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Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MKVI Golf TDI. All of the performance suspension industry's top names are represented: KW, H&R, FK, JOM, Koni, Bilstein, St, and Racingline.

Suspension components are one of the most overlooked areas of maintenance on a vehicle. With all the work that your suspension does, it is critical to keep each component functioning well for a safe and compliant ride. Eventually, all of the stock components will deteriorate, leaving you with a less than desirable driving experience. With ECS assembled Suspension Refresh Kits, your suspension will restore beyond factory to a tighter, more responsive setup. Three levels of Suspension Refresh Kits have been assembled by ECS to address the specific needs of your VW Golf 337/20th.

Why settle for stock? ECS Performance Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain, intake, and brake upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your VW MKIV GTI 1.8T. For example, the Lightweight Underdrive Pulley Set includes a new alternator, power steering and crank pulley that allows you to use a stock belt - a complete performance refresh. The ECS XAS Cold Air Intake System allows your engine to make more power by eliminating the restrictive characteristics of the factory system.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MK6 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, or interior mounted button from Double Apex 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.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x100 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

Chemical Guys has consistently released outstanding exterior and interior detailing products - the name has come to represent the most innovative, exciting automotive cleaning and finishing products available. Their latest series of releases, Chemical Guys Interior Cleaning and Detailing Products offer a seriously wide range of solutions for whatever interior maladies your Euro may suffer. Leather conditioner, carpet cleaner, air vent tools, glass and interior trim cleaner - browse through their catalog and pick the kit or product you need to bring your interior back to factory.

ECS Tuning is now supplying the excellent Schwaben Work Gloves for our dedicated following of DIY enthusiasts. The black Schwaben gloves provide hand protection at locations especially prone to cuts and scrapes during automotive work. The best design for tight engine work or delicate electrical work, the close finger design offers exceptional dexterity. Featuring a tailored elastic cuff and textured latex palms and finger tips, these work gloves are also breathable and comfortable with their knit top. Choose from Medium, Large, and Extra Large sizes.

For show and go, VW Stage 5 Big Brakes are a brake-through upgrade, packed with stunning good looks and track-tested performance. Picture your car, fitted with massive Porsche Brembo calipers, showcased against black-hat ECS two-piece rotors. Let that image fill your mind (and open-faced alloys) for a minute. Now move on to performance. Think Hawk Performance Pads, biting on big drilled/slotted discs with directional vane cooling, for sure, fade-free stops. Complete kits include corrosion-resistant hardware, Exact-fit stainless steel brake lines, and Pentosin Super DOT4.

Take your pick: oiled or dry. Choose AFE air intake systems with your choice of washable, reusable ProDry or Pro5R oiled conical air filters. These Stage 1 intake/filter systems come with powder coated heat shields and heat-resistant plastic intake tubes with easy-swap MAF mounting hole. Progressive mesh pleated polyurethane media increases exposed filter area for improved air flows with no loss of fltering efficiency. Easy to install using stock attachment points, AFE intakes keep your intake air clean and cool for improved engine protection and added performance.

The most recognizable feature of the latest generation VW/Audi engines is the updated coil pack design. The new arrangement has been proven on supercars like the R8 and and RS7, as well as the hyper-luxurious S8, and now your VW can enjoy this same aesthetic effect. The stage I & II ECS Conversion Kit includes everything needed to bring the updated coils to your MKIV Golf/GTI: four new coil packs, a 2.0T Coil Pack Conversion Plate (2 color options) and all required stainless steel hardware.

VF Engineering has a stellar lineup of expertly designed billet aluminum and polyurethane drivetrain mounts for your Golf/Jetta. The effects of a more solidly mounted transmission and engine are felt under all driving conditions - giving your vehicle a tighter, more connected feeling. VF Performance Dogbone Mounts reduce drivetrain movement and wheel hop while tightening shift response. The high-durometer polyurethane used for the VF Performance Transmission and Engine Mounts drastically reduces drivetrain movement for better power transfer and cleaner shifts.

When it comes to the essentials of wheel tools there are really only a few categories, Schwaben has an answer for each. When removing or installing wheels, using wheel hangers makes mounting an easy task and using the Protecta sockets prevent damage. When it comes to storage since many car owners today have more than one set of wheels, the wheel tree and wall rack are the perfect accessory to keeping your garage clean and organized. Keeping the tires off of the floor also extends the rubbers life.

