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The Apex ML-10RT forged wheels are designed for high-performance vehicles, offering a blend of lightweight construction and exceptional strength. Engineered using advanced forging technology, these wheels provide superior durability and improved handling. Their sleek, multi-spoke design not only enhances aesthetics but also ensures optimal brake clearance. Ideal for track enthusiasts and street drivers alike, the Apex ML-10RT wheels deliver both style and performance.

From the minds that engineered them to the machines they personally drive, these are our top product picks, straight from our enthusiast engineers! As die-hard automotive lovers themselves, our team pours their passion and expertise into every design. If it's not good enough for our own vehicles, you won't find it here. Get a glimpse into the parts we trust and install on our personal rides � we truly are enthusiasts built!

When the 8V RS3 came out, it quickly became one of the best performing "hot compact sedans" on the market! Naturally we had to get an 8Y RS3 into the shop for R&D and oh boy did we! Our engineering team went to work fast and made sure that everything we developed was that perfect OEM+ look and feel. We reviewed an 8Y RS3 earlier this year with our full catalog of ECS Upgrades and fell in LOVE! We fell so much in love with it and decided to purchase one, bolt on $20,000+ worth of top performance mods in the aftermarket industry and you guess it! LAUNCH A SWEEPSTAKES where YOU could take this beauty home! Plus we are giving the winner $10,000 additional to help with those pesky taxes! We partnered with top names in the performance and maintenance aftermarket industry to bring you the best 8Y RS3 as decked out as possible! Check out all the performance products from APR, BILSTEIN, AWE, Integrated Engineering and APEX Wheels below. Also dont forget we topped off all fluids with LIQUI MOLY and swapped out filters with HENGST Filters our preferred filtration supplier!

Due to low-quality steel construction, rusted transmission fluid pans are commonplace on any DQ250-equipped Volkswagen or Audi . After years of exposure to dirt, water, and road salt, the thin metal that keeps the DSG fluid inside the transmission will begin to leak due to porosity caused by corrosion. Additionally, due to its flimsy stamped steel construction, the factory pan is likely to bend upon removal, requiring complete replacement as a result. Avoid these potentially catastrophic issues by replacing your transmission pan with a high-quality stainless steel version from ECS Tuning!

The Pipercross catalogue of products has over 1000 vehicle applications. Their goal is to help you Find Your Filter; Whether it's a replacement drop in panel filter, universal cone/competition filter, performance intake system or one of their BRAND-NEW carbon fiber AirMax systems. Pipercross products are engineered to deliver optimal airflow without compromising filtration, enhancing your vehicle's performance, fuel efficiency, and longevity. Pipercross Heritage - "Of all the thousands of components of a car, we are obsessed with just one" Stacey Trewin, Chairman Founded in 1983, Pipercross has been at the forefront of British engineering, producing high-performance air filters that are trusted by enthusiasts and professionals alike. Their heritage is steeped in tradition, innovation and the pursuit of excellence. Proudly made in Northampton, UK, each of their products is designed, tested and manufactured under one roof using industry leading methods. Pipercross Future - Pipercross Airmax intakes are the pinnacle of intake systems, meticulously designed carbon fiber induction systems that are tailored to your specific vehicle, providing a bespoke solution for maximizing power, efficiency and induction sound.

We couldn't be happier to work with our good friend Zach Jobe and his E46 M3 CSL Clone project. Not only do we love seeing the E46 M3 still getting the love and attention from enthusiasts 20 years after its production end, we are also in love with Zach's custom touches that make his dream a reality. We helped refresh every corner of his E46 M3, see the build list here and check out the videos on YouTube!

Are you spending some quality time with your car this season? Equip yourself for all projects with Schwaben Tools! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

Enjoy your Volkswagen MK5 Jetta 2.0T / GLI with the most engaging, race-inspired, performance exhaust system. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience your driving passion with our ECS Exhaust!

At ECS Tuning, our goal is to be the preferred source of Genuine Parts for all Volkswagen owners. We are Volkswagen enthusiasts to the core, which means we know the important role your Volkswagen plays in your life. Genuine Volkswagen Products ensure that your lifestyle is thoroughly Volkswagen and will continue with a theme of quality for you and your car.

