to truly differentiate the European performance car in your life. A wide range of sizes, fitments, and color options mean you can have everything exactly right to take your VW fitment to the standards you always wanted.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offer an array of 5x100 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.

Installing LED tail lights used to require that you splice into your tail light wiring harness or lack preferred functionality. ECS has developed a wiring harness that eliminates this frustration and facilitates full function. Producing less heat and using less power makes LED lighting an efficient and stylish upgrade. Combine our harness kit with your favorite LED taillights for all the right parts! Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. using Genuine parts you can be confident in hassle-free installation and functionality. Harness Full Functionality.

For the serious VW or Audi enthusiast, it is a bonding experience and badge of honor to perform our own services at home. The discerning DIY-er always has the right tools for the job, big or small. The Schwaben TSI Crankshaft Pulley Removal Tool is exactly what you need to properly service timing chains or perform any serious internal work. Don't do it the backyard way, make the job professional with Schwaben tools from ECS!

The VW MK7 may be brand new, but we are already working on improving upon VW’s design. Our Polyurethane Dogbone Mount Bushing Insert & Subframe Bushing Insert Kit help decrease the slop in your drivetrain by reducing deflection for a more responsive driving experience. The polyurethane inserts are able to reduce that driveline deflection while maintaining a comfortable ride with minimum NVH for casual driving and spirited trips alike.

The ECS Tuning Adjustable Sway Bar End Links provide up to 50mm (1.97") of adjustment ranging from stock height all the way down to slammed air ride setups, allowing you to eliminate sway bar preload or to fine tune sway bar preload for specific racing types and corner balancing. With our ECS Sway Bar End Links installed there is greater clearance between drivetrain components and improved sway bar reaction time by minimizing deflection within our heavy duty end links.

Suspension components are one of the most overlooked areas of maintenance on a vehicle. With all the work that your suspension does, it is critical to keep each component functioning well for a compliant and safe ride. Eventually, all of the stock components will deteriorate, and leave you with a less than desirable driving experience. No matter how old your car is, it's easy to restore steering feel, suspension feel, and a great ride. Three levels of Suspension Refresh Kits have been assembled by ECS to address the specific needs of your VW.

Bring your VW closer to the ground with the ECS Street Coilover Systems. Eliminating wheel gap with springs is fine, but when you want something with more height adjustability, sport-tuned dampers, and specifically rated springs for a more responsive driving experience, these coilovers are exactly right for you. If you have added a Front Big Brake Kit but are still left with OEM solid-disc rear brakes, your car's braking performance is leaving more on the table. Our 320x10mm Rear Big Brake Kit is designed to restore braking bias and chassis balance when used with larger front BBK's

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. Spring is quickly approaching and there is only a short window left to get your VW back in its prime! At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

A well-known software tuning company for forced induction VW & Audi engines, Burger Motorsport boasts some of the highest performance gains for any software. Their incredibly popular JB series of tunes for turbo VW & Audi engines provide software mapping to pull every scrape of power available out of your engine. Join the ranks of VW & Audi owners who take advantage of this insane software tune to pull mind-shredding improvements from your engine.

APR is solely dedicated to engineer only the highest quality tuning solutions for Volkswagen/Audi ensuring the enthusiast the ultimate driving experience while consistently providing the enthusiast the ultimate in customer care and support. 

Give your MK7/8v something to really tie the bay together with the new ECS Carbon Fiber Fuse Box Overlay. Garnish your engine bay with the sleek style of carbon fiber weave to match other performance and visual upgrades. The unsightly clam shell ECU and uncovered fuse box detract from the overall appearance of your engine bay, and our beautiful carbon fiber cover fits precisely in place to maintain a look of sporty luxury.

Winter months keep us from enjoying our cars, especially in areas with heavy salt use on the roads. Each time we get behind the wheel, we almost hear rust beginning in all the nooks and crannies under and around your car. With FERTAN Rust Converter, you can stop those rust problems as they start! The converter neutralizes rust by converting it to an inert state, halting its progression, and allows you to clean off the rusted surface easily to be prepped for further repair. Don't let rust get you down, solve it with FERTAN Rust Converter!

For fine-tuned suspension geometry and assurance that your sway bar will clear driveline components when your car is lowered, adjustable sway bar end links are exactly what you need! ECS has adjustable sway bar end links for your VW or Audi so you can achieve the perfect stance! Our Adjustable Sway Bar End Links add both durability and function to an important piece of your suspension that can mean the difference in the effect of your sway bar.

Maximize efficiency, reduce turbo lag and keep underhood temps down! That's exactly what you'll get with our in-house developed ECS Tuning "HeatShield" Turbo Blanket! Made specifically for the transverse 1.8T K03 and K04 OEM-based turbochargers, this blanket fits like a glove! Expect lower intake air temps than before as the associated induction parts are no longer being heat soaked to such a high degree by the hot turbocharger.

Looking to upgrade your interior while adding a billet feel at your fingertips? We've got you covered with our ECS in house designed Billet Aluminum Climate Control Rings! Available in two select styles, choose between smooth and knobbed for a perfect fit and finish. Smooth style rings offer subtle enhancements while the knobbed style enhances interior flow with their ergonomically designed finger "grips". CNC-machined from a block of 6061-T6 aluminum and then anodized for long-lasting great looks. These install with ease with a simple *snap*!

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.

For those enthusiasts looking for a suspension modification more focused on track performance rather than comfort, 034 Motorsport offers lowering springs and camber plates to ensure proper suspension geometry. Significantly reducing lateral roll improves the vehicle's cornering ability by preventing the excessive transfer of weight while increasing the amount of contact patch the tires experience in the corner. With this kit, you can achieve the ideal suspension dynamics you are searching

ECS Coated Rotors offer the perfect blend of function and form. Our rotors start with quality materials and precision ECS machining. To prevent rust pitting and corrosion damage, ECS Coated rotors are sprayed with a solution, then heated to cure the coating and remove all oil residue. These added steps create a durable, lasting rotor surface that resists road salt and other corrosives. We offer cross drilled and slotted rotors; not only will you feel the benefits, but you’ll also see them. For more benefits please read our individual product descriptions.

Do you trust your car's battery? It's your car's sole source of power, and it may leave you helpless if you have no jumper cables or anyone to help. Now you can handle these dangerous situations with the Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit. Just about the size of a phone, it holds the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again -- and again, three or four more times on a single charge! This is your all-in-one go-to lifeline. Jump start your car, charge your cell phone, and use its flashlight to stay safe and prevent emergency situations. Never leave home without it!

Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving big with these doorbuster deals on Schwaben.

When it comes to getting under your car to perform any type of service it's very wise to do it right. The Schwaben 2 Ton aluminum floor has the ability for getting under low cars without lifting height sacrifice. If you prefer to drive right into you service we also carry a line of ramps with accessories to accommodate even the lowest of vehicles. From jack stands to wheels stands, these are a key point in safety when supporting the vehicle while working underneath. This is a small investment for safe working conditions.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained. New Features: On/Off Switch Micro USB Chargeable Updated Accessory Cable Longer Battery Life

If you've ever needed more space when parking in your garage or were ever worried about side swipes in tight parking areas, have we got the solution for you! Our ECS Power Folding Mirror Kit allows you to automatically fold in your mirrors to avoid possible damage and gives extra clearance for when needed the most. LED puddle lights add a more clear view around your vehicle at night, and the passenger reverse/dip feature allows you to avoid curb damage when backing up. All of these chocked-full features make this a must have kit for any MK7 owner!