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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.

The importance of your cabin air quality is an often overlooked maintenance requirement. Just like your engine needs clean and fresh air to perform properly, you need to breathe uncontaminated air in order to maintain your focus and concentration behind the wheel! MANN-FILTER cabin air filters are incredibly high-quality. With their overwhelming success in performance engine air filters, oil filters, and more, MANN-FILTERS is a well-trusted source of filtration equipment. Make sure you choose quality when it comes to your air! Choose MANN-FILTERS for your VW.

2017 was a fast-paced year of exciting new developments for performance upgrades designed to improve the feel of your VW. All our new performance upgrades, mounts, carbon fiber, and other accessories can be traced back to support from you, our loyal community. with your input and enthusiasm, we have been able to provide quality parts to VW enthusiasts and will continue to do so moving into 2018. We would like to say Happy New Year to all of you for helping us make these upgrades, and wish you all the very best this year! So grab some new parts, and start making something incredible.

Improve performance and your vehicle's sound with these exhaust systems from Techtonics Tuning. Their cat-back system features a 2.5" stainless steel construction, with twin angle tips. The cat-back system is also paired with a Borla muffler, providing a deeper, much sportier sound over stock! To really free up some extra power throughout the entire RPM range, bolt on their 2.5" high flow catalytic converter stainless steel downpipe. For performance and sound that can not be beat, bolt on Techtonics Tuning.

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ECS has tons of options for surprising the enthusiasts in your life this Christmas. With gift options up to $100, you can even get something for that hard to shop for family member you know they will love! Bring home the stuff they really want this Holiday season with ECS Gift Ideas!

ECS has tons of options for surprising the enthusiasts in your life this Christmas. With gift options under $50, you can bring some ECS gifts to that secret Santa requirement at your Car Club Christmas party! Get the best gifts without breaking the bank. Bring home the stuff they really want this Holiday season with ECS Gift Ideas!

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.

How is Malone Tuning for your VW different than other offerings on the market? Malone tunes are not generic "tuning box" upgrades - a less effective method that often skews OBD2 data causing inaccurate injection and boost data. Malone custom tunes allow for the fine adjustment of boost pressure and fuel supply according to specific RPM points. The result is control over boost spikes, boost creep, and smoke levels. "This tune will make you smile the first time you get on it. This truly is a night-and-day difference from stock." — Customer Review

Since 1996, Forge Motorsport has provided innovation, clever design, and highest quality manufacturing from their in-house CNC machine shop. Not only has Forge Motorsport made a name for themselves in supplying OE manufacturers with valves, intercoolers, and actuators, but they have excelled in the world of Motorsport with a heavy presence in F1, WRC, Rally X, and Le Mans. Look no further than Forge for all your performance needs!

By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. Keep all of your brake components working in perfect harmony with a complete kit assembled by our team of experts.

This one just makes sense. The all new Bremmen hatchback storage tray drops in place beneath the rear hatch concealment cover in seconds. No holes to drill or hardware to attach. Now you can add storage and put valuable items in a safe but easy-to-access location, away from prying eyes. The durable plastic tray wipes clean easily, and its four recessed compartments store and safely separate delicate items of different sizes.

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.

The need for something that speaks for you and works with your car is a constant struggle in finding the perfect set of wheels. Brand new from Neuspeed is their lightweight RSe122 & RSe142 for your Volkswagen designed for a motorsport-inspired look and function. Their aggressive Y spoke style adds a retro look while serving as a window to your brakes and functional cooling under hard driving. These wheels are an excellent choice for your show car, daily driver, or track build with their exceptional looks and performance orientation.

We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this one time sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

KONI is one of the most widely recognized suspension component companies in the world. Their 1150 Series Coilovers are cut from the same cloth of excellence KONI has been known for, and bring your Audi or VW closer to the ground with their fully adjustable dampers and ride height for dialing in your perfect height and feel. Whether you are daily driving your car or taking it to the track, you can count on KONI coilovers to perform exceptionally in any condition, giving your car the perfect look and feel.

When will you have the chance again to say you bought a brand new A3 for $50? We don't know when the next chance will be but we can tell you that right now every $50 you spend enters you for a chance to win the ECS Tuning A3 which we have extensively modified with a host of top notch sponsors to create the ultimate A3. Get as many entries as you can for the best chance to win! The deadline is Nov 3, so hurry up and secure your victory!

We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this one time sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.

The VW aluminum front subframes are notorious for creating clunks, squeaks and groans while turning, starting and/or stopping. This is the result of the subframe shifting! The ECS Locking Collar Kit takes up the gap and removes the slop found between the subframe bolts and subframe bolt holes. Effectively eliminating any chances of the subframe to shift and move around. This creates a locked down front subframe, eliminating any noises and improving handling.

Get the best floor mats available for all-weather protection to endure the harshest conditions from WeatherTech and Genuine VW. Deep grooved mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are hidden away and kept from underneath your feet. WeatherTech mats, available in tan, black, or gray complement virtually any interior color while preserving your interior to keep it looking new.

Stunning wheels that won't break the bank. 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.

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.

Chassis strengthening is a technique used by the most discerning, experienced car enthusiasts. Over time, chassis rigidity becomes a greater priority than short-lived, negligible performance upgrades. Every dimension of performance is affected by a more connected chassis feel. Euro Sport, UNIbrace, and Tyrolsport have developed exceptional methods of bringing a much-needed measure of chassis rigidity to your Volkswagen.

An elegant solution to vague and imprecise steering, performance control arms with poly bushings let you feel the road through your fingertips. Factory rubber bushings are intended to buffer road sensations from steering input. For performance drivers a highly tactile connection to the road conveys more information about vehicle dynamics and sharpening driving awareness. We offer control arm assemblies already fitted with poly bushings that tighten suspension feel, restore vehicle safety, and last many miles longer than stock bushings.

Mount your air ride controller right with RTA Fabrication. Specifically designed to mount the Air Lift V2, 3P/3H, and AccuAir Switchspeed/e-Level controllers, complete your air ride setup with a clean and custom final touch. An exact fit solution for MK5 and MK6 models, install is as simple as removing your existing ashtray, swapping out the buttons and re-installing with RTA. Have a different model or mounting location in mind? No problem. The RTA Universal Controller Mount allows you to trim and or mold it to fit into a specific location such as an ashtray or cubby hole.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expand under the pressure of hard braking; whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. ECS lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, which resist expansion. The result is a firmer and more direct pedal feel for your VW MK6.

Engineered for your VW MK6 GTI, the Luft-Technik Intake sets a new benchmark in appearance and durability: all while resisting the performance-robbing effects of engine heat soak. ECS has subjected this system to rigorous real-world testing and observed power-gain measurements on our in-house chassis dynamometer. The convergence of unrivaled beauty, perfected fitment, industry-standard quality, and evidence-based performance claims has resulted in a gorgeous power-enhancer for your VW MK6 GTI.

If you have ever been halfway into a DIY and realized you are missing a specific tool, then you know how frustrating not having the correct tool for the job can be. Even worse is having one that doesn't do the job correctly! Our Schwaben Hand Tools are there to help you finish the job the right way the first time. Don't get caught without the right equipment: save on your Schwaben Hand Tools now with our Partstoberfest Sale!

It all starts with the essentials - Do it right, or do it twice. ECS 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.

Normal wear and tear on your engine generates metal particles that will float around in your oil. While this is generally not a symptom of any issues, it can become an issue. Metal flakes in your oil can cause premature wear on internal components and can be an absolute nuisance. Trap those pesky flakes in your drain channel with a Magnetic Drain Plug from ECS and help preserve your engine!