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Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

If your MKIV's floor mats are worn out or missing, ECS has a solution. Keep your car's interior clean and add a touch of color with Schwaben floor mats. Schwaben mats are designed specifically for their application, using OE-style retainers for a factory fit and easy installation. These mats are constructed of a dense, high-quality carpet with a durable nibbed backing to keep dirt, debris and moisture from collecting in your car's carpet. Available in a variety of color combinations to suit your car and style. We dropped the price on these, so pick up a set!

Not blessed with OE fog lights? ECS makes it easy to wire fogs into your existing MKIV wiring harness. This harness takes the guesswork out of wiring an OE-quality installation. Pre-crimped connectors plug directly into the factory switch and light harness; no spliced or tapped wires and no special tools required. All bare connections are weather proofed with shrink tubing. Kit works on all MKIV Jettas and Golfs not originally equipped with OE fog lights. Harness can also be used to install auxillary fogs.

Our engineers love finding fun solutions for common problems. Our new remote hatch pop kit is a great example. We know what a hassle it is to drop an armload of groceries to open the rear hatch, so we devised a slick solution using OEM and ECS-engineered parts that pops (and opens) your hatch, remotely. Just press the keyfob hatch button, and the hatch unlatches and rises to greet you. Perfect for loading packages, or showing off at your local car meet, this kit is easy to install with simple hand tools. Perfect for enthusiasts with shaved hatches.

These brawny socket sets are great sets to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bars, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from an impact gun, these sockets are also coated for added protection and so you can tell them apart from non impact rated sockets. Significant internal depth allows for use with a range of applications with varying length shafts. These sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

It's a fact: Most traffic accidents occur in traffic. It's true. More traffic means more traffic accidents. But because we know you aren't going to stay home to avoid the risk, we offer these mirrors to improve visibility and safety. These mirrors are a double threat. Aspherical for increased blind spot visibility, and heated to avoid icing or fogging. This is one of the easiest upgrades you can perform on your car. These mirrors literally snap on and snap off! Because they are ECS parts, you are assured of quality and fitment. Get them, and get safe!

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Years of wear, heat cycling, road grime and salt can cause your calipers to seize. If you've noticed any of the tell-tale signs of a malfunctioning caliper; poor braking performance, squeaks and squeals, excessive heat, poor gas mileage, and quick-wearing braking components, it may be time to replace your calipers. ECS Tuning has assembled this complete rear caliper replacement kit. Features OES brake calipers, the required replacement torque-to-yield bolts, and DOT4 brake fluid. ECS makes your MKIV or New Beetle rear caliper replacement a quick and painless job!

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are engineered to be stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-approved, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

Looking for a wheel to really help you stand out from the crowd? 3SDM is a breath of fresh air in the aftermarket wheel community, bringing style to all who seek it. The style 0.05 wheel features an inspired five-spoke polished face that is concave enough to turn heads anywhere you roll. Note, these wheels require conical seat bolts.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

If you have power-adding modifications on your MKIV Golf/Jetta or New Beetle, the next upgrade is more stopping power. The ECS Tuning 302mm two-piece Tru-Float rotors increase swept area and braking torque without weight penalty. Precision-machined caliper carrier brackets space out your stock brake calipers to match the new rotor, and ECS Exact-Fit brake lines provide pad-squeezing fluid pressure. Designed as a compliment to your ECS Tuning Front Big Brake Kit, this Stage 1 direct-fit kit helps you keep your speed in check.

Not blessed with OE fog lights? ECS makes it easy to wire the fog lights of your new E-Code or GLX headlights. This harness takes the guesswork out of wiring an OE-quality installation. Pre-crimped connectors plug directly into the factory switch and light harness; no spliced or tapped wires and no special tools required. All bare connections are weather proofed with shrink tubing. Kit works on all MKIV Jettas and Golfs not originally equipped with OE fog lights. Harness can also be used to install auxillary fogs.

Step right up. Get your colorific candy colored key covers right here at ECS Tuning. Soft touch covers in many brilliant colors protect your remote key fob, and make it easy to spot your keys in the pile on the hallway key rack. Sized for an exact fit, these new molded covers snap in place in seconds.

