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ECS offers you a second chance to make a first impression. We've gathered a great assortment of badgeless MKIV grille treatments in assorted colors and designs. Retire your original cracked, stone-bashed grille and add a new, distinctive look that's sure to draw admiring glances. To match your tastes and car color, we offer everything from basic black to classic chrome, plus primed, color-matchable grilles for a better-than-factory look. Put a fresh face on your MKIV, and see it in a new light.

Take your bike; keep it safe. Euro Pitch Fork accessories from RockyMounts make it easy to haul your bikes to your favorite trails. Carry them securely on top of your car, then lock them down to discourage sticky fingers. One handed adjustment with stainless steel quick release makes them easy to use. Made of solid aluminum with tubular wheel tray, these sturdy bike carriers fit all OEM base bars, and come in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange. If you plan to hit the trails soon, be sure to take RockyMounts accessories with you.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes seven balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin. Order now and we'll ship yours free.

You don't have to be a maniac to get a little crazy once in a while. Spoil yourself. Cut loose. Spice up your favorite VW interior with colorful trim accessories and LED lighting from Maniacs. Choose snappy looking trim pieces for your ignition and DSG paddle shifters, then show them off with bright white zone lighting LEDs. Fiendishly easy to install with peel-and-stick adhesive backers, these trim bezels and shifter trim garnishes come in cool colors. Or daring designs. Or flashy finishes! Yikes! Sorry. Guess we got a little crazy there. Now it's your turn.

We were out; now they're back. Hot selling MKIV side markers are on our shelves again, ready to ship. ECS brand side markers are an easy, affordable way to upgrade your car, and season its appearance to your personal taste. Guess that's why they sell so fast. If you had to wait, we want to make it up to you. So for a limited time, both bumper and bumper/side marker kits ship free. Yo, there they go again.

Pop-in-place good looks. Unlike many appearance upgrades that require expensive installation and color matching, race inspired carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS Tuning are child's play to install. No tools. No special fitting. No hassles. Pop 'em on and get going. This fast and easy styling statement complements any color MKV. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

The Schwaben 100-piece specialty bit set includes bits to fit a wide assortment of automotive fasteners, including triple square, tamper-proof Torx, tri-wing, and hex. Breeze through repairs knowing you can remove odd specialty fasteners with ease. These premium bits are made of hardened chrome vanadium steel, handsome and tough enough for daily use. Packaged in a handy blow molded case with silhouetted slots for easy organization and inventory. With the increased use of specialty fasteners, no tool box is complete without this versatile bit assortment.

Our new and expanded brake parts inventory includes brake parts from both original equipment and name brand aftermarket suppliers; quality products from the most trusted names in the business. Not sure what you need or how to do it? Watch our new installation video or download a step-by-step how-to installation guide. Great parts. Detailed instructions. A win-win.

The Fumoto 14mm oil drain valve replaces your OE drain plug for fast, easy oil changes. Its spring-loaded valve has a quick release tab that makes changing oil a snap. Just push and turn to drain. All metal construction assures years of trouble-free service. Includes a threaded brass extension for oil pans with recessed drain plugs. A good idea. Long overdue.

RockyMounts LiftOp ski and snowboard carriers work with all roof rack base bars. Their unique GripCord attachment system cinches tight in minutes, and carries skis and snowboards in lockable non-mar flexible rubber jaws. LiftOp's rocky mountain-solid tubular design is sleek and aerodynamic to reduce drag and run whisper quiet. Tested in subzero temperatures at 14,000 feet, RockyMounts products will elevate your expectations for roof rack accessories.

Give your MKIV a face lift, and protect your expensive head and tail light lenses from scratches, dings, and abrasion with Lamin-X protective film, at ECS. Strong, flexible, and impact resistant, Lamin-X vinyl coatings are easy to apply, and flexible enough to adhere to any head or tail light contour. Available in clear, smoke, gun smoke, charcoal, or several tint colors, protective film coatings from Lamin-X give your car a distinctive look, and prevent "sandblasting" damage that turns headlight plastic lenses foggy and reduces road illumination.

Choose from three attractive styles, in sizes from 17 to 19 inches; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

Check out this large selection of Alzor wheels for VW. Choose silver, black, or gunmetal gray, in sizes from 17 to 20 inches; something sure to suit your style and match your mood. Take a set for a spin.

Worried about that really bad storm? The mother of all blizzards where your all seasons tires don't get it done, and there are more cars in the ditch than on the road? Rest easy. We have a solution: ISSE Textile Tire Chains. So light a child can lift them. Easy to install no matter where you are. Just slip them over your tires, and get instant traction. Available in different grades for regular or occasional use, in sizes for every car. Keep a set in your trunk so you can stop worrying and get a grip when winter gets ugly.

