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If you’re looking for improved brake performance for either the street or track, you already know the name StopTech. Their top products include some of the most aggressive, competent, and capable braking components and full kits that offer the highest levels of performance for your Volkswagen. Give yourself that major improvement needed to help stay on the throttle longer with reduced stopping distances, better pedal feel, and track-ready qualities so you can set those blistering lap times you’ve been chasing.

If you have a 1.8T or 2.0T Gen3 powered VW and are producing more power, or want to, an important factor to consider is your spark. With these Ignition Coils, you can be sure you'll spark fire reliably under high HP and high boost. The importance of keeping up with your power output is paramount in upgrading your ignition coils. These coils are designed to spark with high enough energy to fire the spark plug in high-performance engines with extreme boost pressure. If you are looking for the perfect way to keep power where it should be in your VW, this is it!

Want to do something bold? Bodacious, even? Check out the new line of 3M 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap. Add texture and style to interior and exterior surfaces by applying these durable adhesive backed films to body panels or trim. Want variety? Channel Darth Vader with gloss black or carbon fiber, or go sci-fi-starship with brushed aluminum or titanium. Buy rolls five feet wide in lengths from one to 20 feet. Hi-tech look. Low tech installation. User friendly and easy to apply using simple tools, 3M 1080 vinyl lets anyone get professional results on the first try.

034Motorsport's Dynamic+Flush Wheel Spacer Kit is designed to fit Audi/VW vehicles with 5x112mm wheel bolt patterns. These wheel spacers are manufactured from 6061 billet aluminum with a black anodized finish and feature a few cool features you will appreciate if you have had experience with spacers before. Wheel spacers increase track width to improve handling, allow for more brake clearance, and help achieve the more flush wheel/tire fitment you desire for your car.

When it comes to your regular car maintenance, nothing is more common than needing an oil change. Choosing the best oil for your car can often lead to a headache of opinions, so we always recommend sticking with your manufacturer's specific oil. Learning how to change your oil is an easy task for any just about any car owner, but the real trick is having the right tools for the job. Save yourself money for years to come with Schwaben! If you're not the "crawl under the car type", check out our Schwaben Fluid Extractor and Filler. This tool is amazing when it comes to oil changes.

Brand new from Integrated Engineering is their Turbo Inlet Pipe for your 1.8T/2.0T Gen 3 powered Audi or VW! By improving the flow rate and volume of air over the factory bottleneck design, their new inlet pipe offers reduced restriction and better performance from a durable and attractive design. Give your Audi or VW the air flow upgrade it deserves and ditch that plastic bottleneck design for Integrated Engineering's newest addition to turbo performance.

There's a reason Vargas called their new MQB Turbo Upgrade the 'Game Changer.' A completely improved turbocharger design, engineered by Vargas, the Game Changer offers your VW or Audi significant power increases from a much higher flowing turbocharger, all from the stock location for easy installation. If you are ready for big power, this is the fastest way to get there.

Tekniform Wheels are our answer to the call for lightweight, attractive, durable wheels capable of withstanding abuse on the street or track that won't have you smashing your piggy bank to shell out for costly forged wheels. Our flow formed wheels are the fit and finish that make your car look the part, sporting engraved billet center caps and brand new wheel designs, that have the durability behind them to look good at a show or perform on the street or track.

Whether you are just beginning the modifications to your VW / Audi MQB vehicle or are continuing the theme of race-inspired performance aesthetics, ECS Carbon Fiber Underhood products are just what you need to add a touch of sporty style to the engine bay. Visually upgrading your vehicle makes it special, more loveable, and most importantly unique. Strut your stuff this season with a slew of ECS Carbon Fiber Accessories on your VW or Audi!

Front lips are a great way to make your car look more attractive and aggressive while giving the appearance of being lower to the ground. The ECS Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler for your MK7 R is your chance to give the front bumper a bit more appeal. Our lip spoiler fits easily, follows the factory contour lines, and adds a bit of carbon fiber to brighten up your front end.

Brand new for your Audi, the ECS Stainless Steel Brake Lines are designed to give you a firmer brake pedal feel and resist wear significantly better than stock rubber lines. Whether you are looking for an upgrade, replacement, or both, these lines are the perfect solution.

Whether your MK7/8V is lowered, slammed, or completely stock, it will need control arm bushings replaced at some point. But why make a replacement when you can make an improvement? The preassembled ECS Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushing Kit is designed to be an easy replacement and effective upgrade, which gives you a connected driving experience, improved handling, and the knowledge that your bushings will last longer than the soft OE rubber versions.

Transform your VW with aero and aesthetic parts from Maxton Design! Spoilers, diffusers, splitters, and more for your car effectively bolster the exterior appearance with easy installation and fitment.

From the street to the track, HPA Motorsport has the performance upgrades for your Audi, Volkswagen, or MINI that are backed by over 25 years of success in racing. From a dedicated background in tuning, HPA Motorsport offers the experience and heritage you need to feel confident with each upgrade. Don't miss your chance at those improvements you've been eyeing!

CSF has been a go-to for performance cooling in everything from show cars to race-spec builds for almost fifty years. If you have an Audi or VW based on the MQB platform, you can now experience the high-flow and exceptional cooling properties of the CSF radiator and DSG cooler tailored for your car and peak performance.

Are you tired of your performance being reigned in by the car's ECU? Do you want to be put in control of your car's power? If so, get this new Cobb Tuning AccessPORT V3 for your VW. This system allows you to unlock power hidden within the ECU by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Once upgraded, you will notice impressive gains in torque and horsepower. If you want to adjust something, this device can hold up to 50 different tunes, making adjusting them a breeze. Plug-n-Play Power Gains.

