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Suspension components are one of the most overlooked aspects for maintenance on a vehicle. Not only are handling dynamics and driving performance compromised with old, failing suspension, but the safety of your vehicle is at risk. Suspension refresh kits by MTC, URO, Febi, Meyle, and Vaico include a range of replacement part options to address the specific needs of your VW B5 Passat. Complete front, rear, upper and lower kits are available.

Autotech have partnered with ECS for a series of superb performance upgrades for the VW B5 Passat 1.8T. The most exciting product in this latest release, the 195 Intake Camshaft upgrade is an excellent way to make more power without modifying the induction arrangement on the 1.8T. Autotech dyno'd gains of 10hp and a torque increase of 7 ft. lbs on cars without a software flash. Sway Bar Kits are further yet highly exceptional performance products for the Passat, while Stainless Steel Teflon Brake Line Hoses by Autotech offer quicker, more reliable braking performance.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

ECS Tuning introduces smoked mirror & side markers for the B6 Passat. These side markers are designed by ECS Tuning to replace those dull bumper mounted amber lights, creating a cleaner front end appearance. Ziza provides the stunning lighting for the smoked mirror indicator sets - ECS provides the smoked bumper side markers. ECS side markers install in minutes; no tools required. Exact manufacturing standards and ultrasonic welding mean these markers will fit right and won't leak.

Chemical Guys has consistently released outstanding exterior and interior detailing products - the name has come to represent the most innovative, exciting automotive cleaning and finishing products available. Their latest series of releases, Chemical Guys Interior Cleaning and Detailing Products offer a seriously wide range of solutions for whatever interior maladies your Euro may suffer. Leather conditioner, carpet cleaner, air vent tools, glass and interior trim cleaner - browse through their catalog and pick the kit or product you need to bring your interior back to factory.

ECS Tuning is now supplying the excellent Schwaben Work Gloves for our dedicated following of DIY enthusiasts. The black Schwaben gloves provide hand protection at locations especially prone to cuts and scrapes during automotive work. The best design for tight engine work or delicate electrical work, the close finger design offers exceptional dexterity. Featuring a tailored elastic cuff and textured latex palms and finger tips, these work gloves are also breathable and comfortable with their knit top. Choose from Medium, Large, and Extra Large sizes.

An easy to install, inexpensive method of completety refreshing the appearance of the rear of your VW B5 Passat, new tail lights also make your vehicle more visible to others. ECS supplies an exciting range of new tail light options for your Passat - Depo, Eagle Eyes, TYC, and Magneti Marelli all offer their own take on wagon and sedan B5 Passat rear tails. Choose from more conservative, subtle red lenses, more aggressive smoked out styles, or the instantly recognizable W8-style rear tail lights.

When it comes to the essentials of wheel tools there are really only a few categories, Schwaben has an answer for each. When removing or installing wheels, using wheel hangers makes mounting an easy task and using the Protecta sockets prevent damage. When it comes to storage since many car owners today have more than one set of wheels, the wheel tree and wall rack are the perfect accessory to keeping your garage clean and organized. Keeping the tires off of the floor also extends the rubbers life.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MKV Rabbit 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. *Kit does require coding to operate properly*

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 400 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four clutch stages and five driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW VR6 12v's needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 300 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

An exceptional offer has been made available for VW MKV owners, exclusively through ECS Tuning. When you pick up a KW Coilover Kit for your Volkswagen, you get a Gift Card to use on your next purchase from ECS. KW Coilover Kits are made for serious drivers and those that love to work on their Euros. Tuned for exceptional handling and performance, each kit is designed for a specific application. Whether you get the V1, V2 or V3, we give you a Gift Card to use on your next purchase. For the month of April 2015 receive an additional $200 KW mail in rebate. Up to $400 in savings!

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when attending to electrical issues - Schwaben Tools has developed all the right solutions for these common problems. Offering 2 or 4 amp charging, LED setting indicators, and a reverse polarity warning, the Automatic Battery Charger is a highlight of this Schwaben release. The 12 Ft 6-Gauge Booster Cables are also offered, while the Coiled Cord Circuit Tester is ideal 6 to 24 volt systems.

