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Alzor In-stock Clearance Sale 25% Off on 5x112 and 5x100 wheels for a limited time. Get your set today and save! Please check vehicle fitment prior to purchasing.

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.

The ECS Tuning Brushed Stainless Steel Hood Strut provides your vehicle with a high quality, visually attractive replacement for enhanced under hood appeal and long lasting, dependable operation. Made in the U.S.A., the brushed stainless body with machined aluminum ball sockets and bright chrome piston rod eliminate the boring OE hood strut in favor of a visual upgrade to compliment other aftermarket parts.

This fuel door cover adds a tasteful touch of race-inspired carbon fiber to your MK7 Golf in minutes! Simply clean the fuel door with the supplied swab and stick on with the supplied double sided, heavy duty tape. The fuel door cover is molded to the exact shape of the OE door so precise fitment and closing of the door is guaranteed. The cover wraps tightly around and hugs the fuel door for a clean, flush appearance. It's made from authentic 2x2 twill weave carbon fiber material and is finished in a durable clear coat for UV protection.

ECS supplies an excellent range of boost and engine monitoring options for your VW, from analog boost gauges, to oil temperature gauges. We also have pods and kits to complete the package. Take a look at the ECS options and weigh them against your particular needs - you'll likely find a superb product that perfectly suits your VW.

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

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 FK, 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!

For the best-performing suspension setups that won't empty your wallet, FK, JOM, and ECS Coilovers are on sale right now to help make your VW or Audi the handling monster it deserves to be! Improving your handling without sacrificing all of your ride quality is the name of the game in street-drivable coilovers. These options give you an improvement to handling, ride height adjustability, better aerodynamics, and a more appealing look while still being affordable. ECS, FK, and JOM are all perfect options to get the stance you want at the price that makes sense!

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

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the line of 3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User-friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 vinyl lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

This fuel door cover adds a tasteful touch of race-inspired carbon fiber to your MK7 Golf in minutes! Simply clean the fuel door with the supplied swab and stick on with the supplied double sided, heavy duty tape. The fuel door cover is molded to the exact shape of the OE door so precise fitment and closing of the door is guaranteed. The cover wraps tightly around and hugs the fuel door for a clean, flush appearance. It's made from authentic 2x2 twill weave carbon fiber material and is finished in a durable clear coat for UV protection.

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.

The new ARMA Carbon Fiber Intake System is arguably the most attractive intake system available for the MK7, completely transforming any engine bay. With authentic, hand laid carbon fiber making up the structure of every part, this intake is guaranteed to impress! Other new intakes include the Autotech Composite Intake System, increasing the breathing efficiency of your engine and adding 10WHP! More air available means more potential power - it's for this simple reason that a performance intake from ECS should be first on your list of engine upgrades.

034Motorsport is proud to announce the all new X34 Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake System for the 1.8T & 2.0T Gen3 engines found in the MKVII VW and 8V Audi models. 034Motorsport's engineers invested significant effort in developing a comprehensive OEM+ cold air intake system which provides noticeable gains in horsepower and torque over the well-designed factory airbox. Throughout the development process, multiple designs were modeled, prototyped, and tested, culminating in this elegantly-engineered Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake System.

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.

ECS supplies an excellent range of boost and engine monitoring options for your VW, from analog boost gauges, to oil temperature gauges. We also have pods and kits to complete the package. Take a look at the ECS options and weigh them against your particular needs - you'll likely find a superb product that perfectly suits your VW.

The ECS Tuning MK7/8v Kohlefaser Luft-Technik (Carbon Fiber Air Technology) Induction System, is a premium in-house designed engine aspiration product that not only delivers remarkable power gains, but also blends automotive engineering into an artistic canvas of underhood beauty. Our system is constructed of premium materials and utilizes the most advanced development methods available to date. Our system is engineered to fit exactly like OEM with simple hand tools and includes all new installation hardware.

Wires clutter the interior of your vehicle and can be a major distraction if you attempt to plug your phone in while driving. Add wireless charging to your VW while maintaining a clean factory look with Inbay Wireless Charging. Installing discreetly behind the center console cubby, installation is as simple as tapping into a nearby 12v power source with the included wiring harness. Tech-out and cut the cord for good with Inbay Wireless Charging solutions.

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.

The factory Gen3 plastic charge pipes and rubber couplers were never designed to handle the stress of higher boost levels much beyond stock, making them a weak point for modified vehicles. At ECS Tuning, we're proud to release our in-house designed and engineered High Flow Turbo Outlet Pipe Kit! Each kit comes standard with high-quality wrinkle coated aluminum piping and 4-ply silicone couplers. Each piece is designed as a direct replacement so installation is easy and requires no modification.