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The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW/Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. With new brands offered from ESM, F1R, and Vorsteiner, you can be sure to find the perfect style that compliments your ride. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels are available in different offsets and sizes to allow for the perfect fitment and finish. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. It's for this reason that ECS now supplies an unparalleled range of superb Performance Diverter & Blow Off Valves. All of the most prominent brands are represented - CTS, and Forge kits all feature boost-hardy internals tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Each unit works and plays well with your VW's engine management system.

ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while reducing braking temperatures and extending component life. The combined unsprung weight savings improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! ECS Tuning engineered 2-Piece semi-floating rotors offer real world benefits that can be felt on both the street and track! Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation to provide a rotor superior to stock while reducing braking temperatures and extending component life. The unsprung weight savings improves handling characteristics under all situations. This reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Reduce weight. Reduce heat. Go Faster. Stop Faster! The ECS OE Style Big Brake Kit is the easiest way to get more braking out of your VW. Using the ECS cross-drilled & slotted 2-Piece brake rotors and carriers from the GTI/GLI, your braking will never feel the same. Our 2-Piece rotors combine the advantages of weight savings and rapid heat dissipation. The weight savings and reduction in rotational inertia allows for quicker acceleration, decreased braking distances, and more responsive handling.

Springtime is here and it’s time to get your toolbox in order. For 48 hours select Schwaben Tools are on sale to help you get into gear. The Schwaben hammers are built for a lifetime of use from top quality materials. Tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with a Schwaben torque wrench. Our 1/2-inch drive is great for general purpose repairs; the 3/8-drive wrench has a 5-80 ft-lb range for smaller jobs. The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex.

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. The custom-machined Pendulum mount is a highlight of this latest ECS release. All-weather seals capture a teflon-lined spherical bearing that replaces the poorly designed factory bushing, eliminating front bushing deflection and premature failure.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. It's for this reason that ECS now supplies an unparalleled range of superb Performance Diverter & Blow Off Valves. All of the most prominent brands are represented - CTS, Integrated Engineering, Forge, Pwrhaus, and Go Fast Bits kits all feature boost-hardy internals tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Each unit works and plays well with your MK5 2.0T engine management system.

If your VW is experiencing clunking noises, excess rear tire wear, wandering or poor road feel, it may be time to replace your rear control arm bushings. A common wear item on all VW's, the factory rubber bushings degrade over time, especially when faced with rough road conditions. Playing a critical role in proper road feel and handling, replacing these bushings makes your VW drive like new again. If it's time for a replacement, don't settle for stock: Introducing our Assembled by ECS Upgraded Rear Control Arm Kit with pre-installed Powerflex Poly bushings.

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. The custom-machined Pendulum mount is a highlight of this latest ECS release. All-weather seals capture a teflon-lined spherical bearing that replaces the poorly designed factory bushing, eliminating front bushing deflection and premature failure. Select from a range of kits to suit your driving preferences.

The weather in most areas is beginning to get nice. Don't let a busy life get in the way of your adventurous side. Rockymounts offers products to make this much needed escape as simple as loading up your bike and hitting the road to tranquility and adventure. With multiple designs and colors you can easily find the perfect mount to suit your vehicle. This isn't just a sale for bike and ski mounts, this is a sale on adventure and lasting memories.

Set your VW apart from the rest with the new Spec-D Angel Eye Projector headlights available in black or chrome. Over time debris and accidental scratches can make your headlights hazy or scratched leaving an unkempt and ugly appearance. This can give your entire vehicle a dated, sloppy look. Replace your lights and refresh your vehicle's appearance while increasing safety. Spec-D believes in providing high quality products at a low price. Allowing you to give your VW a new look without breaking the bank.

The MK6 is noticeably more taught, agile, and precise in both handling and acceleration compared to its predecessor. Part of this success is due to a more aggressive suspension arrangement, something new VW owners thoroughly enjoy. To really tighten up the MK6's chassis, a beefier sway bar adds better lateral stability & even flatter cornering - an easy performance upgrade that is instantly noticeable and effective. Reduce body roll in turns, stiffen suspension, and add a much-needed dimension of handling predictability.

The factory suspension on your VW was designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing these component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. The options available to you from ECS let you choose from a track-day setup to a comfortable daily driven arrangement. Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MK6 Jetta.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. Put the power in your hands with these new tools from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do more services yourself!

