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LIQUI MOLY is not only our favorite producer of lubrication and additive products, but they hold the title as the best oil producers in Germany: for seven consecutive years. A major part of any service is often a frequently forgotten one: using proper flushes and additives to ensure buildup and sludge are eliminated with maximum effect. LIQUI MOLY is a leading producer of oil additives, engine flushes, and fuel system cleaners, so we have picked out exactly which of their products your car needs to maintain peak performance at all times.

ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar reinforced belts give you that extra piece of mind! Kevlar reinforced belts experience less elongation over time minimizing the amount of belt adjustment needed as well as offering a higher shock and impact resistance compared to OEM style belts.

The perfect stocking stuffers for any European car enthusiast and backyard mechanic are right here at ECS. Everything from specialty tools to make your life easier, ECS has something for every stocking.

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be, that’s why we’ve put all our top performance parts for your VW together in one place. This list, compiled by our MK6 GTI gurus and designed by our fantastic R&D team, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you’ve wanted for your build. Let’s make your summer even more fun with all the best ECS Performance parts for your VW.

We've all found ourselves using highly "creative" methods for separating or removing parts in the midst of an intense project. Some methods do work... but usually at the expense of personal injury and a few broken or damaged parts. So why not start with the right tool? The Schwaben Open Barrel Crimping/Stripping Pliers feature hard-to-find open barrel crimp option used on many German cars.

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be, that’s why we’ve put all our top performance parts for your VW together in one place. This list, compiled by our MK6 R gurus and designed by our fantastic R&D team, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you’ve wanted for your build. Let’s make your summer even more fun with all the best ECS Performance parts for your VW.

Brand new from our in-house design team: our Carbon Fiber Core Support Brace Set for your VW MK6 Golf/GTI/R/JSW. These braces are more than just a visual improvement to your engine bay. They add durability over the stamped steel braces equipped from the factory for both an aesthetic and practical upgrade with gorgeous, lightweight, carbon fiber. Don’t let those stamped steel braces ruin your theme under the hood. Replace everything with ECS Carbon Fiber Upgrades!

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be, that’s why we’ve put all our top performance parts for your VW together in one place. This list, compiled by our MK6 GLI gurus and designed by our fantastic R&D team, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you’ve wanted for your build. Let’s make your summer even more fun with all the best ECS Performance parts for your VW.

The rear subframe on modern VW's allow for several millimeters of misalignment. This can cause inaccurate alignment specifications, reduction or increases of wheel gap side-to-side and increased tire wear. Fix that wibbly-wobbly subframe for good with our new Rear Subframe Locking Collar Kit and never worry about mismatched alignment or uneven tire wear again.

We spend more time in our cars than we like to admit. Why not make it the most enjoyable experience it could possibly be? Brand new Bremmen Android Radio options for your VW are now here at ECS so you can update your audio interface with the most advanced system possible.

2020 has been, well, you know. To bring some positivity to the European car enthusiast community, we are excited to announce that once again, we're giving away a car! Yes, we�re hosting another sweepstakes like the 8V A3, MK7.5 GTI, and E46 M3 before it. This time, you have the unique opportunity to win a late-model Audi B8 S4 Facelift.

Modern automotive components are tucked into the tightest of places, sometimes making it impossible to access fasteners with a standard socket or ratchet. A lot of times, this forces you to take your vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. The Schwaben Stubby Socket Driver is a specialty low-profile tool, designed specifically to give you access to previously untouchable fasteners. Put the power in your own hands with this kit from Schwaben. Free yourself from the dealer and do it all yourself!

The cooling system in any car is often a neglected when it comes to maintenance, by the time most owners do something about this failure has already arrived. The recommended service interval is every 2 years. Just like engine oil the additives used in coolant to keep corrosion down and maintain proper lubrication breakdown in the same way over time and milage. Reduce the cost later by keeping your cooling system healthy now, Schwaben tools make it easy to maintain.

Give your Audi upgrades it deserves that your wallet (or significant other) won’t fight. This is our list of the top performance parts to improve your Audi on a budget so you don’t have to compromise between building the car you picture in your head and saving money for your future. Check out our selection of suspension, software, exhaust, intake, visual upgrades, and more, all designed to fit your Audi and your budget.

Give your Audi upgrades it deserves that your wallet (or significant other) won�t fight. This is our list of the top performance parts to improve your Audi on a budget so you don�t have to compromise between building the car you picture in your head and saving money for your future. Check out our selection of suspension, software, exhaust, intake, visual upgrades, and more, all designed to fit your Audi and your budget.

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.

The primary concern for your drivetrain when making significant power additions to your vehicle is premature wear or failure of your clutch - your factory clutch was designed within tolerances that added power simply surpass. ECS tuning has developed an outstanding, perfectly-matched Flywheel and Clutch Kit that not only staves off premature clutch wear but reduces flywheel weight for improved acceleration and throttle response.

