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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.

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.

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.

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.

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, TYC, and Magneti Marelli all offer their own take on wagon and sedan B5 Passat rear tails. Choose from more conservative, subtle red lenses, stylish Euro tails or the instantly recognizable W8-style rear tail lights.

Stunning wheels that won't break the bank. This one time liquidation sale allows you access to completely transform the look of your VW at an unbeatable price. From the breathtaking 040s and 349s with their split spoke, mesh face design to the 881s and 020s that give any VW an attitude adjustment with their machined lips. Through rigorous quality control, durability testing, and inspecting, you can have the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear. Browse these deals but don’t take too long, savings like this go fast and once these wheels are gone, they're gone.

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.

With the weather turning for the worst 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 aluminum, with black zinc-coated steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection. ISSE Textile Snow Chains are great to keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

Are you serious about looks and performance? Is your car always on the cutting edge of both? If you've answered yes to these questions, then our ECS Wheel Spacer Fitment Kit is for you. When you don't have time for second best, you've got to have the right tools. Eliminating all guesswork, this wheel spacer fitment kit will allow you to quickly and easily test multiple different thicknesses to get your wheels right where you want them. With a quick test fit, you'll have the right spacers the first time, every time.

Schwaben's Professional Spring Compressor Kit is a safe and efficient way to compress strut springs. This set is supplied with every thing you need to get the job done like a pro. Each jaw has safety lips to eliminate slip and is designed to fit the pitch of the spring to ensure maximum surface contact between the jaws and the spring. Interchangeable jaws are easily changed to correct size for the application. Maximum jaw opening is 300mm.

The best part of a droplight is you always have the light handy and in the right spot to get the job done. Often times a shop light gets wrapped up and tucked away when not in use making it hard to find when its needed again. The drop light is always on the ceiling or wall and easy to pull down to your level. The LED design makes it super bright, sure to illuminate the work space and outlast conventional shop light bulbs.

Most people have been in the unfortunate situation where their battery dies, without jumper cables or anyone to help. Schwaben found a light compact way to cure these frustrating situations with our Micro Jump Kit, it isn't much bigger than a phone yet hold the power to jump your car's battery and get you going again. Adding to the emergency convenience it also comes with a 4 into 1 charging harness, USB, and 12v two prong outlet to charge your phone. Don't leave home without it.

If you've been putting off required maintenance on your car you surely shouldn't wait much longer. There are only a few more weeks left before the weather turns for the worse, leaving the DIY'er only a short window to get your vehicle back to maintenance standards before you're left out in the cold. At ECS Tuning we've assembled multiple kits of all the major services to help you avoid troublesome hang-ups and costly repairs. Most kits include additional components that should be replaced at same time of service to avoid doing the same repair twice.

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

Few things date a car and make it look older than its years than a sorry set of sandblasted headlights. Yellowed. Pummeled by years of road salt and abrasive dirt. A danger after dark due to diminished lighting. Original equipment replacements? Pricey. Boring. Yawn. Why not do your Passat a favor and upgrade to a pair of E-Code halogens with fog and city lights, or a sleek set of smoked headlight assemblies with Euro style reflectors and angel eye accents.

Have you noticed a craze about action cameras lately? They are being used for action shots when being adventurous, Creative shots or filming, troubleshooting issues with your vehicle, and keeping vacation memories saved in a video or picture. Your creativeness may be your only limit to the use of your new Wasp camera. Cameras are offered for all types from the inexpensive J.A.K.D for those looking to spend more on their adventure to the Gideon for those sparing no expense to capture the moment.

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.

Schwaben has just released new additions to their ever expanding tool catalog that continue in the superbly engineered fashion as their older tools. Schwaben has added a 4pc Extension Set, 4pc Plier Set, 15pc Deep Impact Socket Set, and an 8pc Long Torx Socket set – all are sure to become your go-to tools when you’re working on your European vehicle. All come with that great Schwaben quality that you've come to know and expect.

Hot selling B5 side markers are on our shelves again, ready to ship. ECS brand side markers are an easy, affordable way to upgrade your car and personalize its appearance according to your own personal taste. Both rough and smooth styles are available for your fender and bumper. Select kits include four amber wedge bulbs to keep an amber flash when using turn signals. Another ECS-exclusive upgrade, the stunning Ziza LED Side Marker Lights add individuality and modernity to your Passat in minutes.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat or overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks

Owners of European automobiles often find that alongside the pleasures of driving a more refined, tasteful vehicle exists the very real challenge of finding the correct tool for these cars' unique fasteners. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners, and the exceptionally sturdy go-through screwdriver set, the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Kit allows you to approach any project with confidence. Each tool is secured in a molded case, helping you keep track of your investment.

Why not replace your worn stock clutch with something special? Three stages & driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. We have three great clutch conversion kits built around our ECS-engineered lightweight RA4 flywheel. This lightweight design reduces rotational mass for faster revs off idle, while its larger clutch contact surface improves clamping for better power transfer. Improved low-end throttle response. Smooth operation. Less lost power off the line. Stronger and tougher than the original.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car 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. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Everyone has been in that position where there is barely enough light to get the job done right, in many cases we continue to complete the job blindly. Schwaben Underhood shop light is perfect for giving your vehicle a brighter future with its powerful LED lighting and ability to grab the hood permitting direct light to the engine bay. However, don't let the name fool you, the lights specialty may be under the hood but its sleek design makes it perfect for working under or inside the car. Stop the low visibility frustrations and lighten up with Schwaben.

From Schwaben Specialty Tools comes a tool every home mechanic should have in his arsenal. The 61" long adjustable Engine Support Bar adapts to any vehicle width, and supports a full 1000 lb weight rating. The support bar includes four rubber padded feet to prevent slipping and damage to your car's finish, while powder coating guarantees durability. A deluxe version of the support bar includes two-direction stability for added support. The Schwaben Engine Support Bar is the perfect tool for projects like engine mount replacement, subframe work, FWD transmission repair & more.

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Add some customization to your roof rack base bars with a colored Euro pitchfork from RockyMounts. A great, high quality, all-aluminum bike rack that costs substantially less than an OE piece but functions at a higher level. The lowest profile upright bike mount on the market BrassKnuckles are easy to use and fold flat for a quiet, fuel efficient drive. Recieve 25% off your purchase until September 13th!

The combustion event inside the cylinder must be carefully controlled to realize maximum power and efficiency. Upgrade to the 2.0T ignition coils to ensure your fuel mixture burns rapidly, thoroughly, and reliably, while enhancing the beauty of your engine bay. The stage I ECS Kit includes everything needed for the conversion: stainless steel hardware and a 2.0T Coil Pack Conversion Plate (3 color options). The stage II Kit adds aluminum Coil Pack Hold Downs (3 color options) to keep pressure on the coil pack—a simple and attractive solution to coils popping out of location.