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BFI just raised 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 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!

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.

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

VW/Audi Clearance Sale! While Supplies Last!

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your vehicle is as easy as installing a Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning! We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your vehicle, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved Luft-Technik hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of a powerful induction noise. Pick your colors, check out our installation documents, and start enjoying your vehicle to the fullest!

Ever ask yourself "How did that chip get there?" We all have... Daily driving can take a toll on your paint. Time to put those paint pens down! AutoBrahn makes the finest hood bras available for Volkswagen models. What sets AutoBrahn apart from any other hood bra on the market is their customization options. These hood bras are built to order in the color of your choice and on vehicles that have a notched hood to clear the front badge, the bra can be made to accommodate filled hood notches.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your car with the Schwaben Pinch Weld Protector. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack cradle and straddle the factory pinch weld to prevent the crushing or bending of the weld. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

Torque RT700 and Castrol RSF brake fluids are the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat & corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, & 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

Nothing improves the appearance of your vehicle like new headlights for your VW MK5. Whether you want European lighting, Angel Eyes, LEDs or US Spec Lighting, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. Lighting, unlike most of the other bits on your exterior, is fairly easy to upgrade. Wheels and body kits can cost quite a bit of money and are hard to install on your own. These headlights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and some might even improve your nighttime lighting.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

Add push button convenience; raise your 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.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS-assembled and Genuine VW Oil Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

It all starts with the fundamentals - Do it right, or do it twice. ECS Performance Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and braking upgrades designed to fine tune and enhance the performance of your VW. Performance Front Control Arms feature polyurethane bushings for increased feeling and response and come ready to install. Put the power to the ground and harness engine torque with ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS.

When it come to internal engine work, whether it's all the way down to the head and block or the maintenance of a valve cover this set is a must. Old gaskets and seals become brittle, break, and stick to the engine often time making it very tedious. The pick and hooks are perfect for latching on to seals and pulling them out while also proving beneficial on certain electrical connectors. The Scraper will be your best friend when that old paper gasket it stuck to the engine.

Reduce suspension movement for increased traction and stability! With these arms you may easily adjust rear toe, which keeps tire wear at bay and to replace the factory bushings with durable pillow-ball mounts that offer less deflection. If you've lowered your vehicle more than 2.0", these may be required to bring the rear toe angles into specification. These arms may be used in conjunction with rear camber arms for full adjustablility in the rear on lowered vehicles.

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 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.

Our in house designed and engineered solution to enhancing engine bay aesthetics is achieved with our ECS Carbon Fiber Oil Filter Cover. A quick to install solution to the unattractive stock oil filter brings new life into carbon fiber underhood styling. The pre-installed high temperature foam strips snugly grab onto the oil filter for a secure fit that's easy to install and easy to remove by hand. Simply slip over top of the oil filter and you're done!

The three most critical and widely cited dimensions of your vehicle's suspension geometry - camber, caster, & toe-in - are what triangulate your wheels and position them to perform in a specified way on the road. Camber/Caster is of special concern to the enthusiast because of its susceptibility to change under the influence of different wheel arrangements and ride heights. Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber/Caster Gauge.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in by offering a clearance sale on overstock items. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this limited quantity sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in by offering a clearance sale on overstock items. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this limited quantity sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in by offering a clearance sale on overstock items. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this limited quantity sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in by offering a clearance sale on overstock items. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this limited quantity sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in by offering a clearance sale on overstock items. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this limited quantity sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

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? We have the answer: Blind Spot Mirrors. Stay safe and keep everything in sight when you are driving with these blind spot mirrors from ECS Tuning. See the video on our website to see how easy these mirrors are to install. ECS Tuning's factory-fit alternative to European Volkswagen/Audi parts.

Set your VW apart from the rest with the new Spec-D Angel Eye Projector headlights and LED Tails available in black or chrome. Over time debris and accidental scratches can make your headlights and tails hazy or scratched leaving an unkempt and ugly appearance. This can give your entire vehicle a dated, sloppy look. Replace your lights and refresh your vehicle's appearance while increasing safety. Spec-D believes in providing high quality products at a low price. Allowing you to give your VW a new look without breaking the bank.

The cooling system in any car is often a neglected when it comes to maintenance, by the time most owners do something about this failure has already arrived. The recommended service interval is every 2 years. Just like engine oil the additives used in coolant to keep corrosion down and maintain proper lubrication breakdown in the same way over time and milage. Reduce the cost later by keeping your cooling system healthy now, Schwaben tools make it easy to maintain.

Why would you drill holes into your perfectly good front bumper? Avoid drilling holes in your bumper by utilizing a tow hook mounted plate bracket from GMG! The No Holes License Plate Bracket does not require you to drill into your front bumper. Instead, it utilizes a custom machined stud that screws into the tow hook receptacle. Simply add or remove your license plate without ever damaging your car.

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.