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We always strive to produce excellent visual upgrades to tastefully improve the look of your VW. For your MK6 Jetta, the ECS GLI Front Lip Spoiler and GLI-Look Side Skirts provide an aggressive style and bring the car closer to the ground for an even more race-inspired look. These accents are available in both carbon fiber and black finishes so you can achieve the perfect look for your Jetta. Give your MK6 Jetta the beauty modifications it deserves with these new pieces from the trusted name in European performance tuning!

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.

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.

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.

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.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offer an array of 5x100 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing.

One of the most popular initial modifications made by enthusiasts is fitting a less restrictive and more effective intake system to their car. For your MK5, the best places to start are the ECS Kohlefaser and Luft-Technik Induction Systems. Designed and engineered in-house for impeccable fitment, quality, and aesthetic appeal, these intakes are more than just an extra 11 HP; they are a stylish addition to both the driving experience and the visual appearance of your engine bay. Making your MK5 more fun and more powerful is easier than you think with the ECS Induction Systems.

All too often OEM components sacrifice performance in an effort to appeal to a wide variety of customers. In the case of the factory turbocharger, a turbo muffler is positioned at the compressor outlet and is designed to reduce engine bay acoustics. With our Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe Kit, the factory turbo muffler is removed and replaced with our straight-through delete pipe. This increases flow and turbocharger acoustics by creating a smooth transition between the turbo outlet and intercooler pipe inlet. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum for smooth flow and lasting durability.

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 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.

Suspension components are one of the most overlooked areas of maintenance on a vehicle. With all the work that your suspension does, it is critical to keep each component functioning well for a compliant and safe ride. Eventually, all of the stock components will deteriorate, and leave you with a less than desirable driving experience. No matter how old your car is, it's easy to restore steering feel, suspension feel, and a great ride. Three levels of Suspension Refresh Kits have been assembled by ECS to address the specific needs of your VW.

The Volkswagen 2.0T powerplant has received numerous awards for its exceptional blend of efficiency and power, adding to the great German tradition of engineering mastery. ECS Tuning decided that this engine deserves an under-hood appearance that speaks to its technical accomplishments. Made from hand-laid carbon fiber with pre-impregnated cloth and epoxy resin, and finished in a gloss clearcoat for UV-protection, the ECS Carbon Fiber Engine Cover is a study in engineering precision. Also, the unique engine cover mounting grommets are conveniently pre-installed for you.

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.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

When it comes to our hobby, we rarely isolate our interest in cars to just cars themselves. At home, out and about, or anywhere you go, the inner car enthusiast never leaves. Show it off with ECS Tuning apparel designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts to fly their colors in style.

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.

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!

By sacrificing performance for comfort, your factory-equipped turbo muffler robs power and performance in favor of a quieter and more civilized ride. With the K03 FSI Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe kit from ECS you can hear the fun sounds of your high-performance turbo with the straight-through design featured in our kit.

Maximize efficiency, reduce turbo lag and keep underhood temps down! That's exactly what you'll get with our in-house developed ECS Tuning "HeatShield" Turbo Blanket! Made specifically for the transverse 1.8T K03 and K04 OEM-based turbochargers, this blanket fits like a glove! Expect lower intake air temps than before as the associated induction parts are no longer being heat soaked to such a high degree by the hot turbocharger.

ECS has developed a range of excellent solutions to sloppy, imprecise shift action and clutch feel for your VW. Factory rubber clutch hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard driving and clutch engagement. This expansion can cause the clutch to not disengage properly, making gear changes difficult during quick shifting. ECS Tuning Exact-Fit Clutch Hoses are engineered and assembled with braided stainless steel mesh, offering superior expansion resistance and reinforcement. The resistance to expansion creates a firmer, more direct pedal feel.

ECS Coated Rotors offer the perfect blend of function and form. Our rotors start with quality materials and precision ECS machining. To prevent rust pitting and corrosion damage, ECS Coated rotors are sprayed with a solution, then heated to cure the coating and remove all oil residue. These added steps create a durable, lasting rotor surface that resists road salt and other corrosives. We offer cross drilled and slotted rotors; not only will you feel the benefits, but you’ll also see them. For more benefits please read our individual product descriptions.

With the Luft-Technik Intake System for your VW MK5 2.0T you can quickly and easily improve the driving dynamic of your vehicle, add power, and increase that ear-pleasing induction sound feeding cool air to your turbo. Performance gains and attractive looks make the Luft-Technik Intake a perfect choice for someone looking to make a well-rounded upgrade while staying within a reasonable budget. Whether it's your first mod or one on a long list, the Luft-Technik Intake System is a fantastic choice to improve your 2.0T!

Since 1996, Forge Motorsport has provided innovation, clever design, and highest quality manufacturing from their in-house CNC machine shop. Not only has Forge Motorsport made a name for themselves in supplying OE manufacturers with valves, intercoolers, & actuators, but they have excelled in the world of Motorsport with a heavy presence in F1, WRC, Rally X, and Le Mans. Brand new from Forge is the Limited Edition Gold DIverter Valve for the 2.0T TSI and FSI, as well as the Gen3 1.8T and 2.0T! Be unique with this exclusive DV from one of the most accomplished performance companies.

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.