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Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

All new: ECS Stage 3 Big Brake kits for MKV and MKVI. Now you can let your open-face alloys showcase massive ECS four-piston calipers and two-piece rotors, for a look that turns heads. Good looks are just the start. Wait until you press the brake pedal and feel your ECS Exact-Fit hoses muscle those Hawk HPS pads against drilled and slotted rotor faces. Lines, pads, and rotors give a great brake feel and bold braking performance, cold or hot. Our online photo tutorial shows how to do this fun project yourself, for pure personal satisfaction and lots of "likes" from friends.

Engine performance starts with breathing, and cam timing has a big effect on air flow at different rpm. Stock cam/sprocket timing delivers a boring compromise between smooth idle and reasonable performance. ZZZZZZZ. Why not dial in a new power band that delivers torque where you want it, with this lightweight, adjustable cam gear. Bolt it on in place of the stock sprocket, then use the built-in adjustment range to rotate the cam for improved low-end or top-end performance. Quality materials. Built in calibration gauge. New low price. Hat trick.

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport springs or take the gloves off and install no nonsense race springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. 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 Rabbit 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.

How about lowered wheel prices that fit your wallet and your newly lowered car? You've dropped your chassis and we've dropped or prices on 18-inch Alzor 628 wheels that fit several VW models. The bold gunmetal gray spokes on the Alzor 628 have a large open face, perfect for showing off your new coilovers, two-piece rotors, and painted calipers. Each masculine spoke tapers between bright accents that are sure to complement any car color. Just in time for summer driving, this is a great time to add a set of big-footed alloys that look expensive, but won't break your budget.

Your engine is constantly working against friction and inertia. Help eliminate a bit of the latter with the ECS Tuning lightweight pulley kit for MKIV 24V VR6-equipped cars. Compared to the heavy stock steel crank and power steering pulleys, these lightweight aluminum pulleys are 50% lighter. Less weight? Less inertia. Less inertia? Less effort. Less effort? Faster revs and more power to where you want it, the pavement. These pulleys are stock diameter, so they use stock accessory belts. Black anodizing gives an understated look. All you'll notice is that power you missed!

So you couldn't leave your car's ride height alone. It's okay, we understand. We also understand there are some bad, bad things out there on the streets. Railroad tracks, manhole covers, errant rocks, you name it. You need something to protect your engines' vital oil supply. You need the MTC Hybrid Steel/Aluminum oil pan. Specially designed for MKIV 2.0L and TDI engines, this oil pan features additional ground clearance via an aluminum upper section and a malleable but tough steel lower section. You could say it has two personalities. We say it's a hero in disguise.

How about lowered wheel prices that fit your wallet and your newly lowered car? You've dropped your chassis and we've dropped or prices on 18-inch Alzor 628 wheels that fit several Audi models. The bold gunmetal gray spokes on the Alzor 628 have a large open face, perfect for showing off your new coilovers, two-piece rotors, and painted calipers. Each masculine spoke tapers between bright accents that are sure to complement any car color. Just in time for summer driving, this is a great time to add a set of big-footed alloys that look expensive, but won't break your budget.

A brief survey of your local parking lot will quickly discover one main weakness in headlight lenses made from plastic. It doesn't take long for plastic lenses to go foggy and turn yellow, making your car look ancient. We have a solution: Pitch them and replace them with a fresh set! Brighter and more durable than the competitor, Bremmen Parts' affordable MKIV Jetta headlight lenses are clearly better than those jaundiced originals marring your car's appearance.

Turbine-blade styling and that machined aluminum shine. Giving your MKVI Jetta a set of these wheels will have you feeling like a samurai at a knife convention... great. Guaranteed for a perfect fit, at a perfect price, it's only a matter of time before you'll be dicing up traffic on these 19x8.5" wheels. Functional as a Swiss knife, but dazzling as a broadsword. Don't leave the garage without a set... who knows what lurks on the open road.

Turbine-blade styling and that machined aluminum shine. Giving your MKV Jetta a set of these wheels will have you feeling like a samurai at a knife convention... great. Guaranteed for a perfect fit, at a perfect price, it's only a matter of time before you'll be dicing up traffic on these 19x8.5" wheels. Functional as a Swiss knife, but dazzling as a broadsword. Don't leave the garage without a set... who knows what lurks on the open road.

A clutch replacement is something you want to do once, with confidence. Stuffing a fresh friction disc between a tired pressure plate and heat-hardened flywheel is asking for trouble. You could source parts individually and spend a pile having it all shipped piecemeal. Slow. Expensive. Or, you can order a convenient clutch package that includes disc, pressure plate, clutch cover, throwout bearing, and hardware, and let us ship it free. As in no charge. As in easy, peasy. Good. Fast. Affordable. Pick three.

