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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!

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.

Aerofab Splitters for your VW MK7 and MK7.5 are specifically designed to be easy, attractive, and perfectly fitted to the contours of your front bumper cover. Adding a tailored front splitter gives your car the race-inspired look you want without the risk of universal fitment or poor quality products ruining your vision.

Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference. Brand new from Ziza for you MK7, Sequential Turn Signals add a flash of originality and dynamic touch to an otherwise utilitarian feature of your car. These sequential turn signals are both attractive and safety-conscious, as the highly visible light pattern crawls across your lights. The attention to detail so often required to build a head-turning work of rolling art is all about those little touches. Make sure your MK7 build is complete with these brand new Sequential Turn Signals from Ziza.

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.

Introducing the MK7 Gloss Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake from Forge Motorsport. Utilizing the entire front air intake scoop the Carbon Fiber housing feeds the High Flow Foam filter forced cold air for optimal performance and peak HP gains. Includes all required parts to install and includes replacement coolant hose which gets re-routed to accommodate the large Carbon Fiber plenum.

Protect critical chassis and exhaust components from damage, while reinforcing the chassis from rear tunnel to front subframe and provide a smooth undercarriage with our ECS Tuning Street Shield Tunnel Brace! For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with an aggressive suspension drop, our ECS Aluminum Street Shield Tunnel Brace adds peace of mind and protection against potholes, road debris and other predators looking to ruin your day.

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.

Rather than pay top dollar for full European headlight assemblies to rid yourself of the amber inside the headlight assemblies, ECS Tuning has collaborated with Lamin-X Protective Films for a simple and easy-to-install solution. The Headlight Marker Film Set includes a pair of pre-cut Gunsmoke Lamin-X film that applies directly over the corner of the headlight assemblies to hide away the side markers, giving your vehicle a cleaner look by hiding away the bright amber.

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts the process can be frustrating, holding the wheel up with your legs, lining up the holes, and threading the bolts all at the same time. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future. Both conical and ball seat lug nuts are available for a maximum of 10mm, 20mm, or 30mm wheel spacer use.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? This full body kit brought to you by ECS Tuning is modeled after the iconic Golf R400 concept that debuted at the 2014 Bejiing Auto Show. Although the aggressive body work of that concept car may not make it to Volkswagen showrooms, you can still sport it on your MK7! Made from high quality polyurethane just like your factory bumpers for durability and flexibility. It comes primed in grey and is ready to be painted. Bolt it on and give your VW the aggressive looks it deserves.

If your interior is looking a little too well loved, chances are that your floor mats have suffered some wear and tear. With full sets of all-weather replacements from Bremmen you can bring back some of that new-car smell and look and even protect your carpet from being soaked or dirtied by everyday use.

The MK7 Street Shield offers added protection for vital components underneath your car that are left exposed to hazards on the road. Our new Street Shield Brace Kit provides even more peace of mind by mounting the skid plate directly to the frame for the best possible reinforcement. These braces effectively give your lowered MK7 the armor it needs to roll around without being dangerously vulnerable to anything the road might throw your way.

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.

When adding more horsepower to your vehicle, it is imperative that you have a way to slow that power down and bring your vehicle to a stop. One way to do that is to upgrade to larger brake rotors. Aftermarket big brake kits can put a damper on your budget and offer questionable quality. Upgrade your stopping with a big brake kit from ECS Tuning. The ECS Big Brake Kit provides big improvements in braking power with a specially packaged kit containing quality brake components from the best names in the business.

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.

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. Whether you are wrapping up a build with the perfect bow on the package, or just starting to modify your VW, APR parts will help maximize your ideal driving experience.

Front lips and rear spoilers are great ways to make your car look more attractive and gives it an aggressive appearance. The ECS Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler and Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler for your VW MK7 are your chances to give the nose and tail a bit more appeal. Our spoilers fit easily, follow the factory contour lines, and add a bit of carbon fiber to brighten your car up.

