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Protect your MK7 Jetta and give it a bit more rigidity with our brand new Street Shield Tunnel Brace! Designed to keep your exhaust and drivetrain components safe and sound, this brace is your best defense against road hazards, rough terrain, and anything you can’t dodge wherever you drive your Jetta. Whether you’re slammed to the ground or just at stock height, your investment deserves the best protection it can get.

With each iteration, the Volkswagen Jetta has inched away from the economy commuter that it was into the luxury-oriented sport sedan that it has become. The MK7 Jetta blends both respectable performance and executive tastes, but that luxury still hasn’t quite reached every corner of the car yet. Namely, the interior lights. Our new Ziza Master Interior LED Light Kit gives you the cool, stately, interior ambiance your MK7 Jetta deserves to have for one more push in the luxury direction.

The MK7 Jetta 1.4T has quickly become an enthusiast favorite for its looks, performance, and efficiency straight from the factory. As with any enthusiast vehicle, however, we aim to make them better and reflective of our spirits. We are proud to offer you an upgrade we know you’ll love as much as we do with our in-house designed Luft-Technik Intake System that offers you better performance, cleaner appearance, and tastier turbo noises you want from your already loveable MK7 Jetta 1.4T.

Brand new from our in-house design team: our Carbon Fiber Core Support Brace Set for your VW MK6 Golf/GTI/R/JSW. These braces are more than just a visual improvement to your engine bay. They add durability over the stamped steel braces equipped from the factory for both an aesthetic and practical upgrade with gorgeous, lightweight, carbon fiber. Don’t let those stamped steel braces ruin your theme under the hood. Replace everything with ECS Carbon Fiber Upgrades!

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be, that’s why we’ve put all our top performance parts for your VW together in one place. This list, compiled by our MK6 GLI gurus and designed by our fantastic R&D team, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you’ve wanted for your build. Let’s make your summer even more fun with all the best ECS Performance parts for your VW.

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be, that’s why we’ve put all our top performance parts for your VW together in one place. This list, compiled by our MK4 Jetta gurus and designed by our fantastic R&D team, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you’ve wanted for your build. Let’s make your summer even more fun with all the best ECS Performance parts for your VW.

We spend more time in our cars than we like to admit. Why not make it the most enjoyable experience it could possibly be? Brand new Bremmen Android Radio options for your VW are now here at ECS so you can update your audio interface with the most advanced system possible.

2020 has been, well, you know. To bring some positivity to the European car enthusiast community, we are excited to announce that once again, we're giving away a car! Yes, we�re hosting another sweepstakes like the 8V A3, MK7.5 GTI, and E46 M3 before it. This time, you have the unique opportunity to win a late-model Audi B8 S4 Facelift.

Modern automotive components are tucked into the tightest of places, sometimes making it impossible to access fasteners with a standard socket or ratchet. A lot of times, this forces you to take your vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. The Schwaben Stubby Socket Driver is a specialty low-profile tool, designed specifically to give you access to previously untouchable fasteners. Put the power in your own hands with this kit from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do it all yourself!

The cooling system in any car is often a neglected when it comes to maintenance, by the time most owners do something about this failure has already arrived. The recommended service interval is every 2 years. Just like engine oil the additives used in coolant to keep corrosion down and maintain proper lubrication breakdown in the same way over time and milage. Reduce the cost later by keeping your cooling system healthy now, Schwaben tools make it easy to maintain.

Give your VW upgrades it deserves that your wallet (or significant other) won’t fight. This is our list of the top performance parts to improve your Audi on a budget so you don’t have to compromise between building the car you picture in your head and saving money for your future. Check out our selection of suspension, software, exhaust, intake, visual upgrades, and more, all designed to fit your Audi and your budget.

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.

Let's be real, when was the last time you used your 12v cigarette lighter for anything? Your head unit has Bluetooth, you probably have a million USB ports for charging things, and no one has a separate GPS these days. Why not spice things up with our Billet Aluminum Power Port Plug? We have fun little phrases lasered into them so you can have a bit of a laugh every time you look at that useless 12v outlet in your car. Check out all our quirky designs and grab one just for fun.

Boring, torn and deteriorating cloth battery covers can leave your engine bay looking a little outdated and in need of something more. If your battery cover is in need of replacement or if your engine bay could use a touch of beauty then we have you COVERED! Our ECS Tuning in-house designed and engineered Battery Cover kit includes a precision 3D designed heat resistant, textured matte black polymer battery lid with a durable CNC-bent powder-coated aluminum battery case.