The exterior of your vehicle can only be significantly improved in a few areas - one of those ares is the lighting. Tedious stock lighting does the job, but it certainly won’t stir up emotions. The LED tail lights from Spyder give off an unforgettable look while outputting a much more vibrant field of light, improving nighttime safety and visibility. These tail lights are plug-and-play with included harnesses. Additionally, a highly convenient installation tutorial has been included to ensure a professional-level project.

The MKVII GTI 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 H&R, Neuspeed, and RacingLine, designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits the GTI so well. With a lowering range of 1.2" to 2.2", the sport springs give you the perfect balance of comfortable yet aggressive handling dynamics.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MKV Rabbit 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. Our online video shows you how to do it using standard hand tools. *Kit does require coding to operate properly*

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four clutch stages and five driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW MKIV 6-Speed Manual. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 375 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

ECS Tuning has earned a reputation for producing exceptional assemblies of premium components for common maintenance and service procedures. The array of MKVI Jetta TDI Timing Belt Kits is an excellent example, providing you only what you need in a single package. Standard, Ultimate, and Ultimate Plus kits are available. Each level starts with a timing belt and tensioner - Ultimate Kits add water pump with gasket, idler/relay roller, timing roller, camshaft seal, accessory drive belt, and replacement hardware. Ultimate plus Kits add a gallon of coolant to the Ultimate kit.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW MKIV Golf/Jetta TDI. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 325 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW MKIV Golf/Jetta 2.0L. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 225 ft/lbs through 499 ft/lbs clutch ratings.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW '98-'05 1.8T. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 325 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four clutch stages and five driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW VR6 12v's needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 300 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

An exceptional offer has been made available for VW MKVI owners, exclusively through ECS Tuning. When you pick up a KW Coilover Kit for your Volkswagen, you get a Gift Card to use on your next purchase from ECS. KW Coilover Kits are made for serious drivers & those that love to work on their Euros. Tuned for exceptional handling and performance, each kit is designed for a specific application. Whether you get the V1, V2 or V3, we give you a Gift Card to use on your next purchase. For the month of April 2015 receive an additional $200 KW mail in rebate. Up to $400 in savings!

An exceptional offer has been made available for VW MKIV owners, exclusively through ECS Tuning. When you pick up a KW Coilover Kit for your Volkswagen, you get a Gift Card to use on your next purchase from ECS. KW Coilover Kits are made for serious drivers and those that love to work on their Euros. Tuned for exceptional handling and performance, each kit is designed for a specific application. Whether you get the V1, V2 or V3, we give you a Gift Card to use on your next purchase. For the month of April 2015 receive an additional $200 KW mail in rebate. Up to $400 in savings!

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when attending to electrical issues - Schwaben Tools has developed all the right solutions for these common problems. Offering 2 or 4 amp charging, LED setting indicators, and a reverse polarity warning, the Automatic Battery Charger is a highlight of this Schwaben release. The 12 Ft 6-Gauge Booster Cables are also offered, while the Coiled Cord Circuit Tester is ideal 6 to 24 volt systems.

A series of exceptionally convenient and useful specialty tools have recently been made available by Schwaben, the leader in European performance car tools and accessories. Wheel install and metrics tools are the subject of this release. Long Reach Protecta Sockets prevent damage during the installation or removal of wheels, while the strong and attractive Portable 4-Way Lug Wrench Kit is ideal for regular or emergency use. Reliable and accurate Schwaben Digital Tire Pressure Gauges and Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauges give you precise measurements for professional-level DIY work.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x100 bolt pattern wheels for your VW MKIV Golf/337/20th available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the critical JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

Nothing inspires driving confidence better than advanced, over-sized brakes. Push your MKVI Golf towards the limit with ECS assembled Front Big Brake Kits, available cross drilled and slotted or plain. ECS Front rotors are the 312mm GLI specification diameter - up from the factory 288mm - drastically reducing stopping distances and braking responsiveness. The superb ECS Brake Kits reuse your factory calipers, pads, and hardware, for a simple, quick installation.

Most new performance cars could use a more athletic, performance-purposed wheel fitment. Not only does widening a car's track width decrease body roll through turns & make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear & front profile. ECS Flush Kits include the most cleverly engineered, highest quality spacers available, specifically matched to your VW MKVII Golf/GTI's styling and performance needs.

Isn't it time you came clean with your MKIV? Why not take your favorite car from brown-bag stock to sleek Euro-Aero in minutes with one-piece badgeless grilles from ECS Tuning. These easy-to-install grilles come as a complete kit that includes one-piece grille, hood notch filler, and adhesive. Available in two popular styles: Black with chrome accents, or back to black basic for a touch of attitude.