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V-Checkers are small but mighty diagnostic tools. The Basic model pulls and erases diagnostic codes, so you can identify common vehicle problems quickly, by type. V-Checker Pro is a huge step up the diagnostic ladder. Compatible with the CAN data interface used on 2005 and newer VAG vehicles, it is a full-featured repair scanner that reads and displays critical system data, and performs reset and test functions to speed and confirm repairs. Both scanners operate on vehicle power through the data link connector, so there are no batteries to replace.

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.

Thinking of touching up those stone chips or repainting the hood and front bumper fascia on your MKV? If so, we have the finishing touch: an assortment of grille treatments that will seal the deal on your makeover. Choose from individual badged and badgeless grilles and vents, or complete front end kits. Available in basic black or carbon fiber finishes with red accent strip, these grilles are easy to install. All ship free in the continental U.S., so this is a great time to freshen the front of your favorite VW.

Deep breathing is the key to the amazing performance of the R32 VR6. Variable valve timing constantly matches camshaft timing to engine speed and load to make the R32 a highway beast. Now you can make a good thing better. Dump your bland black OE air box and bolt on a great looking, free-flowing air tunnel from Forge. This large diameter carbon fiber cylinder houses a MAF-friendly cotton fiber filter element. Connect your new intake kit with your choice of red, black, or blue silicone hose. Add it up: great looks, more power, and rich exhaust note. Why wait?

When the 2.0T was introduced, the rubber diaphragm in the original diverter valve failed regularly, even at stock boost levels. The improved "D" diverter has a piston valve design that eliminates the original, failure-prone rubber diaphragm. Pump all the boost to the cylinders with this sturdier diverter valve; spend more time driving, less time fixing.

Looking for the perfect wheel? The one that sets your VW apart from the rest? Then it's time to check out our great selection of MRR wheels in 18, 19, and 20-inch sizes. Choose from hyper-silver, black, and machined-face finishes, available in both solid and split-spoke designs. All are hub-centric with conical seats to fit right and run true. All you need to do is pick a style and one of three available offsets to suit your car and tastes. Shipping? No sweat. Your order won't balloon with shipping charges, because all MRR wheels ship free in the continental U.S.

Now you see them; now you don't. Ditch your unsightly stock valve stems, and install flush mount Invisible Valve Stems from JOM. Each kit comes with a complete set of short valve stems with removable caps, plus a special inflation tool for adding air. The stems have threaded necks and collar nuts to secure them in the wheel stem hole for a positive, leak-free fitting. Function aside, the flush mount stems come in aluminum or black oxide to fit a wide range of wheels for a look that gets you noticed.

Good things come in ECS Tuning packages. Our engineers have assembled quality timing belt replacement kits to fit your car and budget. Your choices range from standard belt-with-tensioner and rollers, all the way to major service kits packed with all the extras needed for a major t-belt service: water pump, coolant, accessory belts, and oil seals. When only the best will do, choose a custom kit and add quick-spool underdrive ECS Tuning pulleys for great looks and improved performance. Most kits ship free in the continental U.S.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Will accommodate wheels up to 8 inches in width. Staggered wheel fitment may vary depending on offset.

Lifting your Volkswagen has never been safer or easier than it is with hydraulic jack head adapters from ECS Tuning. Our black floor jack adapter with contrasting ECS etched logo sits into the round lift head found on most hydraulic jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy. Its head then engages the recesses on Volkswagen lift pads, making a safe, stable lift point that won't damage underbody panels or paint. Have damaged or missing lift pads? Buy the adapter, pads, or complete kit that include lift adapter with the pad set. ECS Tuning. Raising the bar...and your car.

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in the all new line of Schwaben floor mats from ECS tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Available in black or gray, with black, grey or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot.

Step right up. Get your colorific candy colored key covers right here at ECS Tuning. Soft touch covers in nine brilliant colors protect your remote key fob, and make it easy to spot your keys in the pile on the hallway key rack. Sized for an exact fit, these new molded covers snap in place in seconds.

Ever since we posted the how-to instructions for the MKV center armrest, we can't keep seem to keep them in stock. The good news: we just got a fresh shipment. The center armrest provides added comfort, but tilts up out of the way with the push of a button. Its lid opens easily for added storage, and the neutral charcoal color goes with any interior. The MKV armrest is a more than functional and good looking, however, it's a fun project. Follow our online tutorial, install it in half an hour using simple hand tools, and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of 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.

Lightweight aluminum crankshaft pulleys from ECS Tuning punch above their weight. Precision machined from anodized billet aluminum, our great looking upgrades bolt on easily in place of your portly stock pulley. Choose from stock diameter or underdrive. Either pulley reduces rotational mass for faster throttle response. The underdrive option reduces parasitic horsepower loss. The bare stock pulley works with your standard length accessory belt; the underdrive kit comes with a shorter Bando belt. Buy them for function. Because they look great. Or both!

ECS has Very Welcome news for VW owners. We have our biggest selection yet of Alzor wheels for Volkswagen cars; on the shelves, ready to ship. Available in 17 to 20 inch sizes, Alzor wheels come in a variety of colors: from hyper silver to gunmetal, with painted or machined faces, in classic styles for every taste. Each comes with ball seats and hub centric rings for a direct fit. TPMS compatible. TUV Rheinlan approved, marked with the JWL and VIA stamp of approval. Alzor: the finishing touch.

Put your best face forward with grilles and bumpers from ECS Tuning. Whether you're repairing collision damage, or just want to freshen the stone-damaged front of your MKV, we have the parts you need. Made from tough ABS, this bumper fascia is primed and ready to take your paint color of choice. Then complete the job with a three-piece 5-bar grille set. These Euro-look kits come with center and side grilles, with or without fog light openings. Get everything you need for a MKV facelift from one convenient source: ECS Tuning.

