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Now you see them; now you don't. Ditch your unsightly stock valve stems, and install flush mount Invisible Valve Stems from JOM. Each kit comes with a complete set of short valve stems with removable caps, plus a special inflation tool for adding air. The stems have threaded necks and collar nuts to secure them in the wheel stem hole for a positive, leak-free fitting. Function aside, the flush mount stems come in aluminum or black oxide to fit a wide range of wheels for a look that gets you noticed.

Good things come in ECS Tuning packages. Our engineers have assembled quality timing belt replacement kits to fit your car and budget. Your choices range from standard belt-with-tensioner and rollers, all the way to major service kits packed with all the extras needed for a major t-belt service: water pump, coolant, accessory belts, and oil seals. When only the best will do, choose a custom kit and add quick-spool underdrive ECS Tuning pulleys for great looks and improved performance. Most kits ship free in the continental U.S.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Will accommodate wheels up to 8 inches in width. Staggered wheel fitment may vary depending on offset.

Lifting your Volkswagen has never been safer or easier than it is with hydraulic jack head adapters from ECS Tuning. Our black floor jack adapter with contrasting ECS etched logo sits into the round lift head found on most hydraulic jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy. Its head then engages the recesses on Volkswagen lift pads, making a safe, stable lift point that won't damage underbody panels or paint. Have damaged or missing lift pads? Buy the adapter, pads, or complete kit that include lift adapter with the pad set. ECS Tuning. Raising the bar...and your car.

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in the all new line of Schwaben floor mats from ECS tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Available in black or gray, with black, grey or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot.

Step right up. Get your colorific candy colored key covers right here at ECS Tuning. Soft touch covers in nine 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.

Ever since we posted the how-to instructions for the MKV center armrest, we can't keep seem to keep them in stock. The good news: we just got a fresh shipment. The center armrest provides added comfort, but tilts up out of the way with the push of a button. Its lid opens easily for added storage, and the neutral charcoal color goes with any interior. The MKV armrest is a more than functional and good looking, however, it's a fun project. Follow our online tutorial, install it in half an hour using simple hand tools, and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

ECS has Very Welcome news for VW owners. We have our biggest selection yet of Alzor wheels for Volkswagen cars; on the shelves, ready to ship. Available in 17 to 20 inch sizes, Alzor wheels come in a variety of colors: from hyper silver to gunmetal, with painted or machined faces, in classic styles for every taste. Each comes with ball seats and hub centric rings for a direct fit. TPMS compatible. TUV Rheinlan approved, marked with the JWL and VIA stamp of approval. Alzor: the finishing touch.

Put your best face forward with grilles and bumpers from ECS Tuning. Whether you're repairing collision damage, or just want to freshen the stone-damaged front of your MKV, we have the parts you need. Made from tough ABS, this bumper fascia is primed and ready to take your paint color of choice. Then complete the job with a three-piece 5-bar grille set. These Euro-look kits come with center and side grilles, with or without fog light openings. Get everything you need for a MKV facelift from one convenient source: ECS Tuning.

Turn your 2.0T into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Increase volumetric efficiency with turbos, turbo kits, and free-flowing exhausts, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. TSI. FSI. We have you covered with APR turbos, stainless steel exhausts, and performance software upgrades. Buy components or complete systems. Summer's flying past, so act fast before the prime driving season is gone.

ECS-engineered Silicone Coolant, Boost, and PCV hoses are available for select BMW, MINI, VW, and Audi models. Silicone is a vastly superior material choice for the construction of these hoses. Three and four-ply fiberglass-reinforced designs withstand increased boost pressure, chemical degradation, and heat soak better than rubber or plastic – resisting leaks, dry-rotting, and bulging. Each ECS product is also perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment, while many kits include stainless steel gear-drive hose clamps for ease of installation.

Rough running? Low boost? Poor fuel economy? High oil consumption?. Cascading trouble codes? Yikes! What these symptoms all have in common is that they usually have a common cure: an updated crankcase breather kit. Why not replace your damaged PCV valve, and eliminate all these hassles with a single fix. Our complete kit includes breather valve, flex tube, and gaskets. If you haven't done this already, you will, so why not order while shipping is free?

Get your car in the air safely or ensure your new wheel/tire combo fits correctly. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. To ensure that your new wheels and tires fit your vehicle properly, use the newly available WheelRite Wheel/Tire Fitment tool. This WheelRite tool bolts onto your vehicle's hub to precisely simulate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, wheel width, backspacing, and tire profile.

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 MKV Golf/GTI 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. We've even documented the procedure in a step-by-step pdf tutorial to show you how.

Thwart thieves. Send them packing with Euro Lock wheel locks from Eurasia. Easy to install and unlock, Euro Locks cover 17 or 19 mm wheel bolt heads to prevent bolt removal. Their standard outside diameter fits snugly inside standard wheel bolt recesses, making it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your wheels. Euro Lock kits come with key and removal tool. Black enameled bases with stainless steel caps resist salt and other corrosives, to keep them looking good, even in harsh environments. Install peace of mind with Euro Lock wheel locks.

