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The VW MK5/MK6/MK7 and Audi TT/A3 platforms are exceptional cars for enthusiasts. As these cars age, it is important to address those maintenance concerns from worn and degraded parts, especially if you are modifying your car for performance. Unfortunately, this often requires new bushings and suspension components that need special tools to service at home. We would like to introduce an easier solution to tackle maintenance, improve your suspension, and do it all at home. Brand new from ECS Tuning are the ECS Polyurethane Rear Control Arm Bushing Kits for your Volkswagen or Audi.

If you live in an apartment or you can't get your car up on ramps or stands but want to change your oil, then this is exactly what you need. This tool enables you to drain from the dipstick tube and refill like normal, without getting under the car or fighting with drain plugs. Not only is it convenient it's also efficient: most cars leave oil in the pan when being drained from the plug—sometimes up to a half quart. The extractor, however, can reach this remaining broken down fluid to make room for even more uncontaminated lubricant. Extract the extra work from the job.

The all new V3 Sprint Booster model is a definitive step up! The device comes with 36 acceleration programs in total (18 manual and 18 automatic), ensuring flexibility and overall control during acceleration. The same unit now works for both automatic and manual transmission models. Special features include Valet mode (to limit acceleration rate) and Pedal Lock Mode (disable the accelerator pedal). New and Improved, ultra compact, with plug-n-play installation—What more could you ask for?!

Working on Suspension Setups can be difficult and can require complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. Don’t get forced into taking your vehicle to a dealer for a routine suspension refresh. Put the power in your hands with these specialty suspension tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself! elf!

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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.

One of the most popular initial modifications made by enthusiasts is fitting a less restrictive and more effective intake system to their car. For your VW or Audi, the best places to start are the Carbon Fiber ECS Kohlefaser and Luft-Technik Induction Systems. Designed and engineered in-house for impeccable fitment, quality, and aesthetic appeal, these intakes are more than just extra HP; they are a stylish addition to both the driving experience and the visual appearance of your engine bay. Making your VW or Audi more fun and more powerful is easier than you think with ECS.

Do you love all things vintage motorsport? We do, and so does Rotiform. The brand new Rotiform Aerodiscs are your newest way to go old school. Inspired by the turbofans on touring cars of yesteryear, the new Aerodisc is the coolest way to improve your styling and ventilation to pair perfectly with your late model or vintage European car on Rotiform LAS-R wheels. The Aerodiscs are available in Black or White and customizable with tons of free graphics from Rotiform!

The ultimate solution in portable lifting technologies is undoubtedly QuickJack. The days of rolling your floor jack around and snagging it on cords or rocks are over. Just slide the QuickJack risers under your car and enjoy a safe, stable, convenient lift at the touch of a button. At a fraction of the cost of traditional lifts and the portability of the low-profile risers, QuickJack is your perfect choice, whether you are in your home garage or in the pit at a track day!

With your VW/Audi or Porsche, detail is everything. The impeccable design draws many enthusiasts to the marques, the ability to personalize their interior without compromising that language written by the engineers keeps them entertained. Brand new from Rennline, the 917-style customizable shift knob gives you the quality you expect from your performance luxury machine with a throwback to the classic factory race car from the '70s. The only difference is you are in control of what colors your shift knob layers include, which gives you the unique look you want from your interior.

Carbon buildup is the bane of direct injection engines and cleaning that nastiness out of your engine is imperative if you want to ensure it lives a long life. With the 034Motorsport Direct Injection Port Cleaning Head and our Assembled by ECS walnut shell blasting kits, you can ensure your Audi or Volkswagen lives a healthy life.

ECS Tuning now offers an online returns solution! To get started, simply log into your ECS Tuning account, Click the "View Orders" button on the homepage and select the order that you wish to make a return on to begin! You have a choice of using a prepaid return label for convenience, or you may choose to return it using your own return label. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Customer Service Team for assistance!

We've heard your requests loud and clear. ECS has resumed our local pickup option for our customers. How it works? Simple! Contact our sales team by phone or live chat to place your order so that we can confirm product fitment, availability, and more. Once your order is ready for pick up you will receive an email with the pick up time and location. Customer parking is up front. Just walk in to our front lobby and use the phone to let us know you're here.

While forest critters are gathering seeds before a long hibernation, Audi owners who keep their cars on or off the road have to make their own preparations. Detailing your car before you put it away, or before it sees salt and snow, is just an important first step. Coolant service, Jump packs, Battery Tenders, and even travel mugs are a Audi owner's best friends as the cold months approach. Don't neglect your Audi or yourself this winter!

Today's modern cars were made with complex tools that only dealerships have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these tool sets from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. With Schwaben's wiper arm extractor kit, you won't have to insert a pry bar between your windshield and the arm and try to painfully remove them! Simply slide the tool around the base of the wiper arm, tighten the adjuster and remove the arm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.