At ECS Tuning, our goal is to be the preferred source of Genuine Parts for all Volkswagen owners. We are Volkswagen enthusiasts to the core, which means we know the important role your Volkswagen plays in your life. Genuine Volkswagen Products ensure that your lifestyle is thoroughly Volkswagen and will continue with a theme of quality for you and your car.

Choose between our plain geo-spec coated, slotted zinc coated, or cross drilled and slotted zinc coated rotor designs! Our V5 plain rotor design is perfect for daily drivers looking for a reliable and affordable brake rotor option, and features a durable GeoSpec; silver-colored coating, which offers superior corrosion protection versus a painted or zinc coated rotor. This coating also eliminates the light oiling many manufactures utilize to avoid flash rust while rotors are stored or in transit: this means there's no cleaning or scuffing required to install ECS V5 plain rotors, making brake services quicker than that with uncoated rotors. Our V5 slotted rotor design provides excellent heat dissipation thanks to reduced pad out-gassing, meaning reduced brake fade. Slotting also reduces glazing, meaning consistently increased overall stopping power. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Our V5 cross drilled and slotted rotor design offers even greater heat dissipation and improved wet-weather performance as compared with a slotted rotor, making it an ideal choice for high-performance driving enthusiasts. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Pick the perfect set of pads, ranging from OEM replacement style to higher performance pad options. If you are looking for a specific brand or compound to get that extra edge on the track, contact our sales team today to discuss alternative pad options! All service kits include a care package that contains our stainless steel rotor set screws and two packages of brake grease so your installation goes smoothly!

Sourced from the Halo Car Audi R8 these Oil & Coolant Caps add a unique styling touch that will give your engine bay a whole new character. Also replace your blue or black plastic coolant cap with this polished aluminum-look upgrade.

Enjoy your Volkswagen MK5/MK6 2.5L with the most engaging, race-inspired, performance exhaust system. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience your driving passion with our ECS Exhaust!

We couldn't be happier to work with Donut Media on James' E30 325 swap project. Not only do we love seeing the E46 M3 engine stuffed into an E30, but we are also in love with James' custom touches that make his dream a reality. We helped refresh every corner of his E30, see our build list for details and check out the video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yniDUsUljk4

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs, our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before guessing blindly or going to the shop. Stay Informed

We have selected a handful of specialty tools from Schwaben & other tool brands to run at the deepest discounts all year to help get your project up and running!

Give your MKVI more lighting options. A direct replacement for the OEM headlight switch that includes all factory positions and extra positions for: Marker Lights Coming Home / Leaving Home Fog Lights (if equipped) Marker lights with Fog Lights (if equipped) Rear Fog * (some models may require coding) Includes a trigger wire that needs to be wired into the CECM that allows you to run your parking lights independently once you deactivate the Daytime Running Lights by changing the code using VAG-COM.

Designed and engineered by our in-house engineering team fit directly on your front bumper, our Front Lip Spoilers will provide a much more aggressive visual appeal and the appearance of a much lower ride height. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, this front lip spoiler will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

In the world of custom builds, the farther you stray from bolt-ons, the less likely you'll find a solution on the shelves that will fit and work exactly as you need. That's why we've launched our Universal Exhaust System program that helps provide you with the same high-quality stainless steel exhaust piping and accessories so you can tailor your spent gas exit to your needs with a brand you trust.

LIQUI MOLY is not only our favorite producer of lubrication and additive products, but they hold the title as the best oil producers in Germany: for seven consecutive years. A major part of any service is often a frequently forgotten one: using proper flushes and additives to ensure buildup and sludge are eliminated with maximum effect. LIQUI MOLY is a leading producer of oil additives, engine flushes, and fuel system cleaners, so we have picked out exactly which of their products your car needs to maintain peak performance at all times.

Our ECS Tuning in-house designed and engineered Functional Aero Rear Wing Kit is an all-in-one solution to providing your car with more downforce necessary to improve rear tire grip for improved handling. Our well thought out kit includes all of the components necessary for a comprehensive install and feature top-tier quality components for long term durability, such as the carbon fiber wing, billet aluminum mounting brackets and uprights, Delrin decklid shims and black oxide stainless steel hardware. The spoiler has an adjustable AOA (angle of attack) between 0� - 20�; to perfect downforce:drag ratio. The end plates are adjustable for aerodynamic needs and the Delrin decklid shims provide for a flat plane to bolt onto your trunk, if it has a sloped angle.

