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Why settle for stock? Choose the area of your car that looks like it could use some excitement and pick up where the factory left off. The ECS Badgeless Grille brings an instantly recognizable style to your B6 Passat, and are made of durable ABS molded plastic. ECS Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps give you a sleek look, while the ECS Blind-Spot Mirrors help you see where you need to most. Make sure to check out the other available upgrades for your B6 Passat.

The long, whip-style antenna fitted from the factory to most Euros is certainly not the most flattering design element. Maintain full antenna functionality while adding a sleek, low-profile replacement with a 5 minute alteration from ECS Tuning. Each option is machined billet aluminum and includes two adapters for almost any vehicle. Choose from a vast array of colors, lengths, and styles for your VW B5 Passat.

Give the front of your vehicle a completely different look with a badgeless grille from ECS Tuning. This replacement eliminates the Volkswagen logo on the front of the car giving it a much more streamlined, aggressive appearance. It installes easily in the place of your factory grille and in no time at all, your vehicle will look different from all the others. An easy, quick way to give your car a completely different personality. Check out all of ECS Tuning's other available body modifications to give your VW a custom look.

Produced and bottled exclusively in North Bay, California, Torque sells just one product: the best racing brake fluid on the market! Torque R700 Brake Fluid is the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat and corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

No more pinched fingers or dropped tools - the one-hand operation Schwaben Euro Locking Pliers can be unlocked with your lower finger while maintaining grip. Included are 7" Straight Jaw Locking Pliers, 7" Curved Jaw Locking Pliers, and 6" Needle Nose Locking Pliers. Remove exhaust pipe hangers in seconds with the specially designed Schwaben Tool. Ear-Type Clamp Pliers are also available. Remove and install clamps found on CV joints, hoses, and some fuel filters. Use with a torque wrench for stainless steel clamps and extended functionality.

ECS not only offers a diverse selection of wheel styles for your VW B6 Passat, but has selected designs, finishes, and sizes that perfectly complement your VW’s unique style. Innovative new looks are available from MTechnica, Alzor Wheels, and fifteen52 - choose from 18” and 19” sizes, Silver, Matte Black, Gun Metal, and Machined finishes in multi-spoke, monoblock retro, star pattern, and mesh faces. Each wheel is the correct center bore and bolt pattern for your VW - just click on the wheel that speaks to you and your ride!

ECS not only offers a diverse selection of wheel styles for your VW, but has selected designs, finishes, and sizes that perfectly complement your car's unique style. Innovative new looks are available from fifteen52, Alzor Wheels, and MTechnica - choose from 18" and 19" sizes; Gunmetal, Silver, Matte Black, Rally White, Diamond Cut, Speed Silver, and Machined finishes; and multi-spoke, star pattern, and mesh faces. Each wheel is the correct center bore and bolt pattern for your VW - just click on the wheel that speaks to you and your ride!

Bringing your VW VR6 12v engine output to the next level? The wisest enthusiasts build their drivetrain to match powertrain advances - and the best place to start is with the clutch and flywheel. ECS owns an unparalleled catalog of Performance Clutch Kits to suit almost every driving style and condition you'll encounter. The ECS Stage 3 Clutch Kit includes a slim 15.5 lb steel flywheel, pressure plate, ring gear, disc, all hardware, and a clutch pilot tool to spline it all together. South Bend Stage 4 Extreme Clutch Kits will take you all the way to 525+ ft/lbs of torque.

Grabbing gears in your VW should be an engaging and exciting part of your driving experience. Unfortunately, little attention was paid to the design of your factory paddle shift levers; the OEM plastic units do very little to inspire quick downshifts and well-timed upshifts. Bring a much-needed design upgrade to your VW with S2T Paddle Shifter Sets. The larger size and aluminum construction was inspired by supercar paddle designs and are available in three styles. S2T Performance Paddle Shifters are complete replacements for your OEM paddles, guaranteeing perfect fitment.

Ready to blow off a little steam? Get Forge under your hood. Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and go to pieces. Forge knows this. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy blow off and diverter valves tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. Aluminum housing. Faster Response. Works and plays well with engine management systems.

Stock diverter valves just can't handle real performance upgrades. Additional boost levels extend the factory limits of operation and can blow the diaphragm to pieces. Forge Motorsports recognized this dilemma. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy diverter valves & BOVs tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. These units utilize completely serviceable valves with an aluminum piston and o-ring seal - compared to the easily-torn rubber diaphragm found in the OEM valve.

How is Malone Tuning for your VW B5 Passat TDI different than other offerings on the market? Malone tunes are not generic "tuning box" upgrades - a less effective method that often skews OBD2 data causing inaccurate injection and boost data. Malone custom tunes allow for the fine adjustment of boost pressure and fuel supply according to specific RPM points. The result is control over boost spikes, boost creep, and smoke levels. Gains up to 40 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque are possible depending on the chosen tune stage and existing modifications.

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 5x112 spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black lug bolts for a complete package.

