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Make use of wasted space! 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 fog light kits come with all the good stuff for a simple plug and play mod. Add a euro switch to complement your new upgrade!

Bringing your VW MK4 Golf/Jetta TDI engine output to the next level? The wisest enthusiasts build their drivetrain to match powertrain advances. The best place to start is the clutch and flywheel. ECS owns an unparalleled catalog of Performance Clutch Kits to suit almost every driving style and condition you'll encounter. The ECS Stage 3 Clutch Kit with Aluminum Flywheel weighs in at a slim 9 lbs. and is best suited for high horsepower vehicles and most track applications.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expand under the pressure of hard braking; whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, which resist expansion. The result is a firmer and more direct pedal feel for your VW MK4.

With the Tune2air Bluetooth Adapter for your vehicle, you no longer have to struggle with outdated wires tethering your phone or media device to your head unit. With hands-free integration to your native steering wheel controls and an easy installation, you can update that non-bluetooth equipped head unit with Tune2air and ditch the aux cord for good!

Introducing the ECS Billet 2-Piece Rear Wiper Delete Plug for your VW. Featuring a smooth, logo-less design that follows the curvature of the rear hatch glass, this is the ultimate in clean and stealthy mods. The exterior cap is made from billet aluminum to achieve the ultra-high gloss finish to match the rear hatch glass. Once installed the double-O-ring sealing design seals against water intrusion and air leaks. The interior hardware includes a stainless steel black oxide washer and a black-phosphate coated flanged securing nut for long-term, dependable operation.

An absolute must for lowered vehicles or track builds, ECS new Adjustable Front End Links for your Golf MK4 will allow you to eliminate sway bar preload, assist in corner balancing for track use, and give you improved drivetrain clearance. Longer lasting and sturdier than the factory end links, the ECS Adjustable Front End Links are perfect for giving you more control over your suspension and driving feel.

One of the most important systems in your car is the cooling system. Maintaining your cooling system can be the difference between a long life or an early grave for your car. If your hoses are looking worn, coolant looks dirty, or your coolant flow seems to be slower than it was before, then it is time for a refresh. Below, you will find complete kits to help you get your cooling system back to its full potential.

From the street to the track, HPA Motorsport has the performance upgrades for your Audi or Volkswagen that are backed by over 25 years of success in racing. From a dedicated background in Audi/VW tuning, HPA Motorsport offers the experience and heritage you need to feel confident with each upgrade. Right now, HPA Motorsport is discounted at ECS. Don't miss your chance at those improvements you've been eyeing!

Using our premium oil service kits ensure that your Volkswagen gets the best service possible, and allows you to extend the change intervals of your engine oil. If you are serious about maintaining your car, then our ECS Tuning Premium Oil Service Kits are for you. For a limited time only, receive a FREE bottle of Redline Water Wetter with any Assembled by ECS Redline Oil Service Kit.

Factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by Audi/VW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are C544 bronze to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring and dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for a much longer service life and less maintenance.

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.

BFI raises the bar when it comes to one of the most frequently touched parts of your car's interior. These heavyweight shift knobs feel like butter in the palm of your hand, thanks due to the top grain perforated air leather or black alcantara that it's wrapped in. Weighing in at 215 to 250 grams the added inertial mass makes shifting effort substantially less while speeding up the process at the same time. The machining is top notch, and the detailed crest coin gives that classy yet sporting look which elevates any interior's level by at least 50 cool points!

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new Tail Lights. Tail Light Sets come as a pair, available many colors and styles for everyone. These upgrades are transformative and easy to install. The kits will enhance the look of your vehicle while keeping it simple. Many kits will improve nighttime illumination and safety. Most of the options are plug-n-play but be sure to check out the individual product descriptions for more details.

Nothing improves the appearance of your vehicle like new headlights for your Volkswagen. Whether you want European lighting, Angel Eyes, HIDs or US Spec Lighting, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. These headlights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and some might even improve your nighttime lighting. Most of the options are plug-n-play, but be sure to check out the individual product descriptions for more detail

An unfortunate consequence of the modern closed PCV/breather system is the unintended ingestion of oil vapor and carbon into the intake tract. This lowers the octane rating and leaves harmful deposits on a vehicle's intake valves and ports that result in decreased power. Engineered in-house and manufactured here in the USA, the ECS Baffled Oil Catch Can features a highly efficient 4-chamber oil separator; this design decreases oil ingestion and maintains engine power output. This design also catches as much blow-by gas as possible, bringing carbon buildup to an absolute minimum.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW's 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. No frills, no black magic, just simple engineering.

