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The ECS Tuning 6-speed shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes seven balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin. Order now and we'll ship yours free.

Your car's not done 'til you seal the deal with wheels, and ECS Tuning has everything you need to mount and space your four-lug summer rims. Don't spin your search wheels tracking down bolts, lugs, and spacers for 4x100 rims. ECS Tuning is your one-stop shopping answer. It's a four-gone conclusion.

You slammed your MKIV, and dropping the chassis has rolled the tires so far forward in the wheel wells they look like they're hiding. What to do? ECS Tuning introduces a simple solution with our new Wheel Centering Plates. Bolt these beefy spacers between your axle and chassis and coax the axle rearward so your tires sit where they belong, in the center of the wheel opening. Easy to install, our Wheel Centering Plates come as a complete installation kit, with hardened bolts and washers; our helpful installation video shows you how. ECS: Extremely Creative Solutions

Is the timing belt in your VW 2.0L four-cylinder ABA engine running on borrowed time? In a split second, you can go from driver's seat, to riding shotgun in a tow truck. Argggh. Don't wait. Prevent an unwanted and expensive breakdown with our Standard or Ultra timing belt kits. Assembled from name brand products you can trust, our kits are convenient, and priced to please your budget. Time's a wastin'

Let's keep this short and sweet: Our sale priced TT sport shifter shortens gear lever throws by 20 percent, so you can grab gears faster and keep moving. The cast aluminum shift arm changes shift lever geometry, reducing fore and aft gear shift movement. Easy to install with simple hand tools; our video tutorial shows you how. (Bet you never thought getting the short end of the stick could be so much fun.)

WatercooledIND, with their characteristic vibrancy and creativity, is releasing a stunning new ECS-exclusive wheel - the SY10. From start to finish, SY10s are meticulously designed and engineered to be as light as they are strong. This latest release, available only through ECS Tuning, is a creative interpretation of the classic split 10-spoke design. The details in the wheel's machined face add dimension to the surface, while the WCI engraving and gorgeous silver finish make a visual statement that will redefine your vehicle's presence.

You don't have to be a maniac to get a little crazy once in a while. Spoil yourself. Cut loose. Spice up your favorite VW interior with colorful trim accessories and LED lighting from Maniacs. Choose snappy looking trim pieces for your ignition and DSG paddle shifters, then show them off with bright white zone lighting LEDs. Fiendishly easy to install with peel-and-stick adhesive backers, these trim bezels and shifter trim garnishes come in cool colors. Or daring designs. Or flashy finishes! Yikes! Sorry. Guess we got a little crazy there. Now it's your turn.

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!

Your VR6 goes like a streak, but its coolant pipes have sprung a leak. Since coolant doesn't come for free, it's time for plastic surgery. Keep your VR6 safe from the dangers of overheating with new water pipe kits from ECS Tuning. Replace those old, heat-hardened plastic pipes and o-rings before they dump enough coolant to cause engine overheating and expensive damage. Buy a pipe kit, a kit with coolant, or our special Stage 3 kit that comes with a no-nonsense metal replacement for the notorious "crack pipe."

Your VR6 goes like a streak, but lately, it's starting to leak. Since coolant doesn't come for free, it's time for plastic surgery. Keep your VR6 safe from the dangers of overheating with new coolant hose repair parts from ECS Tuning. Replace those old, heat-hardened plastic pipes and o-rings before they dump enough coolant to cause engine overheating and expensive damage. Buy individual pipes and elbows or move up to a repair kit that includes a new thermostat, coolant pipes, and fresh o-rings.

We were out; now they're back. Hot selling MKIV side markers are on our shelves again, ready to ship. ECS brand side markers are an easy, affordable way to upgrade your car, and season its appearance to your personal taste. Guess that's why they sell so fast. If you had to wait, we want to make it up to you. So for a limited time, both bumper and bumper/side marker kits ship free. Yo, there they go again.

Light aluminum pulleys from ECS Tuning punch above their weight. Precision machined from anodized billet aluminum, ECS crank and accessory pulleys reduce mass and inertia to spin up faster. Available in standard diameter or underdrive, in four colors and black. Buy them for function. Because they look great. Or both! Choose from individual pulleys or install a complete underdrive kit. Have it your way on the highway.

ECS Tuning introduces clear and smoked side markers for the Golf MKVI and Sportwagen. These side markers are designed by ECS Tuning to replace those dull bumper mounted amber lights, creating a cleaner front end appearance. Available with clear or smoked lenses, ECS side markers install in minutes; no tools required. Exact manufacturing standards and ultrasonic welding mean these markers will fit right and won't leak. With a lifetime warranty, this is the last set of markers you'll need.

Ready for some heavy breathing? Then you better have hoses that can take the pressure. Stock air hoses can't hack the added boost pressure pumped out by chipped performance engines. ECS stocks APR, Forge, Samco, and Eurojet turbo-ready hoses that can take the pressure. Available in direct fit sizes, these black and brightly colored reinforced silicone hoses laugh at boost that blows OE hoses away. Order individual hoses or complete sets, many with free clamp kits to make installation fast and easy.

