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Wanting to go for a ride but you don’t want to pack the bikes inside? Hitch em up! Perfect for the bike enthusiast or recreational rider, the 1.25" SplitRail can accommodate 2 bikes, while the 2" model can handle 2, 3, or 4 bikes. Each strut is engineered with 4" of side-to-side adjustment, which makes fitting anything from kids to adult bikes simple and easy, and no tools are required to install/remove the rack from vehicle. Easily accessible release handle allows the SplitRail to be positioned into stow, use, and tilt positions.

Our complete Stage 5 Front Big Brake Kit for your MK4 R32 mates massive six-piston Porsche calipers with ECS engineered large diameter, 2-piece, cross-drilled and slotted, directionally vented rotors. Install them with ease using our in-house engineered, anodized caliper brackets that perfectly match the calipers to your steering knuckles. Follow that up with Exact-Fit stainless steel brake lines to feed those enormous calipers without expansion, giving you a solid pedal feel. The installation kit includes everything you need, from fasteners to fluid to bolts to brackets.

ECS Tuning is now supplying the excellent ECS Tuning Mechanic's Gloves for our dedicated following of DIY enthusiasts. 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. The Schwaben Folding Ground Pad is made from comfortable high density foam that will keep you off the hard garage floor. The heavy-duty covering resists oils and other fluids keeping it usable for weekends to come. Say NO to laying on cardboard forever!

If you know performance, you know Forge. Specializing in the design and manufacture of premium intakes, hoses, and big brake kits, they are the go-to choice for many motorists who demand consistent performance and hassle free durability. Shop our list of Forge performance parts and accessories where you'll find parts and accessories designed to let you Forge ahead of the competition.

Many VW MK4 R32 have logged a ton of miles to date, and most have road-weary suspension setups. Aftermarket suspensions have been a favorite replacement choice for performance enthusiasts; they offer a perfect blend of even, more stable handling dynamics with ride compliance & comfort. Koni, Airlift, ST Suspensions and KW have all compiled aftermarket suspension sets that allow you to dial in that perfect look for your R32. Either keep your R32 static and spin it down to hug the road or air it out and lay frame for the ultimate low look.

A clean look. Streamlined style. Flawless fitment. If this describes the look you're after, then we've got your number inside and out with Genuine OEM Plus Parts for your VW MK5 R32. From bumpers to mirror caps, door handles to spoilers, you'll get a perfect fit every time. Pick up a roof rack or a rear electronic parking aid, all genuine OEM. And that's just a start. Steering wheels, trim kits, shift knobs and dash cubbys, perfect every time. There's plenty more too, all with prices that can't be beat and quality second to none.

The MK4 R32 is especially responsive to airflow modifications because of its naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engine. Small changes in air density can effect huge changes in engine power & smoothness. Increase air flow rate & density for your VW with the ECS engineered XAS Cold Air Intake System. The system uses a mandrel bent 70mm (3.0") diameter aluminum pipe, completely replacing the restrictive OE air box and intake snorkel.

The Schwaben 6 & 6.5L Fluid Extractor/Filler Systems make changing oil, ATF, or any type of fluid easy and mess free. These easy to use tools are undoubtedly the best Extractor/Fillers available on the market today. Easily change to pump in or out with the flip of a lever, and use the extendable foot step for stability while pumping. All of the included adapters mount on the tank for convenient storage. Both pumps are manually operated, requiring zero electricity or air pressure to operate, and also feature a pressure/vacuum gauge for easy monitoring to prevent overpumping.

The specialty tool experts at Schwaben have released a series of superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable car ramps, ramp extensions, wheel stands, & wheel chocks - now available from ECS tuning. 30" to 67" Low Profile Car Ramps are specially made to accommodate vehicles with low bumper clearance, eliminating the risk of body damage & sliding ramps. Schwaben Wheel Stands feature a cradled wheel support for superior stability compared to jack stands, supporting up to 3000 lbs. And when lifting your vehicle or placing it on an incline, Wheel Chocks are a wise investment.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima and Rockymounts. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs, colors, and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

If adventure is what you seek, don't let anything slow you down. There's never been a better time than now to load up and take all of your gear along with roof racks and necessities from Yakima and Rockymounts. Wherever you go and whatever you take, these racks will hold it. Bikes, skis, snowboards, or surfboards, no problem. Cargo carriers, cage baskets, canoes, and kayaks, there are rack accessories, straps, and locks to hold them down. With many different designs, colors, and options, you'll find exactly what you need with the style that you are looking for.

They were out; now they're back. Hot selling MK4 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 R32 in minutes.

There are tools that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - tools that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to a quality set is critical. Schwaben Specialty Tools recognized the need for better designed, more fully-featured puller tool kits; this variety of tool is so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects, mechanics deserve the best engineered product possible. Schwaben Pry Bar and Twin-Arm Puller Kits are highly adjustable, exceptionally durable sets of some of the most versatile tools in any home or professional garage.

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.

Subtlety is the name of the game for European performance tuning. ECS understands this concept and works diligently to provide the most discreet, tasteful visual upgrades available for your VW MK5 R32 Exterior. The stunning City Light High Intensity LED Kits add style and individuality to your ride in minutes, while the ECS Tuning Street Shield Aluminum Skid Plate Kit offers a complete redesign of your factory skid plate arrangement for a greatly enhanced protection and a gorgeous appearance. Upgrades from Genuine VW/Audi, ECS, and Ziza are also available.

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 MK5 R32, but has selected designs, finishes, and sizes that perfectly complement your car'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 MK4 R32, but has selected designs, finishes, and sizes that perfectly complement your VW's unique style. Innovative new looks are available from 3SDM Wheels, Alzor Wheels, and WatercooledIND - choose from 18" and 19" sizes, Silver, Matte Black, and Machined finishes, and multi-spoke, twisted 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!

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.

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.

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.

Most new performance cars could use a more athletic, performance-purposed wheel fitment. Not only does widening a car's track width decrease body roll through turns & make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear & front profile. ECS Flush Kits include the most cleverly engineered, highest quality spacers available, specifically matched to your R32's styling and performance needs.

Most new performance cars could use a more athletic, performance-purposed wheel fitment. Not only does widening a car's track width decrease body roll through turns & make better use of available grip, but the new uninterrupted line from the wheel arch to the tire makes for a cleaner rear & front profile. ECS Flush Kits include the most cleverly engineered, highest quality spacers available, specifically matched to your R32's styling and performance needs.

Designed and manufactured in the USA using the most current design methods and materials, ECS Performance Drivetrain Mounts utilize a perfected polyurethane formula to deliver smooth power transfer through the driveline to the ground while minimizing chassis feedback. The custom-machined Pendulum mount is a highlight of this latest ECS release. All-weather seals capture a teflon-lined spherical bearing that replaces the poorly designed factory bushing, eliminating front bushing deflection and premature failure. Select from a range of kits to suit your driving preferences.

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.

ECS has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn timing chain on your R32. Choose from the Basic kit: chains, guides, and tensioners, or upgrade Basic to Ultimate, and get everything in the Basic kit -- plus installation hardware. Don't wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. If your timing chain is slapping the guides loud enough to make noise, don't just turn up the radio, save your engine. ECS Tuning. Great parts. Great timing!

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.

ECS has assembled timing chain kits with the parts you need to replace your worn timing chain on your R32. Choose from the Basic kit: chains, guides, and tensioners, or upgrade Basic to Ultimate, and get everything in the Basic kit -- plus installation hardware. Don't wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. If your timing chain is slapping the guides loud enough to make noise, don't just turn up the radio, save your engine. ECS Tuning. Great parts. Great timing!