It’s long been said that the Europeans have all the fun. Well, not anymore, as ECS Tuning brings you aftermarket parts for your vehicle. Japanese market stubby rear view mirrors are a hard to find upgrade, available now and ready to ship from ECS Tuning. These complete mirror assemblies are ready to roll with blue-tinted glass, power adjustment motor, and heated glass. The white plastic mirror cover can be painted black or color matched to any color for a factory-installed look. Order yours soon, while supplies last.

You spoke. We listened. You wanted an affordable set of good looking 18s for your Volkswagen, and here they are. You asked for a classic design with bold styling, with offsets to give aggressive enthusiast fitments; here they are. You wanted muscular 5-spoke 18x8s that will fill your wheel wells, without emptying your wallet. There you go.

Go from ordinary to extraordinary in minutes with bright white LEDs. Easy to install, this premium lighting upgrade will give your MKVI the most impressive set of lights on the road. Watch as white light explodes though the prisms in the lens facets to create a look you can never get with filament bulbs. Each complete kit is plug-n-play ready to go. Just switch the bulbs; it's really that easy.

Nothing could be finer than a Bremmen cargo liner in your wagon. Made of a flexible, easy-to-clean vinyl, these mats are tailored to fit like a glove in your Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (09+) or B5 Passat Wagon. The tough mat material is flexible, and cleans easily with soap and water. The raised perimeter lip contains liquid spills that would otherwise ruin your interior carpeting. As an added benefit, the rectangular center section is covered in a soft textured vinyl that protects delicate cargo, and keeps flat items from shifting when you corner.

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. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin. Order now and we'll ship yours free.

Spin to win. Bolt on our all new VR6 MKIV pulley pair for faster revs off the line. This dynamic duo is redesigned from the billet up for good looks and less weight. Crank and power steering pulley are machined from premium aluminum, then black anodized for appearance, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Weighing in at a fraction of the cast iron originals they replace, both have stock outside diameters, so you can go on using a standard length accessory belt. Complete with new crank bolt and woodruff key, ECS Tuning VR6 lightweight pulleys are easy to install, and ready to roll.

Check these out: we have Vaico diverter valves for your 1.8T Volkswagen. Keep your boost inside the intake where it belongs, and cure common driveability concerns with this stronger, more durable VW/Audi valve, suitable for stock or mildly tuned cars. Diverter valves live in a tough neighborhood. By definition, they limit turbo boost, and most eventually fail due to a pin hole or tear in the valve diphragm. Symptoms vary, but commonly include rough idle, a loss of power, or an illuminated check engine light. Easy to install, you'll need one sooner or later, so be prepared.

Your MKIV's headlights have probably seen better days. You could repair broken bits or polish the lens if that's the route you want to go. The only problem, however, is that they'll still be the same stock headlights. These headlights from Helix Automotive Lighting are designed to look like the European HID headlights from across the pond. While these headlights come plug-n-play ready with H7 hi/low beam bulbs, the housings are perfectly capable of handling an upgrade using your favorite aftermarket HID kit components (all you'd need is the ignitors, the ballasts, and the bulbs).

Spin to win. Bolt on our all new MKIII VR6 crank pulley for faster revs off the line. Our Black Beauty is redesigned from the billet up for good looks and less weight. Machined from premium, anodized aluminum, this super-lightweight weighs in at a fraction of the cast iron original, but has the same outside diameter, so you can go on using a standard length accessory belt. Complete with new crank bolt and woodruff key, the ECS Tuning VR6 lightweight pulley is easy to install, and ready to roll.

Here's the deal. Some of you MKII owners have sustained a front hit or noticed that the original core support looks like rust particles holding hands. If either applies to your car (or if you want to add a set of Euro-aero headlights), we have a once in a lifetime price on MKII radiator core supports. It's a jaw dropper to be sure. Won't happen again. Why not take advantage of this deal while it lasts. At this price, you may want to order a "just-in-case" backup for a rainy day.

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in a set of Schwaben floor mats from ECS tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Available in black with black, gray, blue or red piping, or in gray, with black, gray or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

Nothing could be finer than a Bremmen cargo liner in your Jetta. Made of a flexible, easy-to-clean vinyl, these mats are tailored to fit like a glove in your MKV Volkswagen Jetta. The tough mat material is flexible, and cleans easily with soap and water. The raised perimeter lip contains liquid spills that would otherwise ruin your interior carpeting. As an added benefit, the rectangular center section is covered in a soft textured vinyl that protects delicate cargo, and keeps flat items from shifting when you corner.

You slammed your MKIV, and dropping the chassis has rolled the tires so far forward in the wheel wells they look like they're hiding. What to do? ECS Tuning introduces a simple solution with our new Wheel Centering Plates. Bolt these beefy spacers between your axle and chassis and coax the axle rearward so your tires sit where they belong, in the center of the wheel opening. Easy to install, our Wheel Centering Plates come as a complete installation kit, with hardened bolts and washers; our helpful installation video shows you how. ECS: Extremely Creative Solutions