A series of exceptionally convenient and useful specialty tools have recently been made available by Schwaben, the leader in European performance car tools and accessories. Wheel install and metrics tools are the subject of this release. Long Reach Protecta Sockets prevent damage during the installation or removal of wheels, while the strong and attractive Portable 4-Way Lug Wrench Kit is ideal for regular or emergency use. Reliable and accurate Schwaben Digital Tire Pressure Gauges and Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauges give you precise measurements for professional-level DIY work.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers. Engineered and tested in-house to fit your Passat perfectly. Choose from our huge inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Our unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 3mm size. All ECS Volkswagen spacers are aluminum, and are black anodized for corrosion protection. Kits come with correct-length black or silver lug bolts for a complete package.

Don't wait for valves and pistons to bang heads in the dark. Avoid costly engine damage caused when a broken timing belt wreaks havoc inside your engine. Secure your car's future on the road with our kits, and allow yourself to drive with confidence

The B5 Passat has always looked great with a lowered ride height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers superb Performance Spring Kits from H&R, ST, and FK each designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits your VW so well. Average lowering ranges from .75" to 2.2", allowing you to choose the Sport Spring Set that perfectly suits your driving style.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your VW available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

Only a company as experienced with VW performance innovations as Neuspeed could develop a product so deeply effective and simple to operate. The Power Module allows your 1.8T/2.0T Gen3 ECU to safely increase boost levels by a precise amount without changing factory ECU programming, communication or safety protocols. Net up to 35-40+ HP with 4-6 PSI increases, all controlled via the simple two-position switch.

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.

Many enthusiasts have had to do a tie rod service on their vehicle at one point or another, and many have had to deal with stubborn tie rods. The Schwaben Inner Tie Rod tool makes it as easy as it looks by automatically adjusting to the right size while in use, giving you the proper leverage required to break the tie rod free - A must have that can cut hours down on your job. The other difficult area of a tie rod replacement is getting the ball joint end at the knuckle to break loose. The Schwaben tie rod separator is perfect for wedging in between the knuckle and ball joint.

The factory springs on your B7 Passat were designed to exacting standards by some of the world's most talented engineers. Replacing this component requires careful consideration - especially if you're concerned with making a lasting improvement to your vehicle. H&R has a German pedigree and engineering reputation that befits the B7. Their Sport Spring Kits offer the correct spring rate for low, aggressive looks and high-performance handling, while retaining driveability and ride comfort. A maximum lowering of 1.5'' in the front, 1.3'' in the rear can be expected.

The B5 Passat has always looked great with a lowered right height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers an array of superb Performance Spring Kits, designed to retain the driveability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits your VW so well. H&R Sport Springs arrive as a set and lower an average of 1.3" at the front and 1.25" at the back, while the ST Lowering Springs are capable of dropping your Passat 1.4" front and back. The FK Hightec Sport Springs are powder coated for longevity.

Wheel spacers are a great way to get the stance and look you want from your VW. 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.

The B6 Passat has always looked great with a lowered right height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers Neuspeed and H&R Performance Springs, both designed to retain the driveability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving that performance stance that suits the VW so well. H&R Sport Springs arrive as a set and lower an average of 1.2" at the front and 1.25" at the back. Neuspeed offers Race and Sport Sets, with the race application adding an additional .3" lowering over the Sport's for a total 1.8" drop front and rear.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes for your VW B7 Passat your 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 Ziza LED Interior Lighting Kit. Included are all LEDs needed for complete lighting upgrade - No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four clutch stages and different driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 265 ft/lbs through 525 ft/lbs clutch ratings.

If you want to turn every head on the street as you drive by, then look no further. Beauty and muscle have met their match with the stunning looks of wheels from 3SDM and Neuspeed. With bold eye catching colors such as satin bronze, machine silver, red, gunmetal, and more, these wheels are the finishing touch you've been looking for. Combining their muscular looks and the beauty of their timeless designs with your lowered suspension will guarantee a breath-taking appearance. And when you see how affordable they are, they'll be as good as yours!

Get the best from our premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. 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.

Schwaben Specialty Tools has been making at-home vehicle repair more simple and more professional with each successive release. Each member of their unparalleled catalog represents a significant achievement in tool design and engineering; their Drain and Fill Service Tools are excellent examples of Schwaben's success. The 5" Diameter Funnel features a 12"-24" flexible neck, making transmission and differential fluid change service procedures quicker and cleaner. Schwaben's 6-10 liter Oil Storage Cans allow for a mess-free oil change and easy transport of all drained oil.