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Add push button convenience; raise your MKVI GTI rear hatch effortlessly. The ECS Tuning Hatch Pop Kit makes it easy to open your rear hatch, whether your arms are full of groceries or golf bags. Just push the hatch release button on your key fob, and stronger-than-stock lift struts raise the hatch for you, automatically. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to add this great convenience. Our online video shows you how to do it using standard hand tools. Order soon; these kits pop off the shelves!

Why use wheel studs instead of wheel bolts? When removing and installing wheels that utilize the factory wheel bolts, excessive, unnecessary wear is placed on the wheel hub itself. This premature wear on an expensive component is costly and difficult to repair. Wheel studs also allow the use of varying length wheel spacers - a highly convenient feature for those that anticipate using different spacer size setups in the future. Both conical and ball seat lug nuts are available for a maximum of 10mm or 20mm wheel spacer use.

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. Built to exacting specification for your VW MKVI Jetta GLI, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the VAG Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for VW/AUDI vehicles. Delivering OE-level diagnostic power, the Foxwell Scanner requests and records live sensor data, provides live data graphing, reads and clear codes, turns off MILs and supports all 10 OBD II test modes. Owning a Foxwell Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities.

We've all found ourselves using highly "creative" methods for separating old parts in the midst of an intense project. Some methods do work - usually at the expense of personal injury and a few broken or damaged parts. The new Remover Tools from Schwaben leave your knuckles and expensive parts intact. The new Exhaust Hanger Removal Tool has a slim profile for work in tight areas, easily pulling off hangers from behind. Steering and Suspension Ball Joint Separators offer a combined 12mm to 80mm jaw opening range. New rugged 3/8” drive Schwaben E-Socket Sets are also available.

VWR parts, as developed by Volkswagen Racing UK for their competition racecars, have released a simple to install, proven effective Short Shifter Kit for the MKVI GTI. The VWR RacingLine Quickshift shortens gear throws by around 25% for quicker and more accurate changes. The upgrade is ideal for track and performance driving enthusiasts alike - downshifts and upshifts can be executed in much less time, allowing drivers to stay on the power longer.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, it would be wise to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job as a professional. The premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than those supplied from the factory. Shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection, the lines are available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set The ECS DOT-Compliant hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers for a complete installation.

ECS Tuning side markers for the MKVI Golf & Sportwagen replace the garish amber lights for a cleaner front end appearance. Available with clear or smoked lenses, ECS side markers install in minutes with no tools required. Just like factory. Utilizing ultrasonic welding in the manufacturing process keeps these side markers from leaking and provides the best fit possible. These kits include amber bulbs to retain DOT legality.

The MK6 Jetta GLI 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.

The MK5 Jetta 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.

ECS Tuning side markers for the MKVI Golf & Sportwagen replace the garish amber lights for a cleaner front end appearance. Available with clear or smoked lenses, ECS side markers install in minutes with no tools required. Just like factory. Utilizing ultrasonic welding in the manufacturing process keeps these side markers from leaking and provides the best fit possible. These kits include amber bulbs to retain DOT legality.

Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Jetta 2.5L/TDI with European style headlights. Not only are these headlight an excellent aesthetic improvement - they also upgrade how well you can see the road ahead. Halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light, and the added benefit of an improved beam pattern. Install is easy - plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

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.

The experts at ECS Tuning have developed a kit for your vehicle to take all of the guess work out of the 40k or 60K mile service intervals. While there can often be a great deal of confusion about which parts need replaced and which do not, the ECS kit was developed using the factory recommended protocol for service. The ECS assembled kit performs service on your ignition, fuel, oiling, and intake systems. Kits contain nothing but quality parts to assure that everything will work perfectly. Even includes often overlooked parts, such as the cabin air filter and fuel filter.

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 MKVI Golf 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.

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 R.

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling while keeping ride quality suitable for the daily driver with Sport springs or take the gloves off and install no nonsense race springs. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

If you spend time and money upgrading your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-compliant, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation.

