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Here's a tasty two-fer. Our short shifters are back in stock after another sell out, and sale priced, for a limited time. This ingenious upgrade is a popular item with MKIV enthusiasts; it shortens shift throws to let you grab gears faster for smoother, faster acceleration. Made of sturdy cast aluminum, the short shift arm installs easily in 30 minutes or less using common hand tools. Our online video shows you how to do it yourself. A primary upgrade for any VW enthiusiast. There's never been a better time to order yours.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in 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. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our MKIV Jetta LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs. We've even documented the procedure in a step-by-step pdf tutorial to show you how.

Weekend project alert! Don't settle for stock. ECS Essentials are a special blend of lighting options and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to enhance the performance and appearance of your MKIV 2.0, VR6, or TDI; most ship free for a limited time. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Knock, knock, who's there? It might be your sway bars! Lowered suspensions pose problems in some vehicles when altered steering geometry causes interference between the sway bar and axles. Now you can change sway bar length to provide clearance for noise-free suspension travel, or fine tune handling characteristics, with ECS Adjustable Sway Bar Links. Sturdy stainless steel construction with polyurethane bushings; online instructional video to make installation easy.

Swap wasted space for a brand new face. Install our bumper grille fog light kits in place of those dummy plastic factory grilles. Add great looks and improve lighting at the same time. These bumper grille kits come with all the good stuff: exact fit grilles with built-in fog light mounts, wiring harness with relay, crimp connectors and twist ties. Our installation pdf makes it fun and easy to do the job yourself. Order soon before they sell out--again!

Thwart thieves. Send them packing with Euro Lock wheel locks from Eurasia. Easy to install and unlock, Euro Locks cover 17 or 19 mm wheel bolt heads to prevent bolt removal. Their standard outside diameter fits snugly inside standard wheel bolt recesses, making it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your wheels. Euro Lock kits come with key and removal tool. Black enameled bases with stainless steel caps resist salt and other corrosives, to keep them looking good, even in harsh environments. Install peace of mind with Euro Lock wheel locks.

Are you ready to make your fluid bleeding job as simple as changing your oil? Typically, two people are needed in order to get the job done, but sometimes, that second person isn't around and when they are, the job itself is extremely time consuming. These new Motive products will make a complex job an easy one. When it comes to bleeding your brakes, you won't have to pump the pedal. This tool uses pressurized brake fluid to force air and old fluid out of your brake lines. The same can be said for clutch and differential fluid. Make your vehicle's service easier with these products

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.

The ECS Ultimate Dogbone Mount is made from billet aluminum and fitted with high durometer polyurethane 88A bushings to create a stronger, less compliant powertrain mount. Stiffer bushings reduce engine movement and wheel hop, and provide positive shifting, especially during hard acceleration. Ready to install: Mounting hardware included. Mount up.

Do it fast. Do it right. Make it easy. Turn a tough job into a simple one with the Schwaben strut nut tightening wrench. Offset to reach down into the strut mount well, the box end open design makes it easy to hold the strut shaft with a hex key as you tighten the nut. Don't risk strut seal or thread damage with makeshift tools and impact guns. Designed to fit right; chrome plated for durability and corrosion protection; priced right. Add one to your tool box.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators, the wheel tree adjusts to fit a range of wheel and tire sizes. Complete kit includes hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.

Reduce rotational mass for faster engine revs with ECS Tuning lightweight crank and power steering pulleys. These lightweight pulleys have lower mass than heavier, stock pulleys, and suck less power overcoming inertia, saving horsepower for acceleration. Precision machined from billet aluminum for added strength, our lightweight pulleys are the same diameter as the originals, with a rich, matte black anodized coating that cleans easily and resists corrosion. A great first step for adding performance, and an attractive add-on for any up-tuned engine.

You might buy these Ziza Euro-spec headlights for their superior illumination. You might buy them because they install easily, without modification or coding. You might even buy them because they won't bust your budget for the next six months. But odds are, you'll slap a set of these chrome or blackout headlights in your MKV because they are drop-dead good looking, on or off. Pick a reason. Pick a look. Order soon.

Transform the interior of your MKIV with ECS Tuning TT replica pedal sets. Available with or without a dead pedal, for manual and automatic transmission cars. Our brushed aluminum pedal sets work as good as they look, with raised rubber nubs for improved grip in wet weather. Want more? Order now and we'll ship them for free. That's right, the purchase price puts them on your doorstep, at no additional charge. Might want to put the pedal all the way down on this limited time offer, while it lasts.

Take your bike; keep it safe. Euro Pitch Fork accessories from RockyMounts make it easy to haul your bikes to your favorite trails. Carry them securely on top of your car, then lock them down to discourage sticky fingers. One handed adjustment with stainless steel quick release makes them easy to use. Made of solid aluminum with tubular wheel tray, these sturdy bike carriers fit all OEM base bars, and come in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange. If you plan to hit the trails soon, be sure to take RockyMounts accessories with you.

