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The MKVI generation VW GTI received a few subtle aesthetic enhancements to separate it from the rest of the MKVI lineup. Bremmen parts Honeycomb Front Lower Grille Kits are made to exact OEM VW specification for excellent fitment and perfect GTI-style. The superbly engineered kits include the center grille and left and right fog light grilles for a thorough refresh.

Alzor Style 627 wheels are now available for your MKV. The machined matte-black wheels are well suited to the Jetta, giving the appearance of a factory performance option that will keep people looking as you pass. Alzor Style 627 wheels are also VIA certified, having passed tests that simulate extreme loads, curb impacts, and sudden blunt forces - giving you peace of mind that the wheel will not deform or lose air pressure over time. Sets of four ET35 and ET45 wheels are available, both including four 66.6mm to 57.1mm hub-centric rings and center caps.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the VW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

An exceptionally clever method of servicing your MKV Jetta's transmission fluid, the air compressor-assisted Schwaben DSG Transmission Service Tool makes the job easy, clean, and fast. Instead of relying on gravity to slowly fill your transmission with fluid, the Schwaben tool connects to a standard transmission fluid bottle and pressurizes it with an air compressor, quickly forcing the fluid into the transmission. A blow molded case conveniently stores the DSG and Tiptronic filler adapters, screw cap bottle adapter, quick-fill valve and 5 ft of clear hose with clamps.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

Forget about your fragile, dull plastic oil filter housing. The ECS Tuning billet oil filter housing is an attractive, durable upgrade; made to exact OE specifications, accommodating a factory filter, it is as attractive as it is strong. You can forget about cracked housings or stripped heads. Made from 6061 billet aluminum finished in anodized silver or black. Use it to replace a damaged OE housing or upgrade to a beautiful conversation piece. Just a simple, beautiful addition to your turbocharged engine!

Few sensors in any car have a higher authority than the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. It is so critical to fuel control that a failed or contaminated MAF can cause an assortment of driveability problems: reduced power and fuel economy, ping, a failed emissions test, and sometimes, a no-start. If your car suffers from MAF-related bog, stumble, erratic idle, stalling, or an illuminated check engine light, a new Vemo MAF can restore lost performance in minutes, and increase fuel economy. Readily accessible; easy to install.

Be sure you have everything you need when installing your new suspension system. This kit was created to eliminate the worry of stripped and stretched hardware or worn strut/shock mounts. Whether you’re installing shocks/struts, a cup kit, or a complete coilover system, these kits include everything needed to install a new suspension on your vehicle.

From JOM Germany comes this 22 millimeter Front Sway Bar that was designed for one purpose -- to keep you level. If your car is rocking like an ocean going vessel each and every time you go around a corner, it might be time for a new sway bar. A sway bar is a torsion spring that resists body roll motions. Sway bars provide two main functions. The first function is the reduction of body lean. The other function of anti-roll bars is to tune the handling balance of a car. Understeer or oversteer behavior can be tuned out by changing the proportion of the total roll stiffness.

ECS has developed a series of Suspension Refresh Kits to repair or restore your VW's suspension and steering. Whether your car suffers from battered ball joints, bashed bushings, or tired tie rod ends, we'll help you rein it in and head it in the right direction again. Three stages of front refresh kits are available - pick the kit that best suits your particular needs. Steering feel and handling are not only restored with these comprehensive kits - you'll notice a significant improvement over the original factory handling dynamics.

There are tools that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - tools that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to a quality set is critical. Schwaben Specialty Tools recognized the need for better designed, more fully-featured puller tool kits; this variety of tool is so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects, mechanics deserve the best engineered product possible. Schwaben Pry Bar and Twin-Arm Puller Kits are highly adjustable, exceptionally durable sets of some of the most versatile tools in any home or professional garage.

