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Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? Heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. These are easy to install, look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Swap wasted space for a brand new face. Install our bumper grille fog light kits in place of those dummy plastic factory grilles. Add great looks and improve lighting at the same time. These bumper grille kits come with all the good stuff: exact fit grilles with built-in fog light mounts, wiring harness with relay, crimp connectors and twist ties. Add parking lights with front fogs as well as rear fog options with the easy plug and play euro switch. Our installation PDF makes it fun and easy to do the job yourself.

The ECS Assembled Fog Light Conversion Kit for the VW MK6 Sportwagen has several obvious benefits. Kits include brand new fog light air grilles, replacing your weathered or cracked factory grilles for a more modern appearance. The exciting part of this upgrade is that you can now run fog lights without complicated VCDS coding - the kit includes everything from an ECS fog light wiring harness, European headlight switch to operate the lights and all related hardware to make the installation straight forward and painless.

A clean car says a lot, but the real talking starts when you open the hood. So if you're looking to make a statement, you'll need a clean engine compartment that says “high class”. If this is for you, we have the perfect solution! Straight from the engineering masters at ECS Tuning comes our new oil dipstick, and we promise, this is a lube-level like no other. With a billet aluminum handle and stainless steel cable, the quality is second to none. The butter-smooth grip is easy on your fingers, and the easy to read stainless steel indicator is the best there is.

A clean car says a lot, but the real talking starts when you open the hood. So if you're looking to make a statement, you'll need a clean engine compartment that says “high class”. If this is for you, we have the perfect solution! Straight from the engineering masters at ECS Tuning comes our new oil dipstick, and we promise, this is a lube-level like no other. With a billet aluminum handle and stainless steel cable, the quality is second to none. The butter-smooth grip is easy on your fingers, and the easy to read stainless steel indicator is the best there is.

The best part of a droplight is you always have the light handy and in the right spot to get the job done. Often times a shop light gets wrapped up and tucked away when not in use making it hard to find when its needed again. The drop light is always on the ceiling or wall and easy to pull down to your level. The LED design makes it super bright, sure to illuminate the work space and outlast conventional shop light bulbs.

Most people have been in the unfortunate situation where their battery dies, without jumper cables or anyone to help. Schwaben found a light compact way to cure these frustrating situations with our Micro Jump Kit, it isn't much bigger than a phone yet hold the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again. Adding to the emergency convenience it also comes with a 4 into 1 charging harness, USB, and 12v two prong outlet to charge your phone. Don't leave home without it.

"Good things come to those who wait." This proverb is arguably the best definition for our ECS Tuning Kohlefaser Luft-Technik (Carbon Fiber Air Technology) Induction System. In house developed, engineered and tested, this is THE BEST induction system on the market today. With years of in-house development, multiple design changes, and strict product testing, our design has resulted in a highly effective and dyno proven masterpiece. With reduced turbo lag, stunning aesthetics and maximum power gains, this induction system is guaranteed to satisfy.

"Good things come to those who wait." This proverb is arguably the best definition for our ECS Tuning Kohlefaser Luft-Technik (Carbon Fiber Air Technology) Induction System. In house developed, engineered and tested, this is THE BEST induction system on the market today. With years of in-house development, multiple design changes, and strict product testing, our design has resulted in a highly effective and dyno proven masterpiece. With reduced turbo lag, stunning aesthetics and maximum power gains, this induction system is guaranteed to satisfy.

Get the best floor mats available for all-weather protection to endure the harshest conditions from WeatherTech and Genuine VW. Deep grooved mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are hidden away and kept from underneath your feet. WeatherTech mats, available in tan, black, or gray complement virtually any interior color while preserving your interior to keep it looking new.

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

If your looking to add fog lights this OEM retrofit kit can help you get the job done fast. With everything included you wont be left searching for needed parts during installation. These OEM VW Audi housings fit right into your lower bumper grill spaces for the factory look. Standard headlights might not always give you the best sight range during bad weather, adding halogen fog lights can give you that extra vision needed to keep your car on the road. An especially classy and convenient addition to your VW, the fog light switch gives you needed control of your visibility.

Hope you enjoyed the content. Here are all the parts an tools necessary to complete these DIY projects in your own garage. Tips: Read the instructions completely before starting! Obtain all required tools. Reference factory repair instructions, when in doubt. If the installation procedures are beyond your tools and skills, contact a qualified installer for professional assistance.

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

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

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

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

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

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, Schwaben Low Profile 2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack allows you to sneak under the ground-hugging rockers on your car. Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this exceptionally durable floor jack features a long and low profile curve for extended reach under the car. The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have designed this jack with a max lift height of 20" and a low height of just 3.25". Dual pump pistons raise the saddle to its maximum height in only 5 pump strokes with minimum effort.

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

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kits includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. The ECS Performance Front & Rear Brake Service Kit features ECS GEOMET® slotted or cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads. You can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

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 VW 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.

Have you noticed a craze about action cameras lately? They are being used for action shots when being adventurous, Creative shots or filming, troubleshooting issues with your vehicle, and keeping vacation memories saved in a video or picture. Your creativeness may be your only limit to the use of your new Wasp camera. Cameras are offered for all types from the inexpensive J.A.K.D for those looking to spend more on their adventure to the Gideon for those sparing no expense to capture the moment.

Features of convenience and ease of use define this latest Schwaben Specialty Tools release. The Schwaben Telescoping Round/Rectangular Mirror offers an 9-1/2" to 29" extendable handle with a stainless steel shaft, plus a 2-1/4" mirror head mounted on a dual swivel for a full 360 degree rotation. The Schwaben Telescoping Magnet is rated to pick up 3.5 lbs. Its stainless steel shaft is 7" collapsed and 26" extended, while its powerful magnet is encased in a aluminum sleeve to help prevent side of magnet from sticking.

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. Various 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 400ft/lbs. through 600+ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

The factory 2.0T TSI plastic charge pipes and rubber couplers were never designed to handle the stress and abuse of higher boost levels. When combined with power-robbing abrupt, sharp bends and inferior materials, it's easy to see why your intercooler pipes and couplers should be replaced. At ECS Tuning, we're proud to release the very best Silicone Charge Pipe Kit! Each kit comes standard with silicone, 4-ply reinforced couplers, stainless steel T-Bolt clamps and CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum charge coupling adapters for direct fit replacement.

ECS has developed a series of Suspension Refresh Kits to repair or restore your VW's suspension and steering. Whether your car suffers from battered ball joints, bashed bushings, or tired tie rod ends, we'll help you rein it in and head it in the right direction again. Three stages of front refresh kits are available - pick the kit that best suits your particular needs. Steering feel and handling are not only restored with these comprehensive kits - you'll notice a significant improvement over the original factory handling dynamics.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency to fire at voltage levels adequate to get the most from each and every power stroke.