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By using state-of-the-art electronics, Sprint Booster allows crisp and instantaneous acceleration, eliminating all delays. A dash mounted selectable switch lets you choose between stock/moderate/aggressive acceleration modes at the touch of an LED button.

To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification using a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing your torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. An improper torque value may result in premature mount failure - or worse. Some aftermarket strut nut sizes differ from what was originally found on the vehicle. Please measure your nuts to be sure - alternatively, pick up our Schwaben 5 Piece Strut Nut Socket Set and be covered for all common sizes.

Tired of wiper blades that squeak and streak and don't clean your windshield? See clearly again with wiper blades from Valeo. It's best to replace your wiper blades a few times a year to keep them in top shape. If they are chattering over your windshield, streaking, or just not cleaning as well as they should, it's time for replacement.

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, or cycling, RockMounts roof rack accessories are as easy to load as they are good looking. For a weekend with nature, a 14er Cargo Cage Roof Basket will handle up to 150 pounds of camping gear. Its scooped grille design keeps items in place, and sheds water and snow. The next time you plan a getaway, plan to take RockyMounts.

You lowered your Jetta. But dropping the rear ride height has rolled the wheels so far forward in the wheel arch they look like they're hiding. What's a MKIV owner to do? ECS Tuning is excited to introduce Wheel Centering Plates, designed to move the rear axles back to the centerline of the wheel arch. Designed as a direct-fit solution, this kit includes all the hardware needed for installation. Made from anodized steel for a long lasting finish. You'll be able to install these plates and set your rear wheels back where they belong in no time.

Spin to win. Bolt on our Super-lightweight 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.

If your belly pan and fender liners are belly-up in a drainage ditch in Des Moines, it's time to install a new Weather Protection Package. More than just beauty covers, plastic protection panels keep water, ice, dirt, and road salt out of your engine compartment and electrical wiring. Unimpeded, road salt and moisture wreak all sorts of havoc. They corrode metal components, and send electrical current scurrying down conductive paths the factory never dreamed of.

Knock, knock. Who's there? If your MKIV suspension is knocking, trust us, it's no joke. When your control arm bushings start clangin' and bangin', they're warning you that they need to be replaced. Problem is, most of us don't have access to the equipment needed to install fresh bushings in old control arms. That's why we're offering control arm assemblies already fitted with polyurethane bushings that tighten suspension feel, restore vehicle safety, and last many miles longer than stock rubber bushings.

The Volkswagen Audi Group catalog includes more than just Volkswagens and Audis. This results in more than a couple overlaps in parts, for both performance and styling. If you know where to look, that is. We do. ECS Tuning brings you the front lip spoiler from the European-only SEAT Cupra R. This lip features an aggressive design not found on any US-market car. While not exactly direct-fit, with some slight tweaking, you can give your Golf a unique appearance that will have other enthusiasts guessing. And to sweeten the deal, take a look at the price!

As MKIV Volkswagens rack up the miles, one of the highest wear areas of the car is the shifter. Constant man-handling, combined with the wear and tear caused by temperature changes and UV rays, degrade leather and crack wood - resulting in a shifter that not only looks bad, but feels older than it really is. Enter the genuine Volkswagen shift knob and boot combo! In leatherette and available with and without chrome accents, these are quick to install and make a world of difference.

Adjustable sway bar end links allow you to lower your car without worrying about clearance issues between your sway bar and axles. As the car is lowered, the sway bar and axle geometry is changed slightly causing the sway bar to contact the axles at certain points of suspension travel. Our stainless steel adjustable sway bar end links feature polyurethane bushings for optimal performance and long service life.

This brawny 12-point socket set is a great set to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bar, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from a impact gun, these sockets are also coated for added protection and so you can tell them apart from non impact rated sockets. Significant internal depth allows for use with a range of applications with varying length shafts. Made of durable chrome vanadium steel, these sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

You need to park in the bad part of town? Worry less with this wheel lock kit. Deter thieves from stealing your wheels. Have you lost your wheel lock key? This kit can also help you with that problem.Protect your expensive OEM wheels with a set of Genuine VW wheel locks at a price that's a steal of a deal. Set of four with key, caps, and cap removal tool.

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.

Now you can stack your extra wheels without the danger of scratches and scuffs. This wheel storage rack keeps your wheels spaced apart, and being on locking casters, allows you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. Sturdy steel construction and a wide base means this wheel rack won't tip over. Holds up to 275lbs - enough for most any wheel & tire set. Fits up to 8½" wide wheels, depending on offset.