Enjoy your Volkswagen MK5 Golf 2.5L with the most engaging, race-inspired, performance exhaust system. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience your driving passion with our ECS Exhaust!

Our ECS Tuning Rear Stress Bar Kit stiffens the chassis in the rear of your MK5/6 in the area most prone to chassis flex during hard cornering or changes in road surfaces. Our Stress Bar helps to stiffen the rear chassis from undesired torsional flexing of the body which allows for faster turn-in speed and flatter cornering, while reducing chassis creaks and groans. Our Rear Stress Bar Kit achieves all of these great benefits while maintaining functionality with the rear seatbacks in all positions, & no noticeable increase in NVH.

The perfect way to unleash hidden horsepower in a modern turbocharged engine is to upgrade the restrictive factory downpipe with a smoother, higher flowing unit. This is a great way to increase performance and add a sophisticated growl to the exhaust note. Ideal performance is achieved through expelling exhaust gasses at maximum velocity through a larger diameter, freer flowing downpipe due to smoother bend radius, larger internal diameter and a less-restrictive catalytic converter.

ECS had a productive start to the first couple months of 2023 with several new performance aftermarket components for your favorite European cars with a heavy focus on the all-new MK8 platform! Our new parts for your VW include everything from simple cosmetic upgrades to awesome performance pieces. Check out our full line of new products for your vehicle!

We have selected handfuls of products that we need out of our inventory to make room for bigger and better things. We have reduced their price until they are GONE. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Limited time, limited stock, huge savings.

Upgrading your MK5 or MK6 with a Front Mount Intercooler is an effective way to decrease charge-air temperatures and increase performance potential but that also requires you to retain the original intercooler since that carries the A/C condenser, radiator, and fan shroud. Naturally, that reduces the airflow to your bigger intercooler and robs you of optimal efficiency. Our new OEM Intercooler Delete Brackets allow you to ditch that old intercooler while retaining your radiator, condenser, and fan shroud for a sleek, lightweight, and free-flowing performance intercooler upgrade.

Here are some frictional characters you can believe in. ECS Tuning clutch kits let you restore the smooth clutch operation and performance you expect from your manual transmission. Knowing that one size can't possibly fit all, we've gone out of our way to give you the choices you want. From single mass flywheel conversions that replace your failure prone dual mass flywheel to all out performance upgrades rated at 600+ ft/lbs. you're sure to find the clutch kit that suits your needs, and exceeds your expectations. If your clutch has swapped grip for slip, order soon.

Produced and bottled exclusively in North Bay, California, Torque sells just one product: the best racing brake fluid on the market! Torque R700 Brake Fluid is the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat and corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

Choose between our plain geo-spec coated, slotted zinc coated, or cross drilled and slotted zinc coated rotor designs! Our V5 plain rotor design is perfect for daily drivers looking for a reliable and affordable brake rotor option, and features a durable GeoSpec; silver-colored coating, which offers superior corrosion protection versus a painted or zinc coated rotor. This coating also eliminates the light oiling many manufactures utilize to avoid flash rust while rotors are stored or in transit: this means there's no cleaning or scuffing required to install ECS V5 plain rotors, making brake services quicker than that with uncoated rotors. Our V5 slotted rotor design provides excellent heat dissipation thanks to reduced pad out-gassing, meaning reduced brake fade. Slotting also reduces glazing, meaning consistently increased overall stopping power. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Our V5 cross drilled and slotted rotor design offers even greater heat dissipation and improved wet-weather performance as compared with a slotted rotor, making it an ideal choice for high-performance driving enthusiasts. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Pick the perfect set of pads, ranging from OEM replacement style to higher performance pad options. If you are looking for a specific brand or compound to get that extra edge on the track, contact our sales team today to discuss alternative pad options! All service kits include a care package that contains our stainless steel rotor set screws and two packages of brake grease so your installation goes smoothly!