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Wheel studs remove the frustrating process of trying to line up your wheel and thread the bolts all at the same time. They 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. ECS Wheel Locks take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with premium wheel security. Genuine Steel Wheels are strong as can be and save your summer wheels from the harsh winter elements.

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.

When it comes to your car the best way to begin modifying it is a nice set of wheels. Picking the right ones can prove to be a challenging process in achieving the look you desire, but what if you were able to have options? Right now ECS Tuning is bringing you those options with pricing you can justify and allowing you to shoe shop with confidence.

With the weather turning for the worst be prepared and protect your car. Unimpeded, road salt and snow wreak all sorts of havoc. ECS has a variety of items to ready your ride for the cold season. Whether it be textile snow chains to ensure safe travels in the worst of conditions, or ski/snowboard mounts to get your gear to the slopes, we have the goods to get you through the Winter.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 8½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, ECS Tuning Mirror Caps are an easy install and profound performance styling statement. No special fitting. No hassles. Pop the old one's out, pop these on and get going. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color MK6. ECS Mirror Caps will reflect your good taste and European sensibility.

Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, ECS Tuning Mirror Caps are an easy install and profound performance styling statement. No special fitting. No hassles. Pop the old one's out, pop these on and get going. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color MK7. ECS Mirror Caps will reflect your good taste and European sensibility.

The improved late-style center console for the Golf utilized three, easy-clean cup holders that were better positioned to avoid spills. An excellent replacement part to clean up your interior and update its design, ECS offers the Genuine VW Center Console Conversion – a comprehensive kit including all required fasteners and speed clips for a clean, thorough install. The direct-fit kit easily bolts into the existing console location, and is perfectly color matched to the factory black interior.

When it comes to your car the best way to begin modifying it is a nice set of wheels. Picking the right ones can prove to be a challenging process in achieving the look you desire, but what if you were able to have options? Right now ECS Tuning is bringing you those options with pricing you can justify and allowing you to shoe shop with confidence.

The Genuine VW Radio Upgrade adds an auxiliary input, USB port, and Bluetooth calling and audio streaming to your car, updating your calling and media experience in a single upgrade. The most authentic, complete head unit upgrade available for your VW, the red-lit buttons & white screen modernizes your interior while matching your existing controls. Enjoy hands-free calling, MP3 and Bluetooth Streaming, and AUX input with this plug-and-play unit.

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new headlights and tails. The front and rear of the Golf centers primarily around it's headlights and tail lights. The good part about this is that you have the ability to easily refresh and update the styling of your car with a simple upgrade. Whether you want European lighting, projectors, or US Spec Lighting, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. These lights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and in many cases even improve your nighttime lighting.

Schwaben & ECS 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 mobility for both you and your tools.

The German TUV (Technical Inspection Association) has determined that in several European countries the clearance between fender and tire must be adequate to accommodate snow chains when safety requires. In North America, where no such law exists, you have the option of restoring VW's original intention of providing a focused driver's machine by widening their stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with an ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new headlights and tails. The front and rear of the Golf centers primarily around it's headlights and tail lights. The good part about this is that you have the ability to easily refresh and update the styling of your car with a simple upgrade. Whether you want European lighting, projectors, or US Spec Lighting, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. These lights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and in many cases even improve your nighttime lighting.

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new headlights and tails. The front and rear of the MK7 centers primarily around it's headlights and tail lights. The good part about this is that you have the ability to easily refresh and update the styling of your car with a simple upgrade. Whether you want European lighting, LEDs, or projectors, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. These lights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and in many cases even improve your nighttime lighting.

The ECS Assembled Fog Light Conversion Kit for the VW MK6 Golf has several obvious benefits. Kits include brand new fog light air grilles, replacing your weathered or cracked factory grilles for a more modern appearance. The exciting part of this upgrade is that you can now run fog lights without complicated VCDS coding - the kit includes everything from an ECS fog light wiring harness, European headlight switch to operate the lights and all related hardware to make the installation straight forward and painless.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts for a complete package.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance--or swagger down the road with a monster offset. Set up a more aggressive appearance by pushing the wheels out from the body. Hubcentric spacers can also serve as a cure for wheel rubbing when utilizing an aftermarket suspension setup. ECS offers a wide variety of sizes to give you the ideal stance for your specific needs and tastes - every ECS spacer is made from a high quality 6061-T6 anodized black aluminum to keep weight to a minimum and effectively resist corrosion. Made specifically for your 57.1mm center bore VW hub.

