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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.

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

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. A little preventative maintenance can keep your VW from ending up roadside. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

A well-known software tuning company for forced induction VW & Audi engines, Burger Motorsport boasts some of the highest performance gains for any software. Their incredibly popular JB series of tunes for turbo VW & Audi engines provide software mapping to pull every scrape of power available out of your engine. Join the ranks of VW & Audi owners who take advantage of this insane software tune to pull mind-shredding improvements from your engine.

APR is solely dedicated to engineer only the highest quality tuning solutions for Volkswagen/Audi ensuring the enthusiast the ultimate driving experience while consistently providing the enthusiast the ultimate in customer care and support. 

Give your MK7/8v something to really tie the bay together with the new ECS Carbon Fiber Fuse Box Overlay. Garnish your engine bay with the sleek style of carbon fiber weave to match other performance and visual upgrades. The unsightly clam shell ECU and uncovered fuse box detract from the overall appearance of your engine bay, and our beautiful carbon fiber cover fits precisely in place to maintain a look of sporty luxury.

Winter months keep us from enjoying our cars, especially in areas with heavy salt use on the roads. Each time we get behind the wheel, we almost hear rust beginning in all the nooks and crannies under and around your car. With FERTAN Rust Converter, you can stop those rust problems as they start! The converter neutralizes rust by converting it to an inert state, halting its progression, and allows you to clean off the rusted surface easily to be prepped for further repair. Don't let rust get you down, solve it with FERTAN Rust Converter!

For fine-tuned suspension geometry and assurance that your sway bar will clear driveline components when your car is lowered, adjustable sway bar end links are exactly what you need! ECS has adjustable sway bar end links for your VW or Audi so you can achieve the perfect stance! Our Adjustable Sway Bar End Links add both durability and function to an important piece of your suspension that can mean the difference in the effect of your sway bar.

New from Acexxon are the Rear Reflector Insert Sets for your MK7 Golf R or GTI! Those ugly reflectors found on either corner of the rear bumper cover are unsightly and distracting for anyone attempting to admire the car. If you are looking for a sleek and satisfying upgrade to drastically improve the look of your MK7, these reflector deletes are perfect!

Looking to upgrade your interior while adding a billet feel at your fingertips? We've got you covered with our ECS in house designed Billet Aluminum Climate Control Rings! Available in two select styles, choose between smooth and knobbed for a perfect fit and finish. Smooth style rings offer subtle enhancements while the knobbed style enhances interior flow with their ergonomically designed finger "grips". CNC-machined from a block of 6061-T6 aluminum and then anodized for long-lasting great looks. These install with ease with a simple *snap*!

For those enthusiasts looking for a suspension modification more focused on track performance rather than comfort, 034 Motorsport offers lowering springs and camber plates to ensure proper suspension geometry. Significantly reducing lateral roll improves the vehicle's cornering ability by preventing the excessive transfer of weight while increasing the amount of contact patch the tires experience in the corner. With this kit, you can achieve the ideal suspension dynamics you are searching

Do you trust your car's battery? It's your car's sole source of power, and it may leave you helpless if you have no jumper cables or anyone to help. Now you can handle these dangerous situations with the Schwaben Micro Jump Start Kit. Just about the size of a phone, it holds the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again -- and again, three or four more times on a single charge! This is your all-in-one go-to lifeline. Jump start your car, charge your cell phone, and use its flashlight to stay safe and prevent emergency situations. Never leave home without it!

Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving big with these doorbuster deals on Schwaben.

When it comes to getting under your car to perform any type of service it's very wise to do it right. The Schwaben 2 Ton aluminum floor has the ability for getting under low cars without lifting height sacrifice. If you prefer to drive right into you service we also carry a line of ramps with accessories to accommodate even the lowest of vehicles. From jack stands to wheels stands, these are a key point in safety when supporting the vehicle while working underneath. This is a small investment for safe working conditions.

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. New Features: On/Off Switch Micro USB Chargeable Updated Accessory Cable Longer Battery Life

If you've ever needed more space when parking in your garage or were ever worried about side swipes in tight parking areas, have we got the solution for you! Our ECS Power Folding Mirror Kit allows you to automatically fold in your mirrors to avoid possible damage and gives extra clearance for when needed the most. LED puddle lights add a more clear view around your vehicle at night, and the passenger reverse/dip feature allows you to avoid curb damage when backing up. All of these chocked-full features make this a must have kit for any MK7 owner!

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.

No one knows tuning like COBB. Their Accessport and off-the-shelf maps bring staggering performance and drivability gains to all vehicles they support. New to their roster is the COBB Accessport V3 for the VW MK7 Golf R! Bring better response times, better performance, data logging functions, and more to your MK7 Golf R! The AP brings your R to life without any modifications, and truly maximizes the potential of a heavily modified car with COBB's meticulous calculations for nearly every upgrade you can equip, giving you the perfect options for tuning your MK7 Golf R!

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.

Sequential turn signals are just starting to appear on new cars, such as the B9 Audi A4. Instead of the entire turn signal lighting up all at once, sequential turn signals light up progressively towards the outside of the vehicle. These units from Dyna Blink in Germany feature smoked lenses and installation is plug and play with no coding necessary. They carry a 2 year manufacturer's warranty.

Eventuri is setting a new benchmark in the aftermarket intake industry. No more unverified and misleading performance gains, they are consistently developing bespoke intake solutions which bring genuine power and torque increases. Extensive prototyping, testing and rigorous validation methods ensure their designs enhance the driving experience of your vehicle in the real world. With a construction quality that is second to none – Eventuri is raising the bar on every front.

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.

An unfortunate consequence of the modern closed PCV/Breather system is the unintended ingestion of oil vapor and carbon into the intake tract, lowering the octane rating and leaving 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 utilizes a highly efficient 4-chamber oil separator, decreasing oil ingestion and maintaining engine power output. The innovative design also catches as much blow-by gas as possible, bringing carbon buildup to an absolute minimum.

Unsightly red reflectors seen on the rear bumper of the MK7 visually detract from the appearance of your car. Fortunately, Lamin-X and ECS teamed up to provide a simple, visually appealing, and easy to install solution with our Pre-Cut Lamin-X Rear Bumper Reflector Film Set. This minimal change exponentially increases the aesthetics of your MK7 and gives it a smoked-out look, eliminating the gaudy reflectors.

New from 034Motorsport are the Cast Stainless Steel Performance Downpipe and the Ultimate Front Sway Bar upgrade for your Audi or VW! The Performance Downpipe greatly reduces turbo lag, improves throttle response, and offers a much heartier and enjoyable exhaust note for your German performance car. In the handling department, the Ultimate Front Sway Bar offers significantly more rigid construction when compared to the stock bar. This bar will reduce body roll and improve handling through corners.

Why leave your shark-fin antenna bare when it can be carbon fiber? Our Carbon Fiber overlay will give you the missing touch of style on your roof and help you make your VW a little more yours. Available for 2015+ VW, there is no excuse for your shark fin to be carbon-less.

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.