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Few MKV Jetta owners know just how good the suspension setup was on their vehicle when it left the factory. Because of worn or failing suspension bushings and control arms, it's likely your VW displays vague, imprecise steering feel and handling - characteristics entirely foreign to Volkswagen's original intentions. ECS offers the Vaico Front Control Arm Kit, pairing ball joints and inner bushings with left and right suspension A-arms for a thorough front suspension refresh.

Protect your valuable alloy wheels from damage; use Protecta lug bolt sockets from Schwaben. Each of the three common socket sizes comes wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve that shields the wheel bolt holes from damage caused when regular steel sockets are used to remove and install wheels. Available in regular and extended-reach sets, these burly 1/2-inch drive six-point sockets come in a handy carry case, and are color-coded by size. Don't risk an expensive wheel repair; keep a set of Protecta Sockets in your tool box.

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. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

Large, aggressive brake rotors are a more poignant design statement than typical body styling changes. The quiet power expressed in over-sized brakes can be difficult to bring to your car - factory limitations on the MKIV Jetta 2.0L must first be removed by addressing several components. ECS has assembled a thorough Spindle Conversion Kit, making a brake rotor upgrade possible in one complete package. Every part for the conversion is included: OEM spindles with bearing housings, OEM bearings, OEM hubs, new ball joints, an ABS speed ring, & steering knuckle installation hardware.

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.

Call them orange. Call them amber. Call them ugly. OE amber marker lights look old in a hurry and don't match up well with some car colors. Side marker assemblies from ECS Tuning with clear or smoked lenses and a smooth or rough finish give your MKIV side markers a sleek, new look. Pop in a set today, and dump the frump for a sure-fire styling upgrade.

Your Jetta features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. The Alzor Style 803 features a fat five-spoke monoblock design, harkening to classic German design approaches. The 803 accentuates rather than distracts from the Passat's natural steel musculature, resulting in a unified aesthetic front. Square or staggered sets of four wheels are available, finished in silver and featuring a 2 or 3 inch polished lip.

Call them orange. Call them amber. Call them ugly. OE amber marker lights look old in a hurry and don't match up well with some car colors. Side marker assemblies from ECS Tuning with clear or smoked lenses and a smooth or rough finish give your MKIV side markers a sleek, new look. Pop in a set today, and dump the frump for a sure-fire styling upgrade.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? ECS has the cure, offering heated Blind Spot mirrors that expand your rear vision to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. The mirror glass is split: one side has regular flat glass, the other side has a wide angle mirror lens that shows vehicles and other objects not easily seen in a standard side view mirror.

The belly pans provided for modern Volkswagens have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has in-house designed and engineered a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 3/16” thick 5052 aluminum offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

The belly pans provided for modern Volkswagens have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has in-house designed and engineered a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 3/16” thick 5052 aluminum offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Few MKV Jetta 2.0T owners know just how good the suspension setup was on their vehicle when it left the factory. Because of worn or failing suspension bushings and control arms, it's likely your VW displays vague, imprecise steering feel and handling - characteristics entirely foreign to Volkswagen's original intentions. ECS offers the Vaico Front Control Arm Kit, pairing ball joints and inner bushings with left and right suspension A-arms for a thorough front suspension refresh. The direct-fit kit is simple to install and comes in a black cast metal finish.

ECS Tuning MKV Jetta 2.0T Grille Kits offer a more aggressive, menacing look to the front of your car. The honeycomb-style grille is a high-performance nod, and is available with chrome or red lower strips, badged or badgeless. The grilles install easily in the place of the factory unit, requiring zero modification for perfect fitment.

Tired of waiting for that power? Let ECS put your engine on a diet with a lightweight pulley! By reducing the amount of force needed to turn engine components such as engine pulleys, your engine is able to rev more quickly. Faster revs means faster power delivery.

Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to thermal cycling, and can weaken and become brittle with age. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has brought you a cast-aluminum replacement for the plastic coolant split pipe on the MKIV 1.8T. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals, causing catastrophic damage. The ECS coolant split pipe will withstand excessive abuse, restoring faith in your cooling system.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from the wheel wells while driving.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. The process of bleeding the air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious & therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. Insert the tool into the radiator service neck, attach the included Venturi adapter & allow the system to reach 25 psi, drawing out the vacuum. Use the same tool to fill your radiator, allowing the pressure to resume to 0 psi, completing the procedure.

