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Bringing your VW's engine output to the next level? The wisest enthusiasts build their drivetrain to match powertrain advances - and the best place to start is with the clutch. South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. With four stages accommodated for, you can be sure to find the exact clutch for your needs. From daily driven to track cars they have you covered.

If you want to stand out in today's enthusiast scene, perfection is the name of the game and wheels are often what the eye gravitates towards. VMS Racing and Arospeed know this and have developed a line of wheel accessories that allow you to achieve that exact look your looking for. All VMS and Arospeed products go through extensive testing to ensure the highest quality product is delivered. Quality is their number one priority. Small details, big impact.

A new set of Alzor Wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. Motorsport-inspired designs 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.

Upgrade your factory parking brake handle on your VW MK5 or MK6 with our ECS Tuning Billet Aluminum Parking Brake Handle! Made from 6061-T6 Aluminum our parking brake handle will improve your interior's appeal while upgrading the feel and style of your e-brake handle. Our design features ergonomically designed finger grooves for improved grip and better overall feel than the factory handle. Replace your worn, tattered, sun-faded or plain ugly OE parking brake handle and upgrade to our in-house designed and engineered Billet Aluminum Emergency Brake Handle.

Shouldn't you have confidence in your car's battery? With NorthStar and OPTIMA batteries, corrosion is no longer a problem and you can be sure the power will be there when you turn the key. Thanks to NorthStar's thinner plates with more surface area and lack of additives in the pure lead, these batteries are designed to have faster charging, higher power density, longer life, and virtually no internal grid growth! NorthStar batteries virtually never experience catastrophic failure!

With experience on the track, rally stages, and on the street, Racingline Sport Springs for your VW or Audi are perfect for lowering your center of gravity. With a lower center of gravity and more aggressive stance, your VW or Audi will look and feel more intimate with the road. Racingline Sport Springs are designed to work with your factor struts and shocks, have a fantastic ride quality, and are European made for the best quality. With their extensive development and experience, Racingline is the best choice for lowering your VW or Audi.

Most enthusiasts keen on European vehicles have seen the DINAN badge somewhere. Those in the know expect nothing but the highest quality from a company that offers the best in performance modifications. Between their extensive R&D, experienced engineers, and enthusiast interest, DINAN is synonymous with performance in the European tuning community. All DINAN parts are designed in the USA and offer significant improvements, either stylistic or performance, and can take your car from completely stock to unbelievably modified with their extensive catalogue.

Aftermarket radios are rarely a plug and play operation. Usually requiring extensive wiring, a dash trim kit, and rarely maintains steering wheel control capabilities. Bremmen is proud to offer a direct-fit "smart" head unit that alleviates the issues with universal radios. Bremmen's Android Multimedia System features an 9" touch screen that fits your dash to perfection. The included wiring harness allows for a plug and play install, containing a Can-Bus module to allow communication of the lights, ignition, and enables steering wheel controls

With the Tune2air Bluetooth Adapter for your vehicle, you no longer have to struggle with outdated wires tethering your phone or media device to your head unit. With hands-free integration to your native steering wheel controls and an easy installation, you can update that non-bluetooth equipped head unit with Tune2air and ditch the aux cord for good!

Shift some excitement into your Audi or VW with a Euro Impulse weighted aluminum shift knob, now available at ECS Tuning! With a weight of just under 300 grams, this solid aluminum custom weighted shift knob allows for easier shifts, and improves the overall interior look of your Audi or VW. This knob fits Audi and VW models that utilize the clamp-on style knob from the factory. Taking installation and fitment into careful consideration, these knobs are secured via a metal adapter clamp system.

Introducing the ECS Billet 2-Piece Rear Wiper Delete Plug for your VW. Featuring a smooth, logo-less design that follows the curvature of the rear hatch glass, this is the ultimate in clean and stealthy mods. The exterior cap is made from billet aluminum to achieve the ultra-high gloss finish to match the rear hatch glass. Once installed the double-O-ring sealing design seals against water intrusion and air leaks. The interior hardware includes a stainless steel black oxide washer and a black-phosphate coated flanged securing nut for long-term, dependable operation.