Browsing through our world-class parts catalog can be overwhelming - with such a deep well of heart-pounding performance additions, convenient tools and accessories, and limitless OEM replacement parts, you'll need a way to control your lustful thoughts this Valentine's Day. ECS helps you cool off with the Wish List tool - setup a vehicle make and model, and click on the "Heart" logo next to any product that catches your eye. And if you're looking to spice things up this holiday with a thoughtful gift, $10-$100 ECS gift cards will make your sweetheart's wishes come true.

Schwaben Specialty Tools has released three new products that eliminate the pains and inconveniences associated with automotive repairs and installations. Get off the ground and move around with the Six Wheel Creeper - ruggedly designed to reliably keep your body off the ground while working underneath your Euro. The Schwaben LED Under Hood Shop Light features 120 LEDs & a polycarbonate transparent lens that instantly illuminates every crevice of your engine bay. The Rolling Creeper Seat and Tray keeps your body at an ideal height while keeping your tools close at hand.

Racingline has released an excellent Sport Spring Kit for the MKVI R. While these springs do offer the handling and styling benefits of a stiffer, lower spring, the change is a tasteful departure from factory. Daily driving comfort is not compromised, lowering a subtle but instantly noticeable 20-25mm. Developed in Europe exclusively for your Volkswagen, Racingline Sport Springs are a smart, reasonable suspension upgrade.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS is now offering a premium oil option, RÖWE Service Kits! Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

Mount up. Add an ECS Tuning dogbone mount stiffener and tighten the tranny-to-chassis connection. Reduce drivetrain movement--especially when your right foot is all the way down--with this high-durometer polyurethane insert, available in red or black. This complete kit installs easily to add muscle to your flabby OE pendulum mount. No need to remove the old mount; just insert the stiffener and fasten it to the chassis with the stretch bolt and large washer included in the kit.

When replacing your water pump, what happens in your cooling system is that the burden of wear transfers to a different part, one that will then need to be replaced itself at a later point. By attending to the entire water pump system at the same time, the system remains a self-contained, quality high functioning unit. ECS has assembled a convenient Water Pump Replacement Kit replete with all gaskets, bolts pulleys, tensioners, securing bolts, and even a gallon of coolant, helping you do the job the first time the right way.

Changing the suspension setup on a refined German car often times feels like meddling with perfection. With an advanced, highly wrought coilover system, you can be confident your addition is a reliable improvement. From height adjustable to fully adjustable damping and height kits Choose the coilover set up that fits your driving needs!

The experts at ECS Tuning have developed a kit for your vehicle to take all of the guess work out of the 40k or 60K mile service intervals. Often confusing on what parts do and do not need replaced, this all inclusive kit was developed using the factory recommended protocol for service. This all inclusive kit performs service on your ignition, fuel, oiling, and intake systems. Kit contains nothing but quality parts to assure that everything will work perfectly. Even includes often overlooked parts, such as the cabin air filter and fuel filter.

Use your Volkswagen MKV or MKVI on the track? You shouldn't be stuck with those terrible factory tow hooks that are about as stylish as an old hat. The new replacement tow hooks from ECS Tuning are a more stylish way to achieve that aggressive, track-ready appearance. The hooks feature polished surfaces and thread easily into any stock tow hood location. Once in place, your Volkswagen will have a more rugged, professional appearance, thanks to expert engineering and design by ECS Tuning.

When it comes to the cooling system, we're led to only think of failure with overheating in the warmer months of the year. On the other hand, coolant prevents freezing within its system during the colder months, and there are still many that are unequipped to service their system properly. Don't get left in the cold. Maintain your cooling system the right way and keep it fully functional with these cooling system tools.

The experts at ECS Tuning have developed a kit for your vehicle to take all of the guess work out of the 40k and 60k mile service intervals. Often confusing on what parts do and do not need replaced, this all inclusive kit was developed using the factory recommended protocol for service. The 60k all inclusive kit services your ignition, fuel, oiling, and intake system. This kit contains nothing but quality parts to assure that everything will work perfectly. Even includes often overlooked parts, such as the cabin air filter and fuel filter.

If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning Exact-Fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These premium brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our DOT-compliant, tailored hoses fit like OE for hassle-free installation