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Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

If you are looking for a replacement turbo to restore the power on your Jetta 2.0T, this unit from Borg Warner will do the trick. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo. A completely new, non-rebuild unit that will spool dependably and restore lost performance. Be sure to order new banjo lines and crush washers to make your installation easier. It is suggested that lines are replaced to ensure proper oiling, as the old lines can lose pressure due to sludge.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric wheel spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW wheel spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length lug bolts to ensure proper thread engagement for safe operation.

The ECS Tuning MKV GTI Badgeless Grille offers a more aggressive, menacing look to the front of your car. The honeycomb-style grille is a high-performance nod, and comes in black with a chrome strip. The grille installs easily in the place of the factory unit, requiring zero modification for perfect fitment.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length lug bolts to ensure proper thread engagement for safe operation.

This is the solution for users wanting to use lowering springs while extending shock life. These shocks from Koni offer you the ability to use lowering springs while keeping ride quality comfortable. Designed for lowered applications, these shocks and struts won't wear prematurely. Performance oriented shocks and struts from Koni carry a lifetime warranty! Drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

MKV's have such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to compliment these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 628 wheel matches the MKV's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of the Jetta without being distracting. Sets of four twisted 5-spoke wheels are available in 17", 18", 19", ET35 & ET45 offsets, finished in either gunmetal or gloss black.

GTI's have such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to compliment these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 628 wheel matches the MKV's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of the GTI without being distracting. Sets of four twisted 5-spoke wheels are available in 17', 18", 19", ET35 & ET45 offsets, finished in either gunmetal or gloss black.

This is the solution for users wanting to use lowering springs while extending shock life. These shocks from Koni offer you the ability to use lowering springs while keeping ride quality comfortable. Designed for lowered applications, these shocks and struts won't wear prematurely. Performance oriented shocks and struts from Koni carry a lifetime warranty! Drop that car with some Koni shocks today from ECS Tuning.

Here's your chance to add a major performance upgrade that looks as good as it stops. Our complete Stage 3 Big Brake Kit for your MKV Jetta mates massive four-piston ECS calipers with large diameter (332x32mm) cross-drilled and slotted ECS two-piece semi-floating, directionally vented rotors. Then install them with ease using our complete installation kits that include everything you need, from fasteners to fluid, bolts to brackets. Free shipping is just the icing on the cake.

Having the right tools for the job at hand always makes your project much easier. The Schwaben VAG Connector Removal Tool is an Audi/VW/Porsche owner's best friend. The tool fits directly on the push & pull style VAG connector and gives just the perfect amount of leverage to release the connector and not break the tab. This style connector is often found on mass air flow (MAF) sensor, coil packs, headlights/fog lights, level sensors, and countless other parts. A large ergonomic ball that fits into your palm is also fitted on the end of the tool for extra grip.

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. This Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben is essential for changing your pads or servicing your rear brake calipers. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with this Brake Caliper Piston Tool Kit from Schwaben Tools.

Achieve a lowered, more aerodynamic appearance with a simple European styling upgrade. The Euro Front Lip for the MKV GTI adds a distinct performance-oriented design element, hearkening to classic VW performance styling. The two-piece genuine OEM lip spoiler is a direct-fit part and includes the required torx screws and speed nuts for an easy installation.

AutoPilot has developed an extraordinary Air Ride Kit for the MKV Jetta distinguished by its simplicity of installation and V2 Digital Management ride height control. This kit is complete - everything you need to drop your car right to the ground is included, from the Viair 380 Compressor, air-over shocks with 30-level damping adjustment, and rear double-bellows air springs, to the AutoPilot V2 Digital Controller, 1/4′ & 3/8′ PTC fittings, and all required mounting hardware. Easily achieve a staggering 147mm/5.8" drop at the touch of a button.

The MKV Rabbit features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. Alzor Style 010 wheels feature a split-spoke mesh design that accentuates rather than distracts from the VW's natural steel musculature. Silver or Gold, staggered or square sets of 17" and 18" wheels are available with 1.5", 2", 2.5" or 3" machined lips, and include 57.1mm hubcentric rings to ensure vibration-free fitment on your vehicle.

