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Ziza LED bulbs produce the ideal interior atmosphere. Bright, clean light penetrates the cabin, producing unprecedented visual appeal which cannot be matched by the dim, yellow glow of factory incandescent bulbs. Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwell, vanity mirror, dome, hatch, and door light locations. Installation is easy too. Just follow our online installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

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.

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.

Ziza LED bulbs produce the ideal interior atmosphere. Bright, clean light penetrates the cabin, producing unprecedented visual appeal which cannot be matched by the dim, yellow glow of factory incandescent bulbs. Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwell, vanity mirror, dome, hatch, and door light locations. Installation is easy too. Just follow our online installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

Set your VW apart from the rest with the new Spec-D Angel Eye Projector headlights and Tail Lights available in black or chrome. Over time debris and accidental scratches can make your headlights and tail lights hazy or scratched leaving an unkempt and ugly appearance. This can give your entire vehicle a dated, sloppy look. Replace your lights and refresh your vehicle's appearance while increasing safety. Spec-D believes in providing high quality products at a low price. Allowing you to give your VW a new look without breaking the bank.

Milltek's Volkswagen 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 dynometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application.

Your stock turbo inlet hose was not designed with performance or modifications in mind. It was designed to get the job done, and when adding a performance filter, intake, or tune the stock inlet hose can start to show it's weakness when suction from the turbocharger is increased. The ECS Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose was designed in-house with a high quality 5-ply construction to provide a strong but flexible structure and secure fit. A smooth interior provides unimpeded airflow, while the smooth, unassuming exterior adds an appearance upgrade to any engine bay.

Ziza LED bulbs produce the ideal interior atmosphere. Bright, clean light penetrates the cabin, producing unprecedented visual appeal which cannot be matched by the dim, yellow glow of factory incandescent bulbs. Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwell, vanity mirror, dome, hatch, and door light locations. Installation is easy too. Just follow our online installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

With the spring season right around the corner, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in over the winter. We have selected a handful of specialty tools from Schwaben to help get your project up and running before optimal driving weather is here. Sale Ends at 11:59 PM (EST) Friday March 2, 2018

Everyone has been in that position where there is barely enough light to get the job done right, in many cases we continue to complete the job blindly. Schwaben Underhood shop light is perfect for giving your vehicle a brighter future with its powerful LED lighting and ability to grab the hood permitting direct light to the engine bay. Looking for something a bit more handy, yet out of the way? The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, but out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations and lighten up with Schwaben.

Set your VW apart from the rest with the new Spec-D Angel Eye Projector headlights and Projector Fog Lights available in black or chrome. Over time debris and accidental scratches can make your headlights and tail lights hazy or scratched leaving an unkempt and ugly appearance. This can give your entire vehicle a dated, sloppy look. Replace your lights and refresh your vehicle's appearance while increasing safety. Spec-D believes in providing high quality products at a low price. Allowing you to give your VW a new look without breaking the bank.

Give your Golf a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower. How is this possible? Easy, side skirts and spoilers. The Seibon Carbon Fiber Side Skirts are made with real carbon fiber and styled after the Audi TT side skirts for an OEM+ look. Neuspeed, bremmen parts, and Genuine spoilers and side skirts are also available.

Modern roads are not very modern in terms of their quality, as they are littered with holes, asphalt debris and other elements that can fling up and damage the underside of your vehicle. If you want to give your Volkswagen it's own bulletproof vest, pick up these Steel Skid Plates for the MK4. The stock plastic belly pan did little to protect the underside of your car. It served its function but, let's face it, an underside plate should do more than that. These plates will offer more protection, quality ventilation and no affect on your performance.

The MK4 GTI has become one of the most popular Volkswagens to upgrade, tune, and personalize. With a plethora of options available, how do you choose what to do next? Each of the following parts have become extremely popular by fixing, fine tuning, or enhancing the performance and appearance of your VW. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

The factory suspension on your VW was designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing these component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. The options available to you from ECS let you choose from a track-day setup to a comfortable daily driven arrangement. Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MK4.

Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to heat shock, corrosive substances, & chemical degradation. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has developed a cast-aluminum replacement for the fragile plastic coolant split pipe fitted to the VW MK4 1.8T. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals and causing catastrophic damage. ECS-assembled kits including installation hardware and coolant are also available.

Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MK3 Golf/Jetta. The options available to you from ECS let you choose from a track-day setup to a comfortable daily driven arrangement. All of the performance suspension industry's top names are represented, including ST, Megan Racing, Koni, JOM, FK, and H&R. JOM NJT Extreme Adjustable Coilover Kits feature adjustable height and dampers to fine tune ride and handling. Solo-werks, H&R Ultra Low, and Koni 1150 Series Coilover Kits are also available.