Put the metal to your pedals with trim kits from ECS Tuning. We have complete ECS brand pedal kits for manual and automatic transmission cars, in bodacious black, tawny titanium, and hi-ho silver. Our kits come with hardware and a center punch to make installation easy. If OE kits are the flavor you favor, we also have original equipment brushed stainless pedals, including R-Line sets. Order standard kits or add a dead pedal, an option available separately on our site. Then use our handy videos to help you install them. Check 'em out today.

Are you ready to make your fluid bleeding job as simple as changing your oil? Typically, two people are needed in order to get the job done, but sometimes, that second person isn't around and when they are, the job itself is extremely time consuming. These new Motive products will make a complex job an easy one. When it comes to bleeding your brakes, you won't have to pump the pedal. This tool uses pressurized brake fluid to force air and old fluid out of your brake lines. The same can be said for clutch and differential fluid. Make your vehicle's service easier with these products

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET. GEOMET is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators, the wheel tree adjusts to fit a range of wheel and tire sizes. Complete kit includes hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

You might buy these Ziza Euro-spec headlights for their superior illumination. You might buy them because they install easily, without modification or coding. You might even buy them because they won't bust your budget for the next six months. But odds are, you'll slap a set of these chrome or blackout headlights in your MKV because they are drop-dead good looking, on or off. Pick a reason. Pick a look. Order soon.

Monitor your engine's vital signs with attractive, easy-to-see gauges and gauge pods from NewSouth Performance. Don't wait for low oil pressure, low system voltage, or high engine temps to leave you stranded, waiting for a ride. And a big repair bill. NewSouth gauges and accessories install easily; white on black classic dial faces and bright red analog needles-plus prominent pod placement-make it easy to spot trouble, without taking your eyes off the road. Good news. Since the patient's vital signs are so good, let's give that NewSouth boost gauge something to do.

Take your bike; keep it safe. Euro Pitch Fork accessories from RockyMounts make it easy to haul your bikes to your favorite trails. Carry them securely on top of your car, then lock them down to discourage sticky fingers. One handed adjustment with stainless steel quick release makes them easy to use. Made of solid aluminum with tubular wheel tray, these sturdy bike carriers fit all OEM base bars, and come in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange. If you plan to hit the trails soon, be sure to take RockyMounts accessories with you.

The problem is legend. The cure is at hand. Coil pack failures and engine misfire have been a chronic problem for many VW owners. The symptoms are predictable: the engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates steadily, or blinks. Ignore the problem and you'll ruin your expensive catalytic converter and fail your local emissions test. If your 2.0T is experiencing these issues, then it's time for an ECS ignition service kit. Each kit contains a complete set of updated ignition coils with spark plugs. An ounce of prevention, packaged for your convenience.

Your special car deserves special springs. That's why H&R offers a wide range of suspension lowering options for your MKV GTI. Start with OE Sport or Sport spring options for modest lowering that won't have you adding your chiropractor to speed dial. Get the look and handling benefits of modest lowering but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver. Ready to go for the gusto? Drop in a set of Race or Super Sport springs for tracklike performance and ride. Pick any H&R spring and get German quality, made from 54SiCr6 spring steel, shot peened for added durability.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes seven balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin. Order now and we'll ship yours free.

All new, stylish grille kits from ECS Tuning turn your Golf or Jetta into an MKV in Wolfsburg clothing. This is a great opportunity to give your stock ride a very special facelift using one of four original equipment kits, from blackout grille with chromed VW emblem to two or four-piece grille sets; one with fog lamp openings. These new products are a fast and easy way to give your ride a special edition look. We've even posted videos showing you how easy they are to install.

WatercooledIND, with their characteristic vibrancy and creativity, is releasing a stunning new ECS-exclusive wheel - the SY10. From start to finish, SY10s are meticulously designed and engineered to be as light as they are strong. This latest release, available only through ECS Tuning, is a creative interpretation of the classic split 10-spoke design. The details in the wheel's machined face add dimension to the surface, while the WCI engraving and gorgeous silver finish make a visual statement that will redefine your vehicle's presence.

Looking for an air intake system? Make sure the claims made for your choice aren't a lot of hot air. All air intakes are not created equal. You want a winner, one that promotes air flow and keeps ram intake air isolated from engine compartment heat so it stays cold and dense with oxygen. You want a complete system made from durable, mandrel-bent powder coated aluminum tubing, connected by heat-resistant silicone hose. You want a MAF-friendly high flow cotton gauze filter, housed in a gleaming carbon fiber housing. Forge WINtake. A WIN-WIN in looks and performance.

You don't have to be a maniac to get a little crazy once in a while. Spoil yourself. Cut loose. Spice up your favorite VW interior with colorful trim accessories and LED lighting from Maniacs. Choose snappy looking trim pieces for your ignition and DSG paddle shifters, then show them off with bright white zone lighting LEDs. Fiendishly easy to install with peel-and-stick adhesive backers, these trim bezels and shifter trim garnishes come in cool colors. Or daring designs. Or flashy finishes! Yikes! Sorry. Guess we got a little crazy there. Now it's your turn.