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Go low. Aim high. Don't set yourself up for failure when you install your new cup kit or coilovers. Order our complete Cup Kit/Coiliover Installation Kit, 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. Pads, 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.

Get your MKV Jetta trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GLI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Jetta a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

Get your MKV Jetta trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GLI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Jetta a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

A complete kit is now available to install the trick ECS billet aluminum release rod into your MKIV Jetta. The ECS hood release eliminates the dangerous prospect of a hood latch that cannot hold the weight of the hood itself while adding a subtle, clean performance look to your car. Everything is included for the conversion: genuine OEM VW/Audi release lever clamp, OEM bracket guide, OEM Torx bolt, OEM hood latch, and the in-house engineered ECS Billet Aluminum Hood Pull Release Rod.

Some products need to be experienced to be appreciated. We can talk about our LED interior lighting kits, but words will fail. We can describe the light as bright and white, crisp and clean. We can even tell you that our complete interior LED kit will banish ugly yellow illumination and showcase the rich features of your dash and interior trim like never before, but it won't do them justice. Oh well. Guess you'll just have to take advantage of our free shipping on full kits, and see for yourself what a dramatic change LEDs can make to your car, both inside and out.

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.

KONI Shock Absorbers, the world leader in adjustable suspension technology, introduces performance kits with H&R Sport Springs. The adjustable shock damping on Sport kits and preset shock damping on STR.T kits have been perfectly matched to the H&R spring rates for a high-performing, long-lasting suspension solution. The new, more athletic lowered stance gives your MKIV Jetta a perfect silhouette, putting the bumpers closer to the road and closing wheel gaps. Average lowering for sedans is 1.4" (Front & Rear) and 1.6" (Front & Rear) for wagon models.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

KONI Shock Absorbers, the world leader in adjustable suspension technology, introduces performance kits with H&R Sport Springs. The adjustable shock damping on Sport kits and preset shock damping on STR.T kits have been perfectly matched to the H&R spring rates for a high-performing, long-lasting suspension solution. The new, more athletic lowered stance gives your MKIV Jetta VR6 12v a perfect silhouette, putting the bumpers closer to the road and closing wheel gaps. Average lowering for sedans is 1.4" (Front & Rear) and 1.6" (Front & Rear) for wagon models.

KONI Shock Absorbers, the world leader in adjustable suspension technology, introduces performance kits with H&R Sport Springs. The adjustable shock damping on Sport kits and preset shock damping on STR.T kits have been perfectly matched to the H&R spring rates for a high-performing, long-lasting suspension solution. The new, more athletic lowered stance gives your MKIV Jetta 1.8T a perfect silhouette, putting the bumpers closer to the road and closing wheel gaps. Average lowering for sedans is 1.4" (Front & Rear) and 1.6" (Front & Rear) for wagon models.

If you are looking for a replacement turbo to restore the power on your Jetta 2.0T, this unit from Borg Warner will do the trick. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo. A completely new, non-rebuild unit that will spool dependably and restore lost performance. Be sure to order new banjo lines and crush washers to make your installation easier. It is suggested that lines are replaced to ensure proper oiling, as the old lines can lose pressure due to sludge.

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 wheel spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW wheel 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.

Everywhere there is a seam on your engine, there is the potential for an oil leak. This is prevented through the use of gaskets and seals. One such gasket that prevents oil leaks is the valve cover gasket. This gasket is used to seal the gap between the valve cover and the cylinder head, however, since this gasket is made of rubber it has a tendency to become brittle, crack and start to leak due to its constant exposure to heat and engine oil. Keep your engine leak free with this Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Kit from ECS Tuning.

This is the solution for users wanting to use lowering springs while extending shock life. These shocks from Koni offer you the ability to use lowering springs while keeping ride quality comfortable. Designed for lowered applications, these shocks and struts won't wear prematurely. Performance oriented shocks and struts from Koni carry a lifetime warranty! Drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

This is the solution for users wanting to use lowering springs while extending shock life. These shocks from Koni offer you the ability to use lowering springs while keeping ride quality comfortable. Designed for lowered applications, these shocks and struts won't wear prematurely. Performance oriented shocks and struts from Koni carry a lifetime warranty! Drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

The improved late-style center console for the Jetta utilized three, easy-clean cup holders that were better positioned to avoid spills. An excellent replacement part to clean up your interior and update its design, ECS offers the genuine VW Center Console Conversion – a comprehensive kit including all required fasteners and speed clips for a clean, thorough install. The direct-fit kit easily bolts into the existing console location, and is perfectly color matched to the factory black interior.