The lowered ride height achieved by upgrading your factory suspension is a consequence of the modification, not its purpose. With this knowledge, you can appreciate the value of more finely wrought suspension designs, like those from ST. The ST X Performance Coilovers utilize tempered high-strength springs, hardened chrome piston rods, and galvanized zinc-plated strut housings - a consequence of which is a powerful, aggressive stance. But the enduring value of this arrangement lay in its durability, reliability, and reverence for precise engineering.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Get Forge under your hood. Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. Forge knows this. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy blow off valves tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Kits for your MKV Jetta combine a solenoid-controlled valve with blow-off valve adapter and feature an aluminum housing. Faster Response. Works and plays well with engine management systems.

Don't blend in when you can stand out with Smoked Headlights. Stock headlights are functional but boring, while new Hella Smoked lights combine form and function to give you a look that's light years ahead of stock. These headlights use H4 headlight bulbs and 194 city light bulbs.

The MKV comes with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with an adjustable sway bar that picks up where VW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sport springs, sway bars, and adjustable coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word.

Don't set yourself up for failure when you install your new cup kit. Order our complete coilover installation package, and do it right. Too many lowered cars end up being a big disappointment to their owners when worn suspension parts can't carry their own weight. Strut bearings, shock mounts and related mounting hardware can all cause annoying suspension noise and sloppy handling. Make sure the supporting cast in your suspension system will make the star of the show look as good on the road as it does in your driveway.

The ECS Assembled Fog Light Conversion Kit has several obvious benefits. Included in the kit are brand new OEM fog light air grilles and Ziza projector fog lights, replacing your weathered or cracked factory grilles for a more modern appearance. The exciting part of this upgrade is that you can now run fog lights without complicated VCDS coding - the kit includes everything from an ECS fog light wiring harness, European headlight switch to operate the lights and all related hardware to make the installation straight forward and painless.

Pop-in-place good looks. Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, race inspired carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS Tuning are an easy install. No special fitting. No hassles. Pop the old one's out, pop these on and get going. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color MKV. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. 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.

Give yourself control of your headlights. This European headlight switch will let you run your lights independently, unlike the North American switch. An especially classy and convenient addition to your VW MKIV Jetta, the fog light switch gives you needed control of your visibility to following drivers. Installation instructions make this OEM replacement a breeze.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

ECS Tuning's Ignition Solution kits utilize the more durable and desirable Hitachi style bolt-down ignition coils instead of the troublesome factory push-down ignition coils. Years of real-world testing has shown the Hitachi style coils to be much more durable than the push-down coils, along with the ease of being able to be secured to the valve cover with two allen head bolts so you don’t have to worry about them popping up.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. 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.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length lug bolts to ensure proper thread engagement for safe operation.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. 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.

This Air Lift Air Ride kit offers one touch ride height preset option. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. The AutoPilot V2 digital management system puts all controls inside the car so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Great for performance, dial in your ride with adjustable front and rear shocks and adjustable camber plates. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

An excellent way to restore the appearance of the front of your MKIV Jetta, Helix Glass Headlight Lenses prevent you from having to replace your entire headlight assemblies. The Helix lenses are made from glass, better resisting fading from UV Rays and offering superior external protection compared to plastic. Made to exact OEM dimensions for precise fitment and easy installation, both driver and passenger side lenses are included in the set.

This Air Lift Air Ride kit offers one touch ride height preset option. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. This digital management kit puts all system controls inside the car, so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Great for performance, dial in your ride with adjustable front and rear shocks. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

The European style headlight switch is simpler and smarter than the North American assembly - giving you control of your front and rear fog lights. An especially classy and convenient addition to your VW, the fog light switch gives you needed control of your visibility to following drivers.

Volkswagen has distinguished itself as a company by acquiring successful brands and cultivating a design and engineering philosophy that permeates each company under the VW name. The benefit for the VW owner is that styling elements can be drawn from exotic cars and still appear factory. Alzor 050s feature are an instantly recognizable, deeply stylish five-spoke design that looks perfectly at home on the MKIV Jetta. Both Hyper Silver and Gunmetal finishes suit the complex, yet tasteful wheel, conveniently available as a set of four.