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Milltek's VW offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Milltek's VW offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

Looking to improve your vehicle's handling characteristics without spending massive amounts of money? If so, this new ECS Strut Tower Brace is perfect for you. A strut brace is designed to reduce strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering, resulting in reduced chassis flex. The show-quality brace is made of steel and mounts to your VW with stainless steel hardware. With only 4 bolts holding it in place it's an easy install. After installation, you'll instantly notice the increased chassis rigidity.

Changing your engine oil and filter regularly are a must to ensure a long life for your TDI. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your engine running smooth with Premium Oil Service Kits. ECS assembled and Genuine VW kits are available, each containing a new oil filter, drain plug w/washer, and five quarts of synthetic oil.

Changing your engine oil and filter regularly are a must to ensure a long life for your R32. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your engine running smooth with Premium Oil Service Kits. ECS assembled and Genuine VW kits are available, each containing a new oil filter, drain plug w/washer, and six quarts of synthetic oil. While you're at it, consider replacing your stock fragile plastic oil filter housing with a durable 6061-T6 billet aluminum housing from ECS Tuning. These Premium Oil Service Kits include everything you will need to perform an oil service on your R32.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage and choose one of several tiers of Timing Belt Service Kits for your VW MKIV Golf 2.0L . The ECS assembled Standard Kit includes the minimum service requirement: a new belt, tensioner, and rollers. The Ulitmate Plus kits includes our performance alternator, power steering, and crank pulleys for even more improved acceleration, throttle response, reduced parasitic drag, and neck-snapping good looks.

APR has developed a substantial catalog of leading-edge performance products for the VW MK4 1.8T - each release improving upon this already stellar automobile. The APR K04 Turbo Kit is the ultimate solution for substantial power delivery, drivability and reliability - taking a 1.8T up to 245hp/275lb-ft! Software tuning, a specialty of APR's, is also available for the 1.8T - gains resulting in 215hp/247lb-ft are possible on the stage 1 tune. Exceptionally engineered boost hoses, and diverter valves are also available.

The easy to use Schwaben Bleeding Products allow you to bleed and flush your fluid systems with the convenience and accuracy of a professional. The line of fully-loaded pressure bleeders are undoubtedly the best-performing products of their kind available on the market today. Also available with this release is the convenient 11mm Brake Bleeder Wrench, allowing you to bleed your front and rear brakes with one easy to use tool. Schwaben also offers a catch bottle that holds a full 1 Liter of fluid and features easy to read oil level marks for accurate draining.

Fog Lights are the perfect light source when the weather turns for the worst, but if your vehicle doesn’t have them, you might be left in the dark. The experts at ECS Tuning don’t want this to happen to you, so we created this Fog Light kit for your MKIV Jetta. With this kit, you get fog lights, the fog light wiring harness, H3 bulbs, grilles and all the necessary accessories for installation.

Your sophisticated Haldex all wheel drive system makes your MKIV R32 a road hugging marvel that devours miles of twisting road effortlessly. The car needs periodic attention, of course. Don't risk poor performance and premature, expensive repairs. Get the tools, filter, and approved lubricant you need to perform a complete Haldex maintenance service at the recommended 40,000 mile intervals. Fluids. Filters. Specialty tools. Available individually or as part of a handy kit with everything you need. We also carry differential fluid so you can change it at the same time.

Volkswagen recognized the demand from older model MKIV and B5 owners for a modern Bluetooth-enabled, full-function head unit. The genuine VW Radio Upgrade adds an auxiliary input, USB port, and Bluetooth calling and audio streaming to your car, updating your calling and media experience in a single upgrade. The most authentic, complete head unit upgrade available for your VW, the red-lit buttons & white screen modernizes your interior while matching your existing controls. Enjoy hands-free calling, MP3 and Bluetooth Streaming, and AUX input with this plug-and-play unit.

Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to heat shock, corrosive substances, & chemical degradation. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has developed a cast-aluminum replacement for the fragile plastic coolant split pipe fitted to the VW MKIV GTI. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals and causing catastrophic damage. ECS-assembled kits including installation hardware and coolant are also available.

VW MKIV Golf/Jetta and New Beetle TDI owners can now take a completely new perspective on perfecting their powerplant. Instead of tacking on performance parts that push engine internals to increasingly closer tolerances, AMC Engine Parts are now available for the TDI for a deep restoration of engine performance. Completely regain factory compression, cam lift and duration, and reset your engine's lifespan with Cylinder Head Replacement Kits that include a complete cylinder head, camshaft, all required gaskets, hardware, oil and coolant. AMC Camshaft Kits are also available.

If you've pumped up the power under the hood of your MKIV, there's nothing like a little added deceleration to keep you out of the weeds. Step up from stock cast iron 232mm rear rotors to 306mm, two-piece Tru-Float rotors. Durable and good looking, these ECS Tuning-engineered rotors combine lightweight anodized aluminum hats with vented, cross-drilled and slotted cast discs. Mount them easily, using the kit brackets and included hardware. Add our Exact-Fit brake lines and brake pads of choice for an arresting rear brake upgrade that slows your car with authority... and style.