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!

A clean car says a lot, but the real talking starts when you open the hood. So if you're looking to make a statement, you'll need a clean engine compartment that says “high class”. If this is for you, we have the perfect solution! Straight from the engineering masters at ECS Tuning comes our new oil dipstick, and we promise, this is a lube-level like no other. With a billet aluminum handle and stainless steel cable, the quality is second to none. The butter-smooth grip is easy on your fingers, and the easy to read stainless steel indicator is the best there is.

A clean car says a lot, but the real talking starts when you open the hood. So if you're looking to make a statement, you'll need a clean engine compartment that says “high class”. If this is for you, we have the perfect solution! Straight from the engineering masters at ECS Tuning comes our new oil dipstick, and we promise, this is a lube-level like no other. With a billet aluminum handle and stainless steel cable, the quality is second to none. The butter-smooth grip is easy on your fingers, and the easy to read stainless steel indicator is the best there is.

A long time ago, we underestimated the power of the dark side.....but there was a hope, our only hope....and you'll see we've constructed a new flashlight. Our design is complete! Introducing the new Schwaben High Output Flashlight with a rigid aluminum alloy case, lanyard, an anti roll head, a 3-Watt Cree LED Lamp, and two different output settings. This is not your fathers flashlight, the quality is clear, and it comes complete with batteries, ready for battle. The dark times are no match for the power of this light! Get one now, and take your first step into a larger world.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? Build your VW into a monster that's extraordinary. Designed to transform your people carrier into a power hungry, road hugging, monster of performance; this ECS special blend of drivetrain and engine upgrades is exactly what your monster is craving. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and build your monster.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? Build your VW into a monster that's extraordinary. Transform your GTI and feed its cravings with the Golf R400 Style Body Kit. 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 monster the aggressive looks it deserves.

JCaps started back when Jay, a mechanical engineer, became the proud owner of a new MK4 R32. He sought after high quality, billet machined accessories to dress up the engine bay and interior, but nothing on the market met his high quality standards. The only option was for him to engineer and produce his own precision machined components. All JCaps products are precision machined from 6061 series billet aluminum and include stainless steel hardware, where needed. ECS is proud to be the exclusive distributor of JCaps by providing the entire catalog in one, convenient location.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? Build your VW into a monster that's extraordinary. Designed to transform your people carrier into a power hungry, road hugging, monster of performance; this ECS special blend of drivetrain and engine upgrades is exactly what your monster is craving. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and build your monster.

VW MK4 TDI owners can now take a completely new perspective on perfecting their powerplant. Instead of tacking on performance parts that push engine internals to increasingly closer tolerances, AMC Engine Parts are now available for the TDI for a deep restoration of engine performance. Completely regain factory compression, cam lift and duration, and reset your engine's lifespan with Cylinder Head Replacement Kits that include a complete cylinder head, complete with valves, springs, camshaft, and bolts. AMC Camshaft Kits are also available.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? Build your VW into a monster that's extraordinary. Designed to transform your people carrier into a power hungry, road hugging, monster of performance; this ECS special blend of drivetrain and engine upgrades is exactly what your monster is craving. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and build your monster.

Stunning wheels that won't break the bank. This one time sale allows you access to completely transform the look of your VW at an unbeatable price. From the breathtaking 040s and 349s with their split spoke, mesh face design to the 881s and 020s that give any VW an attitude adjustment with their machined lips. Through rigorous quality control, durability testing, and inspecting, you can have the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear. Browse these deals but don’t take too long, savings like this go fast and once these wheels are gone, they're gone.

Stunning wheels that won't break the bank. This one time liquidation sale allows you access to completely transform the look of your VW at an unbeatable price. From the breathtaking 040s and 349s with their split spoke, mesh face design to the 881s and 020s that give any VW an attitude adjustment with their machined lips. Through rigorous quality control, durability testing, and inspecting, you can have the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear. Browse these deals but don’t take too long, savings like this go fast and once these wheels are gone, they're gone.