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HPA Motorsports provides no-compromise, proven, and tested performance parts for your VW or Audi. With their roots in building competitive cars for track use, HPA continuously develops parts for their race applications in-house in their CNC shop and provide their tested components to you to improve the driving dynamics of your European performance car.

Our ECS Tuning in-house engineered billet aluminum shift knobs have been carefully designed and tested to bring you one of the highest quality and greatest interior enhancements available. Our shift knobs will enhance the shifting experience and pairs extremely well with our short shift kits to give a full shifter makeover! OEM shift knobs have an average weight of 95g; the substantially heavier weight of our ECS Tuning shift knob will smooth out shifts resulting in faster engagement and a much better feel.

Remember the days of old fighting games when you�d hit the ol� Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start combo for a bunch of extra lives so you could beat the game stress-free? Sometimes, that�s more fun than doing it on hard-mode. Why work harder when you can work smarter? That�s what we did. We're ready to help one of you lucky enthusiasts unlock a real-life cheat code: this BMW F22 M240i 6spd powered by the already legendary B58 paired with an M Performance LSD. See the full build list we threw at this car below!

For vehicles with factory direct tire pressure monitoring sensors only The Foxwell TPMS sensor integrates 315MHz and 433MHz dual frequency and can replace more than 96% of the OEM sensors on the market. Sensors can easily be activated and programmed by any TPMS tool on the market.

Do your wheels look sucked in? The ECS Tuning Flush Kit was researched and assembled to bring your stock wheels out for the best fitment and look. Designed to work with the OE style wheels, this kit will give your car the flush look it was missing from the factory and gives optimal fitment for lowered vehicles. With the wheels pushed out, you may also experience handling benefits by improving the level of grip that your car has in the corners. 

The factory rear subframes in the VW MK5, MK6, and MK7 are perfectly capable of withstanding everyday commutes but are woefully ill-prepared to handle beefier sway bars, stiffer suspension components, and aggressive driving. We found a sturdier solution: With the ECS Rear Subframe Brace you can reinforce the subframe at the sway mounting points to ensure the added pressures of hard driving and stiffer components will be deflected through our brace rather than deflecting the rear subframe.

Do your stock wheels look sucked in? The ECS Tuning Flush Kit was researched and assembled to bring your OEM 19x8.0" ET48 or 18x8.0" ET48 wheels out for the best fitment and look. Compatible with OEM "Salvador," "Luxor," "Tornado," "Chattanooga," Spokane," "Helix," or other OEM wheels with identical offset and width. This kit will give your car the flush look it was missing from the factory.

Give your MK5/MK6 the cornering control it needs to handle everything from a tough track day to a hard back-road blast with the new ECS Tuning Sway Bar and End Link upgrade kits! Designed to replace your factory setup with beefier sway bars, adjustable end links, and stiffer bushings, these kits will improve your cornering by reducing body roll which means your tires can spend more time gripping and less time slipping.

Give your AWD MK5/MK6 the cornering control it needs to handle everything from a tough track day to a hard back-road blast with the new ECS Tuning Sway Bar and End Link upgrade kits! Designed to replace your factory setup with beefier sway bars, adjustable end links, and stiffer bushings, these kits will improve your cornering by reducing body roll which means your tires can spend more time gripping and less time slipping.

With a high-strung S54 inline six under the hood, a manual 6-speed transmission, LSD rear end, and competent suspension, the E46 M3 is a great platform out of the box. That isn’t to say it can’t be improved, however, which is exactly what we did. Below, we’ve listed everything we upgraded on the M3 before it was delivered to the lucky new owner who is surely enjoying our tasteful upgrades provided by our partners that help bring out the full potential of this incredible machine.

This is the Audi 8V A3 we gave away with the help of Bilstein, LIQUI MOLY, Rotiform, Milltek Sport, and so many other lovely partners who helped us create the ultimate version of the platform. Find everything we added to make this A3 incredible right here to take inspiration from our build and apply it to yours!

