ECS News

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.

Small to fit in tight spots, and tougher than stock, the all-new Forge DV008 Diverter Valve is a great upgrade. Its quality construction and bolt-on-cap design make it tougher than its OEM replacement, a component with a pattern-failure history. Available in attractive Anodized Black or Gunmetal finishes, each valve comes as a kit that includes springs and shims, hex key, replacement hose clamps, Forge key chain, and a limited lifetime warranty. All that and Forge quality. Act soon.

Look good leaving. These great new LED license plate lights throw a brighter light, cooler than the yellow light from the OE incandescent bulbs they replace. Kit comes boxed with instructions and two complete exact fit assemblies containing LED light boards, complete with vehicle compatible harness connections. Installation is easy: swap out the old assemblies for the new ones and plug them in. The LEDs flood your license plate in cool, bright light, and won't throw codes like some aftermarket assemblies. Cool lights. Great look. A Better, Brighter Light

Add the finishing touch to your VW or Audi with attractive and functional R8 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, our new caps stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold yellow and red icons. The oil cap is non-vented, and the coolant cap applies the same system pressure as the original, to raise the coolant boiling point. Style with substance, from ECS Tuning.

Get a grip. Whiteline premium control arm bushings add caster to your front wheels to improve traction under load, reducing wheel spin and understeer. Made of heavy anodized aluminum with polyurethane bushings, Whiteline Control Arm Bushing Kits look great and are easy to install. This simple but effective suspension upgrade reduces bushing compliance and noise for tighter handling and consistent alignment angles. A fast and easy suspension upgrade.

Lighten up. Grab a pair of striking JOM taillights. ECS has three LED taillight options available for your MKVI: clear-smoked, red-smoked, and red-clear. State of the art LEDs in these stylish assemblies throw a brighter light and last longer than conventional filament bulbs. They also consume fewer watts, and that means less load on your alternator.

MKIV VR6 timing chain kits. ECS has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn VR6 timing chain. Choose from the Basic kit: chains, guides, and tensioners, or upgrade Basic to Ultimate, and get everything in the Basic kit -- plus installation hardware. 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!

MKIII VR6 timing chain kits. ECS has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn VR6 timing chain. Choose from the Basic kit: chains, guides, and tensioners, or upgrade Basic to Ultimate, and get everything in the Basic kit -- plus installation hardware. 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!

ECS Tuning Euro-spec head light switches add parking light and factory fog light controls to MKIVs, and MKVI Jetta sedans. Unlike US-spec light switches, the Euroswitch has separate fog light and parking lamp controls. ECS carries a wide assortment of fog light kits and accessories. Note: Recoding may be needed to enable fog lamp functions.

Go badgeless. Install the affordable ECS Tuning badgeless grille in original ABS black, or paint it for an exact color match. ABS plastic readily accepts paint. Kit includes grille, hood notch filler, and glue. Installation is easy; a few screws and clips, and you're done. No modificaions needed.

Broken antenna? Restore radio reception with a new antenna. We offer several repair and replacement options for your car antenna, all OEM, so you know they'll fit right the first time. Whether you need a base-only or complete antenna assembly, we have you covered. All repair options include a new base gasket, not available separately.

Lowering your car changes its looks. It also changes suspension geometry. Now you can finish the job and custom tune your sway bars to match your new ride height. Dial in the link length that works best for cornering and ride quality and prevents driveshaft interference. ECS stainless steel adjustable sway bar end links have sleeved polyurethane bushings. This complete kit includes three different length threaded rods per side to fit a wide range of adjustments. ECS: it's sway better!

A great deal just got better. Choose from black or silver MRR mesh wheels and we'll ship them anywhere in the continental U.S., for free. As in no extra money. Gratis. MRR 18-inch GTI hub-centric wheels are TPMS compatible, and have a polished accent rim to offset the silver or black spokes. Can't say how long this will last. Might want to act on this one soon. MRR wheels are made with quality materials, machined to exacting standards. They have been inspected by the Vehicle Inspection Association (VIA), Japanese Light Weight alloy (JLW) and TUV.

Many wheel choices out there; few this good looking. MMR offers head-turningly attractive wheels in Silver or Black with Diamond cut face. MMR wheels are Hub-Centric and TPMS compatible. Specially designed to provide brake clearance and eliminate spacers for a hassle free installation. Hassle free price, too.

Distinctive, adhesive-backed front door sill plate trim panels protect your paint from scuffs and scratches, and look good, to boot. Available in R-Line or Red-Black accents, for two- or four-door cars, these panels come with adhesive backing for a fast, easy installation, requiring no tools or hardware. Just clean the sills, remove the protective covering from the adhesive backing, and stick them in place. These OEM parts look great and fit right, the first time.