Let's be real, when was the last time you used your 12v cigarette lighter for anything? Your head unit has Bluetooth, you probably have a million USB ports for charging things, and no one has a separate GPS these days. Why not spice things up with our Billet Aluminum Power Port Plug? We have fun little phrases lasered into them so you can have a bit of a laugh every time you look at that useless 12v outlet in your car. Check out all our quirky designs and grab one just for fun.

Boring, torn and deteriorating cloth battery covers can leave your engine bay looking a little outdated and in need of something more. If your battery cover is in need of replacement or if your engine bay could use a touch of beauty then we have you COVERED! Our ECS Tuning in-house designed and engineered Battery Cover kit includes a precision 3D designed heat resistant, textured matte black polymer battery lid with a durable CNC-bent powder-coated aluminum battery case.

Our Hatch Spoiler was engineered in-house and designed to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of the MK6 GTI and Golf R. Crafted from high quality vacuum formed gloss black ABS polymer that is enhanced with UV-stabilizer to achieve its world class appearance and durability provides a sporty style that's sure to set your vehicle apart from the rest. Installs atop the factory hatch spoiler with no drilling, cutting or any permanent modifications.

Gift cards are perfect for the big guy, that way it makes it easy for him to choose a tool he's had is eye on or finds one he didn't even know about. He might have a repair he's been waiting to get to work on. He might need a new part for his project in the garage. Whatever it is, the ECS gift card will get him exactly what he wants. Happy Father's Day

Worried about rocks & road debris compromising your fragile oil pan? Then this is MUST HAVE PROTECTION! Fully constructed from T304 stainless steel & 100% TIG welded, this can handle any abuse thrown at it. Compared to the original fragile plastic oil pan found on the MQB platforms, this is serious stuff. While achieving protection without the sacrifice of ground clearance, we were able to increase the oil capacity by 1-1.5 Liters. This helps extend oil service intervals & maintains more consistent operating temps. ECS designed & tested, made in the U.S.A.

Cutting off your mufflers isn’t exactly the best solution when you want to give your MK6 GTI a heartier exhaust note. A proper muffler delete, on the other hand, is a cost-effective way to achieve better sound without sacrificing looks or tone. Our new lightweight MK6 GTI muffler delete kit with beefy 4-inch exhaust tips is the easiest way to improve your driving experience without looking like a clown who owns a hack saw.

APR is at it again with epic upgrades for your 1.8T and 2.0T powered Audi or VW. Their latest improvement is a beautifully minimalist, highly functional, and entirely modular high-performance intake. The new Ultimate PEX Intake System is designed to give your Audi or VW a 24% increase in airflow and protection from power-robbing heat in your engine bay for improved throttle response and a noticeable performance boost.

The worst part about upgrading your intercooler is cutting up your front bumper or core support. The upgrade is worth it, but it always feels so wrong. So we decided to take things into our hands and design a new Front Mount Intercooler for your MK6 GTI / Golf R that is a bolt-in, direct swap, upgrade. No cutting required to give your MK6 more power thanks to our in-house designed intercooler option.

Night driving is scary enough as it is. With poor lighting, you can’t see hazards in the road and won’t have a field of vision far enough ahead to react if something happens in front of you. Our new ZiZa Plug And Play LED Conversion Kits are designed to give you high-output light better than anything else you’ll find for a quick replacement and excellent night time visibility.

It’s time to make your MK6 GTI look the way you want. Our new Gloss Black or Textured Front Lip for your MK6 is designed to offer the motorsport-inspired and aggressive visual upgrade your GTI deserves. We’ve designed it here in-house with love and care for perfect fitment out of the box and a nearly instant improvement to the front end of your VW.

Everywhere we can continue a thematic visual design with our VW interiors, we will. Especially if that means replacing something that wasn’t attractive from the factory and prone to breaking over time with something strikingly stylish and impeccably durable. Our new Billet Seat Adjustment Handles for your VW are designed in-house to do just that. Upgrade your interior with this new functional piece of your interior design puzzle.

If you spend time on the track with your MK4/MK5/MK6 GTI, you need a tow strap. But why just have a functional strap when you can have a functional strap that looks, dare we say it, strapping? These new dapper Polyester Tow Straps we’ve artfully created are designed to look incredible and offer dependable function with a 4,000lb capacity and all the durability you need when things go sideways.

With the functionality and variety of professional-grade diagnostic equipment, the OBDeleven Plug-and-Play diagnostic app is right at home in your personal garage. The scan application features code reading, control units, LED coding, and the ability to clear service or check engine lights from your smartphone! Just plug in your OBD port and have the same capabilities you would see in a dedicated shop all from the convenience of your device.