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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.

Not sure what to buy for your favorite VW enthusiast? To save you time, we've put up a special shopping section filled with assorted gifts, from toys to totes, hats to hoodies, beach blankets to barbecue tools. Take your time; browse for ideas until that special something jumps out and grabs your attention. Not sure what size to order? Select an ECS Gift card in denominations from 10 to 100 dollars, always a sure fit. Great gifts at prices to fit every budget.

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!

Timing is everything. 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 Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. Performance enthusiasts! Add some fun. Order stock kits spiced with underweight or underdrive crank pulleys. Underdrive kits available in five colors. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

TT pedal set sale. Add the look of attractive polished aluminum Audi TT pedals in your VW. Choose the standard brushed aluminum three-pedal set, with contrasting black anti-slip raised bubber nubs, or add the four-piece set with dead pedal. This an ECS easy-install upgrade; no drilling or hardware to fuss with. Trim pieces are secured with snap-in-place rubber lips. A treat for your feet.

New Product. Free shipping. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your vehicle, preset dampening and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. All this and free shipping. Don't wait.

Koni STR.T struts are a budget-wise solution for price conscious motorists. These bright orange, non-adjustable struts have been valved by Koni engineers to provide improved handling, without sacrificing ride quality. Install them with your springs, or add Koni sport springs for matched performance. STR.T struts come with two more special features that make them a great buy at this price: the respected Koni name, and a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. Twisting two-lane not included.

They're back. FK Street-line coilovers are back in stock and ready to ship. Hard to believe any German-made complete car set this affordable could look this good. Not to mention the one year warranty. Probably explains why they fly off the shelves so quickly. Their stunning polished caps and threaded tubes are offset by bold yellow springs. Height adjustable, with precision-machined threaded housings, Street-line coilovers come with adjustment wrenches. These won't hang around long, especially with free shipping, so act fast.

They're back. FK Street-line coilovers are back in stock and ready to ship. Hard to believe any German-made complete car set this affordable could look this good. Not to mention the one year warranty. Probably explains why they fly off the shelves so quickly. Their stunning polished caps and threaded tubes are offset by bold yellow springs. Height adjustable, with precision-machined threaded housings, Street-line coilovers come with adjustment wrenches. These won't hang around long, especially with free shipping, so act fast.

Ram your OE oil pan into a curb, and all the kings horses and all the king's men, won't put that pan back together again. Low-hanging, one-piece cast OE oil pans crack like an egg shell on impact. ECS has engineered a solution: a hybrid oil pan that combines the heat transfer qualities of aluminum with the impact resistance of stamped steel. Unlike the one-piece pan, the ECS hybrid pan lower steel section dents, but won't shatter. This is a complete kit, with everything you need to install it, including turbo drain tube adapter, bolts, and sealer.

Ziza Euro-look lighting options from ECS Tuning add style and function to your MKIII Golf, Jetta, or Cabrio. Amber Euro-spec turn signal housings are a direct fit in Euro bumpers, or can be installed in U.S.- spec bumpers with minor modification. Want to go all Euro? Install the Euro radiator support and add dual chamber Euro-spec headlights. Benefits? Great Euro look plus targeted road illumination to improve nightime visibility and driving safety. Upgrade, or replacement of road weary original lighting, Ziza Euro-lights add improved function and continental cachet.