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These pipes replace the plastic pipework from the turbo to intercooler and the plastic pipe between the intercooler and throttle body. The original pipes are very restrictive, limiting the amount of airflow. Further more these flattened pipes are usually made by fusing two plastic halves together, a process which often leaves the pipes uneven. There is plenty of clearance between the block and the chassis for a larger round pipe. The pipes included in this kit are larger, but not so large as to cause ECU errors. The gentle bends make for smooth air flow throughout the system.

There's never been a better time to get a grip on your car's suspension. Toss those flabby rubber bushings and tone your suspension with sale-priced polyurethane bushings from Whiteline. Then add their premium, adjustable stabilizer links for even more control. Whether you're dropping your car or are fed up with excess body roll and vague handling, Whiteline bushings and sway bar links will put the "crisp" back in cornering. Why not corner a set today, and save.

Squeak. Streak. Squeak. Streak. Tired of noisy, last century wiper blades that chatter and don't clean your windshield? Upgrade to sleek wiper arms with beam-style wiper blades in a minute with Valeo. Single strip beam-style blades are simpler and more durable than conventional blades. The wiper blade rubber is attached to a single beam backing strip that bends to the curve of your windshield for clean, quiet wiping. Move up to 21st century wiper technology with these Valeo wiper kits.

The MediaBridge takes the hassle and aggravation out of playing your favorite audio source through your VW MKV sound system. The DICE Media Bridge module turns your car stereo into a master control for USB storage drives, IPhone, iPod, or any audio device that can be plugged into the standard audio port.

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 detailing 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.

Give your car's looks a five star rating with 3SDM Style wheels. Polished and potent, these star-spoked wheels have a robust design and muscular presence that transform the look of any car they grace. Choose from 18 and 19-inch sizes in square and staggered sets, with e40 or e42 offsets to complement your lowered stance. We think you'll agree that these unique wheels break from me-too designs. Really: Aren't you more than a little curious to see a complete set of sale-priced 3SDMs on your car?

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 depending on frequency of use, in sizes for most vehicles. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

The problem is widespread and chronic: cam followers for the high pressure fuel pump in FSI engines are prone to wear. Savvy FSI owners periodically pull the pump and check the follower to avoid costly fuel pump and camshaft damage. Symptoms of advanced cam follower-itis include loss of power, rough running, and an illuminated check engine light. To help you understand and mitigate the problem, we've put together a photo tutorial that demonstrates how to inspect and replace your cam follower. Use it with our handy repair kit to keep your FSI running strong.

Now you can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with a Schwaben torque wrench. Our 1/2-inch drive is great for general purpose repairs; the 3/8-drive wrench has a 5-80 ft-lb range for smaller jobs.These chrome plated wrenches have a reversible ratcheting head with locking adjustment barrel, and come in a sturdy blow-molded case to keep them clean and safe between jobs. Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Do it once. Do it right. Schwaben.

When "me too" isn't for you, a set of Alzor wheels will do. Transform your MKV into a one-off with the bold look of the all new Alzor 050. Five muscular spokes radiate power from a dished center, creating wide display windows for your new painted calipers, Exact-Fit brake lines, and GEOMET rotors. Their 18 inch diameter fills wheel wells, making a lowered chassis look even lower, and the easy-clean Hyper-Silver finish complements any car color. Like all Alzors, the 050 is TPMS compatible, and comes standard with TÜV Rheinlan, JWL and VIA approval for peace of mind.

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. These brake caliper tools from Schwaben are essential for changing your pads or bleeding your brake fluid in your German automobile. 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. Bleeding your brakes? Our Schwaben brake bleeder wrench makes it so easy, you can even do it without having to remove your wheels! Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with these Brake Caliper Essentials from Schwaben Tools.

European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb tool.

Wasted space becomes a storage place with this OEM under-seat storage tray kit. This full kit includes the storage tray, mounting brackets, and all necessary hardware. This kit is a Genuine VW product, so you can expect stock-like fitment, quality and functionality. Finished in the same attractive anthracite as the rest of your interior, this kit will look right at home under your seat. Note; your car must have manual fore-and-aft adjusters for this kit to fit. Passenger and driver's side kits are sold separately.

Call them orange. Call the amber. Call them ugly. OE amber marker lights look old in a hurry and don't match up well with some car colors. Bumper marker lenses from ECS Tuning with clear or smoked lenses give your MKV side markers a sleek, new look. Pop in a set today, and dump the frump for a sure-fire styling upgrade.

Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

Accessory upgrades don't come any easier than this. The Hella smoked high brake light assembly takes less time to install than brewing a pot of coffee. Use a non-marring trim removal tool to pop out the old light. Then plug in the new assembly, and snap it in place. The clear smoked lens in the Hella light adds a subtle styling change; quick response LEDs burn bright red in a fraction of a second when you hit the brakes to keep tailgaters at bay. Back in stock, these popular accessories won't last long.