The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex. Breeze through repairs knowing you can remove odd specialty fasteners with ease. These premium bits are made of hardened chrome vanadium steel, handsome and tough enough for daily use. Packaged in a handy blow molded case with silhouetted slots for easy organization and inventory. With the increased use of specialty fasteners, no tool box is complete without this versatile bit assortment.

Ditch those silly, spill-prone dash-mounted MKIV cupholders. Upgrade to a new, improved center console with three, easy-clean cupholders that won't dump coffee on your radio when you stomp on the gas. That's right, three cup holders--where you need them. Light beige or black, your new console includes a spare change holder to keep toll coins handy. While you're at it, might as well replace your stained front console. Soft touch finish looks lots better than the hard plastic used in bargain basement parts. Good looks. Added function. Hot coffee that stays where you put it. Awesome.

Our new and expanded brake parts inventory includes brake parts from both original equipment and name brand aftermarket suppliers; quality products from the most trusted names in the business. Not sure what you need or how to do it? Watch our new installation video or download a step-by-step how-to installation guide. Great parts. Detailed instructions. A win-win.

The Fumoto 14mm oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

RockyMounts LiftOp ski and snowboard carriers work with all roof rack base bars. Their unique GripCord attachment system cinches tight in minutes, and carries skis and snowboards in lockable non-mar flexible rubber jaws. LiftOp's rocky mountain-solid tubular design is sleek and aerodynamic to reduce drag and run whisper quiet. Tested in subzero temperatures at 14,000 feet, RockyMounts products will elevate your expectations for roof rack accessories.

Give your MKIV a face lift, and protect your expensive head and tail light lenses from scratches, dings, and abrasion with Lamin-X protective film, at ECS. Strong, flexible, and impact resistant, Lamin-X vinyl coatings are easy to apply, and flexible enough to adhere to any head or tail light contour. Available in clear, smoke, gun smoke, charcoal, or several tint colors, protective film coatings from Lamin-X give your car a distinctive look, and prevent "sandblasting" damage that turns headlight plastic lenses foggy and reduces road illumination.

Protect your expensive headlight lenses from scratches, dings, and abrasion with Lamin-X protective film, at ECS. Strong, flexible, and impact resistant, Lamin-X vinyl coatings are easy to apply, and flexible enough to adhere to any headlight or foglight contour. Available in clear, smoke, or several tint colors, protective film coatings from Lamin-X give your car a distinctive look, and prevent "sandblasting" damage that turns headlight plastic lenses foggy and reduces road illumination. Look good, see better, with Lamin-X film coatings.

Choose from three attractive styles, in sizes from 17 to 19 inches; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

Check out this large selection of Alzor wheels for VW. Choose silver, black, or gunmetal gray, in sizes from 17 to 20 inches; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

Worried about that really bad storm? The mother of all blizzards where your all seasons tires don't get it done, and there are more cars in the ditch than on the road? Rest easy. We have a solution: ISSE Textile Tire Chains. So light a child can lift them. Easy to install no matter where you are. Just slip them over your tires, and get instant traction. Available in different grades for regular or occasional use, in sizes for every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

Look good. See more. Be seen. Take advantage of special sale prices on European-style headlight assemblies with clear/black or clear/chrome projectors. These special housings improve night driving vision using standard H1 and H7 bulbs. Audi-style LED light bars don't just look great, they make you more visible to other motorists. Direct fit, no modifications needed. Priced to move.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Books or CDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment; on sale.

If you're a tool-aholic--or know someone who is--you're in for a pleasant surprise. Our tool catalog is large and growing. We have both Euro-car and general application tools, great additions to an enthusiast's tool box; tough enough for a pro mechanic. Make a tool junkie happy, even if it's you.

Add a special touch to your holiday decorations with lighted VW logos and shatterproof ornaments. Blue and white globes and etched enamel logo pendant come tree-ready, with loop-style hangers. The lighted logo string is sure to brighten the holiday season and spice up special events and enthusiast gatherings throughout the coming year. VW ornaments are great party gifts, and a sure fire conversation starter for holiday gatherings.

Go back to the future with a sci-fi reverse camera kit. This hi-tech option, commonly reserved for luxury models, can be retrofitted to any MKV/MKVI Golf equipped with an RNS-based factory navigation stereo. A great accessory for families with small children--or anyone who needs to back up in a crowded grocery store parking lot. See every hazard behind you in a live, color video display: kids and carts, pets and pedestrians, toys and trikes. This isn't just an accessory; it's one of the best safety upgrades ever offered by ECS. Be sure to check out our installation PDF!

Give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gift that won't get returned because it's the wrong size, style, or color. ECS gift cards come in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, to fit any budget. These certificates are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast, and they're a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!