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Schwaben produces specialty service tools to give DIYers and professionals access to the fastest service methods possible. Their Fluid Change Tools make oil service, transmission fluid service, brake fluid service, and more a breeze! These tools allow you to complete these services as professionally as modern dealerships and give you the ability to tackle jobs alone that would usually require lifting the vehicle or assistance from a friend.

If your rear hatch cover (sometimes called a parcel shelf) is no longer being drawn up when your hatch is opened then your hatch cover strings and/or mounting pins may be broken. Up until now, the only fix available was to replace the already-failure prone hatch string(s) and/or the more costly hatch trim if the mounting pin had sheared off. With our Hatch Cover Fix Kit you can now replace while upgrading the OEM-failure prone components to our robust design, all while still maintaining the OEM trim components.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

APR strives to engineer and produce the highest quality parts and software when it comes to tuning your performance car. They aim to give customers the best driving experience and provide quality support for all their products. That's why their Intakes are some of the most widely loved on the market.

Quit throwing your money away with your oil filter: K&P Aluminum Performance Oil Filters offer better filtration in a durable and reusable package! The last oil filter you will ever need is easily cleanable and long-lived for the wallet and environmentally-conscious enthusiast to feel better about with each oil change. Make sure your oil service includes the K&P Aluminum Oil Filter for added convenience, savings, and recycling goodness!

Wrapping up a build is satisfying in itself, but having it all come together with ECS Carbon Fiber Beauty Covers is icing on the cake that is your Audi or VW engine. The sleek, hand-laid, motorsport-inspired carbon fiber covers provide a uniform fit and finish that compliments any performance or show build. Fill your engine bay with carbon fiber to achieve that completed look with elegant and aggressive styling.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Whether you are new to modifying cars or a veteran with several projects under your belt, finding the right place to begin customizing your VW can be a tough decision. ECS Carbon Fiber Products give you those first few steps with visual upgrades that are perfect for setting the tone of your build. With several supported models of nearly every generation, our upgrades give you the styling you were looking for to make your VW grab attention wherever you take it.

If your car's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it's in need of a brake system service. 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 for your MK4 Golf includes coated performance rotors, Hawk performance pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full complement of set screws to make your brake replacement easy.