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ECS now offers an assortment of 3SDM wheel options for your VW, selected for their ability to perfectly complement your Volkswagen. Choose from 18" or 19" sizes in a variety of exciting designs, from the monobock twisted 18-spoke Style 0.04 to the inspired five-spoke concave Style 0.05. An excellent option for the enthusiast looking to move beyond the predictable wheel choices, 3SDM wheel options bring that next-level look to your VW.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MK7 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. Designed specifically for all season operation, we guarantee our kit's operation in low temperatures. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to add this great convenience. No frills, no black magic, just simple engineering.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when replacing their spark plugs and removing their difficult to reach spark plug boots. These tools are great for properly grabbing and twisting off stubborn spark plug boots from the spark plugs located under the intake manifold of the VR6 12v and 2.0L non-turbo engines. Have the exact tool for the job, and struggle no more.

BFI just raised the bar when it comes to one of the most frequently touched parts of your car's interior. These heavyweight shift knobs feel like butter in palm of your hand, thanks due to the top grain perforated air leather or black alcantara that it's wrapped in. Weighing in at 215 to 250 grams the added inertial mass makes shifting effort substantially less while speeding up the process at the same time. The machining is top notch, and the detailed crest coin gives that classy yet sporting look which elevates any interior's level by at least 50 cool points!

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. Utilizing 70a durometer bushings minimize noise, vibration and harshness, while withstanding extreme driveline forces. All machined components are constructed of a strong, yet lightweight 6061-T6 billet aluminum then anodized black for a great appearance and corrosion resistance.

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.

There is a point during your modification process where the search for more power requires that next big step. If you're ready to take your Audi or VW to the big leagues for small displacement power, you'll need to do something about that stock turbo. At ECS, we have all the top manufacturers of upgraded turbos to support those high-horsepower figures you've been dreaming about to make your Audi or Volkswagen the heavy hitter it deserves to be!

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

VW/Audi Clearance Sale! While Supplies Last!

Forget about your fragile, dull plastic oil filter housing. The ECS Tuning billet oil filter housing is an attractive, durable upgrade; made to exact OE specifications, accommodating a factory filter, it is as attractive as it is strong. You can forget about cracked housings or stripped heads. Made from 6061 billet aluminum finished in anodized silver or black. Use it to replace a damaged OE housing or upgrade to a beautiful conversation piece. Just a simple, beautiful addition to your turbocharged engine!

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your vehicle is as easy as installing a Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning! We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your vehicle, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved Luft-Technik hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of a powerful induction noise. Pick your colors, check out our installation documents, and start enjoying your vehicle to the fullest!

Ever ask yourself "How did that chip get there?" We all have... Daily driving can take a toll on your paint. Time to put those paint pens down! AutoBrahn makes the finest hood bras available for Volkswagen models. What sets AutoBrahn apart from any other hood bra on the market is their customization options. These hood bras are built to order in the color of your choice and on vehicles that have a notched hood to clear the front badge, the bra can be made to accommodate filled hood notches.

Ever ask yourself "How did that chip get there?" We all have... Daily driving can take a toll on your paint. Time to put those paint pens down! AutoBrahn makes the finest hood bras available for Volkswagen models. What sets AutoBrahn apart from any other hood bra on the market is their customization options. These hood bras are built to order in the color of your choice and on vehicles that have a notched hood to clear the front badge, the bra can be made to accommodate filled hood notches.

Ever ask yourself "How did that chip get there?" We all have... Daily driving can take a toll on your paint. Time to put those paint pens down! AutoBrahn makes the finest hood bras available for Volkswagen models. What sets AutoBrahn apart from any other hood bra on the market is their customization options. These hood bras are built to order in the color of your choice and on vehicles that have a notched hood to clear the front badge, the bra can be made to accommodate filled hood notches.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your car with the Schwaben Pinch Weld Protector. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack cradle and straddle the factory pinch weld to prevent the crushing or bending of the weld. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels.

