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New Product. Free shipping. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your vehicle, preset dampening and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. All this and free shipping. Don't wait.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

They're back. FK Street-line coilovers are back in stock and ready to ship. Hard to believe any German-made complete car set this affordable could look this good. Not to mention the one year warranty. Probably explains why they fly off the shelves so quickly. Their stunning polished caps and threaded tubes are offset by bold yellow springs. Height adjustable, with precision-machined threaded housings, Street-line coilovers come with adjustment wrenches. These won't hang around long, especially with free shipping, so act fast.

They're back. FK Street-line coilovers are back in stock and ready to ship. Hard to believe any German-made complete car set this affordable could look this good. Not to mention the one year warranty. Probably explains why they fly off the shelves so quickly. Their stunning polished caps and threaded tubes are offset by bold yellow springs. Height adjustable, with precision-machined threaded housings, Street-line coilovers come with adjustment wrenches. These won't hang around long, especially with free shipping, so act fast.

Ram your OE oil pan into a curb, and all the kings horses and all the king's men, won't put that pan back together again. Low-hanging, one-piece cast OE oil pans crack like an egg shell on impact. ECS has engineered a solution: a hybrid oil pan that combines the heat transfer qualities of aluminum with the impact resistance of stamped steel. Unlike the one-piece pan, the ECS hybrid pan lower steel section dents, but won't shatter. This is a complete kit, with everything you need to install it, including turbo drain tube adapter, bolts, and sealer.

Ziza Euro-look lighting options from ECS Tuning add style and function to your MKIII Golf, Jetta, or Cabrio. Amber Euro-spec turn signal housings are a direct fit in Euro bumpers, or can be installed in U.S.- spec bumpers with minor modification. Want to go all Euro? Install the Euro radiator support and add dual chamber Euro-spec headlights. Benefits? Great Euro look plus targeted road illumination to improve nightime visibility and driving safety. Upgrade, or replacement of road weary original lighting, Ziza Euro-lights add improved function and continental cachet.

Small to fit in tight spots, and tougher than stock, the all-new Forge DV008 Diverter Valve is a great upgrade. Its quality construction and bolt-on-cap design make it tougher than its OEM replacement, a component with a pattern-failure history. Available in attractive Anodized Black or Gunmetal finishes, each valve comes as a kit that includes springs and shims, hex key, replacement hose clamps, Forge key chain, and a limited lifetime warranty. All that and Forge quality. Act soon.

Add the finishing touch to your VW or Audi with attractive and functional R8 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, our new caps stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold yellow and red icons. The oil cap is non-vented, and the coolant cap applies the same system pressure as the original, to raise the coolant boiling point. Style with substance, from ECS Tuning.

Get a grip. Whiteline premium control arm bushings add caster to your front wheels to improve traction under load, reducing wheel spin and understeer. Made of heavy anodized aluminum with polyurethane bushings, Whiteline Control Arm Bushing Kits look great and are easy to install. This simple but effective suspension upgrade reduces bushing compliance and noise for tighter handling and consistent alignment angles. A fast and easy suspension upgrade.

Sweat the small stuff. Stop sitting on your sunglasses and iPod and store them safely in these easy-to-install seat trays. Great looking seat trays protect your valuables from damage and prying eyes. Easy to install, our OEM trays come in charcoal and beige, and look like they came from the factory. Seat tray kits come with everything you need to install them, including tray mounting bracket, hardware, and clips. Do it yourself? Yes! In fact, we've put together a photo instruction manual that walks you through the installation, step-by step. ECS: Extra Car Storage.

Two new products. Two great looks. Both shipped free, for a limited time. ECS introduces a pair of distinctive grille options for MKV Golfs and Jettas. Add a lower grille with LED driving lights to your Golf MKV 2.0T or Jetta MKV (wiring harness included). Or treat your Golf or Jetta MKV 2.0T to a badgeless, carbon fiber honeycomb grille with red line accent stripe and hood notch filler. Both of these easy-to-install upgrades add a special look to the already classic MKV front end. You buy. We ship. Act fast.

MKIV VR6 timing chain kits. ECS has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn VR6 timing chain. Choose from the Basic kit: chains, guides, and tensioners, or upgrade Basic to Ultimate, and get everything in the Basic kit -- plus installation hardware. Don't wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. If your timing chain is slapping the guides loud enough to make noise, don't just turn up the radio, save your engine. ECS Tuning. Great parts. Great timing!

MKIII VR6 timing chain kits. ECS has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn VR6 timing chain. Choose from the Basic kit: chains, guides, and tensioners, or upgrade Basic to Ultimate, and get everything in the Basic kit -- plus installation hardware. Don't wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. If your timing chain is slapping the guides loud enough to make noise, don't just turn up the radio, save your engine. ECS Tuning. Great parts. Great timing!