Turn your 2.0T into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Increase volumetric efficiency with turbos, turbo kits, and free-flowing exhausts, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. TSI. FSI. We have you covered with APR turbos, stainless steel exhausts, and performance software upgrades. Buy components or complete systems. Summer's flying past, so act fast before the prime driving season is gone.

Turn your 2.0T into a road eating heavy breather with sale priced APR performance upgrades. Increase volumetric efficiency with turbos, turbo kits, and free-flowing exhausts, then feed the beast with an APR performance chip upgrade. TSI. FSI. We have you covered with APR turbos, stainless steel exhausts, and performance software upgrades. Buy components or complete systems. Summer's flying past, so act fast before the prime driving season is gone.

ECS-engineered Silicone Coolant, Boost, and PCV hoses are available for select BMW, MINI, VW, and Audi models. Silicone is a vastly superior material choice for the construction of these hoses. Three and four-ply fiberglass-reinforced designs withstand increased boost pressure, chemical degradation, and heat soak better than rubber or plastic – resisting leaks, dry-rotting, and bulging. Each ECS product is also perfectly matched to OEM dimensions for exceptional fitment, while many kits include stainless steel gear-drive hose clamps for ease of installation.

Rough running? Low boost? Poor fuel economy? High oil consumption?. Cascading trouble codes? Yikes! What these symptoms all have in common is that they usually have a common cure: an updated crankcase breather kit. Why not replace your damaged PCV valve, and eliminate all these hassles with a single fix. Our complete kit includes breather valve, flex tube, and gaskets. If you haven't done this already, you will, so why not order while shipping is free?

Get your car in the air safely or ensure your new wheel/tire combo fits correctly. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. To ensure that your new wheels and tires fit your vehicle properly, use the newly available WheelRite Wheel/Tire Fitment tool. This WheelRite tool bolts onto your vehicle's hub to precisely simulate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, wheel width, backspacing, and tire profile.

Been waiting for your Forge Performance Intake? Wait's over. Back in stock, Forge high-flow air intakes let your R32 breath deep through a non-oiled cotton fiber filter in a large diameter carbon fiber housing. Pipe the housing to the engine and dedicated air intake with your choice of basic black or bold blue and red silicone hose. The complete replacement kit comes with clamps, canister, filter, hoses, and air intake scoop. Easy install; great afternoon project!

Accessory upgrades don't come any easier than this. The Hella smoked high brake light assembly takes less time to install than brewing a pot of coffee. Use a non-marring trim removal tool to pop out the old light. Then plug in the new assembly, and snap it in place. The clear smoked lens in the Hella light adds a subtle styling change; quick response LEDs burn bright red in a fraction of a second when you hit the brakes to keep tailgaters at bay. Back in stock, these popular accessories won't last long.

First we have these in stock; then they're gone--again. That's because these smart looking tail lights add a touch of style to any color MKV Jetta. Hot looking Hella Blackout Tail Lights add a rich silver-and-black high tech look that turns to street legal red and amber when you signal a turn or brake. Direct fit assemblies, complete with sealing gaskets, mount easily with simple tools. With optional ECS patch harness, these are plug-and-play. Order soon, these go fast: better light than late.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our MKV Golf/GTI LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs. We've even documented the procedure in a step-by-step pdf tutorial to show you how.

Add a deep, distinctive exhaust note to your R32 with the ECS Tuning Resonator Delete Pipe. Unlike some exhaust mods that drone inside the car (and attract unwanted attention from local law enforcement officials), our resonator delete pipe adds a throaty exhaust tone you can live with. All stainless steel construction; our delete pipe comes ready to install with clamps and hardware. No welding required. Download our tutorial and see how easy it is to have your R32 speak with authority.

Ever since we posted the how-to instructions for the MKV center armrest, we can't keep seem to keep them in stock. The good news: we just got a fresh shipment. The center armrest provides added comfort, but tilts up out of the way with the push of a button. Its lid opens easily for added storage, and the neutral charcoal color goes with any interior. The MKV armrest is a more than functional and good looking, however, it's a fun project. Follow our online tutorial, install it in half an hour using simple hand tools, and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

A 2-day celebration of European vehicles with a full Track Day at Nelson Ledges Road Course on Friday June 5th and car show & swap meet at ECS Tuning HQ on Saturday June 6th. Spectating is FREE!!! Space is limited, tickets are non-refundable, register before they sell out! HOW TO TRACK YOUR CAR ON 6/5/26: Purchase a Track Day At Nelson Ledges - Registration Ticket and someone will reach out to you to collect information. There will be three driving levels running from 9:00a - 4:00p on Friday June 5th. HOW TO SHOW YOUR CAR ON 6/6/26: Join us from 10am-2pm for the show at ECS HQ Show Tickets are exclusively reserved for European cars, but spectators of any make are welcome for FREE. To register for the show, purchase this ticket now and stay tuned to your email for classing and event details. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SWAP MEET ON 6/6/26: Purchase a Swap Meet Slot Registration Ticket and someone will contact you with details and to collect your information.

Thwart thieves. Send them packing with Euro Lock wheel locks from Eurasia. Easy to install and unlock, Euro Locks cover 17 or 19 mm wheel bolt heads to prevent bolt removal. Their standard outside diameter fits snugly inside standard wheel bolt recesses, making it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your wheels. Euro Lock kits come with key and removal tool. Black enameled bases with stainless steel caps resist salt and other corrosives, to keep them looking good, even in harsh environments. Install peace of mind with Euro Lock wheel locks.