Now you can let your open-face alloys showcase massive ECS four-piston calipers and two-piece rotors, for a look that turns heads. Good looks are just the start. Wait until you press the brake pedal and feel your ECS Exact-Fit hoses muscle those Hawk HPS pads against drilled and slotted rotor faces. Lines, pads, and rotors give a great brake feel and bold braking performance, cold or hot. Our online photo tutorial shows how to do this fun project yourself, for pure personal satisfaction and lots of "likes" from friends.

The VW MKIV Jetta VR6 is known for its stout powerplant & willing chassis. Unfortunately, this model did not receive a braking system befitting a performance car of its caliber. ECS has developed an exceptionally effective solution to this dilemma - the in-house assembled Stage 1 Performance Braking Kits. TT brake caliper carriers and 312mm ECS GEOMET Coated rotors form the core of the Stage 1 Kit. GEOMET creates a durable rotor surface that resists road salt & solvents.The kits are also highly practical as they allow you to reuse your stock calipers, pads, & mounting hardware.

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.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Secure your car's future on the road with our kits, and allow yourself to drive with confidence.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Secure your car's future on the road with our kits, and allow yourself to drive with confidence.

The truth is, there is no place on earth that the VW MKIV Jetta TDI is better catered to for performance aftermarket parts than ECS. You can almost build an entire Jetta from scratch using our catalog of OEM and aftermarket parts - choose the area of your car that looks like it could use some excitement or performance enhancement, and scroll through your options. From Side Marker Kits to Blind Spot Mirrors, Skid Plates, Washer Fluid Reservoir Caps, Complete Center Console Kits, ECS Billet Hood Releases, and VDO Boost Gauge Kits, you'll leave your shopping experience satisfied.

The rear design of the MKIV Golf/GTI centers primarily around the tail lights. The good part about this is that you have the ability to easily refresh and update the entire rear styling of your car with a simple upgrade. ECS now supplies Tail Light Options for your VW from all the most respected brands: Helix, TYC, Hella, Magneti Marelli, Depo, Helix, and Genuine and Euro VW. Choose from an assortment of styles - Factory OEM GTI, Smoked, European, Ocean Style, and Red/Clear.

The MKIV R32 is noticeably more taught, agile, and precise in both handling and acceleration compared to its predecessor. Part of this success is due to a more aggressive suspension arrangement, something MKIV R32 owners thoroughly enjoy. To really tighten up the MKIV's chassis, a beefier sway bar adds better lateral stability & even flatter cornering - an easy performance upgrade that is instantly noticeable and effective. ECS offers only the best Performance Sway Bar options - Neuspeed, H&R, Autotech, and ST solutions range from 21mm to 25mm according to your driving style.

From Schwaben Specialty Tools comes a tool every home mechanic should have in his arsenal. The 61" long adjustable Engine Support Bar adapts to any vehicle width, and supports a full 1000 lb weight rating. The support bar includes four rubber padded feet to prevent slipping and damage to your car's finish, while powder coating guarantees durability. A deluxe version of the support bar includes two-direction stability for added support. The Schwaben Engine Support Bar is the perfect tool for projects like engine mount replacement, subframe work, FWD transmission repair & more.

Chemical Guys 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. From the exceptional MR. PINK Super Suds Surface Cleanser to the Sticky Gel Citrus-Based Wheel & Rim Cleaner, each CG release represents the most advanced, effective, and downright cool cleaning product of its kind.

A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultimate kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, seals, G13 coolant and Gates racing timing belt & performance pulleys. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

If your VW 12V VR6 has a slipping clutch, worn flywheel, or poor gear engagement, instead of replacing one part at a time with an expensive OEM part, invest in one of several superb ECS-assembled Replacement Clutch Kits. The 18.5lb ECS Clutch Kit with steel flywheel includes the flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc and all required installation hardware for a thorough clutch system rebuild. The more performance-minded enthusiast is catered to as well - the ECS-assembled 15.5lb Performance Clutch kit with single-mass flywheel improves throttle response and acceleration.

Why settle for stock? ECS Performance Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain, intake, and brake upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your VW MKIV Jetta 1.8T. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

The three most critical and widely cited dimensions of your vehicle's suspension geometry - camber, caster, & toe-in - are what triangulate your wheels and position them to perform in a specified way on the road. 
 Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber/Caster Gauge. Simply place the device on the wheel hub or brake disc & note a positive or negative reading.

Let your MKIV R32 look great after adding new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. The complete interior lighting kit includes bulbs for the vanity lights, trunk lights, front dome lines, rear dome lights, and glove box lights. Install our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior once and for all. These wedge- or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Don't exclude your exterior. Ziza offers LED Reverse Lights, LED License Plate Lights, LED Side Markers, and LED City Light Conversions.