The MKV GTI features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. Alzor Style 010 wheels feature a split-spoke mesh design that accentuates rather than distracts from the VW's natural steel musculature. Silver or Gold, staggered or square sets of 17" and 18" wheels are available with 1.5", 2.0", 2.5" or 3.0" machined lips, and include 57.1mm hubcentric rings to ensure vibration-free fitment on your vehicle.

This Air Lift Air Ride kit offers one touch ride height preset option. No more wrenches. No more tedious adjustments. The AutoPilot V2 digital management system puts all controls inside the car so you can make fast ride height adjustments while staying clean. Great for performance, dial in your ride with adjustable front and rear shocks and adjustable camber plates. Go low for show; add lift for general driving or to clear obstructions. Laugh at speed bumps and dangerous driveway entrances.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

The MKV Jetta 2.5L features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. Alzor Style 010 wheels feature a split-spoke mesh design that accentuates rather than distracts from the VW's natural steel musculature. Silver or Gold, staggered or square sets of 17" and 18" wheels are available with 1.5", 2", 2.5" or 3" machined lips, and include 57.1mm hubcentric rings to ensure vibration-free fitment on your vehicle.

Basic headlights are decent and they light up the road just fine, but since when was "just fine" good enough? These new D2S Xenon Bulbs will illuminate the road as if there were two suns in your headlight housings, allowing you to see everything in your path. If you have Xenon bulbs already, replace those with a set from Ziza. These bulbs are sold in a pack of two and are compatible with any system that takes D2S bulbs. Upgrade your factory Xenons with these Ziza Xenon bulbs. Each bulb emits a very exotic look from your lighting system.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

The MKV Jetta 2.0T features highly individualized design elements that make successfully complementing the vehicle with aftermarket wheels a serious challenge. Alzor Style 010 wheels feature a split-spoke mesh design that accentuates rather than distracts from the VW's natural steel musculature. Silver or Gold, staggered or square sets of 17" and 18" wheels are available with 1.5", 2", 2.5" or 3" machined lips, and include 57.1mm hubcentric rings to ensure vibration-free fitment on your vehicle.

Basic headlights are decent and they light up the road just fine, but since when was "just fine" good enough? These new D2S Xenon Bulbs will illuminate the road as if there were two suns in your headlight housings, allowing you to see everything in your path. If you have Xenon bulbs already, replace those with a set from Ziza. These bulbs are sold in a pack of two and are compatible with any system that takes D2S bulbs. Upgrade your factory Xenons with these Ziza Xenon bulbs. Each bulb emits a very exotic look from your lighting system.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

Whenever working on your car's interior or disassembling interior or trunk components to access exterior body parts, it's not uncommon to break or lose various fasteners and clips. Reinstallation becomes a hack job, with interior panels and linings hanging unsecured. ECS now offers a single kit including the most common clips and fasteners used on your VW, allowing you to restore unsecured parts to factory - and better prepare for your next project.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat, overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks

German sedans have such depth of style and presence - choosing an aftermarket wheel to compliment these cars requires careful consideration. Alzor wheels have been designed specifically for your vehicle, making your decision easier. The style 628 wheel matches the MKV Jetta's soft yet purposeful lines, enhancing the overall appearance of your VW without being distracting. Sets of four twisted 5-spoke wheels are available in several sizes and offsets and are finished in your choice of either Gunmetal with Machined Face or Gloss Black with Machined Face.

Most aftermarket boost gauges look like add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges. Many use an afterthought mounting system that looks cheesy. We think your boost gauge should be easy to see & blend with your interior. That's why we've developed this boost gauge kit just for your car. Our exact fit pods install in either the center vent or atop the steering column. The gauge design and lighting blend with other gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look.

Why a strut nut socket? To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification with the use of a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an Allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing a torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. Schwaben, a company known for exceptionally crafted specialty tools, now offers 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, and 24mm Strut Nut Sockets for your own suspension project. A superb addition to any home mechanic's tool arsenal, this latest Schwaben release is built to last.