ECS News

Keeping a vehicle nice is a year-round job, if you have to deal with cold weather and snow cleaning the outside of your vehicle in the winter is usually left to a drive thru car wash. The interior however will suffer from tracking in the elements and keeping the interior nice is important for your comfort.

Quality Bremmen Parts for an unbeatable price. With OE quality and fitment you can be assured that these parts will fit your car to perfection. The European headlight switch allows you to add parking lights with front and rear fog options. Chrome mirror caps compliment chrome wheels and accents and directly replace your factory mirror covers. The shift knob and boot kit revitalizes your commonly worn shifter, giving your interior a needed refresh. Replace your cracked or missing belly pan for the ultimate protection against the weather and the elements.

Pick the area of your VW that looks like it could use some work and pick up where the factory left off. Fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your VW with ECS parts and Assembled by ECS kits. If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. A little preventative maintenance can keep your VW from ending up roadside. ECS Assembled kits cover all of the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs.

Introducing the Schwaben zippered mechanics bag, appealing and used to carry all of your needed tools on the go. Keeping the bag stylish yet durable was a big focus in the design. If you're looking for some tools to go with your new bag we've even put together three kits varying in piece count. Fitting everything in the bag for on the go or wrapping paper free.

Wheel studs remove the frustrating process of trying to line up your wheel and thread the bolts all at the same time. They 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. ECS Wheel Locks take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with premium wheel security.

The Genuine VW Radio Upgrade adds an auxiliary input, USB port, and Bluetooth calling and audio streaming to your car, updating your calling and media experience in a single upgrade. The most authentic, complete head unit upgrade available for your VW, the red-lit buttons & white screen modernizes your interior while matching your existing controls. Enjoy hands-free calling, MP3 and Bluetooth Streaming, and AUX input with this plug-and-play unit.

The OEM water pipe is made of plastic, like many other components in your cooling system. This plastic becomes brittle over time and exposure to constant temperature change. Instead of installing another plastic piece that is bound to fail, ECS engineered a permanent solution; Our Billet Aluminum Water Pipe. We started with the OEM piece to ensure we get all the critical dimensions just right. Machined from 6061 aluminum for a strong yet lightweight pipe and anodized to protect against corrosion. This is designed to be the last water pipe you'll ever need to replace.

With the weather turning for the worse, be prepared and protect your VW. Unimpeded, road salt and moisture wreak all sorts of havoc. They corrode metal components and send electrical current scurrying down conductive paths the factory never dreamed of. The ECS Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant 3/16" thick 5052 aluminum with black zinc-coated steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection. ISSE Textile Snow Chains are great for keeping in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

Not sure where your Volkswagen is headed when you cut the wheel? Creaking bushings and loose ball joints can turn your sport sedan/wagon into a groaning wanderer in as few as 50,000 miles. If you're tired of noisy suspension bushings and vague steering, take the loud and loose out of your suspension with a new front control arm kit for your B5 Passat.

Wheel studs remove the frustrating process of trying to line up your wheel and thread the bolts all at the same time. They 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. ECS Wheel Locks take the anxiety out of leaving your car alone with premium wheel security. Genuine Steel Wheels are strong as can be and save your summer wheels from the harsh winter elements.

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.

When it comes to your car the best way to begin modifying it is a nice set of wheels. Picking the right ones can prove to be a challenging process in achieving the look you desire, but what if you were able to have options? Right now ECS Tuning is bringing you those options with pricing you can justify and allowing you to shoe shop with confidence.

With the weather turning for the worst be prepared and protect your car. Unimpeded, road salt and snow wreak all sorts of havoc. ECS has a variety of items to ready your ride for the cold season. Whether it be textile snow chains to ensure safe travels in the worst of conditions, or ski/snowboard mounts to get your gear to the slopes, we have the goods to get you through the Winter.

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 8½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Milltek's VW 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. Milltek's collaboration with ECS Tuning allows unprecedented access to these exceptional performance exhaust systems.

When it comes to your car the best way to begin modifying it is a nice set of wheels. Picking the right ones can prove to be a challenging process in achieving the look you desire, but what if you were able to have options? Right now ECS Tuning is bringing you those options with pricing you can justify and allowing you to shoe shop with confidence.