SACHS Performance parts have been trusted for use in motorsports to win dozens of races. Trust SACHS Performance parts for your VW and know you are using the absolute best in clutch kits and suspension. SAHCS clutches are used in everything from factory road cars to podium placing race cars. With a performance clutch in your VW and the suspension to handle adverse conditions, your best choice is the same one auto manufacturers make every day: SACHS Performance.

Free up horsepower easily without sacrificing comfort with the ECS Vacuum Actuated Exhaust Cutouts! A simple modification that allows you to flip between the factory exhaust routing through the full system or dumped out the open valve when you need extra performance. Since the vacuum-actuated valve is not electronic, it will not stick or burn out, meaning you will enjoy this effective modification for a long time without worry. No welding required, instant power, and a fraction the cost of a full exhaust system makes this the perfect upgrade for your German performance car.

Looking for the most attractive & adjustable tip on the market? Look no further than our ECS Swivel Exhaust Tips! Featuring a unique swivel collar design that allows adjustability in any direction for that perfect fitment. Simply adjust the tip to your desired position and tighten the hex bolt to 14 ft-lbs (19 Nm) and the tip will stay in place. These are engineered to last, using chrome plated nuts, 304SS cap screw, clamp, insert ring and exhaust tip. Available in 3.5" or 4.0" outlet and chrome or black chrome finish.

Functional or not, exterior upgrades help further set your VW apart as one unique to you. There are tons of possible combinations of OEM and aftermarket options for beefing up the presence of your VW. Popular conversions are carbon fiber lips, spoilers, side skirts, and more. Really, carbon fiber anything works well to add a sporty attitude to your VW.

One of the more common items we all encounter on a regular basis but leave completely untouched is our fuel cap. Leave no stone unturned in your car with this beautifully machined 6061-T6 aluminum fuel cap cover and you'll be popping more than just your hood at the next car show! Show off your gas cap on your VW/Audi, or replace a broken tether with our included stainless wire rope and clasp.

The legendary Burger Motorsports JB4 module is one of the simplest and most dramatic modifications you can perform on your VW/Audi. Whether this is your first modification, your only modification, or the finishing touch on your build, the Burger Motorsports JB4 is exactly what you're looking for. Simple, plug-and-play installation can yield results starting at 30hp and 40lb-ft. Higher octane and boost adjustment with the optional BMS Data Cable or Smartphone Wireless Connect Kit.

Our ECS R&D Team put together this Rear Subframe Locking Collar Kit to prevent the rear subframe from shifting by using CNC-machined 6061 aluminum locking collars featuring tapered protrusions. Our locking collars add concentricity to the rear subframe mounts, chassis mounts, and hardware which trues the subframe to the chassis while new OEM class 10.9 hardware keeps the subframe locked to the body.

Your engine requires proper lubrication to function, but a simple oil change is only the bare minimum. As it ages, carbon deposits build up in your engine and rob performance by hurting efficiency. LIQUI MOLY engine flushes and additives are designed to supplement your oil change with proven technology to effectively clean and further protect your engine to both restore power and maintain a long operational life. The importance of additives is still a relatively new concept, but it is certainly critical to preserving your engine the way it deserves.

The MK7.5 GTI is an impressive machine that is loved by enthusiasts, but it can always use some improvements. When you like the sound and performance but want to add a sportier look, you need our latest addition to our expansive catalog of upgrades. The new ECS MK7.5 GTI Direct Fit 4” Exhaust Tips in Chrome or Black Chrome are the perfect way to give a more aggressive look to your rear section without making substantial modifications.

Information is always key, especially when it comes to monitoring system functions of your VW under high-stress driving conditions like on a track. New Polar FIS Advanced Dashboard Display units put critical information right in front of you with ease using your factory multifunction display. All the info you need and none of the tacky add-on gauges that ruin your interior means you have the best of both worlds while monitoring your VW’s systems.

Sometimes, it's tough to be heard above the crowd. APR can help. Their new Cat-Back Exhaust System for your MK7.5 Golf R is the throaty set of pipes your car needs to make all the right sounds while adding the performance benefits of artfully crafted tunnels of unrestricted goodness. This beautifully constructed and masterfully welded stainless steel exhaust from APR brings your MK7.5 Golf R to life with motorsport styling, attractive noises, and horsepower benefits exclusively available from one of the foremost names in Volkswagen tuning.

Changing the appearance of your car’s engine bay is just a start; ECS Visual Upgrades are engineered to follow the contours of your VW as though they were equipped from the factory to give your car a uniquely aggressive and charismatic facelift. Start your project right with the most attractive and beneficial modifications you can choose for your VW while they are on sale now. If you already have a build plan, check out these Holiday Sale deals happening right now just below this sentence!

Servicing late model computerized vehicles is more of a challenge today than ever before for the aftermarket automotive service facility. Quite often the difference between being able to effectively and profitably service a car line depends on having access to 'Factory Level' tools and information. OEM Tools is are committed to bringing the 'Best in Class' Tools, Information and Reprogramming to the general aftermarket at a friendly price point.

What we love about our MK6/MK7 Jettas are their torque-happy little 1.4T that produce a surprising little punch despite their small size. They do, however, leave a little to be desired in the power output department, and can always stand to benefit from a little help. Chipwerke has an easy solution that doesn't involve swapping your engine or giving up your favorite commuter car to have more power and better fuel economy. The Chipwerke Tunes plug-and-play solution provides all this and won't void your warranty so you can enjoy your Jetta even more without worry.