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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.

This is 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 carry a lifetime warranty! Drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

A truly transformative yet simple exterior upgrade, FK European Smoked Headlights offer a broader more crisp beam pattern and increased brightness without increased bulb wattage. The FK kit includes driver and passenger side headlights, with integrated angel eyes, a blacked-out housing, and the crisper European projected beam pattern. Included is a wiring harness for plug-and-play installation - choose a set of H7 halogen bulbs for the high/low beams and a set of H3 bulbs for the fog lights.

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.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

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 VW 1.8T engine relies heavily on adequate boost pressure to make reliable power. Any leaking, bending, or warping of the hoses that hold this pressure will result in a considerable loss of power & driveability. ECS has developed a thicker 4-layer fiberglass-reinforced Silicone Boost Hose Kit for the MKIV GLI 1.8T, drastically improving the durability of the factory hose arrangement while eliminating air flow restrictions. Molded to exact OEM specifications, the improved design better withstands heat & pressure, resisting swelling and degradation for a longer service life.

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.

A complete kit is now available to install the trick ECS billet aluminum release rod into your MKIV GLI. The ECS hood release eliminates the dangerous prospect of a hood latch that cannot hold the weight of the hood itself while adding a subtle, clean performance look to your car. Everything is included for the conversion: genuine OEM VW/Audi release lever clamp, OEM bracket guide, OEM Torx bolt, OEM hood latch, and the in-house engineered ECS Billet Aluminum Hood Pull Release Rod.

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. Mishimoto Performance Radiator Hoses compliment the advanced radiator, resisting electro-chemical degradation and maintaining rigidity and durability when rubber hoses become soft.

KONI Shock Absorbers, the world leader in adjustable suspension technology, introduces performance kits with H&R Sport Springs. The adjustable shock damping on Sport kits and preset shock damping on STR.T kits have been perfectly matched to the H&R spring rates for a high-performing, long-lasting suspension solution. The new, more athletic lowered stance gives your MKIV GLI a perfect silhouette, putting the bumpers closer to the road and closing wheel gaps. An average lowering of 1.4" at the front and 1.4" at the rear can be expected.

Maintaining adequate tension on the timing chain is its most basic purpose, keeping the correct level of slack in the chain to best balance noise levels and friction reduction. The second function of this deceptively advanced part is controlling cam timing, maintaining power through all rpms by making rapid adjustments to the valve opening and closing event. ECS offers the Uro Cam Chain Tensioner, allowing your 1.8T the opportunity to make maximum power & maintain efficient timing chain operation.

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.

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 GLI 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.

The MKIV VW's came from the factory with a poor glove box design. Instead of replacing the broken unit with a used part that is bound to fail again, fix the problem permanently with the updated Glove Box Lid with redesigned hinge. The part is an exact color match for your vehicle, and because it's an OEM part, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. This Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben is essential for changing your pads or servicing your rear brake calipers. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with this Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben Tools.

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.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length lug bolts to ensure proper thread engagement for safe operation.

Some products need to be experienced to be appreciated. We can talk about our LED interior lighting kits, but words will fail. We can describe the light as bright and white, crisp and clean. We can even tell you that our complete interior LED kit will banish ugly yellow illumination and showcase the rich features of your dash and interior trim like never before, but it won't do them justice. Oh well. Guess you'll just have to take advantage of our free shipping on full kits, and see for yourself what a dramatic change LEDs can make to your car, both inside and out.

The most recognizable feature of the latest generation VW/Audi engines is the updated coil pack design. The new arrangement has been proven on supercars like the R8 and and RS7, as well as the hyper-luxurious S8, and now your MKIV GLI can enjoy this same aesthetic effect. Spark energy has also been improved for these coil packs, which are conveniently offered as a complete, ready to install kit available in many different color configurations.

Turn your GLI into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Increase volumetric efficiency with free-flowing exhausts, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. We have you covered with stainless steel exhausts and performance software upgrades. Buy components or complete systems.

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.

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. Twist out the old bulbs; twist in the new.

The European style headlight switch is simpler and smarter than the North American assembly. Giving you control for your front and rear fog lights. An especially classy and convenient addition to your VW, the fog light switch gives you needed control of your visibility to following drivers. Installation PDF makes this OEM replacement a breeze.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. It's for this reason that ECS now supplies an unparalleled range of superb Performance Diverter & Blow Off Valves. All of the most prominent brands are represented - Forge, HKS, ECS, EuroSport, Vaico, Kayser, and APR kits all feature boost-hardy internals tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Each unit works and plays well with your MK4 Jetta engine management system.

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system used on the VW 1.8T engine is critical to proper engine operation. Worn hoses may crack & leak gases due to extended exposure to high temperatures, oftentimes triggering a check engine light. If you're considering replacing any PCV hose, the wisest solution is a complete Silicone PCV Hose Kit, engineered by ECS for superior durability & longevity. The 3-ply, fiberglass-core silicone design resists heat and chemical degradation far better than the OEM rubber system, while stainless steel smooth-band hose clamps guarantee fitment.

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.