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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!

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while reducing braking temperatures and extending component life. The unsprung weight savings improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Have your eyes on the perfect set of wheels for your 5x112 bolt-pattern Volkswagen, only to realize they won't bolt up? ECS Tuning bolt-on wheel adapter kits open up an entire new world of wheel styles and fitments. Precision machined from heat-treated aluminum with threaded steel inserts, these hubcentric adapters bolt to your 5x112 57.1mm wheel hub, effectively making it a 5x120 or 5x130 hub. These durable, anodized adapters come in a kit with all the required hardware. Bolt them on and get exactly the set of wheels your stock bolt pattern has been denying you.

Give your GTI 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 ECS Carbon Fiber spoilers and Side Skirts are made with real carbon fiber for a race inspired, lightweight look. Get ready for show season with ECS.

Don't let a tough project stop you in your tracks! Get the right tool for the job with Schwaben Tools from ECS. Tools you can depend on, designed to put the DIY power in your hands, and ready to tackle general and specific jobs, Schwaben Tools are ready to make themselves at home in your garage.

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. Kits from all the major players are here, including Solo-Werks, Bilstein, and UNIbrace.

If you have inspected your engine, you probably have noticed your VW has a plastic intake manifold. This plastic intake manifold is prone to failure due to the runner flap drive linkage separating from the assembly. The result is a major air leak and fault codes. The fix for this broken linkage unfortunately is to replace your entire intake manifold. To avoid getting your hands dirty twice we recommend replacing your intake manifold when performing a carbon cleaning. Symptoms of carbon buildup include poor fuel economy, rough idle, and a decrease in power output.

We've all been in that helpless position when your car dies and there's no one around to help. What if you had a tool to remedy being stranded with a dead battery? Something so small it fits in your glovebox. The Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit is the remedy, the days of looking for cable and another car to jump from are over. As a bonus, it even works as a phone charger for those days where both your car and phone are both drained. Also, check out other various battery charging products so you don't get stranded this winter!

An especially classy and convenient addition to your VW, these upgraded switches give you control of your visibility. Your new European headlight switch will operate missing new features with this simple upgrade that you can install in minutes. Don't get left in the dark!

Our ECS in-house designed and engineered Carbon Fiber Fuse Box Cover features a precision 3D designed gloss clear coated carbon fiber overlay that simply lays over top your OEM fuse box lid and enhances underhood appeal. Our design eliminates the awkward edge found on the outer, front edge of the OEM fuse box lid and creates a smooth, attractive flat surface. Trapped dirt on the upper surface is now a thing of the past with our cover, keeping your engine bay tidier and easier to clean.

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. Kits are available that include a heat gun to keep your finish from stress cracking, & a finishing tool to form the inner fender lip for a professional-quality

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the line of 3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User-friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 vinyl lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

When it's time to service your DSG-equipped VW or Audi you want to get the job done quickly. The engineers at VAG frustratingly placed the oil filter halfway underneath the battery tray restricting tool access. Introducing our Schwaben DSG Oil Filter Wrench! This wrench saves you time and labor by no longer requiring you to remove the battery to replace the DSG oil filter. It's creative design perfectly grabs the oil filter housing underneath the battery tray and allows you to break loose the filter cap to service the oil filter. Save time and labor with this must-have tool!

If your original plastic shifter cable end links are leaving you with a soft, mushy shifter feel and aren't up to the task of continuous, fast gear changes, it may be time for an upgrade. Our in-house engineering team set out to replace the inferior OEM plastic end links with a pair of billet aluminum shifter bodies & bronze shifter inserts for greater confidence inconsistent, rapid gear changes. Made from 6061 billet aluminum and includes 932 bronze inserts our end links, they are easy to install and adjust and feature seamless bodies once installed.

The Whiteline Lowering Spring Kit delivers improved vehicle performance while maintaining safety and ride quality characteristics. By lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity the unique and progressive rate coil design not only improves performance but enhances overall appearance. Developed and manufactured in Europe from the highest quality materials, coating and to the finest tolerances, the Whiteline Lowering Spring Kit guarantees exact fitment. It is engineered for optimal balance with OEM or aftermarket shocks.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Work efficiently and productively with digital torque wrenches and angle gauges, which enable you accurately to apply specific torque and angle adjustment. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro.