Paddle shifters in your make for incredibly fast gear changes and an engaging driving experience, but require you keep your hands in place to use. With our Aluminum Paddle Shifters, you can reach your paddle shifters from a wider range of positions on the wheel, which can improve your driving feel. These shifters are available in black, red, blue, carbon fiber and clear anodized finish for the perfect functional and stylish interior upgrade in your VW.

Their mainstay of DINAN's famous tuning package is the DinanTronics Sport Performance Tuner for your Audi or VW Gen 3 1.8T/2.0T. Power gains up to 25HP and 35Lb/ft of torque mean you will instantly feel the advantages of a more efficient and powerful engine map without opening the hood of your car. Whether you are taking your first steps to building your car or finishing off a project with software tuning, DinanTronics is the trusted choice.

While the Audi and VW factory Oil Filter Housings serve their function, they don’t exactly scream durability or style. For most, the oil filter housing is completely invisible through the lens of modification. The ECS Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing, is ready to take that forgotten part of your engine bay and bring it a unique look as well as added durability for an attractive and long-lived improvement!

Alzor Wheels are made specifically for your VW to bolt right up, look incredible, and set your car apart from the rest. With unique, individual, striking designs as well as some timeless classics make up the catalogue of choices you have to truly differentiate the European performance car in your life. A wide range of sizes, fitments, and color options mean you can have everything exactly right to take your VW fitment to the standards you always wanted.

Installing LED tail lights used to require that you splice into your tail light wiring harness or lack preferred functionality. ECS has developed a wiring harness that eliminates this frustration and facilitates full function. Producing less heat and using less power makes LED lighting an efficient and stylish upgrade. Combine our harness kit with your favorite LED taillights for all the right parts! Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. using Genuine parts you can be confident in hassle-free installation and functionality. Harness Full Functionality.

For the serious VW or Audi enthusiast, it is a bonding experience and badge of honor to perform our own services at home. The discerning DIY-er always has the right tools for the job, big or small. The Schwaben TSI Crankshaft Pulley Removal Tool is exactly what you need to properly service timing chains or perform any serious internal work. Don't do it the backyard way, make the job professional with Schwaben tools from ECS!

The VW MK7 may be brand new, but we are already working on improving upon VW’s design. Our Polyurethane Dogbone Mount Bushing Insert & Subframe Bushing Insert Kit help decrease the slop in your drivetrain by reducing deflection for a more responsive driving experience. The polyurethane inserts are able to reduce that driveline deflection while maintaining a comfortable ride with minimum NVH for casual driving and spirited trips alike.

The ECS Tuning Adjustable Sway Bar End Links provide up to 50mm (1.97") of adjustment ranging from stock height all the way down to slammed air ride setups, allowing you to eliminate sway bar preload or to fine tune sway bar preload for specific racing types and corner balancing. With our ECS Sway Bar End Links installed there is greater clearance between drivetrain components and improved sway bar reaction time by minimizing deflection within our heavy duty end links.

Quickly and effectively transform the front end of your MK7 GTI in minutes with an ECS Front Lip! Made from authentic, hand laid carbon fiber material, epoxy resin and then finished in a durable gloss clear coat for UV-protection and extra durability. These spoilers look as good up close as they do from a far. Convenient, pre-molded mounting holes allow you to secure the spoiler to the body using our included high quality self tapping screws and 3M tape. Simply drill through the pre-molded mounting holes and secure with the included self tapping screws.

Bring your VW closer to the ground with the ECS Street Coilover Systems. Eliminating wheel gap with springs is fine, but when you want something with more height adjustability, sport-tuned dampers, and specifically rated springs for a more responsive driving experience, these coilovers are exactly right for you. If you have added a Front Big Brake Kit but are still left with OEM solid-disc rear brakes, your car's braking performance is leaving more on the table. Our 320x10mm Rear Big Brake Kit is designed to restore braking bias and chassis balance when used with larger front BBK's