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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.

When it comes to doing a job on your car there's nothing like having the right tools for the job. That's why Schwaben wanted to offer some essentials at a price just right to begin your summertime projects.

Add functionality to your dummy switches with Double Apex. The switch design and lighting seamlessly mesh with your VW's interior to give a sophisticated, factory-installed look. Compatible with any device that is USB powered, the USB Charger Kit ensures the fastest possible charge rate and tailors the output as needed. A perfect solution for convenient garage door operation, the control module uses an OEM circuit board that is compatible with almost all modern garage door openers.

Ditch the restrictive factory 57mm throttle body in your VW for a Grams 70mm Big Bore electronic throttle body! This upgraded big bore throttle body is a plug-and-play replacement that improves your engine air intake and includes everything you need to make the swap, no tuning required!

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.

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. Jumping Independently

Clinched offers universal fitment overfenders, hardware, and more for your vehicle! With fitments for just about anything out there, the problem of finding an affordable way to go wide with a quality product you can trust disappears. Classic and 'New School' style overfenders are available to give your car the perfect look and stuff wider wheels with a more aggressive offset under your now beefier wheel arches! Don't be the only car rocking factory wheel arches this year: grab Clinched universal fitment flares to bring your car a wider stance and head turning style.

A last time, end-all repair of the inadequate OEM PCV hose design. By replacing the flimsy, heat hardened, OEM plastic hoses with 3-ply fiberglass reinforced silicone hoses, pre-molded to OEM specifications you can be certain to cure the inevitable return of many oil leaks and driveability problems that would have been. Our ECS Tuning Silicone Upper & Lower PCV Hoses replace the upper (manifold) PCV hose or lower (PCV to engine block) hose for a better than OEM-alternative. Designed to resist oil, fuel and electrochemical degradation these are a great looking, durable replacement!

Upgrade your factory parking brake handle on your VW MK5 or MK6 with our ECS Tuning Wooden Parking Brake Handle! Made from Maple Hardwood our parking brake handle will improve your interior's appeal while adding a taste of luxury found on higher end models. Our design features redesigned finger grooves for improved grip and better overall feel. Replace your worn, tattered, sun-faded or plain ugly OE e-brake handle and upgrade to our in-house designed and engineered Wooden Emergency Brake Handle.

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs. Our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before going to the shop or DIY.

Bilstein has long been the trusted suspension choice for VW owners everywhere, but their popularity can make them hard to find in-stock. When you need to replace your shocks and struts in your VW, you will want to make sure the car rides great again as soon as possible. Bilstein is now back in stock for your BMW so you don’t have to wait for the best ride quality out there. Bring back your VW’s incredible handling and driving feel with Bilstein performance suspension components.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with ECS Tuning Conical & Ball Seat Wheel Lock Kits. Factory length OEM wheel locks will not support ANY size wheel spacer - ECS recognized this and created Locking Wheel Bolt Kits in several lengths for compatibility with a wide range of wheel spacer sizes. Wheels can set off your entire vehicle's appearance - we know that's why you invest so much in them to begin with. It's wisest to go the whole way and provide for yourself some genuine peace of mind with a premium security measure.

EBC Brakes are made in Bristol, England, and have been designed to accommodate the needs of daily drivers to track day enthusiasts. They've created a color-coded lineup of exceptional brake pad offerings for your Mercedes, expanding upon ECS's already stellar catalog of performance upgrade options. Ultimax Premium Brake Pads are intended as a better alternative to expensive OEM replacements. A high performance street pad, featuring Kevlar technology, RedStuff Performance brake pads from EBC are for those that privilege brake bite & power over dust reduction and NVH reduction.

SEIBON Carbon, a division of SEIBON International, Inc., specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality carbon fiber automotive body components such as hoods, trunks, fenders, and aerodynamic body additions such as rear spoilers and side skirts. Whether you're saving weight for the track or want great looks SEIBON has a great history for producing high-quality carbon fiber products that are functional for both track and street use.

