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ECS-engineered Silicone Coolant, Boost, and PCV hoses are available for select BMW, MINI, VW, and Audi models. Silicone is a vastly superior material choice for the construction of these hoses. Three and four-ply fiberglass-reinforced designs withstand increased boost pressure, chemical degradation, and heat soak better than rubber or plastic – resisting leaks, dry-rotting, and bulging. Each ECS product is also perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment, while many kits include stainless steel gear-drive hose clamps for ease of installation.

Forget the repair video you saw on GlueTube. When the dipstick funnel on your 1.8T cracks, it's time to say buh-bye and replace it. Easy to install: Just pull off the broken pieces of your old funnel tube, and snap on another. ECS has both stock replacement and show quality aluminum oil funnels and dipsticks to fix chronic problems caused when the original plastic tubes heat-harden, crack, and break. Better still, replace your funnel now, before it breaks. It's just a matter of time.

Get your car in the air safely or ensure your new wheel/tire combo fits correctly. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. To ensure that your new wheels and tires fit your vehicle properly, use the newly available WheelRite Wheel/Tire Fitment tool. This WheelRite tool bolts onto your vehicle's hub to precisely simulate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, wheel width, backspacing, and tire profile.

Here's a tasty two-fer. Our short shifters are back in stock after another sell out, and sale priced, for a limited time. This ingenious upgrade is a popular item with MKIV enthusiasts; it shortens shift throws to let you grab gears faster for smoother, faster acceleration. Made of sturdy cast aluminum, the short shift arm installs easily in 30 minutes or less using common hand tools. Our online video shows you how to do it yourself. A primary upgrade for any VW enthiusiast. There's never been a better time to order yours.

Make it easy on yourself. Get a complete suspension lowering solution with a set of ST performance coilovers. Matched by the manufacturer to your vehicle, STs provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. They come ready to install with no-fuss preset damping and ride height adjustability. Packed with quality and features: quiet composite seats, tempered springs, chromed hardened strut shaft, and galvanized strut housings. Order now, we'll ship them free.

Weekend project alert! Don't settle for stock. ECS Essentials are a special blend of lighting options and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to enhance the performance and appearance of your MKIV 2.0, VR6, or TDI; most ship free for a limited time. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Why settle for stock? ECS Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your MKIV 1.8T 5-speed; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Knock, knock, who's there? It might be your sway bars! Lowered suspensions pose problems in some vehicles when altered steering geometry causes interference between the sway bar and axles. Now you can change sway bar length to provide clearance for noise-free suspension travel, or fine tune handling characteristics, with ECS Adjustable Sway Bar Links. Sturdy stainless steel construction with polyurethane bushings; online instructional video to make installation easy.

Add push button convenience; raise your Golf MKVI 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; no coding required. Order soon; these pop off the shelves in a hurry!

Swap wasted space for a brand new face. Install our bumper grille fog light kits in place of those dummy plastic factory grilles. Add great looks and improve lighting at the same time. These bumper grille kits come with all the good stuff: exact fit grilles with built-in fog light mounts, wiring harness with relay, crimp connectors and twist ties. Our installation pdf makes it fun and easy to do the job yourself. Order soon before they sell out--again!

A 2-day celebration of European vehicles with a full Track Day at Nelson Ledges Road Course on Friday June 5th and car show & swap meet at ECS Tuning HQ on Saturday June 6th. Spectating is FREE!!! Space is limited, tickets are non-refundable, register before they sell out! HOW TO TRACK YOUR CAR ON 6/5/26: Purchase a Track Day At Nelson Ledges - Registration Ticket and someone will reach out to you to collect information. There will be three driving levels running from 9:00a - 4:00p on Friday June 5th. HOW TO SHOW YOUR CAR ON 6/6/26: Join us from 10am-2pm for the show at ECS HQ Show Tickets are exclusively reserved for European cars, but spectators of any make are welcome for FREE. To register for the show, purchase this ticket now and stay tuned to your email for classing and event details. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SWAP MEET ON 6/6/26: Purchase a Swap Meet Slot Registration Ticket and someone will contact you with details and to collect your information.

Finally. Somebody has a grip on the MKII door handle issue. If you are on your third (or fourth) set of MKII exterior door handles, you must be wondering if there is a cure for the heartbreak of CHB (Chronic Handle Breakage). We have the cure: ECS Tuning replacement handles. They look and fit like the originals, but are stronger and more durable. Easy to install. All you need is a screwdriver. Transfer the locks from the old handles, and keep your keys!

Good things come in ECS Tuning packages. Our engineers have assembled quality timing belt replacement kits to fit your car and budget. Your choices range from bare bones belt-with-tensioner, all the way to major service kits packed with all the extras needed for a major t-belt service: water pump, coolant, accessory belts, and oil seals. When only the best will do, choose a custom kit and add lightweight or underdrive ECS Tuning pulleys for great looks and improved performance. Order soon, and keep your engine running trouble free.