Achieving that show-room shine for your paint and interior surfaces requires patience and care - thorough cleaning and detailing can elevate a car to the next level. Three innovative car protection solutions from ECS give you the peace of mind that your body and interior are safe from accidental scratching, scuffing, weathering, and debris. The ECS Mechanics Seat Protector Cover is made of full-bound, padded vinyl and resists most acids, grease, dirt and grime. Keep your fender cover in place and protect your finish with the convenient and stylish ECS Magnetic Fender Covers.

There are several critical automotive projects that require pulling fluid lines – these jobs oftentimes end in an unnecessary mess from using inadequate tools and procedures. The tool experts at Schwaben have developed the highly convenient Fluid Stopper Kit for this reason, allowing you to properly clamp any fluid hoses and avoid messes or fluid losses. Additionally, the clamps offer a temporary seal, meaning you will not compromise any lines for later use. Address all common hard lines, including fuel lines, brake lines, and banjo connections.

How is Malone Tuning for your VW B7 Passat TDI different than other offerings on the market? Malone tunes are not generic "tuning box" upgrades - a less effective method that often skews OBD2 data causing inaccurate injection and boost data. Malone custom tunes allow for the fine adjustment of boost pressure and fuel supply according to specific RPM points. The result is control over boost spikes, boost creep, and smoke levels. Gains up to 28 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque are possible depending on the chosen tune stage and existing modifications.

The easy to use Schwaben Bleeding Products allow you to bleed and flush your fluid systems with the convenience and accuracy of a professional. The line of fully-loaded pressure bleeders are undoubtedly the best-performing products of their kind available on the market today. Schwaben also offers a catch bottle that holds a full 1 Liter of fluid and features easy to read oil level marks for accurate draining.

Tired of garage floor stains and adding oil at every fill up? Chronic engine oil leaks may be a sign that your car has a more serious problem with its crankcase ventilation system. Positive Crankcase Ventilation systems send cylinder blow-by gases back to the intake for burning. When they don't, crankcase pressure builds, pushing engine oil past seals and gaskets. Bottom line? ECS has PCV Service Kits that cure the cause and fix the damage.

Lowering your B7 Passat has likely been on your list of priorities since you bought the car. The key, however, is to look at exactly what you want out of a performance suspension, and to find the exact kit that will serve you well far into the future. The options available to you from ECS let you choose from a track-day setup to a show-ready bagged arrangement, and everything in between. Kits from all the major players are here, including ST, Megan Racing, Bilstein, H&R, Ksport, FK, and Solo-Werks.

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 1.8T & 30V. Complete assembly includes tie rod ends and all installation hardware.

These air intake options are a great way to improve engine performance. Simple bolt-on intake systems improve air flow, and look great. In addition to their free-flowing ductwork, each comes with a performance air filter and heat shield. Want a faster, drop in solution? Check out our AFE, Pipercross and K&N high flow panel filters. Washable, reusable. All are good for thousands of miles and multiple cleaning cycles.

Schwaben Specialty Tools announces new innovative solutions to the most common dilemmas faced by European car owners. For those hard to reach hose clamps with 7mm hex nuts, the Schwaben Hose Clamp Flex Driver features an overall length of 10-1/2" and a flex shaft length of 6" for exceptional convenience. The ergonomic handle features a non-slip grip for when your hands are oily or wet. The 46 Piece 1/4" Drive Set contains all the most popular tools needed to address the most common installation and repair projects for European cars.

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.

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-assembled and genuine VW Oil Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

Pop the hood to show off gorgeous carbon fiber, not dull plastic. Each ECS Carbon Fiber Engine cover features a high gloss gel-coat finish on hand-laid carbon fiber and a reinforced fiberglass back. Designed by and produced exclusively for ECS Tuning, we can attest to the quality and fitment of these genuine carbon fiber covers. When you pop your hood, be sure what's underneath is worth looking at. ECS Carbon Fiber covers make it so, with acres of gorgeous carbon fiber.

Owners of the excellent Volkswagen 2.0T FSI Engine can now undertake a complete cylinder head rebuild without sourcing the correct parts and fluids themselves. The ECS-assembled 2.0T FSI Engine Rebuild Kit from AMC Parts contains a brand new, complete cylinder head, and all required gaskets, hardware, oil and coolant for a professional-level project. The AMC rebuild is the most thorough, effective cylinder head rebuild method available - each part is already matched for your application and guaranteed to fit, saving you the anxiety associated with parts searching.

Ideal for the Euro enthusiast enjoying an aggressive lowered ride height, the all-new 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.

Why settle for stock? ECS Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your B6 Passat; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

We have a pretty good idea of what dads really want in life: a full garage... tools on top of tools on top of accessories. Make this Father's Day little extra special and reward all his hard work by treating him with the gift of ECS Tuning and Schwaben. And don't forget ECS Tuning gift cards! We now have virtual giftcards sent to you via email for that last minute gift giver.

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.