Creations Motorsport was founded in 2007 by a group of VAG enthusiasts in Germany. CMS is known around the world for their brake adapters and other unique solutions for VW/Audi models. Add a dual rear caliper setup to your VW with CMS brake adapters.This allows for a larger caliper and rotor in the rear while retaining handbrake functionality. Every CMS brake adapter is track tested and proven before it is put into production. All components are machined in-house at their Birmingham, United Kingdom facility.

Enhance your driving experience on your Manual Transmission vehicle with our in-house engineered Shifting & Clutch Pedal upgrades! Choose from an array of Transmission performance upgrades or service kits to get your 6-Speed Manual Transmission performance to the max!

From the street to the track, HPA Motorsport has the performance upgrades for your Audi or Volkswagen that are backed by over 25 years of success in racing. From a dedicated background in Audi/VW tuning, HPA Motorsport offers the experience and heritage you need to feel confident with each upgrade. Right now, HPA Motorsport is discounted at ECS. Don't miss your chance at those improvements you've been eyeing!

Using our premium oil service kits ensure that your Volkswagen gets the best service possible, and allows you to extend the change intervals of your engine oil. If you are serious about maintaining your car, then our ECS Tuning Premium Oil Service Kits are for you. For a limited time only, receive a FREE bottle of Redline Water Wetter with any Assembled by ECS Redline Oil Service Kit.

Factory brake calipers slide on guide pins through rubber bushings. This design is adequate and widely used from the factory by Audi/VW. For more precise braking, bronze bushings and 304 stainless steel guide pins allow for a more positive feel at the pedal and more even pad wear. ECS Performance Caliper Guide Bushings are C544 bronze to complement anti-seize, providing additional lubrication - all of which is held in place by an integrated o-ring and dust cap. Working in concert with new stainless steel guide pins allows for a much longer service life and less maintenance.

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. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs, on the road.

Nothing improves the appearance of your VW like new Tail Lights. Tail Light Sets come as a pair, available many colors and styles for everyone. These upgrades are transformative and easy to install. The kits will enhance the look of your vehicle while keeping it simple. Many kits will improve nighttime illumination and safety. Most of the options are plug-n-play but be sure to check out the individual product descriptions for more details.

Nothing improves the appearance of your vehicle like new headlights for your Volkswagen. These headlights will upgrade the look of your vehicle, while keeping it simple and some might even improve your nighttime lighting. Most of the options are plug-n-play, but be sure to check out the individual product descriptions for more details.

An unfortunate consequence of the modern closed PCV/breather system is the unintended ingestion of oil vapor and carbon into the intake tract. This lowers the octane rating and leaves harmful deposits on a vehicle's intake valves and ports that result in decreased power. Engineered in-house and manufactured here in the USA, the ECS Baffled Oil Catch Can features a highly efficient 4-chamber oil separator; this design decreases oil ingestion and maintains engine power output. This design also catches as much blow-by gas as possible, bringing carbon buildup to an absolute minimum.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW's 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Akrapovič Exhausts are styled and designed in house by their engineers to optimize performance and deliver an unmistakable sound. The Akrapovič Evolution line gives more power, higher torque, decreases the weight, and delivers a deep sound at lower revs and a ‘popping’ sound as things speed up when the throttle is lifted.

A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Secure your car's future on the road with our kits, and allow yourself to drive with confidence.

Maxton Design's Exterior products are bolt-on ready solutions that will improve the looks of your VW/Audi in a matter of minutes! These are available in textured black or gloss black and the durable ABS plastic can be painted to match your car. Giving a lower visual appearance without compromising suspension travel is key to an aggressive look that maintains functionality. Better Aerodynamics - Better Looks - Better Than The Other Guy

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform an oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

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.