The improved late-style center console for the MKIV Jetta utilized three, easy-clean cup holders that were better positioned to avoid spills. An excellent replacement part to clean up your interior and update its design, ECS offers the genuine VW Center Console Conversion – a comprehensive kit including all required fasteners and speed clips for a clean, thorough install. The direct-fit kit easily bolts into the existing console location, and is perfectly color matched to the factory black interior.

The improved late-style center console for the MKIV Jetta utilized three, easy-clean cup holders that were better positioned to avoid spills. An excellent replacement part to clean up your interior and update its design, ECS offers the genuine VW Center Console Conversion – a comprehensive kit including all required fasteners and speed clips for a clean, thorough install. The direct-fit kit easily bolts into the existing console location, and is perfectly color matched to the factory black interior.

MKV's have such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to compliment these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 628 wheel matches the MKV's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of the Jetta without being distracting. Sets of four twisted 5-spoke wheels are available in 17", 18", 19", ET35 & ET45 offsets, finished in either gunmetal or gloss black.

This is the solution for users wanting to use lowering springs while extending shock life. These shocks from Koni offer you the ability to use lowering springs while keeping ride quality comfortable. Designed for lowered applications, these shocks and struts won't wear prematurely. Performance oriented shocks and struts from Koni carry a lifetime warranty! Drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

Here's your chance to add a major performance upgrade that looks as good as it stops. Our complete Stage 3 Big Brake Kit for your MKV Jetta mates massive four-piston ECS calipers with large diameter (332x32mm) cross-drilled and slotted ECS two-piece semi-floating, directionally vented rotors. Then install them with ease using our complete installation kits that include everything you need, from fasteners to fluid, bolts to brackets. Free shipping is just the icing on the cake.

The wisest approach to addressing old or worn suspension components is to replace as many parts in the same servicing as possible. By attending to the left, right, upper and lower wearing components and hardware, there is a combined effect that is greater than sum of parts - the result is a car that rides and steers better than factory. Assembling the perfect kit for your VW has been done for you by ECS - this refresh Kit contains all front-end wear components, all new replacement hardware, and with polyurethane pre-installed bushings.

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.

Having the right tools for the job at hand always makes your project much easier. The Schwaben VAG Connector Removal Tool is an Audi/VW/Porsche owner's best friend. The tool fits directly on the push & pull style VAG connector and gives just the perfect amount of leverage to release the connector and not break the tab. This style connector is often found on mass air flow (MAF) sensor, coil packs, headlights/fog lights, level sensors, and countless other parts. A large ergonomic ball that fits into your palm is also fitted on the end of the tool for extra grip.

A traditional design focal point on German sedans is at the rear valance - the part oftentimes distinguishes performance-oriented models from more pedestrian versions. The late model MKIV Jetta VR6 12V received an updated rear valance to accommodate dual exhaust tips, giving the car enhanced street presence and individuality. If your rear valance is faded or cracked, or if you fancy the updated late-model appearance, ECS now offers the genuine VW/Audi 2002+ valance for all model year MKIV VR6 12V Jettas.

A truly transformative yet simple exterior upgrade, FK European Smoked Headlights offer a broader more crisp beam pattern and increased brightness without increased bulb wattage. The FK kit includes driver and passenger side headlights, with integrated angel eyes, a blacked-out housing, and the crisper European projected beam pattern. Included is a wiring harness for plug-and-play installation - choose a set of H7 halogen bulbs for the high/low beams and a set of H3 bulbs for the fog lights.

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. This Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben is essential for changing your pads or servicing your rear brake calipers. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with this Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben Tools.

AutoPilot has developed an extraordinary Air Ride Kit for the MKV Jetta distinguished by its simplicity of installation and V2 Digital Management ride height control. This kit is complete - everything you need to drop your car right to the ground is included, from the Viair 380 Compressor, air-over shocks with 30-level damping adjustment, and rear double-bellows air springs, to the AutoPilot V2 Digital Controller, 1/4′ & 3/8′ PTC fittings, and all required mounting hardware. Easily achieve a staggering 147mm/5.8" drop at the touch of a button.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.