Working in collaboration with Competition Clutch, the up and coming German automotive performance company DKM has developed a line of high quality clutches made to satisfy your stock and modified performance needs! If you're having problems keeping power to the wheels, DKM has the solution. Their design, using high-grade materials, gives you increased strength and heat tolerance preventing wear and fade, ensuring increased torque capacity, quicker shifts, and a longer clutch life.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, the Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

One of the most important systems in your car is the cooling system. Maintaining your cooling system can be the difference between a long life or an early grave for your car. If your hoses are looking worn, coolant looks dirty, or your coolant flow seems to be slower than it was before, then it is time for a refresh. Below, you will find complete kits to help you get your cooling system back to its full potential.

Just as the Europeans have finally added useful cupholders to their cars, we've added another indispensable item to our everyday arsenal: the cell phone. This problem is especially noticeable in VWs, and it's hard to find a safe, secure spot to keep our cell phones within easy reach. These secure mounts from Rennline attach securely without damaging your interior trim, and are made with key components in metal to promote durability.

If you are a performance-minded enthusiast looking to save weight wherever possible or just want a set of very high-quality wheel bolts that won't rust, ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are exactly what you need. ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are 50% lighter than steel bolts of the same size, thus reducing rotational mass on the vehicle. They are CNC'd from annealed titanium alloy and when tested to class 10.9 fastener proof load requirements, they showed no signs of fatigue or failure.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. With new wheels offered from F1R 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.

Excessive pedal travel is the time you take during your shifts that translates to no power transfer. Our new Clutch Pedal Stop eliminates 'dead travel' of the clutch pedal so you have a precisely positioned maximum pedal travel. This will help improve the speed of your gear changes and is incredibly effective for hard launches of the car. Improve your driving experience today in your VW with our brand new Clutch Pedal Stop!

Tired of laying on your back when you have to crawl under your car? If you're like us, you want to make things as easy as possible for the best experience you can have wrenching. That's why our creepers, stools, mechanics' pads, and other handy shop items from Schwaben were developed; so you can have a comfortable, productive, and enjoyable experience every time you roll under your car for some work.

APR’s Forged Wheels are manufactured using the latest strengthening and weight savings techniques to provide an attractive solution ready for the street and track. Now available in 19×8.5 and 20×9 sizes!

Replace your failure-prone plastic PCV hose with a long term, high-quality solution with our ECS Tuning in-house engineered Silicone PCV Hose. By replacing the flimsy, heat hardened, OEM plastic hose with a 3-ply fiberglass reinforced silicone hose, pre-molded to OEM specifications, you can be certain to cure the inevitable return of many oil leaks and driveability problems that would have been. Our Silicone Upper PCV Hose includes the upper (manifold) PCV hose and stainless steel smooth band hose clamps so you don't have to try and scour the garage or local parts stores.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? Because, race car. Wheel studs are required by many racing bodies because they are a safer way to ensure proper wheel-to-hub contact. Wheel studs allow the use of different length spacers. Lug bolts require custom lengths per spacer application. Installing wheels using wheel studs is much easier than using wheel bolts, as the studs will locate the wheel while the nuts secure the wheel. Wheel studs stay in the hub. The constant installation and removal of wheel bolts can cause accelerated wear on the bolt holes in the hubs.

Almost every dealership will offer you a ‘protective coating’ that prevents dirt, grime, and water spots from marring your paint while creating a hard shell to protect it from chips or other damage. This is often an incredibly expensive and time-consuming purchase that is exclusive to new cars or cars purchased from a dealership. Now, thanks to Sonax, you have the ceramic power in your hands with this professional-grade ceramic protection kit for your car! Finish off your wash with the best protection possible from Sonax.

If you are a performance-minded enthusiast looking to save weight wherever possible or just want a set of very high-quality wheel bolts that won't rust, ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are exactly what you need. ECS Titanium Wheel Bolts are 50% lighter than steel bolts of the same size, thus reducing rotational mass on the vehicle. They are CNC'd from annealed titanium alloy and when tested to class 10.9 fastener proof load requirements, they showed no signs of fatigue or failure.

This set of Alzor Style MB10 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The twisted 5-spoke design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. 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.

This set of Alzor Style 330 wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The split 7-spoke / mesh design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. 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.