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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.

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.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat, overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks

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 that carry a lifetime warranty! So drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

Why a strut nut socket? To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification with the use of a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an Allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing a torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. Schwaben, a company known for exceptionally crafted specialty tools, now offers 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, and 24mm Strut Nut Sockets for your own suspension project. A superb addition to any home mechanic's tool arsenal, this latest Schwaben release is built to last.

For years, ECS Tuning has been your trusted source for original, aftermarket, and performance parts for your European car. Our team of enthusiasts have worked hard to build the best catalog in the industry, providing you with the knowledge and expertise to keep your car looking, sounding, and performing great year after year.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. 30" to 67" Low Profile Car Ramps are specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, eliminating the risk of body damage & sliding ramps. Schwaben Wheel Stands feature a cradled wheel support for superior stability compared to jack stands, supporting up to 3000 lbs. And when lifting your vehicle or placing it on an incline, Wheel Chocks are a wise investment.

Improving performance by increasing engine work is only possible when engine temperatures are kept within a reasonable range. The Mishimoto Performance Radiator is capable of a 35% increase in cooling capacity due to a fully-brazed, two-row aluminum core that's 25% thicker than stock. This radiator also uses CNC-machined quick-disconnect fittings for a perfect radiator hose attachment. Heat is for fuel economy, while cold is for power and longevity. Get the most out of your 6 cylinder with this low temperature thermostat!

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.

Tired of that sickly flicker from your reverse lights? Want some real light back there? Useful light? Light that lets people know you are backing? Light that better illuminates behind you for added safety? If so, what you need is a set of Ziza LED reverse lights. Brighter than stock, these direct fit LEDs cast a bright white light, far more useful than the puny yellow glow from stock bulbs. The bulbs have a standard bayonet base that fits stock sockets perfectly.

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out this line of 3M Scotchprint films. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum or titanium. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 film lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

Managing engine temperatures is critical to increasing your car's longevity and performance. The ECS Silicone Coolant Hose Kit upgrades your soft or leaking factory hoses with 3-ply, fiberglass-reinforced silicone for exceptional heat and pressure resistance. The hoses are also perfectly molded to OEM dimensions for precise fitment, and include a complete set of reusable stainless steel hose clamps with rolled edges for a slick appearance.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals; A reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. DVDs are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

Take it to the streets with FK Street-Line coilovers. This affordable entry-level suspension package eliminates guesswork by combining full height adjustment at all four corners, with matching dampers, engineered with fixed, pre-calibrated settings to improve ride quality. The polished steel housings offset bright yellow springs for a great look. The large adjustment range improves vehicle appearance and handling while maintaining ride comfort suitable for a daily driver. German-made to tough DIN quality standards with a one-year warranty.

A stripped thread can turn an enjoyable weekend project into an unbearably frustrating experience, occasionally bringing the entire job to a complete halt. The Schwaben Metric Thread Repair Kit was designed specifically for European cars with the most commonly used metric sized threads in mind, keeping your project in motion whenever metric threads are stripped or otherwise damaged. The kit contains everything to keep your project going - simply drill out the old thread, tap out the hole with the correct sized tap, and screw in a new insert with the installation tool.

When addressing a vehicle's braking system, it can be easy to overlook brake fluids. It's not always clear which parts are necessary to do the job correctly - usually resulting in unnecessary time and expense. ECS has assembled three Brake Fluid Flush Kits, each containing the convenient Motive Power Bleeder, Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and one liter of brake fluid - everything needed for a basic servicing. The level 2 Kit includes a Motive Catch Bottle Set; the level 3 kit further improves the level 2 kit with high-performance TYP 200 brake fluid.

Enjoy the rare opportunity for significant savings with Schwaben Tool Kit Bundles from ECS. Any order over $200 will be shipped free of charge - the perfect way to invest in professional-quality tools for your European car. Complete 11 piece set of External Torx Sockets are available - these sockets have become popular at many locations, such as seat rails, chassis components, and suspension. Featuring a fine satin finish that's easy on the hands and easy to wipe clean the 12 Pc Metric Combination Wrench Set includes professional grade 8-19mm metric wrenches.

ANSA has been designing and manufacturing performance exhaust systems for over half a century. ANSA Silverline direct-fit exhaust systems are engineered to improve your vehicle’s overall performance by generating more horsepower and torque, as well as emitting a wonderful engine note. Designed in Italy, this beautifully made, fully polished stainless steel cat-back exhaust system is made to extend the tips under the stock non cut-out valances on model years 1999-2001. ANSA Silverline series exhaust systems carry a 2-year warranty for the original owner.

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.

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.

Sometimes a gift card feels like a cop-out, especially when it's for someone you love. Car enthusiasts, however, know that the only real barrier to the complete expression of their love for the automobile is cash to make it all happen. Sending some funds to devote to his prized machine is as heart-felt as it gets for a serious car guy. Physical cards are available in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations, while the convenient Virtual Cards range from $5-$1000.

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.

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.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

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 MKIV Jetta VR6. The part is original manufacturer equipment, guaranteeing fitment, style, and durability.

Your OEM plastic hood pull release was an unfortunate design that could break at any moment and usually at the worst possible time. A broken hood pull will leave your hood shut in the secondary position, making it frustrating to try and get open. Replace your fragile plastic hood pull release with an attractive, durable, billet aluminum hood pull from ECS Tuning. Far stronger than the factory piece, the black anodized ECS hood pull will outlast any factory comparison.

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 a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 3/16” thick 5052 aluminum, with black zinc-coated steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

Most of us have to admit to sleeping through a chemistry class--or two--after a rough night. The good news is the Chemical Guys didn't. Now they've put the power of Raw Science to work in a complete professional car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt, even from alloy wheels, and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster.