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Owners of European automobiles often find that alongside the pleasures of driving a more refined, tasteful vehicle exists the very real challenge of finding the correct tool for these cars' unique fasteners. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners, and the exceptionally sturdy go-through screwdriver set, the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Kit allows you to approach any project with confidence. Each tool is secured in a molded case, helping you keep track of your investment.

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.

Don't blend in when you can stand out with Smoked Headlights. Stock headlights are functional but boring, while new Hella Smoked lights combine form and function to give you a look that's light years ahead of stock. These headlights use H4 headlight bulbs and 194 city light bulbs.

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.

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. 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. Mount your favorite set of snow tires and look good too. Protected against corrosion in Hyper Silver or Matte Black finishes.

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.

Features of convenience and versatility define this latest group of industry-standard hand tools from Schwaben, the European specialty tool experts. The 24-inch long, flexible Locking Hose Clamp Pliers make removing metal or plastic self-tightening hose clamps an infinitely more simple and quick task. For oil & fuel filter removal, Schwaben's 4-position adjustable Swivel Jaw Filter Wrench Pliers feature Sure-Grip teeth to provide the right amount of clamping force for the job. The superb 12-piece Metric Socket Set completes this latest new and exciting Schwaben product release.

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 325ft/lbs. through 525ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

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 375ft/lbs. through 600+ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

Alzor has earned a reputation for capturing classic, iconic wheel designs and producing them for creative applications. Style 606 Wheels are some of the best examples of the multi-spoke wheel design, perfectly balancing the high-class look with performance functionality. Square sets of four 18” wheels are available in Matte Black and Silver, both at a perfect ET35 offset for your VW Jetta.

An excellent way to restore the appearance of the front of your MKIV Jetta, Helix Glass Headlight Lenses prevent you from having to replace your entire headlight assemblies. The Helix lenses are made from glass, better resisting fading from UV Rays and offering superior external protection compared to plastic. Made to exact OEM dimensions for precise fitment and easy installation, both driver and passenger side lenses are included in the set.

Alzor has earned a reputation for capturing classic, iconic wheel designs and producing them for creative applications. Style 606 Wheels are some of the best examples of the multi-spoke wheel design, perfectly balancing the high-class look with performance functionality. Square sets of four 18” wheels are available in Matte Black and Silver, both at a perfect ET35 offset for your VW MKIV GLI.

Schwaben's reputation for producing highly reliable, finely crafted specialty tools is growing rapidly - consumers are beginning to see the extraordinary value behind the Schwaben name. Nowhere is the dependability and security associated with the Schwaben name more important than with their latest 3-Ton Aluminum Jack Stands. The all-aluminum stands feature heavy-duty flanged bases for exceptional stability, while the over-engineered .584" diameter load pin rigidly secures the post in six different positions for convenience and peace of mind.

Alzor® has earned a reputation for capturing classic, iconic wheel designs and producing them for creative applications. Style 606 Wheels are some of the best examples of the multi-spoke wheel design, perfectly balancing the high-class look with performance functionality. Square sets of four 18” wheels are available in Matte Black and Silver, both at a perfect ET35 offset for your VW Golf/GTI.

Alzor has earned a reputation for capturing classic, iconic wheel designs and producing them for creative applications. Style 606 Wheels are some of the best examples of the multispoke wheel design, perfectly balancing the high-class look with performance functionality. Square sets of four 18” wheels are available in Matte Black and Silver, both at a perfect ET35 offset for your VW Jetta.

Volkswagen has distinguished itself as a company by acquiring successful brands and cultivating a design and engineering philosophy that permeates each company under the VW name. The benefit for the VW owner is that styling elements can be drawn from exotic cars and still appear factory. Alzor 050 Wheels feature an instantly recognizable, deeply stylish five-spoke design that looks perfectly at home on your Golf or GTI. Both Hyper Silver and Gunmetal finishes suit the complex, yet tasteful wheel, conveniently available as a set of four.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the VW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

An excellent way to restore the appearance of the front of your MKIV GLI, Helix Glass Headlight Lenses prevent you from having to replace your entire headlight assemblies. The Helix lenses are made from glass, better resisting fading from UV Rays and offering superior external protection compared to plastic. Made to exact OEM dimensions for precise fitment and easy installation, both driver and passenger side lenses are included in the set.

Volkswagen has distinguished itself as a company by acquiring successful brands and cultivating a design and engineering philosophy that permeates each company under the VW name. The benefit for the VW owner is that styling elements can be drawn from exotic cars and still appear factory. Alzor 050 Wheels feature an instantly recognizable, deeply stylish five-spoke design that looks perfectly at home on the MKIV Jetta. Both Hyper Silver and Gunmetal finishes suit the complex, yet tasteful wheel, conveniently available as a set of four.

The average home mechanic might not even realize the benefit of having a sturdy, hand-height shelf to place tools on in the heat of a project. Instead of carelessly leaving tools on the ground or mixed up in a pile, Schwaben Service Carts bring the professionalism of a reliable mechanic's cart to your own garage. Three series of carts are offered, each featuring a stunning, durable high-gloss powder-coated finish, chrome plated steel handles, and large 4" casters. Heavy-duty Deluxe units are also available, with a third product adding a locking top lid and drawer.

Volkswagen has distinguished itself as a company by acquiring successful brands and cultivating a design and engineering philosophy that permeates each company under the VW name. The benefit for the VW owner is that styling elements can be drawn from exotic cars and still appear factory. Alzor 050 Wheels feature an instantly recognizable, deeply stylish five-spoke design that looks perfectly at home on the MKIV R32. Both Hyper Silver and Gunmetal finishes suit the complex, yet tasteful wheel, conveniently available as a set of four.

Don't blend in when you can stand out with Smoked Headlights. Stock headlights are functional but boring, while new Hella Smoked lights combine form and function to give you a look that's light years ahead of stock. These headlights use H4 headlight bulbs and 194 city light bulbs.

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.

Be sure you have everything you need when installing your new suspension system. This kit was created to eliminate the worry of stripped and stretched hardware or worn strut/shock mounts. Whether you’re installing shocks/struts, a cup kit, or a complete coilover system, these kits include everything needed to install a new suspension on your vehicle.

Volkswagen has distinguished itself as a company by acquiring successful brands and cultivating a design and engineering philosophy that permeates each company under the VW name. The benefit for the VW owner is that styling elements can be drawn from exotic cars and still appear factory. Alzor 050s feature are an instantly recognizable, deeply stylish five-spoke design that looks perfectly at home on the MKIV Golf/GTI. Both Hyper Silver and Gunmetal finishes suit the complex, yet tasteful wheel, conveniently available as a set of four.

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 the same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

A frequent dilemma when fitting an upgraded seat belt to track-prepared street cars is how to balance the needs of daily driving with the demands of performance driving. A dedicated track-day setup is typically impractical, while running without a substantial harness forces the driver to use the steering wheel to hold themselves in place. Schroth Racing Quick Fit Harnesses are fully reversible and anchor to the factory seat belt pre-tensioner, allowing the airbags to deploy as the VW engineers intended. Both left (driver) and right (passenger) harnesses are available.

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.