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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.

Wires clutter the interior of your vehicle and can be a major distraction if you attempt to plug your phone in while driving. Add wireless charging to your vehicle while maintaining a clean factory look with Inbay Wireless Charging. Installing discreetly behind the center console cubby, installation is as simple as tapping into a nearby 12v power source with the included wiring harness.

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.

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. These brake system tools from Schwaben are essential for any brake system service to your German automobile. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Bleeding your brakes? Our Schwaben brake bleeder wrench makes it so easy, you can even do it without having to remove your wheels! Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with these brake tool essentials from Schwaben Tools.

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.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW/Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. With new brands offered from ESM, F1R, and Vorsteiner, you can be sure to find the perfect style that compliments your ride. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels are available in different offsets and sizes to allow for the perfect fitment and finish. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! The ECS OE Style Big Brake Kit is the easiest way to get more braking out of your VW. Using the ECS cross-drilled & slotted 2-Piece brake rotors and carriers from the GTI/GLI, your braking will never feel the same. Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation. The weight savings and reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. Spring is quickly approaching and there is only a short window left to get your VW back in its prime! 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.

Springtime is here and it’s time to get your toolbox in order. For 48 hours select Schwaben Tools are on sale to help you get into gear. The Schwaben hammers are built for a lifetime of use from top quality materials. Tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with a Schwaben torque wrench. Our 1/2-inch drive is great for general purpose repairs; the 3/8-drive wrench has a 5-80 ft-lb range for smaller jobs. The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex.

If your VW is experiencing clunking noises, excess rear tire wear, wandering or poor road feel, it may be time to replace your rear control arm bushings. A common wear item on all VW's, the factory rubber bushings degrade over time, especially when faced with rough road conditions. Playing a critical role in proper road feel and handling, replacing these bushings makes your VW drive like new again. If it's time for a replacement, don't settle for stock: Introducing our Assembled by ECS Upgraded Rear Control Arm Kit with pre-installed Powerflex Poly bushings.

The weather in most areas is beginning to get nice. Don't let a busy life get in the way of your adventurous side. Rockymounts offers products to make this much needed escape as simple as loading up your bike and hitting the road to tranquility and adventure. With multiple designs and colors you can easily find the perfect mount to suit your vehicle. This isn't just a sale for bike and ski mounts, this is a sale on adventure and lasting memories.

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 MK5 Rabbit.

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. Put the power in your hands with these new tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself!

Ziza LED bulbs produce the ideal interior atmosphere. Bright, clean light penetrates the cabin, producing unprecedented visual appeal which cannot be matched by the dim, yellow glow of factory incandescent bulbs. Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwell, vanity mirror, dome, hatch, and door light locations. Installation is easy too. Just follow our online installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

With the spring season right around the corner, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in over the winter. We have selected a handful of specialty tools from Schwaben to help get your project up and running before optimal driving weather is here. Sale Ends at 11:59 PM (EST) Friday March 2, 2018

Everyone has been in that position where there is barely enough light to get the job done right, in many cases we continue to complete the job blindly. Schwaben Underhood shop light is perfect for giving your vehicle a brighter future with its powerful LED lighting and ability to grab the hood permitting direct light to the engine bay. Looking for something a bit more handy, yet out of the way? The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, but out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations and lighten up with Schwaben.

Give your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower. How is this possible? Easy, side skirts and spoilers. The Bremmen Front Bumper Valance is designed to look just like the upgraded valance from VW for an OEM+ upgrade that is subtle and clean. Great replacements for broken or damaged pieces or if you're just changing things up for a new look.

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 eye-pleasing brushed stainless steel. If OE kits are the flavor you favor, we also have Genuine 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 installation guide to get the job done. Check them out today.

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.

The MK5 Rabbit has become one of the most popular Volkswagens to upgrade, tune, and personalize. With a plethora of options available, how do you choose what to do next? Each of the following parts have become extremely popular by fixing, fine tuning, or enhancing the performance and appearance of your VW. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

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.

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.

The factory springs on your VW were designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing this component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. These highly affordable suspension packages eliminate guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, pre-calibrated settings to improve ride quality.