ECS now supplies the top Performance Intake Systems available for your VW MK6 GTI. Choose from ECS, Neuspeed, Racingline, K&N and others - each one has been proven to increase air intake volume while enhancing the induction sound of your engine. More air available means more potential power - it's for this simple reason that an easy-to-install performance intake from ECS should be first on your list of engine upgrades for your VW.

CTS Turbo has been dedicated to manufacturing performance parts for enthusiasts by enthusiasts since its inception. CTS Turbo is pleased to announce our upcoming Memorial Day Sale. Taking place from May 19th – June 11th 2017! Take advantage of up to 25% off on their best selling products.

ECS supplies an excellent range of boost and engine monitoring options for your VW, from analog boost gauges, to oil temperature gauges. We also have pods and kits to complete the package. Take a look at the ECS options and weigh them against your particular needs - you'll likely find a superb product that perfectly suits your VW.

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 VW 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. Tech-out and cut the cord for good with Inbay Wireless Charging solutions.

APR is solely dedicated to engineer only the highest quality tuning solutions for Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles ensuring the enthusiast the ultimate driving experience while consistently providing the enthusiast the ultimate in customer care and support. From May 8th to 31st take 10% off APR ECU & TCU Upgrades, and optional features.

ST Performance Suspensions is having a spring rebate sale, making their already highly competitive pricing even more appealing. This superb offer applies to all sway bars, coilovers, and lowering springs. Along with the savings from ST, ECS Tuning is also offering gift cards up to $50 and free shipping on select products. Featuring low-friction, pressure resistant housings and chrome-plated piston rods for maximum longevity, ST X series suspensions provide more predictable, stable handling dynamics and height adjustability across a wide range.

The art of achieving the ideal wheel fitment usually entails extensive research, trial and error, and the occasional costly mistake along the way. Suspension adjustments and wheel offset alterations can be highly challenging to match correctly, especially when that perfect look is the ultimate goal. The simplest and most effective solution comes from ECS Tuning in the form of the clever StanceEnhance options - a pre-assembled, ideal combination of springs and spacers that guarantee not only that ideal stance but also a pleasant improvement in handling dynamics and road-holding.

The factory 2.0T TSI plastic charge pipes and rubber couplers were never designed to handle the stress and abuse of higher boost levels. When combined with power-robbing abrupt, sharp bends and inferior materials, it's easy to see why your intercooler pipes and couplers should be replaced. At ECS Tuning, we're proud to release the very best Silicone Charge Pipe Kit! Each kit comes standard with silicone, 4-ply reinforced couplers, stainless steel T-Bolt clamps and CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum charge coupling adapters for direct fit replacement.

Founded in 1999, Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe) produces high flow, high-performance replacement air filters and complete cold-air intake systems for VWs. Each precision-engineered intake component and filter offers excellent design and construction, reusable cotton filters that breathe easier than paper filters, powder-coated heat shields to block out hot engine air, and measurable performance gains resulting in increased horsepower and torque. aFe's reputation is fast growing as a manufacturer and designer of quality intake kits with excellent fit, finish and reasonable cost.

Akebono brake pads use highly advanced ceramic brake pad technology that provides excellent stopping power while extending rotor life and virtually eliminating brake dust, so the wheels on your European vehicle will remain their cleanest. Akebono EURO® Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads provide exactly the ideal vehicle control and performance response intended by the manufacturers of European makes. Maintain the enhanced pedal feel of European braking performance with brake pads and friction formulas engineered specifically for your vehicle and 100 percent manufactured in the USA.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. With new brands offered from BBS, HRE, Varro, and HD Tuning, 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.

ECS is quickly earning a reputation for delivering the most outstanding aftermarket carbon fiber parts and accessories for European cars. Our unparalleled R&D facilities and dedication to exceeding consumer expectations give us this ability. Check out our authentic carbon fiber parts and accessories!

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.

Replace your fixed, stamped steel factory rear toe links with these all-new performance engineered adjustable set from 034Motorsport! 034Motorsport's Density Line Adjustable Rear Toe Links facilitate simple and precise toe adjustments, making alignment changes for optimal track performance or even tire wear easier than ever. In addition, Density Line Adjustable Rear Toe Links feature forged steel threaded rod ends with 90 durometer rubber bushings to ensure longevity and minimize deflection under load - ensuring that proper suspension geometry is maintained during hard cornering.