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and things come apart. Work efficiently and productively with Schwaben digital torque wrenches. Enabling you to accurately apply specific torque. Trust the tool the pros know, Schwaben.

These new styles of alzor wheels will not only change the look of your vehicle, but also capture the attention of others. The iconic 5-spoke "Rotor" design will give your car a sleek appearance that will keep people looking as you pass. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels fit without any modifications or hassle. Of course, if you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this Fall? Equip yourself for the season and make the most of your plans with Schwaben Garage Gear! We 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 the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

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Be a hero to the car enthusiast in your life! With ECS Virtual Gift Cards, worrying about fitment, years, makes, models, or any other difficulty you find in shopping for them is gone! These cards are the gift of tuning: you can know their next project was on you, without having to play a guessing game to get the right parts!

Carista is a smartphone app that allows you to diagnose, customize, and service your car. Diagnose: Check your car's health and report any stored faults. Access manufacturer-specific diagnostics, clear fault codes and reset your CEL. Customize: Personalize the behavior of your car’s windows, lights and more, with a click of a button. Service: With Carista’s DIY tools, resetting your service indicator, or checking your launch control count becomes a 1-click action. Engage: Simply plug in the Carista dongle and download the app subscription from your play store.

Schwaben Specialty tools has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally clever tools for a variety of difficult automotive projects. Their latest Wheel Essentials release contains superb examples of the Schwaben approach to premium tool design and manufacturing. The unique Protecta Socket Kit helps prevent damage during wheel installation & removal. Quickly measure bolt circle on wheels or hubs with the Schwaben Wheel Bolt Pattern Gauge. The Schwaben Low Profile Aluminum Floor Jack is loaded with design details that make this floor jack one of the best jacks on the market.

We’re excited to introduce our brand-new ECS Adjustable Damping Coilovers for your MK5 R32 or MK6 R! With 32 levels of damper adjustment, independent ride height and spring pre-load settings, and a wide range of heights, you can dial in your perfect fitment and ride quality for the look you want and the comfort you need.

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.

Brand new for your Gen3 MQB engine, our sleek and stylish gloss black engine cover helps create a more unified and cleaner look under the hood. Give your engine the love it deserves with this quick replacement for your original cover that will flow with your existing visual themes for a more complete presentation.

The ECS Tuning Billet Aluminum DQ250 DSG / S Tronic Oil Filter Housing is an attractive, durable upgrade, machined from a solid block of T6 6061 aluminum. Engineered in-house to OEM specifications, our design includes OEM features that are often left out on other aftermarket housings, such as radiant heat protection, internal spring steel oil filter retention feature and thread vent port. The ECS DSG Filter Housing accepts a factory oil filter to maintain simplicity and OEM fitment. You can forget about cracked housings or stripped heads with our durable upgrade housing.

The last thing you want to happen in your 1.8T or 2.7T powered Audi or Volkswagen is to have your upgraded coil pack find itself pulling off the spark plug and causing a misfire. The new 034Motorsport Coil Pack Hold-Down Brackets ensure your coil packs stay securely in place and cool under the most demanding conditions for perfect performance.

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.

Give your Audi/VW the clutch it deserves with our ECS RA4 Clutch Conversion Kits! This kit uses a more competent clutch disc, a lightweight flywheel, and grants you the performance benefits of better responsiveness and smoother power transfer. Missing shifts is a pain in the gear. Clutch slips plague high horsepower cars. With our RA4 Conversion kit, your Audi/VW will have a clutch and flywheel capable of withstanding more power with better transfer of power and a smoother idle.

For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with an aggressive suspension drop, our ECS Tuning Aluminum Street Shield adds peace of mind and protection against potholes, road debris and other predators looking to ruin your day. Protect the vitals on your Volkswagen B6 Passat or CC with our in-house engineered Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate Kit.

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.

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.