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Ready to blow off a little steam? Get Forge under your hood. Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. Forge knows this. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy blow off valves and diverter valves tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Kits for your Golf R combine a solenoid-controlled valve with blow-off valve adapter and feature a black or polished aluminum housing. Faster Response. Works and plays well with engine management systems.

With the weather turning for the worst be prepared and protect your car. Unimpeded, road salt and snow wreak all sorts of havoc. ECS has a variety of items to ready your ride for the cold season. Whether it be textile snow chains to ensure safe travels in the worst of conditions, or ski/snowboard mounts to get your gear to the slopes, we have the goods to get you through the Winter.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 8½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, ECS Tuning Mirror Caps are an easy install and profound performance styling statement. No special fitting. No hassles. Pop the old one's out, pop these on and get going. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color MK6. ECS Mirror Caps will reflect your good taste and European sensibility.

Milltek's VW offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

When it comes to your car the best way to begin modifying it is a nice set of wheels. Picking the right ones can prove to be a challenging process in achieving the look you desire, but what if you were able to have options? Right now ECS Tuning is bringing you those options with pricing you can justify and allowing you to shoe shop with confidence.

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new headlights and tails. The front and rear of the Golf centers primarily around it's headlights and tail lights. 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 European lighting, projectors, or US Spec Lighting, 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.

Schwaben & ECS 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 mobility for both you and your tools.

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.

OEM strut mounts are known to wear within a very short lifespan, typically associated with annoying squeaks and groans. The ECS Tuning Performance Front Strut Mount offers significant performance to your vehicle's handling and long term durability. With the increased durometer over stock, the 75A durometer rubber strut mounts will better resist deflection and premature wear that commonly plagues the OE strut mounts. This is a must have if you are installing sport springs or coilovers!

A long time ago, we underestimated the power of the dark side.....but there was a hope, our only hope....and you'll see we've constructed a new flashlight. Our design is complete! Introducing the new Schwaben High Output Flashlight with a rigid aluminum alloy case, lanyard, an anti roll head, a 3-Watt Cree LED Lamp, and two different output settings. This is not your fathers flashlight, the quality is clear, and it comes complete with batteries, ready for battle. The dark times are no match for the power of this light! Get one now, and take your first step into a larger world.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? Build your VW into a monster that's extraordinary. Designed to transform your people carrier into a power hungry, road hugging, monster of performance; this ECS special blend of drivetrain and engine upgrades is exactly what your monster is craving. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and build your monster.

JCaps started back when Jay, a mechanical engineer, became the proud owner of a new MK4 R32. He sought after high quality, billet machined accessories to dress up the engine bay and interior, but nothing on the market met his high quality standards. The only option was for him to engineer and produce his own precision machined components. All JCaps products are precision machined from 6061 series billet aluminum and include stainless steel hardware, where needed. ECS is proud to be the exclusive distributor of JCaps by providing the entire catalog in one, convenient location.

Stunning wheels that won't break the bank. This one time liquidation sale allows you access to completely transform the look of your VW at an unbeatable price. From the breathtaking 040s and 349s with their split spoke, mesh face design to the 881s and 020s that give any VW an attitude adjustment with their machined lips. Through rigorous quality control, durability testing, and inspecting, you can have the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear. Browse these deals but don’t take too long, savings like this go fast and once these wheels are gone, they're gone.

With the weather turning for the worse be prepared and protect your VW. Unimpeded, road salt and moisture wreak all sorts of havoc. They corrode metal components, and send electrical current scurrying down conductive paths the factory never dreamed of. Underbody Protection Kits keep water, ice, dirt, and road salt out of your engine compartment and electrical wiring. The ECS Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, 3/16" thick 5052 aluminum, with black zinc-coated steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Your sophisticated Haldex all wheel drive system makes your Golf R a road hugging marvel that devours miles of twisting road effortlessly. But it needs periodic attention, of course. Don't risk poor performance and premature, expensive repairs. Get the filter and approved lubricant you need to perform a complete Haldex maintenance service at the recommended 30,000 mile intervals. Fluids and filters available individually or as part of a handy kit with everything you need. We also carry differential fluid so you can change it at the same time."

Keep your interior looking new even against the harshest elements with rubber or carpeted floor mats. WeatherTech and Genuine VW rubber mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are kept away from your clean carpet. WeatherTech mats, available in tan, black, or gray complement virtually any interior color while preserving your interior to keep it looking new. Adding carpeted floor mats to your vehicle will not only give your vehicle’s carpet an added dose of protection, but they will also make cleaning and detailing a tad easier.

Are you serious about looks and performance? Is your car always on the cutting edge of both? If you've answered yes to these questions, then our ECS Wheel Spacer Fitment Kit is for you. When you don't have time for second best, you've got to have the right tools. Eliminating all guesswork, this wheel spacer fitment kit will allow you to quickly and easily test multiple different thicknesses to get your wheels right where you want them. With a quick test fit, you'll have the right spacers the first time, every time.

Schwaben's Professional Spring Compressor Kit is a safe and efficient way to compress strut springs. This set is supplied with every thing you need to get the job done like a pro. Each jaw has safety lips to eliminate slip and is designed to fit the pitch of the spring to ensure maximum surface contact between the jaws and the spring. Interchangeable jaws are easily changed to correct size for the application. Maximum jaw opening is 300mm.

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.

A clean car says a lot, but the real talking starts when you open the hood. So if you're looking to make a statement, you'll need a clean engine compartment that says “high class”. If this is for you, we have the perfect solution! Straight from the engineering masters at ECS Tuning comes our new oil dipstick, and we promise, this is a lube-level like no other. With a billet aluminum handle and stainless steel cable, the quality is second to none. The butter-smooth grip is easy on your fingers, and the easy to read stainless steel indicator is the best there is.

The best part of a droplight is you always have the light handy and in the right spot to get the job done. Often times a shop light gets wrapped up and tucked away when not in use making it hard to find when its needed again. The drop light is always on the ceiling or wall and easy to pull down to your level. The LED design makes it super bright, sure to illuminate the work space and outlast conventional shop light bulbs.

Most people have been in the unfortunate situation where their battery dies, without jumper cables or anyone to help. Schwaben found a light compact way to cure these frustrating situations with our Micro Jump Kit, it isn't much bigger than a phone yet hold the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again. Adding to the emergency convenience it also comes with a 4 into 1 charging harness, USB, and 12v two prong outlet to charge your phone. Don't leave home without it.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

Hope you enjoyed the content. Here are all the parts an tools necessary to complete these DIY projects in your own garage. Tips: Read the instructions completely before starting! Obtain all required tools. Reference factory repair instructions, when in doubt. If the installation procedures are beyond your tools and skills, contact a qualified installer for professional assistance.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

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.

Have you noticed a craze about action cameras lately? They are being used for action shots when being adventurous, Creative shots or filming, troubleshooting issues with your vehicle, and keeping vacation memories saved in a video or picture. Your creativeness may be your only limit to the use of your new Wasp camera. Cameras are offered for all types from the inexpensive J.A.K.D for those looking to spend more on their adventure to the Gideon for those sparing no expense to capture the moment.

Features of convenience and ease of use define this latest Schwaben Specialty Tools release. The Schwaben Telescoping Round/Rectangular Mirror offers an 9-1/2" to 29" extendable handle with a stainless steel shaft, plus a 2-1/4" mirror head mounted on a dual swivel for a full 360 degree rotation. The Schwaben Telescoping Magnet is rated to pick up 3.5 lbs. Its stainless steel shaft is 7" collapsed and 26" extended, while its powerful magnet is encased in a aluminum sleeve to help prevent side of magnet from sticking.