Put the metal to your pedals with trim kits from ECS Tuning. We have complete ECS brand pedal kits for manual and automatic transmission cars, in eye-pleasing brushed stainless steel. If OE kits are the flavor you favor, we also have Genuine brushed stainless pedals, including R-Line sets. Order standard kits or add a dead pedal, an option available separately on our site. Then use our handy installation guide to get the job done. Check them out today.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this Valentine's Day? Equip yourself for the occasion and make the most of your plans with Schwaben Tools & ECS Garage Gear! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

ECS tuning knows that Valentine's day represents a day of love and togetherness and we want to help. For most car nuts nothing is better than bringing your two loves together, working on your car and your significant other. The dream; getting some quality time together while turning a wrench, could be made into a date night in the garage. Already living the dream? Let Schwaben & ECS help you enjoy that quality time with specialty tools and smooth turning wrenches — The perfect torque specs for your relationship.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Schwaben Specialty tools has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally clever tools for a variety of difficult automotive projects. Their latest Wheel Essentials release contains superb examples of the Schwaben approach to premium tool design and manufacturing. The unique Protecta Socket Kit helps prevent damage during wheel installation & removal. Quickly measure bolt circle on wheels or hubs with the Schwaben Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauge. The Schwaben Low Profile Aluminum Floor Jack is loaded with design details that make this floor jack one of the best jacks on the market.

If you are looking to add some aggression to your vehicle, these rear spoilers are perfect for your VW. Made from high quality carbon fiber, the ECS spoiler will surely make your car stand out in the crowd. The Bremmen rear spoiler was modeled after the spoiler found on the R32. It will look brilliant, as if that spoiler was in place when your car left the factory. Add some Bora R style to your MK4 with these new Bremmen side skirts. Whether you’re looking to expand on your Bora R look, or are just beginning the transformation, these skirts are the perfect choice.

Put the metal to your pedals with trim kits from ECS Tuning. We have complete ECS brand pedal kits for manual and automatic transmission cars, in bodacious brushed stainless steel. These pedals give a sporty brushed stainless finish for superior corrosion resistance while still providing a rubber traction surface. Choose between ECS or Bremmen for the perfect match and style.

When adding performance enhancing modifications to your vehicle, you need a way to get the power to the wheels. The ECS Tuning clutch kit is perfect for preventing premature wear and slippage during heavy acceleration. When paired with the ECS Tuning lightweight steel flywheel, not only will this clutch reliably hold 250 ft-lbs of torque, it provides blistering engagement times. This kit is perfect for someone looking to harness a little more power without sacrificing daily drivability.

The EVO Series by Prosport Performance is the four time award winning, industry first, dual color digital gauge product line. These gauges feature a black bezel and completely blacked out screen when turned off. Quick glance accuracy is achieved thanks to the 270° dial sweep. All EVO Series gauges perform a dramatic full digital sweep and self-check on start-up. Available in dimmable red/blue or green/white backlighting, these gauges not only look good but also give a precise digital read-out that allows you to monitor the performance of your VW.

The factory springs on your VW were designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing this component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. These highly affordable suspension packages eliminate guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, pre-calibrated settings to improve ride quality.

The OEM water pipe is made of plastic, like many other components in your cooling system. This plastic becomes brittle over time and exposure to constant temperature change. Instead of installing another plastic piece that is bound to fail, ECS engineered a permanent solution; Our Billet Aluminum Water Pipe. We started with the OEM piece to ensure we get all the critical dimensions just right. Machined from 6061 aluminum for a strong yet lightweight pipe and anodized to protect against corrosion. This is designed to be the last water pipe you'll ever need to replace.

Isn't it time you came clean with your MK7? Why not take your favorite car from brown-bag stock to sleek and streamlined in minutes with a badgeless grille from ECS Tuning. These easy-to-install grilles come as complete kits that include the hood notch filler that can be painted to match for the ultimate finishing touch. An easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality and a touch of attitude. Drop The Badge

Did your 1.8T oil pan go head to head with a concrete parking lot barrier? Guess who lost. VW cast aluminum oil pans have a glass jaw that shatters on impact. Installing another is just asking for a repeat performance. That's why ECS Tuning came up with a Hybrid oil pan that can take a punch without going weak in the knees. Made of lightweight aluminum with a steel bottom for added strength, the ECS Hybrid oil pan comes as a complete installation upgrade kit that includes pre-assembled pan, sealer, turbo oil return adapter, and oil pickup. Our online tutorial makes it easy.