Keep your interior looking new even against the harshest elements with rubber or carpeted floor mats. WeatherTech and Genuine VW rubber mats hold anything that mother nature can throw at them. Snow, slush, dirt, and debris are kept away from your clean carpet. WeatherTech mats, available in tan, black, or gray complement virtually any interior color while preserving your interior to keep it looking new. Adding carpeted floor mats to your vehicle will not only give your vehicle’s carpet an added dose of protection, but they will also make cleaning and detailing a tad easier.

Schwaben & ECS 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 mobility for both you and your tools.

The German TUV (Technical Inspection Association) has determined that in several European countries the clearance between fender and tire must be adequate to accommodate snow chains when safety requires. In North America, where no such law exists, you have the option of restoring VW's original intention of providing a focused driver's machine by widening their stance, improving road-holding and performance aesthetics. Improve your stance appeal with an ECS spacers & appropriate-length bolts setup.

JCaps started back when Jay, a mechanical engineer, became the proud owner of a new MK4 R32. He sought after high quality, billet machined accessories to dress up the engine bay and interior, but nothing on the market met his high quality standards. The only option was for him to engineer and produce his own precision machined components. All JCaps products are precision machined from 6061 series billet aluminum and include stainless steel hardware, where needed. ECS is proud to be the exclusive distributor of JCaps by providing the entire catalog in one, convenient location.

Spacers for your racer. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance - or swagger down the road with a 20mm monster offset. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts for a complete package.

JCaps started back when Jay, a mechanical engineer, became the proud owner of a new MK4 R32. He sought after high quality, billet machined accessories to dress up the engine bay and interior, but nothing on the market met his high quality standards. The only option was for him to engineer and produce his own precision machined components. All JCaps products are precision machined from 6061 series billet aluminum and include stainless steel hardware, where needed. ECS is proud to be the exclusive distributor of JCaps by providing the entire catalog in one, convenient location.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance--or swagger down the road with a monster offset. Set up a more aggressive appearance by pushing the wheels out from the body. Hubcentric spacers can also serve as a cure for wheel rubbing when utilizing an aftermarket suspension setup. ECS offers a wide variety of sizes to give you the ideal stance for your specific needs and tastes - every ECS spacer is made from a high quality 6061-T6 anodized black aluminum to keep weight to a minimum and effectively resist corrosion. Made specifically for your 57.1mm center bore VW hub.

OEM strut mounts are known to wear within a very short lifespan, typically associated with annoying squeaks and groans. The ECS Tuning Performance Front Strut Mount offers significant performance to your vehicle's handling and long term durability. With the increased durometer over stock, the 75A durometer rubber strut mounts will better resist deflection and premature wear that commonly plagues the OE strut mounts. This is a must have if you are installing sport springs or coilovers!

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 long time ago, we underestimated the power of the dark side.....but there was a hope, our only hope....and you'll see we've constructed a new flashlight. Our design is complete! Introducing the new Schwaben High Output Flashlight with a rigid aluminum alloy case, lanyard, an anti roll head, a 3-Watt Cree LED Lamp, and two different output settings. This is not your fathers flashlight, the quality is clear, and it comes complete with batteries, ready for battle. The dark times are no match for the power of this light! Get one now, and take your first step into a larger world.

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.

Why settle for stock? Why settle with ordinary? Build your VW into a dream that's extraordinary. Designed to transform your people carrier into a power hungry, road hugging, beast of performance; this ECS special blend of drivetrain and engine upgrades is exactly what your ride is craving. Build it faster, build it stronger, build it with ECS. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and build your dream.

VW B5 Passat TDI owners can now take a completely new perspective on perfecting their powerplant. Instead of tacking on performance parts that push engine internals to increasingly closer tolerances, AMC Engine Parts are now available for the TDI for a deep restoration of engine performance. Completely regain factory compression, cam lift and duration, and reset your engine's lifespan with Cylinder Head Replacement Kits that include a complete cylinder head, complete with valves, springs, camshaft, and bolts. AMC Camshaft Kits are also available.