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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.

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.

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.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style projector headlights from Hella. 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. These assemblies also include leveling motors. If you wish to utilize the leveling feature, you will have to install additional components and wire and code your car to enable them. Note: this is not required! It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport springs or take the gloves off and install no nonsense race springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

How about lowered wheel prices that fit your wallet and your newly lowered car? You've dropped your chassis and we've dropped or prices on 18-inch Alzor 628 wheels that fit several Audi models. The bold gunmetal gray spokes on the Alzor 628 have a large open face, perfect for showing off your new coilovers, two-piece rotors, and painted calipers. Each masculine spoke tapers between bright accents that are sure to complement any car color. Just in time for summer driving, this is a great time to add a set of big-footed alloys that look expensive, but won't break your budget.

Turbine-blade styling and that machined aluminum shine. Giving your MKVI Jetta a set of these wheels will have you feeling like a samurai at a knife convention... great. Guaranteed for a perfect fit, at a perfect price, it's only a matter of time before you'll be dicing up traffic on these 19x8.5" wheels. Functional as a Swiss knife, but dazzling as a broadsword. Don't leave the garage without a set... who knows what lurks on the open road.

You spoke. We listened. You wanted an affordable set of good looking 18s for your Volkswagen, and here they are. You asked for a classic design with bold styling, with offsets to give aggressive enthusiast fitments; here they are. You wanted muscular 5-spoke 18x8s that will fill your wheel wells, without emptying your wallet. There you go.

Go from ordinary to extraordinary in minutes with bright white LEDs. Easy to install, this premium lighting upgrade will give your MKVI the most impressive set of lights on the road. Watch as white light explodes though the prisms in the lens facets to create a look you can never get with filament bulbs. Each complete kit is plug-n-play ready to go. Just switch the bulbs; it's really that easy.

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.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

Step right up. Get your colorific candy colored key covers right here at ECS Tuning. Soft touch covers in nine brilliant colors protect your remote key fob, and make it easy to spot your keys in the pile on the hallway key rack. Sized for an exact fit, these new molded covers snap in place in seconds.

Countdown to launch. All systems go. Engage. Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that "fits like factory" into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats. No programming, coding, cutting, or splicing. Just tons of fun.

Schwaben Go-Through Screwdrivers might at a glance appear to be functionally identical to those contained in other sets - upon further inspection, it becomes obvious that these tools are built to an exceedingly high build standard, and are uniquely designed for extreme durability. The Go-Through design means the metal driver shaft extends in through the handle of the tool, instead of dead-ending at the grip. This gives the driver a better weight, feel, and increases the effectiveness and durability of the tool.

See and be seen in a different light. MKVI European Hybrid Projector headlight assemblies improve road illumination and add the unique styling found on the Jetta Hybrid. These projectors create a more efficient lighting pattern than reflector style housings to help you see the road better at night. String-of-pearls LED strips add a new-car look and improve safety during the day. Compatible with your original H7 bulbs and stock 10-pin electrical connector, these stylish assemblies include integral leveling motors for added functionality.

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.

Our all new Alzor 349 wheels have the look and feel of an instant favorite. The split spoke, mesh face will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. When you see how much they won't cost you, the choice is a four-gone conclusion.

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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. We threw in a set of 73mm to 57.1mm hubcentric rings so your wheels fit correctly! Note, these wheels require conical seat bolts.

Add the finishing touch to your Volkswagen with attractive and functional Porsche 991 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, these caps from the new Porsche 991 stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold blue and yellow icons.

Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we have a new and better way. Pig Mat products have long been a favorite in professional repair shops that can't afford to track grease and oil onto costly car mats and carpeting. Made of durable, layered polypropylene, Pig Mats catch and hold most common fluid spills until you can throw them out. While you're here, check out our video on Form-A-Funnels, a great way to avoid spills in the first place.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with an ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

Take the guesswork out of your next maintenance and repair with Bentley Manuals and CDs. Known as the aftermarket authority on repair procedures and specifications, Bentley has earned the respect of DIY and repair professional alike with their accuracy and attention to detail. Richly illustrated, Bentley shows you step-by-step repair sequences and special tool applications that make repairs easier, safer, and more successful. Available in print format or on CD, Bentley Manuals are a valued addition to any technical library, and make great gifts for your favorite VW enthusiasts.