The factory suspension on your VW was designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing these component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. The options available to you from ECS let you choose from a track-day setup to a comfortable daily driven arrangement. Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MK6 Golf.

The Volkswagen 2.0T powerplant has received numerous awards for its exceptional blend of efficiency and power, adding to the great German tradition of engineering mastery. ECS Tuning decided that this engine deserves an under-hood appearance that speaks to its technical accomplishments. Made from hand-laid carbon fiber with pre-impregnated cloth and epoxy resin, and finished in a gloss clearcoat for UV-protection, the ECS Carbon Fiber Engine Cover is a study in engineering precision. Also, the unique engine cover mounting grommets are conveniently pre-installed for you.

Ziza LED bulbs produce the ideal interior atmosphere. Bright, clean light penetrates the cabin, producing unprecedented visual appeal which cannot be matched by the dim, yellow glow of factory incandescent bulbs. Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwell, vanity mirror, dome, hatch, and door light locations. Installation is easy too. Just follow our online installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. The custom-machined Pendulum mount is a highlight of this latest ECS release. All-weather seals capture a teflon-lined spherical bearing that replaces the poorly designed factory bushing, eliminating front bushing deflection and premature failure. Select from a range of kits to suit your driving preferences.

Ziza LED bulbs produce the ideal interior atmosphere. Bright, clean light penetrates the cabin, producing unprecedented visual appeal which cannot be matched by the dim, yellow glow of factory incandescent bulbs. Ziza interior lighting kits add striking accents all over your interior, at glove box, footwell, vanity mirror, dome, hatch, and door light locations. Installation is easy too. Just follow our online installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

Milltek's Volkswagen offerings exude the engineering rigor and attention to detail that come from experience developing prototype exhaust designs in highly demanding circumstances for race teams throughout the world. Every single Milltek product offering is designed and manufactured in-house in the UK. Milltek tests each system on their own dynometer through many miles of subjective analysis, fine tuning each component of each system for its specific application.

With the spring season right around the corner, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in over the winter. We have selected a handful of specialty tools from Schwaben to help get your project up and running before optimal driving weather is here. Sale Ends at 11:59 PM (EST) Friday March 2, 2018

Everyone has been in that position where there is barely enough light to get the job done right, in many cases we continue to complete the job blindly. Schwaben Underhood shop light is perfect for giving your vehicle a brighter future with its powerful LED lighting and ability to grab the hood permitting direct light to the engine bay. Looking for something a bit more handy, yet out of the way? The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, but out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations and lighten up with Schwaben.

The true Carbon Fiber Front Lips are ECS-original visual enhancements, available as a clean OE-style, subtle aftermarket style, or radical front diffuser. Each ECS part is made of authentic, hand laid carbon fiber with pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth and epoxy resin for ultimate durability. Great replacements for broken or damaged pieces or if you're just changing things up for a new look.

Give your Golf a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower. How is this possible? Easy, side skirts and spoilers. The Seibon Carbon Fiber Side Skirts are made with real carbon fiber and styled after the Audi TT side skirts for an OEM+ look. Neuspeed, bremmen parts, and Genuine spoilers and side skirts are also available.

The factory suspension on your VW was designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing these component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. The options available to you from ECS let you choose from a track-day setup to a comfortable daily driven arrangement. Take some time to browse the unparalleled catalog of excellent Coilover Kits available from ECS for your VW MK5 Jetta.

The ECS Front Lips are an ECS-original visual enhancement, available in carbon fiber or primed fiberglass. The ECS authentic hand laid carbon fiber with pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth and epoxy resin is designed for ultimate durability and a lower visual appearance. Great replacements for broken or damaged pieces or if you're just changing things up for a new look.

The MK6 Jetta TDI has become one of the most popular Volkswagens to upgrade, tune, and personalize. With a plethora of options available, how do you choose what to do next? Each of the following parts have become extremely popular by fixing, fine tuning, or enhancing the performance and appearance of your VW. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Put the metal to your pedals with trim kits from ECS Tuning. We have complete ECS brand pedal kits for manual and automatic transmission cars, in eye-pleasing brushed stainless steel. If OE kits are the flavor you favor, we also have Genuine brushed stainless pedals, including R-Line sets. Order standard kits or add a dead pedal, an option available separately on our site. Then use our handy installation guide to get the job done. Check them out today.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this Valentine's Day? Equip yourself for the occasion and make the most of your plans with Schwaben Tools & ECS Garage Gear! 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.