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ECS has assembled timing chain kits with all the parts you need to do a complete timing chain replacement on your VR6. Chains, guides, pins, and tensioners. Don't wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. If your timing chain is slapping the guides loud enough to make noise, don't just turn up the radio, save your engine. ECS Tuning. Great parts. Great timing!

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 MKIV GTI. 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.

VW MKIV Golf/Jetta and New Beetle 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, camshaft, all required gaskets, hardware, oil and coolant. AMC Camshaft Kits are also available.

Regular oil and filter changes are a must for a long 2.5L 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. These service kits include everything you will need to perform a oil service on your VW 2.5L Engine. Select kits include the excellent Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing, designed in-house at ECS.

See and be seen in a different light. VW MKVII Golf Projector headlight assemblies improve road illumination and modernize your exterior styling significantly compared to factory. The projectors create a more efficient lighting pattern compared to reflector style housings to help you see the road better in all driving conditions. Integrated dual U-shaped LED strips add a new-car look and improve safety during the day. Compatible with your original H7 bulbs and stock 10-pin electrical connector, these stylish assemblies include integral leveling motors for added functionality.

Looking for a wheel to really help you stand out from the crowd? 3SDM is a breath of fresh air in the aftermarket wheel community, bringing style to all who seek it. Note, these wheels require conical seat bolts. Seeking perfect fitment? Make sure to check out our 5x112 Wheel Spacers and extended length conical wheel bolts.

The rear design of the MKIV Golf/GTI 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, Helix, and Genuine and Euro VW. Choose from an assortment of styles - Factory OEM GTI, Smoked, European, Ocean Style, and Red/Clear.

From Schwaben Specialty Tools comes a tool every home mechanic should have in his arsenal. The 61" long adjustable Engine Support Bar adapts to any vehicle width, and supports a full 1000 lb weight rating. The support bar includes four rubber padded feet to prevent slipping and damage to your car's finish, while powder coating guarantees durability. A deluxe version of the support bar includes two-direction stability for added support. The Schwaben Engine Support Bar is the perfect tool for projects like engine mount replacement, subframe work, FWD transmission repair & more.

Chemical Guys put the power of raw science to work in a complete professional detailing car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt, even from alloy wheels, and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster. From the exceptional MR. PINK Super Suds Surface Cleanser to the Sticky Gel Citrus-Based Wheel & Rim Cleaner, each CG release represents the most advanced, effective, and downright cool cleaning product of its kind.

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, G13 coolant and Gates racing timing belt & performance pulleys. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

If your VW 12V VR6 has a slipping clutch, worn flywheel, or poor gear engagement, instead of replacing one part at a time with an expensive OEM part, invest in one of several superb ECS-assembled Replacement Clutch Kits. The 18.5lb ECS Clutch Kit with steel flywheel includes the flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc and all required installation hardware for a thorough clutch system rebuild. The more performance-minded enthusiast is catered to as well - the ECS-assembled 15.5lb Performance Clutch kit with single-mass flywheel improves throttle response and acceleration.

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. 
 Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber/Caster Gauge. Simply place the device on the wheel hub or brake disc & note a positive or negative reading.

Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MKII Golf/Jetta. All of the performance suspension industry's top names are represented, including ST, Megan Racing, solo-works, Koni, JOM, FK, and H&R. KW V1 Series Kits feature stainless steel "Inox-Technology" and are height adjustable from 1.7" to 3.3" at the front and rear. JOM BlueLine Coilovers arrive with stunning polished steel front and rear housings for a fresh look. H&R Ultra Low, ST X Performance, and Koni 1150 Series Coilover Kits are also available.

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.

Brembo GT now offers Front Big Brake kits for your MKVII Golf/Sportwagen. Now you can let your open-face alloys showcase huge Brembo calipers and rotors, for a look that turns heads. Good looks are just the start. Wait until you press the brake pedal and feel your brakes bite down against those drilled or slotted rotor faces. Get that great brake feel and bold performance today for pure personal satisfaction and lots of "likes" from friends.

