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A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Secure your car's future on the road with our kits, and allow yourself to drive with confidence.

A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultimate kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, seals, and ECS lightweight pulleys. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

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Only a company as experienced with VW performance innovations as Neuspeed could develop a product so deeply effective and simple to operate. The Power Module allows your MK7 ECU to safely increase boost levels by a precise amount without changing factory ECU programming, communication or safety protocols. Net up to 35-40+ HP with 5-7 PSI increases, all controlled via the simple two-position switch. The unit plugs directly at the Boost and MAP sensor connector locations - installation and complete removal can be completed in minutes. Will not void manufacture's warranty!

Looking for a fun weekend project? Something fast and easy that will freshen your car's appearance? Direct-fit ECS grilles add a unique styling accent. Available with black, red, silver, and yellow accent strips, these grilles pop in place easily. Whether your looking for the sleek Golf R style or a custom badgeless touch, ECS has got you covered. As a starting point or finishing touch, these grilles add a great look to any MK7.

Looking to improve your vehicle's handling characteristics without spending massive amounts of money? If so, this new ECS Strut Tower Brace is perfect for you. A strut brace is designed to reduce strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering, resulting in reduced chassis flex. The show-quality brace mounts to your VW with quality stainless steel hardware. With only 4 bolts holding it in place, it's an easy install. After installation, you'll instantly notice the increased chassis rigidity.

It all starts with the fundamentals - Do it right, or do it twice. ECS Fundamentals are a special blend of drivetrain and braking upgrades designed to fine tune and enhance the performance of your VW. Improve pedal feel with Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Lines and enhance overall stopping performance by upgrading to Stage 1 Big Brake Kits. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS.

Looking to improve your vehicle's handling characteristics without spending massive amounts of money? If so, this new ECS Strut Tower Brace is perfect for you. A strut brace is designed to reduce strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering, resulting in reduced chassis flex. The show-quality brace mounts to your VW with quality stainless steel hardware. With only 4 bolts holding it in place, it's an easy install. After installation, you'll instantly notice the increased chassis rigidity.

A broken timing chain does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing chains and chain kits. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

The rear design of the MK6 centers primarily around the tail lights. The advantage of this is you have the ability to easily refresh and update the entire rear styling of your car by upgrading to LED tail lights. LED lighting technology offers a more defined light, making the rear of your vehicle more attractive while helping other drivers better see you at night. LED tail lights can be found on many high end models throughout the world. Each bulb is extremely crisp and clear while giving your car a stunning appearance during the day and at night.

Located in Anaheim, CA, Emmanuele Design is an automotive facility specializing in performance upgrades for Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen. Whether you are looking to take your car to the next level, or simply get it running to optimum standards, this is your solution. The Emmanuele Design adjustable rear sway bar end links remove sway bar pre-load on lowered vehicles to allow proper sway bar function and more balanced handling. HG-Motorsports MQB Intercooler offers 30% more volume than the OEM core and is a direct fit with no trimming required.

It all starts with the fundamentals - Do it right, or do it twice. ECS Fundamentals are a special blend of drivetrain and braking upgrades designed to fine tune and enhance the performance of your VW. Performance Front Control Arms feature polyurethane bushings for increased feeling and response and come ready to install. Put the power to the ground and harness engine torque with ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits even include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

OEM strut mounts are known to wear within a very short lifespan, typically associated with annoying squeaks and groans. The ECS Tuning Performance Front Strut Mount offers significant performance to your vehicle's handling and long term durability. With the increased durometer over stock, the 75A durometer rubber strut mounts will better resist deflection and premature wear that commonly plagues the OE strut mounts. This is a must have if you are installing sport springs or coilovers!

Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber & Bremmen Chrome Mirror Caps are an easy install and profound performance styling statement. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color MK4. Add a unique, lightweight look to your ride.

Add push button convenience; raise your 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.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform an oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform an oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform an oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform an oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform an oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

When it come to internal engine work, whether it's all the way down to the head and block or the maintenance of a valve cover this set is a must. Old gaskets and seals become brittle, break, and stick to the engine often time making it very tedious. The pick and hooks are perfect for latching on to seals and pulling them out while also proving beneficial on certain electrical connectors. The Scraper will be your best friend when that old paper gasket it stuck to the engine.

Reduce suspension movement for increased traction and stability! With these arms you may easily adjust rear toe, which keeps tire wear at bay and to replace the factory bushings with durable pillow-ball mounts that offer less deflection. If you've lowered your vehicle more than 2.0", these may be required to bring the rear toe angles into specification. These arms may be used in conjunction with rear camber arms for full adjustablility in the rear on lowered vehicles.

The rear design of the MK4 centers primarily around the tail lights. The good part about this is that you have the ability to easily refresh and update the entire rear styling of your car with a simple upgrade. ECS now supplies Tail Light Options for your VW from all the most respected brands: Helix, TYC, Hella, Magneti Marelli, Depo, and Genuine and Euro VW. Choose from an assortment of styles - Factory OEM GTI, Smoked, European, Ocean Style, and Red/Clear.

Isn't it time you came clean with your VW? Why not take your favorite car from brown-bag stock to sleek and streamlined in minutes with a grille from ECS Tuning. These easy-to-install grilles come as complete kits. Whether a starting point or finishing touch, these grilles add a great look to any VW. An easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality and a touch of attitude.

Our in house designed and engineered solution to enhancing engine bay aesthetics is achieved with our ECS Carbon Fiber Oil Filter Cover. A quick to install solution to the unattractive stock oil filter brings new life into carbon fiber underhood styling. The pre-installed high temperature foam strips snugly grab onto the oil filter for a secure fit that's easy to install and easy to remove by hand. Simply slip over top of the oil filter and you're done!

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/Caster 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/Caster Gauge.