Cell phones. Spare change. Toll booth transponder. Tired of tracking them all down? Why not keep your essential incidentals in one, easy-see, easy-reach spot? Now you can dump that useless dash trim above the center vents for convenient storage. The Golf/Jetta Dash Shelf kit puts your stuff up top where you can see it; no more digging around in the center console or glove box.

If your MKV's floor mats are worn out or missing, ECS has a solution. Keep your car's interior clean and add a touch of color with Schwaben floor mats. Schwaben mats are designed specifically for their application, using OE-style retainers for a factory fit and easy installation. These mats are constructed of a dense, high-quality carpet with a durable nibbed backing to keep dirt, debris and moisture from collecting in your car's carpet. Available in a variety of color combinations to suit your car and style. We dropped the price on these, so pick up a set!

Dump your plastic clutch bleeder block for a metal-bodied upgrade and feel the difference. Unlike the factory installed plastic block, our all aluminum bleeder block is machined to exacting tolerances, then hard anodized for good looks and durability. Its rigid body doesn't flex or distort, for a leak-free connection. Wait. There's more. Unlike the original, our redesigned block has no internal fluid restriction. That means full fluid flow for faster pedal respsonse. Installation is ridiculously simple: we've put together a complete photo-tutorial. Check it out. Then order yours.

For show and go, VW Stage 5 Big Brakes are a brake-through upgrade, packed with stunning good looks and track-tested performance. Picture your car, fitted with massive Brembo calipers, showcased against black-hat ECS two-piece rotors. Let that image fill your mind (and open-faced alloys) for a minute. Now move on to performance. Think Hawk Performance Pads, biting on big drilled/slotted discs with directional vane cooling, for sure, fade-free stops. Complete kits include corrosion-resistant hardware, Exact-fit brake lines, and Ate Super Blue brake fluid.

Too many strut insert replacements end in disappointment. The initial concerns: noise over bumps, harsh ride, and loose or imprecise steering response remain. Why? The reason for these annoying problems can often be traced to cracked or work-hardened strut mount rubber and worn out strut mount bearings. Now you can eliminate these problems, and add a dash of Audi performance at the same time. Treat yourself to improved suspension and steering response, without annoying noise and vibration; make ECS TT strut mount kits part of your next strut job or spring installation.

Looking for a wheel to really help you stand out from the crowd? 3SDM is a breath of fresh air in the aftermarket wheel community, bringing style to all who seek it. The style 0.05 wheel features an inspired five-spoke polished face that is concave enough to turn heads anywhere you roll. Note, these wheels require conical seat bolts. Seeking perfect fitment? Make sure to check out our 5x112 Wheel Spacers and extended length conical wheel bolts

These brawny socket sets are great sets to have on-hand for any European car owner. The hefty ½ inch-drive shank accepts breaker bars, impact guns, or torque wrenches. Specially hardened to take the added abuse from an 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. These sockets are tough enough to get the job done.

Get your fog lights working perfectly with a new wiring harness from the experts at ECS Tuning Foglight wiring harness kit. Comes with installation instructions and fits most newer Volkswagen models, including Golf MKV - MKVI, CC, Passat and Jetta.

If you've lowered your MKV/MKVI/Eos, the stock sway bar end links are too short to keep the front sway bar in its stock alignment. This results in preload, which effects transient handling. Whiteline adjustable front sway bar end links restore sway bar geometry in lowered cars. Made of lightweight and anodized aluminum with sturdy steel ball joints, the Whiteline end links provide up to an additional inch of length adjustment. If you drive lowered, don't compromise handling by preloading the sway bar, or worse, leaving it detached. Whiteline and ECS have your solution.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Give the front of your vehicle a completely different look with this badgeless grille from ECS Tuning. This replacement eliminates the Volkswagen logo on the front of the car giving it a much more streamlined, aggressive appearance. It installes easily in the place of your factory grille and in no time at all, your vehicle will look different from all the others. An easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality. Includes hood notch filler piece. Check out all of ECS Tuning's other available body modifications to give your VW a custom look.

A set of Alzor wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts. The entire line of alloy wheels from Alzor are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Wheels come with a TÜV Rheinland approval, and the wheels themselves are stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps.

Sharpened handling. Increased agility. Tactile responsiveness. A feeling of being one with car and road. Replacing stock bushings with Powerflex polyurethane components will deliver all that and more. ECS is proud to present the Powerflex brand of performance bushings. Powerflex is a world-renowned name in high-performance products, and they manufacture an array of quality suspension and chassis components. From subframe mounts to control arm and sway bar bushings and more, nothing overpowers the Powerflex catalog and their reputation for durability and quality.

Wasted space becomes a storage place with this OEM under-seat storage tray kit. This full kit includes the storage tray, mounting brackets, and all necessary hardware. This kit is a Genuine VW product, so you can expect stock-like fitment, quality and functionality. Finished in the same attractive anthracite as the rest of your interior, this kit will look right at home under your seat. Note; your car must have manual fore-and-aft adjusters for this kit to fit. Passenger and driver's side kits are sold separately.