When replacing your water pump, what happens in your cooling system is that the burden of wear transfers to a different part, one that will then need to be replaced itself at a later point. By attending to the entire water pump system at the same time, the system remains a self-contained, quality high functioning unit. ECS has assembled a convenient Water Pump Replacement Kit replete with all gaskets, bolts pulleys, tensioners, securing bolts, and even a gallon of coolant, helping you do the job the first time the right way.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes on your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for your Volkswagen that install in minutes. There is no need to wire up fancy resistors or rework your factory wiring to get them functioning properly.

A seriously tough tool for the discerning DIY'er. The Schwaben 24-piece wheel bearing replacement kit contains a heavy duty screw jack and assorted press caps and barrels that will handle most passenger car and light truck wheel bearing sizes. Wheel bearing replacement is made immeasurably more simple with a dedicated replacement kit. And with high quality corrosion-resistant coating, the tools will last through the most intense projects.

Store your wheels and tires without taking up floor space! Supporting up to 250 pounds, the adjustable rack allows you to store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires. The parts are all steel and the rack folds upwards out of the way when not in use. Mounting holes spaced 48" apart to conveniently adapt to standard center studs.

Things getting a little flabby south of the hood latch? Is mashing on the "go" pedal producing wheel hop or worrisome driveline vibration? If your factory mounts have thrown in the towel, don't waste your time installing more of the same. Move up to tough and durable mounts and bushings from ECS Tuning. Made of premium aluminum, plated steel, and potent polyurethane, our mounts and bushings are made for anyone who wants something more than parts designed for "average" drivers

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style and projector headlights. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

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 aesthetic appeal. Those that have a rear fog option or would like to put one in these lights will need to drill out the hole for the fog light bulb.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, now available from ECS tuning. The new 30" to 67" Car Ramps are available with a regular or low-profile design. Specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, the low-profile ramps eliminate the risk of body damage & the dangers of sliding ramps. These Schwaben Ramps are made from advanced EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam with a special anti-skid coating, preventing sliding while adding additional structural strength.

Schwaben Specialty Tools is known for releasing clever, highly useful automotive tools that make owning a European car less frustrating and more fun. Two new exciting product releases - the Mechanic's Stethoscope and the Scraper, Pick and Hook set - are superb examples of Schwaben reliability and ingenuity. Featuring an aluminum probe & rubber trumpet, the Schwaben Stethoscope makes finding vacuum leaks, pressure flow noises, and knocks infinitely more simple. The Scraper, Hook And Pick Set is an indispensable kit with endless uses, from carbon cleaning to picking out o-rings.

There's one word for Alzor Style 020: classic. Flat-faced multispoke design. Polished aluminum lips. Jewel-like wheel bolts. Brushed aluminum center caps. It all adds up to a classic and classy addition to your 5x100 bolt-pattern Volkswagen. Available in 18x8 and 18x9 square or staggered fitments, Style 020 wheels feature flush-fitting offsets and are hub-centric for your application. A timeless design that complements both modern and period-correct vehicles. We've got plenty of Alzor Style 020s. Get some for yourself.

Over the years the headlights on your vehicle can essentially be sandblasted by small pieces of debris kicked up from the road surface leaving your headlights clouded and pitted. Don't drive around with foggy or broken headlights; replace yours with a quality piece from TYC. Made to fit exactly like the original, this replacement will fit perfectly and provide the same functionality as the piece it is replacing.

Give 'em what they really want the most: cold, hard cash. Buy a traditional ECS Tuning plastic gift card and include it as a sweet surprise for a special someone. Need something fast? We have an entirely new virtual gift card for last-minute shoppers (and those who don't want to wait for delivery of a plastic card). Just order an ECS virtual gift card in any denomination from 5 to 1000 dollars, and we'll fire it off to your email box in minutes. Then pass it along to friend or family member and let them activate the card and order anything they like from the ECS site.

Includes the housing, wheel bearing, ABS speed ring & wheel hub. This is a complete assembly bolt on spindle. Priced competitive enough to save you money when your wheel bearing goes bad. Kit Includes, Wheel bearing housing (right or left) Wheel bearing ABS speed ring Wheel Hub

A highly effective method of unseating over-tightened or corroded screws and bolts, the impact driver accomplishes two important tasks with the blow of a hammer—positively engaging the bolt or screw head while twisting it counter-clockwise. Stripping a critical bolt or screw can stop your project in its tracks, and necessitate hours of tedious labor. Choose the tool professionals use for the job, and leave time for more enjoyable pursuits.