Look good. See more. Be seen. Take advantage of special sale prices on European-style headlight assemblies with clear/black or clear/chrome projectors. These special housings improve night driving vision using standard H1 and H7 bulbs. Audi-style LED light bars don't just look great, they make you more visible to other motorists. Direct fit, no modifications needed. Priced to move.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Books or CDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment; on sale.

If you're a tool-aholic--or know someone who is--you're in for a pleasant surprise. Our tool catalog is large and growing. We have both Euro-car and general application tools, great additions to an enthusiast's tool box; tough enough for a pro mechanic. Make a tool junkie happy, even if it's you.

Add a special touch to your holiday decorations with lighted VW logos and shatterproof ornaments. Blue and white globes and etched enamel logo pendant come tree-ready, with loop-style hangers. The lighted logo string is sure to brighten the holiday season and spice up special events and enthusiast gatherings throughout the coming year. VW ornaments are great party gifts, and a sure fire conversation starter for holiday gatherings.

Give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gift that won't get returned because it's the wrong size, style, or color. ECS gift cards come in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, to fit any budget. These certificates are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast, and they're a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

New Product. Free shipping. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your vehicle, preset dampening and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. All this and free shipping. Don't wait.

If your R32 or TT has gone soft in the corners or over bumps, check the OE control arm bushings. OE rubber bushings are soft to begin with, and get flabby with daily driving. The change from spry to sloppy happens faster when rubber bushings are exposed to oil leaks or heat. ECS knows this. We have a cure: a complete polyurethane control arm bushing kit. Get everything you need, from bushings to hardware. Our special polyurethane bushings are harder for a stiffer ride. They're tougher, too, resisting oxidation, petrochemicals, and heat aging better than rubber. Easy. Affordable.

Small to fit in tight spots, and tougher than stock, the all-new Forge DV008 Diverter Valve is a great upgrade. Its quality construction and bolt-on-cap design make it tougher than its OEM replacement, a component with a pattern-failure history. Available in attractive Anodized Black or Gunmetal finishes, each valve comes as a kit that includes springs and shims, hex key, replacement hose clamps, Forge key chain, and a limited lifetime warranty. All that and Forge quality. Act soon.

Add the finishing touch to your VW or Audi with attractive and functional R8 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, our new caps stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold yellow and red icons. The oil cap is non-vented, and the coolant cap applies the same system pressure as the original, to raise the coolant boiling point. Style with substance, from ECS Tuning.

Get a grip. Whiteline premium control arm bushings add caster to your front wheels to improve traction under load, reducing wheel spin and understeer. Made of heavy anodized aluminum with polyurethane bushings, Whiteline Control Arm Bushing Kits look great and are easy to install. This simple but effective suspension upgrade reduces bushing compliance and noise for tighter handling and consistent alignment angles. A fast and easy suspension upgrade.

ECS Tuning Euro-spec head light switches add parking light and factory fog light controls to MKIVs, and MKVI Jetta sedans. Unlike US-spec light switches, the Euroswitch has separate fog light and parking lamp controls. ECS carries a wide assortment of fog light kits and accessories. Note: Recoding may be needed to enable fog lamp functions.

Go badgeless. Install the affordable ECS Tuning badgeless grille in original ABS black, or paint it for an exact color match. ABS plastic readily accepts paint. Kit includes grille, hood notch filler, and glue. Installation is easy; a few screws and clips, and you're done. No modificaions needed.

Broken antenna? Restore radio reception with a new antenna. We offer several repair and replacement options for your car antenna, all OEM, so you know they'll fit right the first time. Whether you need a base-only or complete antenna assembly, we have you covered. All repair options include a new base gasket, not available separately.

A great deal just got better. Choose from black or silver MRR mesh wheels and we'll ship them anywhere in the continental U.S., for free. As in no extra money. Gratis. MRR 18-inch GTI hub-centric wheels are TPMS compatible, and have a polished accent rim to offset the silver or black spokes. Can't say how long this will last. Might want to act on this one soon. MRR wheels are made with quality materials, machined to exacting standards. They have been inspected by the Vehicle Inspection Association (VIA), Japanese Light Weight alloy (JLW) and TUV.

Many wheel choices out there; few this good looking. MMR offers head-turningly attractive wheels in Silver or Black with Diamond cut face. MMR wheels are Hub-Centric and TPMS compatible. Specially designed to provide brake clearance and eliminate spacers for a hassle free installation. Hassle free price, too.

Nobody likes to "re-invent the wheel." But there's no denying that replacing your wheels is the fastest way to personalize your Volkswagen and make a dramatic styling statement in the process. ECS has a big selection of Miro wheels in several sizes and offsets; in chrome, polished aluminum, and matte black. Something for every taste and car. Bling that won't bust your budget. From ECS.