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Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to thermal cycling, and can weaken and become brittle with age. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has brought you a cast-aluminum replacement for the plastic coolant split pipe. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals, causing catastrophic damage. The ECS coolant split pipe will withstand excessive abuse, restoring faith in your cooling system.

Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to thermal cycling, and can weaken and become brittle with age. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has brought you a cast-aluminum replacement for the plastic coolant split pipe on the MKIV Jetta. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals, causing catastrophic damage. The ECS coolant split pipe will withstand excessive abuse, restoring faith in your cooling system.

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. Once in place, it will seem like you have a whole new VW.

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.

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. Once in place, it will seem like you have a whole new VW.

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. Once in place, it will seem like you have a whole new VW.

Your OEM plastic hood pull release was an unfortunate design that could break at any moment and usually at the worst possible time. A broken hood pull will leave your hood shut in the secondary position, making it frustrating to try and get open. Replace your fragile plastic hood pull release with an attractive, durable, billet aluminum hood pull from ECS Tuning. This Kit also includes an OEM Latch so everything works perfectly.

Let ECS put your engine on a diet with a lightweight pulley! Reducing the amount of force needed to turn engine components allows your engine to rev more quickly. Faster revs means faster power delivery. With no modifications required, you can use the same belt size and bolts that are used for stock applications.

The lowered ride height and firmer damping achieved by upgrading your factory suspension delivers sporty handling and optimal aesthetics. With this knowledge, you can appreciate the value of ST's finely wrought suspension designs. The ST X Performance Coilovers utilize tempered high-strength springs, hardened chrome piston rods, and galvanized zinc-plated strut housings - a consequence of which is a powerful, aggressive stance. But the enduring value of this arrangement lay in its durability, reliability, and reverence for precise engineering. Buy now

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

Tired of waiting for that power? Let ECS put your engine on a diet with a lightweight pulley! By reducing the amount of force needed to turn engine components such as engine pulleys, your engine is able to rev more quickly. Faster revs means faster power delivery.

Everything you need to upgrade your Front And Rear brakes in an afternoon in one simple kit from ECS Tuning. Featuring ECS GEOMET slotted or drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Outperform and outlast stock brakes, not to mention the durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust looks great behind your alloy wheels. A complete matched kit assembled by our team of experts, will keep all of your brake components working in perfect harmony.

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 brought you a cast-aluminum replacement for the plastic coolant split pipe on the MKIV Golf/GTI 1.8T. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals, causing catastrophic damage. The ECS coolant split pipe will withstand excessive abuse, restoring faith in your cooling system.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless steel reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. Our lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel.

Schwaben's latest additions to their catalog of excellent specialty tools, the Automatic Battery Charger and Coiled Cord Circuit Tester are professional-quality, highly convenient tools that belong in every home mechanic's toolbox. Utilizing short circuit protection, 8 LED indicators, charging voltage auto-select, & selectable charging current, the Schwaben Automatic Battery Charger is designed to work on 6 or 12 volt Lead-acid batteries. Featuring an easily visible high-intensity LED bulb, the Schwaben Circuit Tester is a superb example of one of the most useful electrical tools.

Whenever a service is performed that requires the removal of the valve cover, replacing the gasket is so simple and effective that it should be done every time. A common source of oil leaks and excessive engine smoke, the valve cover gasket seals the engine cover to the cylinder head, allowing oil to effectively lubricate your valvetrain. The ECS assembled Valve Cover Gasket Kit is a complete valve cover servicing, alleviating concerns of future problems by addressing most of the components above your valve cover as well as the gasket itself.

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 an OEM part, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

Need more clearance? Eastwood will move your fenders out of harm's way. Just bolt the Eastwood fender roller to the wheel hub, adjust the roller radius and tension, and roll your fender lips to provide precious clearance that prevents interference between tire and fender. An adjustable radius from 14 to almost 23 inches and mounting head that fits 4 or 5 bolt hub patterns up to 120.6mm (4.75) inches makes this roller ideal for most car and small truck fenders.

MKIV Jettas 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 an OEM part, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

MKIV Golf/GTI'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. This part is an exact color match for the Golf/GTI, and because it's an OEM part, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

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. Four stages & 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 225ft/lbs. through 499ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

ECS Exact-Fit stainless steel reinforced brake lines provide more confident and dependable stopping by maintaining consistent brake pressure, long lasting corrosion resistance, and increased protection from failure. Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. Our lines are braided with stainless steel mesh, affording expansion resistance. This resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and more direct pedal feel.

Need more clearance? Eastwood will move your fenders out of harm's way. Just bolt the Eastwood fender roller to the wheel hub, adjust the roller radius and tension, and roll your fender lips to provide precious clearance that prevents interference between tire and fender. An adjustable radius from 14 to almost 23 inches and mounting head that fits 4 or 5 bolt hub patterns up to 120.6mm (4.75) inches makes this roller ideal for most car and small truck fenders.

Need more clearance? Eastwood will move your fenders out of harm's way. Just bolt the Eastwood fender roller to the wheel hub, adjust the roller radius and tension, and roll your fender lips to provide precious clearance that prevents interference between tire and fender. An adjustable radius from 14 to almost 23 inches and mounting head that fits 4 or 5 bolt hub patterns up to 120.6mm (4.75) inches makes this roller ideal for most car and small truck fenders.

If you're fortunate enough to drive your car all year round in nice weather then read no further. For the rest of us who are forced to drive through snow and salt-covered roads the last thing any of us want to do is tear up a nice set of summer wheels. Fortunately, at ECS we have a wide selection of wheels that won't break the bank! With 18x8.0" wheels in a wide array of custom styling -- you can mount your favorite set of snow tires and look good too. Protected against corrosion in Hyper Silver or Matte Black finishes.

If you're fortunate enough to drive your car all year round in nice weather then read no further. For the rest of us who are forced to drive through snow and salt-covered roads the last thing any of us want to do is tear up a nice set of summer wheels. Fortunately, at ECS we have a great selection of wheels that won't break the bank! With 18x8.0" wheels in a wide array of custom styling -- you can mount your favorite set of snow tires and look good too. Protected against corrosion in Hyper Silver or Matte Black finishes.

If you're fortunate enough to drive your car all year round in nice weather then read no further. For the rest of us who are forced to drive through snow and salt-covered roads the last thing any of us want to do is tear up a nice set of summer wheels. Fortunately, at ECS we have a wide selection of wheels that won't break the bank! Available in 18x8.0" at ET30 or ET35 in a wide array of custom styling -- you can mount your favorite set of snow tires and look good too. Protected against corrosion in Hyper Silver or Matte Black finishes.

Need more clearance? Eastwood will move your fenders out of harm's way. Just bolt the Eastwood fender roller to the wheel hub, adjust the roller radius and tension, and roll your fender lips to provide precious clearance that prevents interference between tire and fender. An adjustable radius from 14 to almost 23 inches and mounting head that fits 4 or 5 bolt hub patterns up to 120.6mm (4.75) inches makes this roller ideal for most car and small truck fenders.

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.