Nobody likes to "re-invent the wheel." But there's no denying that replacing your wheels is the fastest way to personalize your Volkswagen and make a dramatic styling statement in the process. ECS has a big selection of Miro wheels in several sizes and offsets; in chrome, polished aluminum, and matte black. Something for every taste and car. Bling that won't bust your budget. From ECS.

The Fall APR sale at ECS is rolling. We have over 40 performance-enhancing sale items ready to ship for your MKIV Golf 1.8T. Turbos, chips, exhausts, fuel pumps, diverter valves, a front mount charge air cooler, and to top it off, a chromed and domed APR body logo, complete with bragging rights. This is the Extremely Cool Stuff you've been waiting for from ECS, so browse, dream big, and order soon. Sale ends October 22.

Be prepared for minor accidents with this compact VW/Audi first aid kit. Kit contains all the essentials needed in a minor medical emergency: gauze, alcohol pads, wrappings, bandages, and scissors. We hope you never need it, but this affordable first aid kit is worth its weight in peace of mind.

Odds are your center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again. But you'd still have that nasty coffee stain to look at on the old lid. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest, available in three colors, cloth or leather covered. Choose from black leather or velour, or gray or beige leather covers.

Add eye-catching LED lighting from the Euro-spec VW MKVI Golf to your US-spec Golf. These show-stopping taillight upgrades come complete with a special, dedicated wiring harness for a professional installation. We think Big Brother Audi will approve.

Did you find the wheels of your dreams, but unfortunately they are only available in a 5x114.3 bolt pattern? This can be a real problem if your car features a 5x112 bolt pattern. Thanks to ECS Tuning and our new wobble bolts, this is no longer a problem. These bolts feature an innovative floating conical seat collar that allows movement up to 3mm of a wheel's PDC. These bolts feature a zinc coating for a long lasting finish. No longer be limited by your factory's bolt pattern, pick up these new wobble bolts from ECS Tuning and expand your wheel possibilities.

The coil system in your engine has a big job to do. It takes the power from the battery and juices it up to the power numbers needed for the spark plugs. While this might seem like a singular duty, if these packs cease up, you will experience multiple issues. Faulty coil components may cause a slight or not so slight misfire, bad fuel economy, loss in power, and in some rare cases loss of braking performance and power steering problems. To restore engine power, replace those worn coil packs and while you're at it, replace the other components as well to ensure optimum performance.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs, on the road.

Back in the old days, changing your oil was something you just did with ease. Then again, motors were easy to work on and weren't entrenched with electronics. If you want to bring back those old days and make your oil changes simple, this new Large Oil Filter Removal Tool will do the trick. This part was designed and engineered by Schwaben to fit snug into the bottom of the filter. It uses a 3/8 ratchet to make your oil service a breeze. This is the perfect solution for anybody looking for an easier way to access that hard to reach filter.

The Audi R8 is the definition of style, but sadly, there are not many items that can go from it to the Volkswagen MKIV. The engine won't fit and the transmission won't either, but if you are determined to get some of the R8 style on your car, this new LED Trunk Light Retrofit Kit from ECS Tuning is for you. When you open your trunk hatch, you will be bathed in white light, allowing you to see everything like never before. They will look brilliant and last for years. No matter if you enjoy a bit of late night shopping, or if you want to show off a nice sound system, this kit is it.

Boost gauges are wonderful additions to any turbocharged motor. Turbochargers are engine-driven air compressors that have varying boost pressures. Quite often there is a power band within a given range of boost and in order to get maximum performance out of your vehicle, it's good to know where that band is. This New South Performance Boost Gauge will do just that, while sitting off to the side of your vehicle away from your vital instruments on your dash. Once installed, you will be able drive with confidence and your boost gauge will be hidden away where it should be.

Many of us don't read through our owner's manuals, which can lead to missed services and in a TDI engine, a lack of maintenance can be damaging to your motor's long term health. Let ECS Tuning help you get back on a proper service schedule with this new Oil Service Kit. This kit includes all the oil that you will need, as well as an oil filter and the appropriate drain plug. Add on a fuel filter, cabin air filter, engine air filter, and spark plugs to keep your car running as it should. Thanks to ECS Tuning, maintenance has never been easier

Brake service is an important aspect of ownership and an excellent way to increase performance with dedicated pads, rotors, calipers, and lines. Unfortunately, without the proper tools, brake services that involve bleeding are two-man jobs without the right tools and pressing caliper pistons in can be a pain. That's why we have Brake Bleeder Tools and Caliper Piston Tools for you, discounted now, to make that next brake job a breeze.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this one time sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Sale Ends: April 21st, 2017 Check Vehicle Fitments before purchasing