Gift cards are perfect for the big guy, that way it makes it easy for him to choose a tool he's had is eye on or finds one he didn't even know about. He might have a repair he's been waiting to get to work on. He might need a new part for his project in the garage. Whatever it is, the ECS gift card will get him exactly what he wants. Happy Father's Day

Worried about rocks & road debris compromising your fragile oil pan? Then this is MUST HAVE PROTECTION! Fully constructed from T304 stainless steel & 100% TIG welded, this can handle any abuse thrown at it. Compared to the original fragile plastic oil pan found on the MQB platforms, this is serious stuff. While achieving protection without the sacrifice of ground clearance, we were able to increase the oil capacity by 1-1.5 Liters. This helps extend oil service intervals & maintains more consistent operating temps. ECS designed & tested, made in the U.S.A.

Turn your VW or Audi turbocharged engine into a head-turning, exhilarating driving experience with our In-House designed and engineered Atmospheric Diverter Valve Spacer! Our ECS DV Spacer unleashes your turbocharger's compressed air into the atmosphere, giving it the sound of a blow off valve (BOV), with every gear change and every boosted throttle close!

APR is at it again with epic upgrades for your 1.8T and 2.0T powered Audi or VW. Their latest improvement is a beautifully minimalist, highly functional, and entirely modular high-performance intake. The new Ultimate PEX Intake System is designed to give your Audi or VW a 24% increase in airflow and protection from power-robbing heat in your engine bay for improved throttle response and a noticeable performance boost.

Our Dogbone Mount Bushing Inserts for your 8V A3/S3/RS3 or VW MK7/7.5 are the perfect upgrades to give you the driving experience and rigidity you want from your Audi or VW. These in-house designed upgrades reduce deflection and improve your throttle response by eliminating that annoying flex from your drivetrain that robs power from your wheels.

Night driving is scary enough as it is. With poor lighting, you can’t see hazards in the road and won’t have a field of vision far enough ahead to react if something happens in front of you. Our new ZiZa Plug And Play LED Conversion Kits are designed to give you high-output light better than anything else you’ll find for a quick replacement and excellent night time visibility.

Everywhere we can continue a thematic visual design with our VW interiors, we will. Especially if that means replacing something that wasn’t attractive from the factory and prone to breaking over time with something strikingly stylish and impeccably durable. Our new Billet Seat Adjustment Handles for your VW are designed in-house to do just that. Upgrade your interior with this new functional piece of your interior design puzzle.

If you spend time on the track with your MK4/MK5/MK6 GTI, you need a tow strap. But why just have a functional strap when you can have a functional strap that looks, dare we say it, strapping? These new dapper Polyester Tow Straps we’ve artfully created are designed to look incredible and offer dependable function with a 4,000lb capacity and all the durability you need when things go sideways.

With the functionality and variety of professional-grade diagnostic equipment, the OBDeleven Plug-and-Play diagnostic app is right at home in your personal garage. The scan application features code reading, control units, LED coding, and the ability to clear service or check engine lights from your smartphone! Just plug in your OBD port and have the same capabilities you would see in a dedicated shop all from the convenience of your device.

The little details are what combine to tell the full story of your unique car. When those little bits serve an actual function beyond style points, they are exponentially cooler. In the case of your Audi or VW engine bay, our new ECS Billet Engine Bay Caps replace your old reservoir caps with classy and durable Billet Aluminum versions that give your engine a fit and finish that speaks to your attention to detail while offering the longevity you want from those often forgotten parts.

With some simple additions to the exterior of your MK7 Jetta or Atlas, you can completely change the attitude of your VW from tame European commuter to a visually striking enthusiast’s build. Air Design exterior upgrades are now available here at ECS Tuning to help you do just that. Designed to accentuate the underlying beefiness of the Atlas and the sleek performance roots of the Jetta, Air Designs' newest additions are the perfect way to make your VW like none other on the road.

Need to fit some aggressive wheels and tires, but your fenders require rolling? The Schwaben Fender Lip Roller is your at-home solution for forming your fender lips without paying excessively at a shop. Get the look you want with professional-like quality from the Schwaben Fender Lip Roller!

The most important part of working on your car is doing it safely. Lifting, supporting, and lowering your car with the right equipment is paramount. Schwaben has a low profile, heavy duty, easy to use lifting products designed to safely and quickly raise and lower even the most slammed cars around.

Protect your vitals with our ECS Tuning in-house engineered Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate Kit. Constructed from 5/32" (4.0mm) thick 5052 aluminum and weighing in at only 13.0 lbs, with factory modeled air ventilation, our skid plate is sure to stand up to harsh road conditions that your OEM plastic belly pan could not. For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with an aggressive suspension drop, our ECS Aluminum Street Shield adds peace of mind and protection against potholes, road debris and other predators looking to put a hole in your pan.

If your car has been unused for a few weeks, a few months, or has been in storage since last fall, there is a checklist of maintenance services you need to run through before your car may be ready to drive. Pulling your car from storage can be an easy and rewarding experience, and might save you some headaches down the road. Here is everything you need to make sure your car is ready to go back to work when you are.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.