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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 Golf 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 Seibon Carbon Fiber Side Skirts are made with real carbon fiber and styled after the Audi TT side skirts for an OEM+ look. Neuspeed, bremmen parts, and Genuine spoilers and side skirts are also available.

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.

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.

The EVO Series by Prosport Performance is the four time award winning, industry first, dual color digital gauge product line. These gauges feature a black bezel and completely blacked out screen when turned off. Quick glance accuracy is achieved thanks to the 270° dial sweep. All EVO Series gauges perform a dramatic full digital sweep and self-check on start-up. Available in dimmable red/blue or green/white backlighting, these gauges not only look good but also give a precise digital read-out that allows you to monitor the performance of your VW.

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? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Schwaben offers an extensive line of European specialty tools as well as standard tools to your collection. It doesn't stop there, we even offer items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and mobility for both you and your tools. See our perfectly bundled hand tool kits that make an excellent addition to any tool box.

Snap rings can be found everywhere, especially on cars. When you come across a snap ring in your repairs often times people use methods that are either not safe or may cause damage to the snap ring or other components. Snap ring pliers make it much easier, I guess you could say it makes the job a "snap". Schwaben offers these pliers in a 5-pc kit so you're completely prepared with multiple sizes and angles.

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.

Isn't it time you came clean with your MK6? Why not take your favorite car from brown-bag stock to sleek and streamlined in minutes with a badgeless grille from ECS Tuning. These easy-to-install grilles come as complete kits that include hood notch fillers that can be painted to match for the ultimate finishing touch. An easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality and a touch of attitude.

The Schwaben 26 Pc 1/4" Dr. Metric Socket Set is perfect for starting, upgrading, or completing your tools collection. This is 1/4" drive metric kit comes with deep and shallow sockets, ratchet, extensions and more. Making this your best friend when it comes to jobs using smaller type fasteners. Featured in a durable case to make it easy to keep in the car for emergency or to just have handy since we all know how often we randomly need a tool.

Everyone has been in a situation where they are trying to use a pair of pliers but there just not enough space to work with. Schwaben realizing this issue has found a solution to most circumstances, the pistol grip locking pliers. This design allows for clearance in tighter quarters without losing the locking force required to grip on and a hammer-like release for maximum usability. Convenience in the grip of your hand.

The belly pans provided for modern Volkswagens have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, 3/16" thick 5052 aluminum, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

ECS now supplies the top Performance Intake Systems available for your VW MK6 2.5L. Choose from AEM, Neuspeed, aFe 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.

There comes a time when you're working on your engine and you need a slight rotation to line up your timing, but today you're working solo. This can be a problem as it will cause you to go from the engine bay to the driver's seat until you get it right. The Schwaben Remote Starter Switch save you the unnecessary traveling by allowing you to jump your starter from the engine bay making a job once required by two a solo achievement.

Give your MK6 Golf or GTI the aggressive good looks of the Golf R. ECS Tuning has a variety of kits from Bremmen Parts and Genuine Volkswagen to help you achieve this look. All body parts come primed and are ready to be painted to match your vehicle. Now is the time to get the new look for your MK6 together for the spring!

Lets face it, it is almost impossible to use the full amount of a gift card on a single order. Luckily, ECS has compiled a full list of items to help you squeeze everything out of that gift card. Pickup some ECS apparel to show your love and let everyone know where you shop! From phone cases to hats, t-shirts to hoodies – we got everything you could want to show off your ECS pride.

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new lighting. The exterior of the MK6 centers primarily around it's lighting. The good part about this is that you have the ability to easily refresh and update the styling of your car with a simple upgrade. Whether you want stunning LED upgrades or smoked out side markers, ECS Tuning has all the bases covered. These lights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and in many cases even improve your nighttime lighting.

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.

Innovative must have accessories from Double Apex, JCaps, and Rennline add a personal touch to any MK6 VW. Bring 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. JCaps billet machined accessories dress up your engine bay for a high quality touch. Rennline offerings are some of the most innovative and creative product designs on the market. From the RS Style Door Pull Sets to their clever Tow Hook Mounted License Plate Bracket.

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? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

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 badgeless 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.

The belly pans provided for modern Volkswagens have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 5052 lightweight aluminum, with all hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

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