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One area of the MKIV R32 that receives excessive scuffing and scratching is the steering column cover. The area around the ignition cylinder in particular usually shows the age of the vehicle more clearly than any other part. The kit consists of all Genuine VW parts, ensuring exceptional fitment, bringing a showroom-new appearance to this oft-neglected area of your car.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS is now offering a premium oil option, RÖWE Service Kits! Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS is now offering a premium oil option, RÖWE Service Kits! Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

The MKIV Jetta 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. This part is an exact color match for the Jetta, and because it's a Genuine VW/Audi part, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

You lowered your VW. But dropping the rear ride height has rolled the wheels so far forward in the wheel arch they look like they're hiding. What's a MKIV owner to do? ECS Tuning is excited to introduce Wheel Centering Plates, designed to move the rear axles back to the centerline of the wheel arch. Designed as a direct-fit solution, this kit includes all the hardware needed for installation. Manufactured using steel and finished with black zinc plating for a long lasting finish.. You'll be able to install these plates and set your rear wheels back where they belong in no time.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 325 ft/lbs through 525 ft/lbs clutch ratings.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your VW MKIV Jetta 2.0L. Books are carefully edited and illustrated for accuracy. A truly worthwhile investment.

Get the best from our 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.

When it comes to the cooling system, we're led to only think of failure with overheating in the warmer months of the year. On the other hand, coolant prevents freezing within its system during the colder months, and there are still many that are unequipped to service their system properly. Don't get left in the cold. Maintain your cooling system the right way and keep it fully functional with these cooling system tools.

A failed air injection pump is more than a noisy annoyance. Bad pumps store a fault code and turn on your check engine light, a sure way to fail your local emissions test. Dying pumps don't go quietly. As they fail, they make a loud buzzing noise, audible shortly after a cold engine start up; continuing for a minute or so after that. Our secondary air pump can put your air injection system back to normal, eliminate all that racket, and turn off that pesky dash light.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the 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 release.

ECS Tuning has assembled an innovative way to install a boost gauge into your MKIV TDI. Designed specifically for your MKIV TDI, this gauge allows for easy and accurate monitoring of turbocharger boost pressure. Keeping track of boost pressure is a great way of consistently checking engine performance and a fantastic way to diagnose power loss problems.

A failed air injection pump is more than a noisy annoyance. Bad pumps store a fault code and turn on your check engine light, a sure way to fail your local emissions test. Dying pumps don't go quietly. As they fail, they make a loud buzzing noise, audible shortly after a cold engine start up; continuing for a minute or so after that. Our secondary air pump can put your air injection system back to normal, eliminate all that racket, and turn off that pesky dash light.

ECS Tuning has assembled an innovative way to install a boost gauge into your MKIV TDI. Designed specifically for your MKIV TDI, this gauge allows for easy and accurate monitoring of turbocharger boost pressure. Keeping track of boost pressure is a great way of consistently checking engine performance and a fantastic way to diagnose power loss problems.

Your MKIV's headlights have probably seen better days. You could repair broken bits or polish the lens if that's the route you want to go. The only problem, however, is that they'll still be the same stock headlights. These headlights from Helix Automotive Lighting are designed to look like the European HID headlights from across the pond. While these headlights come plug-n-play ready with H7 hi/low beam bulbs, the housings are perfectly capable of handling an upgrade using your favorite aftermarket HID kit components (all you'd need is the ignitors, the ballasts, and the bulbs).

Tired of struggling to open your hatch with full hands? ECS has the perfect solution: The MKIV hatch pop kit! This revolutionary kit combines the best of OEM VAG parts with ECS in-house engineered parts to guarantee your hatch opens on the first press every time. We designed a simple bolt-in solution that maintains 100% of your factory functionality. You can open by hand, with your key or the simple press of your key fob. Your hatchback will maintain a completely factory appearance, once the kit is installed you can't tell its there.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three stages & three driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 400ft/lbs. through 600ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

One area of the MKIV Jetta that receives excessive scuffing and scratching is the steering column cover. The area around the ignition cylinder in particular usually shows the age of the vehicle more clearly than any other part. ECS Tuning recognizes this common issue and has created a Steering Column Cover Refresh Kit to alleviate this problem. The kit consists of all Genuine VW parts, ensuring exceptional fitment, bringing a showroom-new appearance to this oft-neglected area of your car.