From now til July 16th, 2017 radi8 r8cm9 and r8t12 wheel styles are buy 3 get 1 free! Built around the ethics of setting trends rather than follow them, Radi8 offers wheel designs catered toward the current "Stance" and "Concave" car cultures. Their cutting edge and unique designs are set to take over the wheel scene! Radi8 also offers a lifetime structural warranty on all of their wheels, once again providing confidence to their customers that they stand behind their own products! Sale offer only valid for North America only.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima and Rockymounts. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs, colors, and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

Exclusive to ECS, The VMR Wheels V710 is a 7 split-spoke mesh wheel with a deep concave face designed to augment the styling of everything from sport compacts to full size luxury sedans. Offered in new Titanium Black Pearl and Diamond Anthracite.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

As many 1.8T owners know, the factory plastic thermostat housing is a common point of failure for the cooling system. This is largely due to constant heat cycling which causes the factory plastic to heat-harden, become brittle, and eventually warp or crack. In-House engineered by ECS Tuning, we gladly introduce the Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Housing. Aside from the obvious change in material, our cast alloy housing includes a larger bore for increased flow, and post machined mounting surfaces for optimum sealing capabilities. The last housing you'll ever need!

The factory charge pipe hoses were never designed to handle the stress and abuse of higher boost levels much beyond stock. When combined with sharp bends and inferior rubber material, it's easy to see why your factory hoses should be replaced, even on a stock vehicle. This new kit from ECS Tuning features silicone 4-ply reinforced couplers and heavy duty Clampco stainless steel T-bolt clamps for an easy, direct-fit replacement. Composed of intercooler, throttle body, and turbo outlet hoses, this kit is just the item your boost-hardy Gen3 is looking for!

The ECS Heavy Duty Rear Shock Mount offers significant performance to your vehicle's handling and long term durability as compared to stock shock mounts. With the increased durometer over the OEM 50A foam-filled shock mounts, the ECS 80A durometer void-free rubber shock mounts will better resist deflection and premature wear that commonly plagues the OE mounts without sacrificing ride comfort. This is a must have if you are installing sport springs, coilovers or when replacing rear shocks.

Stock valves just can't handle performance upgrades and are prone to failure under stock pressure as well. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces It's for this reason that ECS now supplies an unparalleled range of superb Performance Diverter & Blow Off Valves. All of the most prominent brands are represented - CTS, ECS, Forge, APR, HKS, and EuroSport kits all feature boost-hardy internals tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Each unit works and plays well with your MK4 1.8T engine management system.

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. The custom-machined Pendulum mount is a highlight of this latest ECS release. All-weather seals capture a teflon-lined spherical bearing that replaces the poorly designed factory bushing, eliminating front bushing deflection and premature failure.

Under hood dress up is made up of caps and covers to transform your engine bay from boring to beauty. Giving your engine bay a dash of classy flare that you can be proud to open your hood and show off. Add a flash of style and elegance under your hood with our direct fit ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Engine Cover. Billet machined accessories dress up the engine bay, eliminating your dingy plastic caps for a high class and quality look. The result is a unified engine bay appearance better suited for showing off your ride's powerplant.

Underhood dress up is made up of caps and covers to transform your engine bay from boring to beauty. Giving your engine bay a dash of classy flare that you can be proud to open your hood and show off. Billet machined accessories dress up the engine bay, eliminating your dingy plastic caps for a high class and quality look. The result is a unified engine bay appearance better suited for showing off your ride's powerplant.

Underhood dress up is made up of caps and covers to transform your engine bay from boring to beauty. Giving your engine bay a dash of classy flare that you can be proud to open your hood and show off. Billet machined accessories dress up the engine bay, eliminating your dingy plastic caps for a high class and quality look. The result is a unified engine bay appearance better suited for showing off your ride's powerplant.

Underhood dress up is made up of caps and covers to transform your engine bay from boring to beauty. Giving your engine bay a dash of classy flare that you can be proud to open your hood and show off. Billet machined accessories dress up the engine bay, eliminating your dingy plastic caps for a high class and quality look. The result is a unified engine bay appearance better suited for showing off your ride's powerplant.

Torque RT700 and Castrol RSF brake fluids are the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat & corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, & 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

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.