Have your eyes on the perfect set of wheels for your 5x100 bolt-pattern Volkswagen, only to realize they won't bolt up? ECS Tuning bolt-on wheel adapter kits open up an entire new world of wheel styles and fitments. Precision machined from heat-treated aluminum with threaded steel inserts, these hubcentric adapters bolt to your 5x100 57.1mm wheel hub, effectively making it a 5x112 hub. These durable, anodized adapters come in a kit with all the required hardware. Bolt them on and get exactly the set of wheels your stock bolt pattern has been denying you.

Don't let conventional spacer options leave you feeling down and out. ECS bolt-on wheel spacers are the right way to push your wheels out to the fenders. These precision machined, heat-treated and anodized aluminum spacers have integral steel threads. Forget the perils of extra-long wheel bolts; these come complete with all the bolts needed to properly torque the spacers to the hub and your wheels to the spacers. And because they are hub-centric, you'll have a sturdy and wobble-free fitment. Available in four sizes, ECS bolt-on spacers will have your car sitting just wide.

Have your eyes on the perfect set of wheels for your 5x100 bolt-pattern Volkswagen, only to realize they won't bolt up? ECS Tuning bolt-on wheel adapter kits open up an entire new world of wheel styles and fitments. Precision machined from heat-treated aluminum with threaded steel inserts, these hubcentric adapters bolt to your 5x100 57.1mm wheel hub, effectively making it a 5x114.3 hub. These durable, anodized adapters come in a kit with all the required hardware. Bolt them on and get exactly the set of wheels your stock bolt pattern has been denying you. Perfect fitment!

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x100 bolt-pattern Volkswagen. Available in 18x8 and 18x9 square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

Go low. Aim high. Don't set yourself up for failure when you install your new cup kit. Order our complete coilover installation package, and do it right. Too many lowered cars end up being a big disappointment to their owners when worn suspension parts can't carry their own weight. Pads, mounts, and related mounting hardware can all cause annoying suspension noise and sloppy handling. Make sure the supporting cast in your suspension system will make the star of the show look as good on the road as it does in your driveway.

Countdown to launch. All systems go. Engage. Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that "fits like factory" into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats. No programming, coding, cutting, or splicing. Just tons of fun.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style projector headlights from Hella. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. These assemblies also include leveling motors. If you wish to utilize the leveling feature, you will have to install additional components and wire and code your car to enable them. Note: this is not required! It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Oh One Oh! All new Alzors 010s have a silver machined lip, and a heart of gold. This classic color combo is only the start. Add stylish crossing spokes, a rich two-piece look with faux-bolt ring, and bright center caps. Then have it your way. Choose from square or staggered sets in ET30 or ET33 offsets for a look that matches your accessories and tastes. Available with standard silver logo on piano black centers caps, or move up to optional gold on red to match a variety of caliper colors. They just look expensive.

Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

So you couldn't leave your car's ride height alone. It's okay, we understand. We also understand there are some bad, bad things out there on the streets. Railroad tracks, manhole covers, errant rocks, you name it. You need something to protect your engines' vital oil supply. You need the MTC Hybrid Steel/Aluminum oil pan. Specially designed for MKIV 2.0L and TDI engines, this oil pan features additional ground clearance via an aluminum upper section and a malleable but tough steel lower section. You could say it has two personalities. We say it's a hero in disguise.

It’s long been said that the Europeans have all the fun. Well, not anymore, as ECS Tuning brings you aftermarket parts for your vehicle. Japanese market stubby rear view mirrors are a hard to find upgrade, available now and ready to ship from ECS Tuning. These complete mirror assemblies are ready to roll with blue-tinted glass, power adjustment motor, and heated glass. The white plastic mirror cover can be painted black or color matched to any color for a factory-installed look. Order yours soon, while supplies last.

Plastic is great for some things, like coffee cups and checkers. But a brief survey of your local parking lot quickly suggests that headlight lenses are not one of plastic's better uses. It doesn't take long for plastic lenses to go foggy and turn yellow, making your car look ancient. We have a solution. Why not go back to good old glass and be done with it. Brighter and more durable than plastic, our MKIV Golf headlight lenses are clearly better than those jaundiced originals marring your car's appearance. If your lens is half empty, go glass!

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.