The ECS Carbon Fiber Engine Cover creates a visual underhood transformation like no other! Made from authentic, hand laid carbon fiber material with pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth, epoxy resin and then finished in a durable gloss clear coat for UV-protection and extra durability, this engine cover is sure to be turning heads! A brushed aluminum logo plate, featuring a screen-printed ECS Tuning logo is pre-installed onto the engine cover. Paired with the exposed ignition coils, this sporty yet mature upgrade adds a flash of style and elegance under your hood.

ECS has developed a series of Suspension Refresh Kits to repair or restore your MKVI's suspension and steering. Whether your car suffers from battered ball joints, bashed bushings, or tired tie rod ends, we'll help you rein it in and head it in the right direction again. Steering feel and handling are not only restored with these comprehensive kits - you'll notice a significant improvement over the original factory handling dynamics.

The primary concern for your drivetrain when making significant power additions to your vehicle is premature wear or failure of your clutch - your factory clutch was designed within tolerances that added power simply surpass. ECS tuning has developed an outstanding, perfectly-matched Flywheel and Clutch Kit that not only staves off premature clutch wear but reduces flywheel weight for improved acceleration and throttle response. The Stage 1 Clutch Kit is ideal for the daily driven moderately tuned cars, holding up to 250 ft-lbs of torque with ease.

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 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 Gauge. Simply place the device on the wheel hub or brake disc & note a positive or negative reading.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW's 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.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers - engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW MKVI Golf/GTI/R perfectly. Choose from our impressive inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Our unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 8mm size. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum and black anodized for corrosion protection. Each kit comes with correct-length black lug bolts and stainless steel set screws for a complete package.

Known world-wide primarily for their creative and original Porsche offerings, Rennline Inc. is not only the distributor, but manufacturer of the majority of products that wear the Rennline name. ECS Tuning will be offering some of the most innovative VW Rennline products immediately at the inception of this new partnership. RS-Style Door Pull Sets, available in an array of colors, are a clever way to bring the race-oriented interior stylings of the RS-Line Porsche models to your car.

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 G13 coolant. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

The factory coilovers on your VW were designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing these components require careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. These highly affordable coilover packages eliminate guesswork by combining great quality products at all four corners that are engineered to improve the ride quality of your Volkswagen.

Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for the MKVII Golf that will not throw a bulb out code. The stunning lights are direct replacements that install in minutes - no need to wire up complicated resistors or hack your factory wiring to get them to work. "It's quite simple - simply remove your plate light assemblies, replace the factory incandescent bulbs with our ZiZa LED's and plug-and-play resistor harness, and re-install the plate light assemblies.

Oh-4. Oh Boy! Pump out some fun with a K04 turbo. Use it as a bolt-on repair option for a trashed K03, or as a direct fit performance upgrade. Our complete kit contains a legendary Borg Warner K04 turbo, plus gaskets and hardware to save installation time, and prevent unwanted do-overs. Use it alone or as part of a complete performance upgrade. ECS carries a complete line of turbo accessories, exhaust upgrades, and software tweaks, so you can take full advantage of the K04's bigger boost.

Spring is here and so are some of our craziest deals EVER! We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this one time event. From wheel deals to popular upgrades, buy now and save huge. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Limited time, limited stock, huge savings. Sale Ends April 18, 2016

The MKIV Golf has always looked great with a lowered ride height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers superb Performance Sport Spring Sets from AUTOTECH, H&R, Neuspeed, ST, FK and Eibach designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits the VW Golf so well. With a lowering range of 0.25" to 2.25", the sport springs give you the perfect balance of comfortable yet aggressive handling dynamics.

Looking for a fun weekend project? Something fast and easy that will freshen your car's appearance? Direct-fit ECS honeycomb MKVII grilles add a unique styling accent. Available with black or red accent strip, these grilles pop in place easily. Complete kit comes with half round hood filler; leave it black or color match to taste. As a starting point or finishing touch, these grilles add a great look to any MKVII.

Another convenient tool from Schwaben, the 6-Liter Extractor/Filler System makes oil, ATF or any type of fluid change simpler, cleaner, and faster. The Extractor/Filler tank features an extendable foot step for stable use when pumping. Nine adapters are included, with storage for each on the tank for easy access and convenience. The 5-foot long main tube makes reaching transmission and oil filling/draining locations easier. The main tube also features a quick disconnect and shut off valve. Free yourself from finding a power source with the Schwaben 6 Liter Extractor/Filler.