Spring is sprung. Come get your coilovers. If high price and concerns about quality have made it tough to choose the right suspension kit, think FK Streetline: an entry level coilover series that offers four corner height adjustment, engineered damping, great looks, German quality, and accessible pricing. Ready to upgrade? No problem. FK premium packages include stainlesss steel and Koni-manufactured struts with adjustable height and damping. Let's close the deal. Order soon and shipping is on us.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed 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 seven 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.

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

Let's keep this short and sweet: Our sale priced TT sport shifter shortens gear lever throws by 20 percent, so you can grab gears faster and keep moving. The cast aluminum shift arm changes shift lever geometry, reducing fore and aft gear shift movement. Easy to install with simple hand tools; our video tutorial shows you how. (Bet you never thought getting the short end of the stick could be so much fun.)

You don't have to be a maniac to get a little crazy once in a while. Spoil yourself. Cut loose. Spice up your favorite VW interior with colorful trim accessories and LED lighting from Maniacs. Choose snappy looking trim pieces for your ignition and DSG paddle shifters, then show them off with bright white zone lighting LEDs. Fiendishly easy to install with peel-and-stick adhesive backers, these trim bezels and shifter trim garnishes come in cool colors. Or daring designs. Or flashy finishes! Yikes! Sorry. Guess we got a little crazy there. Now it's your turn.

Your VR6 goes like a streak, but its coolant pipes have sprung a leak. Since coolant doesn't come for free, it's time for plastic surgery. Keep your VR6 safe from the dangers of overheating with new water pipe kits from ECS Tuning. Replace those old, heat-hardened plastic pipes and o-rings before they dump enough coolant to cause engine overheating and expensive damage. Buy a pipe kit, a kit with coolant, or our special Stage 3 kit that comes with a no-nonsense metal replacement for the notorious "crack pipe."

We were out; now they're back. Hot selling MKIV side markers are on our shelves again, ready to ship. ECS brand side markers are an easy, affordable way to upgrade your car, and season its appearance to your personal taste. Guess that's why they sell so fast. If you had to wait, we want to make it up to you. So for a limited time, both bumper and bumper/side marker kits ship free. Yo, there they go again.

The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex. Breeze through repairs knowing you can remove odd specialty fasteners with ease. These premium bits are made of hardened chrome vanadium steel, handsome and tough enough for daily use. Packaged in a handy blow molded case with silhouetted slots for easy organization and inventory. With the increased use of specialty fasteners, no tool box is complete without this versatile bit assortment.

Ditch those silly, spill-prone dash-mounted MKIV cupholders. Upgrade to a new, improved center console with three, easy-clean cupholders that won't dump coffee on your radio when you stomp on the gas. That's right, three cup holders--where you need them. Light beige or black, your new console includes a spare change holder to keep toll coins handy. While you're at it, might as well replace your stained front console. Soft touch finish looks lots better than the hard plastic used in bargain basement parts. Good looks. Added function. Hot coffee that stays where you put it. Awesome.

Our new and expanded brake parts inventory includes brake parts from both original equipment and name brand aftermarket suppliers; quality products from the most trusted names in the business. Not sure what you need or how to do it? Watch our new installation video or download a step-by-step how-to installation guide. Great parts. Detailed instructions. A win-win.

The Fumoto 14mm oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

RockyMounts LiftOp ski and snowboard carriers work with all roof rack base bars. Their unique GripCord attachment system cinches tight in minutes, and carries skis and snowboards in lockable non-mar flexible rubber jaws. LiftOp's rocky mountain-solid tubular design is sleek and aerodynamic to reduce drag and run whisper quiet. Tested in subzero temperatures at 14,000 feet, RockyMounts products will elevate your expectations for roof rack accessories.

Give your MKIV a face lift, and protect your expensive head and tail light lenses from scratches, dings, and abrasion with Lamin-X protective film, at ECS. Strong, flexible, and impact resistant, Lamin-X vinyl coatings are easy to apply, and flexible enough to adhere to any head or tail light contour. Available in clear, smoke, gun smoke, charcoal, or several tint colors, protective film coatings from Lamin-X give your car a distinctive look, and prevent "sandblasting" damage that turns headlight plastic lenses foggy and reduces road illumination.

Choose from three attractive styles, in sizes from 17 to 19 inches; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

Worried about that really bad storm? The mother of all blizzards where your all seasons tires don't get it done, and there are more cars in the ditch than on the road? Rest easy. We have a solution: ISSE Textile Tire Chains. So light a child can lift them. Easy to install no matter where you are. Just slip them over your tires, and get instant traction. Available in different grades for regular or occasional use, in sizes for every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.