ECS Tuning Euro-spec head light switches add parking light and factory fog light controls to MKIVs, and MKVI Jetta sedans. Unlike US-spec light switches, the Euroswitch has separate fog light and parking lamp controls. ECS carries a wide assortment of fog light kits and accessories. Note: Recoding may be needed to enable fog lamp functions.

Weekend project alert! MKIV Jetta Lip Spoilers are on sale. Primed and ready to install, you can use this "needed maintenance" project as an excuse not to give the dog his bath this Saturday. Easy to install, spoilers come with an adhesive backer, so there's no drilling or messy gluing required. Leave it black for contrast, or color match. Trust us: the dog won't mind.

Killer Combo. Get Euro-spec headlights, fogs, and turn signal lights together in stylish, bolt-on headlight upgrades from Ziza. Chrome or smoked, these great looking assemblies brighten your car's looks and light the road better for safer nighttime driving. Special Note: Lights require Euro-style light switch (ES8602) and patch harness (ES416). Purchase leveling motors separately.

Broken antenna? Restore radio reception with a new antenna. We offer several repair and replacement options for your car antenna, all OEM, so you know they'll fit right the first time. Whether you need a base-only or complete antenna assembly, we have you covered. All repair options include a new base gasket, not available separately.

Take back your horsepower. Accessories like A/C, power steering, and the alternator eat great gobs of horsepower. Take it back with an underdrive pulley from ECS Tuning. The low mass underdive pulley is precision machined from lightweight aluminum to spool up faster, while spinning accessories at a slower speed to save power losses. Kit contains pulley, attachment bolts, and a new accessory belt. Put your ponies where they belong--at the wheels.

Lowering your car changes its looks. It also changes suspension geometry. Now you can finish the job and custom tune your sway bars to match your new ride height. Dial in the link length that works best for cornering and ride quality and prevents driveshaft interference. ECS stainless steel adjustable sway bar end links have sleeved polyurethane bushings. This complete kit includes three different length threaded rods per side to fit a wide range of adjustments. ECS: it's sway better!

A great deal just got better. Choose from black or silver MRR mesh wheels and we'll ship them anywhere in the continental U.S., for free. As in no extra money. Gratis. MRR 18-inch GTI hub-centric wheels are TPMS compatible, and have a polished accent rim to offset the silver or black spokes. Can't say how long this will last. Might want to act on this one soon. MRR wheels are made with quality materials, machined to exacting standards. They have been inspected by the Vehicle Inspection Association (VIA), Japanese Light Weight alloy (JLW) and TUV.

Many wheel choices out there; few this good looking. MMR offers head-turningly attractive wheels in Silver or Black with Diamond cut face. MMR wheels are Hub-Centric and TPMS compatible. Specially designed to provide brake clearance and eliminate spacers for a hassle free installation. Hassle free price, too.

Is your engine developing oil leaks that you can't fix? Your problem may be caused by a clogged crankcase ventilation system breather. Engine heat and oil vapors accumulate and harden in the ventilation system. Poor crankcase breathing accelerates engine wear and causes persistent oil leaks from seals and gaskets. Update your PCV system with a new valve upgrade kit.

Nobody likes to "re-invent the wheel." But there's no denying that replacing your wheels is the fastest way to personalize your Volkswagen and make a dramatic styling statement in the process. ECS has a big selection of Miro wheels in several sizes and offsets; in chrome, polished aluminum, and matte black. Something for every taste and car. Bling that won't bust your budget. From ECS.

Turn your stock Jetta into a stop-light sleeper during our Fall APR performance sale. We've gathered an appealing assortment of software and hardware upgrades, turbos, assorted turbo accessories, and polished exhausts. All APR quality; all at great prices. Need a low-tech tweak for a rainy Saturday? We've got you covered there, too. Bolt on a slick-looking Carbonio Cold Air Intake or add a stylish chromed-and-domed APR body badge.

Sale pricing makes this a great time to add APR performance to your Volkswagen MKIV Jetta 1.8T. Our sale includes APR Stage 1 performance chips; choose 1-4 programs. While you're at it, replace your OEM throttle body hose and turbo inlet pipe with APR upgrades, made of low flex, premium quality silicone hose, in black, red and blue. Protect your investment with an incredible one-cent sale on both APR anti-theft and ECM security upgrades. That's right, a penny keeps your car safe from tampering or theft when you purchase select APR software upgrades. Hurry. Sale ends October 22.

Be prepared for minor accidents with this compact VW/Audi first aid kit. Kit contains all the essentials needed in a minor medical emergency: gauze, alcohol pads, wrappings, bandages, and scissors. We hope you never need it, but this affordable first aid kit is worth its weight in peace of mind.

Odds are your center console armrest latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again. But you'd still have that nasty coffee stain to look at on the old lid. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest, available in three colors, cloth or leather covered. Choose from black leather or velour, or gray or beige leather covers.