Knock, knock. Who's there? If your MKIV GTI suspension is knocking, trust us, it's no joke. When your control arm bushings start clangin' and bangin', they're warning you that they need to be replaced. Problem is, most of us don't have access to the equipment needed to install fresh bushings in old control arms. Make your suspension work easier and get your arms swapped out fast with this complete lower control arm kit. Save time with this pre-made kit allowing you to bolt your control arms right up.

It's hard not to appreciate the powerful, aggressive appearance of a wide-stanced performance car; it's the look that forces enthusiasts to take your ride seriously. The effect is typically accomplished with flared fenders and over-sized wheels, requiring increased fender clearance. The Eastwood fender roller tool is easy to use, priced right, and increases fender clearance while maintaining a factory-fresh look. Kits are available that include a heat gun to keep your finish from stress cracking, & a finishing tool to form the inner fender lip for a professional-quality job.

The growing Schwaben Tool catalog has just expanded again with the release of the superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable Schwaben hand tools - now available from ECS tuning. The new Schwaben 1/2" breaker bar has a full 180°swing for those hard to reach bolts and nuts. A complete set of Schwaben twelve-point metric combination wrenches from 8 to 19 mm is also available. Mechanic-quality 290mm and 200mm long ratchets featuring a durable fine satin finish round off this latest premium tool release.

Critical emergency parts should be purchased from a well-known, reliable company. High quality Booster cables are now available from Schwaben Tools. The 6-gauge copper, multi-strand cables are 12 feet long, making the emergency jump start hassle-free in any situation. Rated at 400 Amps, the vinyl-coated Schwaben cables are designed to last.

The Audi R8 is the definition of style, but sadly, there are not many items that can go from it to the Volkswagen MKIV. The engine won't fit and the transmission won't either, but if you are determined to get some of the R8 style on your car, this new LED Trunk Light Retrofit Kit from ECS Tuning is for you. When you open your trunk hatch, you will be bathed in white light, allowing you to see everything like never before. They will look brilliant and last for years. No matter if you enjoy a bit of late night shopping, or if you want to show off a nice sound system, this kit is it.

If you're running a performance filter, intake, or tune, the factory turbo inlet hose will start to show its weaknesses. The OEM rubber hose disrupts airflow as it passes over the often collapsed accordion sections, negating the effects of intake modifications. Engineered in-house, the ECS Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose is constructed from high quality, 3-ply silicone providing a strong though flexible structure, ensuring a perfect fit. The smooth interior provides unimpeded airflow, while a tasteful unassuming exterior appearance adds a classy touch to your MKIV GLI 1.8T engine bay.

ANSA has been designing and manufacturing performance exhaust systems for over half a century. ANSA Silverline direct-fit exhaust systems are engineered to improve your vehicle’s overall performance by generating more horsepower and torque, as well as emitting a wonderful engine note. Designed in Italy, this beautifully made, fully polished stainless steel cat-back exhaust system is made to extend the tips under the stock non cut-out valances on model years 1999-2005. ANSA Silverline series exhaust systems carry a 2-year warranty for the original owner.

ANSA has been designing and manufacturing performance exhaust systems for over half a century. ANSA Silverline direct-fit exhaust systems are engineered to improve your vehicle’s overall performance by generating more horsepower and torque, as well as emitting a wonderful engine note. Designed in Italy, this beautifully made, fully polished stainless steel cat-back exhaust system is made to extend the tips under the stock non cut-out valances on model years 1999-2005. ANSA Silverline series exhaust systems carry a 2-year warranty for the original owner.

Oxygen sensors deteriorate over time and commonly reduce engine efficiency long before they start storing trouble codes and turning on the dashboard check engine light. Gradual contamination slows their range and response, adversely affecting both performance and fuel economy. ECS offers Bosch Rear Position Oxygen Sensors for your VW GLI, making it simple to regain the efficiency and power your engine left the factory with.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your VW MKIV. Books are carefully edited and illustrated for accuracy. A truly worthwhile investment.

Oxygen sensors deteriorate over time and commonly reduce engine efficiency long before they start storing trouble codes and turning on the dashboard check engine light. Gradual contamination slows their range and response, adversely affecting both performance and fuel economy. ECS offers Bosch Rear Position Oxygen Sensors for your VW Jetta, making it simple to regain the efficiency and power your engine left the factory with.

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.