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Schwaben produces specialty service tools to give DIYers and professionals access to the fastest service methods possible. Their Fluid Change Tools make oil service, transmission fluid service, brake fluid service, and more a breeze! These tools allow you to complete these services as professionally as modern dealerships and give you the ability to tackle jobs alone that would usually require lifting the vehicle or assistance from a friend.

The MK4 Golf is noticeably more taught, agile, and precise in both handling and acceleration compared to its predecessor. Part of this success is due to a more aggressive suspension arrangement, something MKIV Golf owners thoroughly enjoy. To really tighten up the MK4's chassis, a beefier sway bar adds better lateral stability & even flatter cornering - an easy performance upgrade that is instantly noticeable and effective. ECS offers only the best Performance Sway Bar options - Neuspeed, H&R, and JOM solutions range from 22mm to 28mm according to your driving style.

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 valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Secure your car's future on the road with our kits, and allow yourself to drive with confidence.

ECS supplies an excellent range of boost and engine monitoring options for your VW, from analog boost gauges, to oil temperature gauges. We also have pods and kits to complete the package. Take a look at the ECS options and weigh them against your particular needs - you'll likely find a superb product that perfectly suits your VW.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while reducing braking temperatures and extending component life. The unsprung weight savings improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Don't let a tough project stop you in your tracks! Get the right tool for the job with Schwaben Tools from ECS. Tools you can depend on, designed to put the DIY power in your hands, and ready to tackle general and specific jobs, Schwaben Tools are ready to make themselves at home in your garage.

The factory suspension on your VW was designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing these component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. The options available to you from ECS let you choose from a track-day setup to a comfortable daily driven arrangement. Kits from all the major players are here, including FK, JOM, Solo-Werks, Bilstein, and UNIbrace.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained. Also, check out other various battery charging products so you don't get stranded this winter!

For the best-performing suspension setups that won't empty your wallet, FK, JOM, and ECS Coilovers are on sale right now to help make your VW or Audi the handling monster it deserves to be! Improving your handling without sacrificing all of your ride quality is the name of the game in street-drivable coilovers. These options give you an improvement to handling, ride height adjustability, better aerodynamics, and a more appealing look while still being affordable. ECS, FK, and JOM are all perfect options to get the stance you want at the price that makes sense!

It's hard not to appreciate the powerful, aggressive appearance of a wide-stanced performance car; it's the look that forces enthusiasts to take your ride seriously. The effect is typically accomplished with flared fenders and over-sized wheels, requiring increased fender clearance. The Schwaben fender roller tool is easy to use, priced right and increases fender clearance while maintaining a factory-fresh look. Kits are available that include a heat gun to keep your finish from stress cracking, & a finishing tool to form the inner fender lip for a professional-quality

When it's time to service your DSG-equipped VW or Audi you want to get the job done quickly. The engineers at VAG frustratingly placed the oil filter halfway underneath the battery tray restricting tool access. Introducing our Schwaben DSG Oil Filter Wrench! This wrench saves you time and labor by no longer requiring you to remove the battery to replace the DSG oil filter. It's creative design perfectly grabs the oil filter housing underneath the battery tray and allows you to break loose the filter cap to service the oil filter. Save time and labor with this must-have tool!

If your original plastic shifter cable end links are leaving you with a soft, mushy shifter feel and aren't up to the task of continuous, fast gear changes, it may be time for an upgrade. Our in-house engineering team set out to replace the inferior OEM plastic end links with a pair of billet aluminum shifter bodies & bronze shifter inserts for greater confidence inconsistent, rapid gear changes. Made from 6061 billet aluminum and includes 932 bronze inserts our end links, they are easy to install and adjust and feature seamless bodies once installed.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Work efficiently and productively with digital torque wrenches and angle gauges, which enable you accurately to apply specific torque and angle adjustment. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro.