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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. Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MK4.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this Valentine's Day? Equip yourself for the occasion and make the most of your plans with Schwaben Tools & ECS Garage Gear! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

ECS tuning knows that Valentine's day represents a day of love and togetherness and we want to help. For most car nuts nothing is better than bringing your two loves together, working on your car and your significant other. The dream; getting some quality time together while turning a wrench, could be made into a date night in the garage. Already living the dream? Let Schwaben & ECS help you enjoy that quality time with specialty tools and smooth turning wrenches — The perfect torque specs for your relationship.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Schwaben Specialty tools has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally clever tools for a variety of difficult automotive projects. Their latest Wheel Essentials release contains superb examples of the Schwaben approach to premium tool design and manufacturing. The unique Protecta Socket Kit helps prevent damage during wheel installation & removal. Quickly measure bolt circle on wheels or hubs with the Schwaben Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauge. The Schwaben Low Profile Aluminum Floor Jack is loaded with design details that make this floor jack one of the best jacks on the market.

If you are looking to add some aggression to your vehicle, these rear spoilers are perfect for your VW. Made from high quality carbon fiber, the ECS spoiler will surely make your car stand out in the crowd. The Bremmen rear spoiler was modeled after the spoiler found on the R32. It will look brilliant, as if that spoiler was in place when your car left the factory. Add some Bora R style to your MK4 with these new Bremmen side skirts. Whether you’re looking to expand on your Bora R look, or are just beginning the transformation, these skirts are the perfect choice.

Isn't it time you came clean with your MK4? Why not take your favorite car from brown-bag stock to sleek and streamlined in minutes with a badgeless grille from ECS Tuning. These easy-to-install grilles were designed and manufactured to follow the body lines of your vehicle. By removing the badge, it declutters the front of your car for a sportier, cleaner look. An easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality and a touch of attitude. Go Badgeless

Schwaben offers an extensive line of European specialty tools as well as standard tools to your collection. It doesn't stop there, we even offer items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and mobility for both you and your tools. See our perfectly bundled hand tool kits that make an excellent addition to any tool box.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW VR6 12v. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 300 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

When adding performance enhancing modifications to your vehicle, you need a way to get the power to the wheels. The ECS Tuning clutch kit is perfect for preventing premature wear and slippage during heavy acceleration. When paired with the ECS Tuning lightweight steel flywheel, not only will this clutch reliably hold 250 ft-lbs of torque, it provides blistering engagement times. This kit is perfect for someone looking to harness a little more power without sacrificing daily drivability.

Get the best floor mats available for all-weather protection to endure the harshest conditions from WeatherTech and Genuine VW. Deep grooved mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are hidden away and kept from underneath your feet. WeatherTech mats, available in tan, black, or gray complement virtually any interior color while preserving your interior to keep it looking new.

The Schwaben 26 Pc 1/4" Dr. Metric Socket Set is perfect for starting, upgrading, or completing your tools collection. This is 1/4" drive metric kit comes with deep and shallow sockets, ratchet, extensions and more. Making this your best friend when it comes to jobs using smaller type fasteners. Featured in a durable case to make it easy to keep in the car for emergency or to just have handy since we all know how often we randomly need a tool.

There comes a time when you're working on your engine and you need a slight rotation to line up your timing, but today you're working solo. This can be a problem as it will cause you to go from the engine bay to the driver's seat until you get it right. The Schwaben Remote Starter Switch save you the unnecessary traveling by allowing you to jump your starter from the engine bay making a job once required by two a solo achievement.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

Looking to improve your vehicle's handling characteristics without spending massive amounts of money? If so, this new ECS Strut Tower Brace is perfect for you. A strut brace is designed to reduce strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering, resulting in reduced chassis flex. The show-quality brace is made of steel and mounts to your VW with stainless steel hardware. With only 4 bolts holding it in place it's an easy install. After installation, you'll instantly notice the increased chassis rigidity.

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new lighting. The exterior of the MK4 centers primarily around it's lighting. The good part about this is that you have the ability to easily refresh and update the styling of your car with a simple upgrade. Whether you want stunning LED upgrades or smoked out side markers, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. These lights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and in many cases even improve your nighttime lighting.

Why settle for stock? ECS and Assembled by ECS Performance Parts are a special blend of drivetrain, intake, and brake upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance of your MK4 VR6. The ECS Luft-Technik Intake System is engineered for extreme performance and show quality looks while the ECS Strut Tower Brace reduces chassis flexing by connecting your strut towers to each other. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Most new performance cars could use a more athletic, performance-purposed wheel fitment. Not only does widening a car's track width decrease body roll through turns and make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear and front profile. ECS Flush Kits include the most cleverly engineered, highest quality spacers available, specifically matched to your VW's styling and performance needs. Small change, BIG difference.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

Isn't it time you came clean with your VW? Why not take your favorite car from brown-bag stock to sleek and streamlined in minutes with a badgeless grille from ECS Tuning. These easy-to-install grilles come as complete kits. Whether a starting point or finishing touch, these grilles add a great look to any VW. An easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality and a touch of attitude.

Why settle for stock? Choose the area of your car that looks like it could use some excitement and pick up where the factory left off. ECS Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps give you a sleek look, while the ECS Heated Blind-Spot Mirrors help you see where you need to most. ECS Billet Antennas increase your visual appeal by decreasing your antenna length, all at a great price. Make sure to check out the other available upgrades for your VW.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the VAG Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for VW & Audi vehicles. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, all the way to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben VAG Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben by Foxwell Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities.

Why settle for stock? Choose the area of your car that looks like it could use some excitement and pick up where the factory left off. The ECS Badgeless Grille brings an instantly recognizable style to your VW Golf/GTI, and are made of durable ABS molded plastic. ECS Matte Black Mirror Caps give you a sleek look, while the ECS Heated Blind-Spot Mirrors help you see where you need to most. Make sure to check out the other available upgrades for your VW.

Keeping a vehicle nice is a year-round job, if you have to deal with cold weather and snow cleaning the outside of your vehicle in the winter is usually left to a drive thru car wash. The interior however will suffer from tracking in the elements and keeping the interior nice is important for your comfort.

ECS and Assembled by ECS Performance Parts are a special blend of drivetrain, intake, and brake upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance of your MK4 VR6. The ECS Luft-Technik Intake System is engineered for extreme performance and show quality looks while the ECS Strut Tower Brace reduces chassis flexing by connecting your strut towers to each other. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Quality Bremmen Parts for an unbeatable price. With OE quality and fitment you can be assured that these parts will fit your car to perfection. The European headlight switch allows you to add parking lights with front and rear fog options. The shift knob and boot kit revitalizes your commonly worn shifter, giving your interior a needed refresh. Replace your cracked or missing fender liners and engine covers for the ultimate protection against the weather and the elements.

Take styling cues from performance champs and special edition models with shift knobs that echo top-of-the-line styling and track performance. Pick polished aluminum, leather-wrapped, or classic chrome knobs with dimpled grips that erupt from rich looking, stitched leather boots. These are direct fit upgrades. Easy to install. Easy on the eyes. Some with free shipping.

Wheel studs remove the frustrating process of trying to line up your wheel and thread the bolts all at the same time. They also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future. ECS Wheel Locks take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with premium wheel security.