Thwart thieves. Send them packing with Euro Lock wheel locks from Eurasia. Easy to install and unlock, Euro Locks cover 17 or 19 mm wheel bolt heads to prevent bolt removal. Their standard outside diameter fits snugly inside standard wheel bolt recesses, making it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your wheels. Euro Lock kits come with key and removal tool. Black enameled bases with stainless steel caps resist salt and other corrosives, to keep them looking good, even in harsh environments. Install peace of mind with Euro Lock wheel locks.

Import a taste of Germany with assorted Golf R and GTI LED tail light treatments for Golf MKVI models, straight from the European market. We have restocked these popular factory original LED lighting assemblies in Dark and Cherry Red, tinted and non-tinted, with and without fogs. Install the assemblies without body mods, and plug them into your US car harness using an ECS patch harness. Code the Central Electronics Module, and your Autobahn cruiser is ready to roll. Order soon while supplies last.

Stylish brushed aluminum front door sill trim panels add a touch of class to your MKVI. Pick your favorite from three great selections: red and black accents, R-logo, or boldly accented gray trim complete with R-Line insignia. It gets better: installation is peel-and-press-in-place. No special tools or disassembly required. These Genuine VW/Audi accessories have been sourced straight from the Euro-market. Add their distinctive style to your MKVI.

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? ECS offers both plain and tinted heated Blind Spot mirrors that expand your rear vision to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Are you ready to make your fluid bleeding job as simple as changing your oil? Typically, two people are needed in order to get the job done, but sometimes, that second person isn't around and when they are, the job itself is extremely time consuming. These new Motive products will make a complex job an easy one. When it comes to bleeding your brakes, you won't have to pump the pedal. This tool uses pressurized brake fluid to force air and old fluid out of your brake lines. The same can be said for clutch and differential fluid. Make your vehicle's service easier with these products

Coilovers are cool. Your car looks great and you can dial in your favorite chassis height and ride quality. But what if you could have all the benefits of coilovers, with more adjustment options and fewer hassles? Air Ride suspensions raise and lower your car and adjust ride quality with push button ease, all from the convenience of dash-mounted control panel. More than coilovers, Air Ride is a complete suspension solution. Pick and choose; mix and match from a long list of complete kits and individual components.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

When it drains it pours. Nobody wants a hot oil treatment to be part of an oil change. That's why you need the Schwaben oil filter drain tool. Just screw it into the filter housing and send your drain oil to a catch can for easy disposal. The screw-on adapter is machined from solid brass, with non-slip knurled collar. The swivel base and long drain hose are easy to use in tight quarters. Tough enough for repeated use, the Schwaben drain tool belongs in your tool box if you own a VW 2.5L.

The ECS Ultimate Dogbone Mount is made from billet aluminum and fitted with high durometer polyurethane 88A bushings to create a stronger, less compliant powertrain mount. Stiffer bushings reduce engine movement and wheel hop, and provide positive shifting, especially during hard acceleration. Ready to install: Mounting hardware included. Mount up.

Do it fast. Do it right. Make it easy. Turn a tough job into a simple one with the Schwaben strut nut tightening wrench. Offset to reach down into the strut mount well, the box end open design makes it easy to hold the strut shaft with a hex key as you tighten the nut. Don't risk strut seal or thread damage with makeshift tools and impact guns. Designed to fit right; chrome plated for durability and corrosion protection; priced right. Add one to your tool box.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators, the wheel tree adjusts to fit a range of wheel and tire sizes. Complete kit includes hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

Reduce rotational mass for faster engine revs with ECS Tuning lightweight crank and power steering pulleys. These lightweight pulleys have lower mass than heavier, stock pulleys, and suck less power overcoming inertia, saving horsepower for acceleration. Precision machined from billet aluminum for added strength, our lightweight pulleys are the same diameter as the originals, with a rich, matte black anodized coating that cleans easily and resists corrosion. A great first step for adding performance, and an attractive add-on for any up-tuned engine.

Stop it! Improve braking and reduce unsprung weight with ECS Tuning caliper conversion kits. Swap those clunky MKIII cast iron calipers and sticking hand brake mechanisms for new, lightweight aluminum MKIV calipers. Our upgrade kit includes aluminum calipers plus bright red ECS Exact Fit stainless reinforced brake hoses. We even included banjo bolts and copper sealing washers. Install the new calipers on your old carriers, add your favorite brake pads and brake fluid, and you're good to go. Order now and we'll sweeten the deal with free shipping.

You might buy these Ziza Euro-spec headlights for their superior illumination. You might buy them because they install easily, without modification or coding. You might even buy them because they won't bust your budget for the next six months. But odds are, you'll slap a set of these chrome or blackout headlights in your MKV because they are drop-dead good looking, on or off. Pick a reason. Pick a look. Order soon.

Looking for a diverter valve that works when you need it, and doesn't need constant maintenance and repair? The APR R1 Diverter valve heads off common problems before they start. Its rugged low friction diapgragm is Nomex fabric reinforced, requires no lubrication, and can't get stuck like a piston. The valve's cast housing improves flow, and the stainless steel vacuum fitting resists corrosion. Finished in an attractive corrosion-resistant coating, we recommend the R1 to anyone who would rather hit the open road than tinker with a balky old diverter valve.