Engineered by our R&D team, this new product addresses limitations of the plastic OE part. Its larger internal fluid passage increases flow for fast clutch engagement and release. To reduce flex and heat distortion, the new block uses no plastic whatsoever, replacing it with a solid block of machined aluminum, black anodized for hardness and corrosion protection. One look shows the added value of the new design; a test drive confirms it.

Engineered by our R&D team, this new product addresses limitations of the plastic OE part. Its larger internal fluid passage increases flow for fast clutch engagement and release. To reduce flex and heat distortion, the new block uses no plastic whatsoever, replacing it with a solid block of machined aluminum, black anodized for hardness and corrosion protection. One look shows the added value of the new design; a test drive confirms it.

Clean body work on a classic Euro is the sign of a dedicated enthusiast. Black body accessories have a tendency to fade to grey over time, and eventually restoration products and procedures fail to yield further results. ECS offers a replacement front Valance for your VW MKIV Jetta VR6. This part is original manufacturer equipment, guaranteeing fitment, style, and durability.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed short shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes five balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Our shift arm is CNC machined from billet steel, plated in a corrosion-resistant black zinc-chromate finish. The 304 stainless billet shifter pins come in 8mm and 10mm sizes.

Large, aggressive brake rotors are a more poignant design statement than common body styling changes. The quiet power expressed in over-sized brakes can be difficult to bring to your car - factory limitations on the MKIV Jetta TDI must first be removed by addressing several components. ECS has assembled a thorough Spindle Conversion Kit, making a brake rotor upgrade possible in one complete package. Every part for the conversion is included: OEM spindles with bearing housings, OEM bearings, OEM hubs, new ball joints, an ABS speed ring, and steering knuckle installation hardware.

Over time, debris and accidental scratches can make your tail lights hazy or scratched leaving an unkempt and ugly appearance. This can give your entire vehicle a dated, sloppy look. Replace your tail lights and refresh your vehicle's appearance while increasing safety. This piece will fit perfectly in the original factory position and is the perfect solution to give your vehicle a boost of aesthetics appeal.

The Schwaben oil filter housing drain tool takes the mess out of oil changes. Thread the drain adapter into the bottom of the filter housing to drain the oil before removing it. The long flexible tube directs drain oil into your catch can to prevent spillage. Engineered and designed in house to deliver a trouble and mess-free oil change every time.

Heavily worn or damaged ignition wires place your engine at risk of cylinder misfire. When one or more cylinders misfire, power declines dramatically, and the safety of each engine component is instantly compromised. By replacing each spark plug wire in one servicing, the probability of this catastrophic consequence is significantly reduced. Karlyn has developed a Spark Plug Wire Set for your MKIII Jetta VR6 that installs the same as the factory set, utilizing stock lengths for a clean engine bay.

Forget the repair video you saw on GlueTube. When the dipstick funnel on your 1.8T cracks, it's time to say buh-bye and replace it. Easy to install: Just pull off the broken pieces of your old funnel tube, and snap on another. ECS has stock replacement oil funnels and dipsticks to fix chronic problems caused when the original plastic tubes heat-harden, crack, and break. Better still, replace your funnel now, before it breaks. It's just a matter of time.

The impact driver is a fast and effective way to remove tight or corroded screws and bolts, reducing the chance of rounding off--or rounding out--the fastener head. Insert a slotted or Phillips head screwdriver bit into the driver. Place the screwdriver bit into screw head, and strike the driver with a hammer. The impact drives the bit inward as it rotates the screw, breaking it loose. Reverse the tool to tighten fasteners. For stubborn bolts, remove the black screwdriver bit adapter head, and replace it with any 3/8 - inch drive socket.

Transform your headlights with Ziza replacement headlamp bulbs. Ziza H11 bulbs produce a clean, crisp, HID-look that enhances your lighting appearance. Available in Platinum White, Pure Yellow, and Super White, Ziza H11 bulbs plug into many standard headlight and fog light sockets. Known for their brighter light, these special bulbs give your vehicle a stylish look, and improve your vision in both low light and night time conditions.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from the wheel wells while driving.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from wheel wells while driving.