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Add a Euro look to your US spec MKV Golf or Jetta with European style projector headlights from Hella. Not only are these headlights an upgrade in the looks department; they also upgrade how well you can see. The halogen projectors and Euro lenses provide brighter, clearer light in an improved pattern. These assemblies also include leveling motors. If you wish to utilize the leveling feature, you will have to install additional components and wire and code your car to enable them. Note: this is not required! It's easy. Plug in, switch on, and turn heads.

Specializing in OEM and aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, ECS deftly balances the global concerns of a worldwide industry leader with the accessibility and commitment to accountability typically characteristic of smaller companies. Now ECS Tuning is even more accessible, with hours that better suit the needs of our loyal customers: Monday - Friday Sales: 8:00am-11:00pm Customer Service: 8:00am-8:00pm Order Status: 8:00am-8:00pm Billing: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday Sales: 10:00am-7:00pm Customer Service: 10:00am-7:00pm

Get your MKV Rabbit trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GTI. This complete kit includes two side skirts and original equipment attachment hardware and fasteners for a durable, lasting installation. Left black or color-matched, this bold accent completes the lower profile, giving your Rabbit a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

Add push button convenience; raise your Golf MKV 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. *This does require coding to operate properly.* Order soon; these pop off the shelves in a hurry!

It’s long been said that the Europeans have all the fun. Well, not anymore, as ECS Tuning brings you aftermarket parts for your vehicle. Japanese market stubby rear view mirrors are a hard to find upgrade, available now and ready to ship from ECS Tuning. These complete mirror assemblies are ready to roll with blue-tinted glass, power adjustment motor, and heated glass. The white plastic mirror cover can be painted black or color matched to any color for a factory-installed look. Order yours soon, while supplies last.

You spoke. We listened. You wanted an affordable set of good looking 18s for your Volkswagen, and here they are. You asked for a classic design with bold styling, with offsets to give aggressive enthusiast fitments; here they are. You wanted muscular 5-spoke 18x8s that will fill your wheel wells, without emptying your wallet. There you go.

Plastic is great for some things, like coffee cups and checkers. But a brief survey of your local parking lot quickly suggests that headlight lenses are not one of plastic's better uses. It doesn't take long for plastic lenses to go foggy and turn yellow, making your car look ancient. We have a solution. Why not go back to good old glass and be done with it. Brighter and more durable than plastic, our MKIV Golf headlight lenses are clearly better than those jaundiced originals marring your car's appearance. If your lens is half empty, go glass!

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in a set of Schwaben floor mats from ECS tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Available in black with black, gray, blue or red piping, or in gray, with black, gray or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot.

You've hit the jackpot with the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Set. Never again will you be cursing the unique fasteners on your European automobile. Instead, you'll take to the task like a conquistador of cars. The garage is your El Dorado. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners and the sturdiest screwdriver set you'll lay hands on, this kit will make you feel like a king. Each tool rests in its own place in molded cases, helping you keep track of your investment. The Schwaben Essentials kit is worth its weight in gold.

Our aluminum wheel hanger makes it easy to remove and install wheels. Just thread the hanger stud into a wheel bolt hole and hang the wheel safely while you rotate tires or remove them for service or vehicle repair. It's also great for keeping wheel bolt holes aligned on cars with spacers. Our improved hanger is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized for hardness and good looks. The knurled, non-slip handle has a drilled hole so you can hang it on a pegboard hook in your garage. Better still, order two: one for your garage and another for the emergency tool kit in your trunk.

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in a set of Schwaben floor mats from ECS tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Available in black with black, gray, blue or red piping, or in gray, with black, gray or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot.

Countdown to launch. All systems go. Engage. Before your next stop light liftoff, add a space age digital system monitor to your cockpit. P3Cars Vent Integrated Digital Interface is a plug-and-play data display that "fits like factory" into the left side dash vent, in easy view of the pilot seat. Pop it in and plug it into your car's onboard diagnostic connector. Then scroll through critical vehicle parameters and monitor manifold pressure, system temperatures, and other vital stats. No programming, coding, cutting, or splicing. Just tons of fun.

Schwaben Go-Through Screwdrivers might at a glance appear to be functionally identical to those contained in other sets - upon further inspection, it becomes obvious that these tools are built to an exceedingly high build standard, and are uniquely designed for extreme durability. The Go-Through design means the metal driver shaft extends in through the handle of the tool, instead of dead-ending at the grip. This gives the driver a better weight, feel, and increases the effectiveness and durability of the tool.

Most of us have to admit to sleeping through a chemistry class--or two--after a rough night. The good news is the Chemical Guys didn't. Now they've put the power of Raw Science to work in a complete professional detailing car care line that combines surface-safe cleaners with lasting protectants and sealers. Stop squirting dish detergent into a bucket. Remove the toughest dirt, even from alloy wheels, and restore your car's exterior and interior finishes to a rich, lasting luster.

Our all new Alzor 349 wheels have the look and feel of an instant favorite. The split spoke, mesh face 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. When you see how much they won't cost you, the choice is a four-gone conclusion.

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Looking for a wheel to really help you stand out from the crowd? 3SDM is a breath of fresh air in the aftermarket wheel community, bringing style to all who seek it. The style 0.05 wheel features an inspired five-spoke polished face that is concave enough to turn heads anywhere you roll. We threw in a set of 73mm to 57.1mm hubcentric rings so your wheels fit correctly! Note, these wheels require conical seat bolts.

Looking for a wheel to really help you stand out from the crowd? 3SDM is a breath of fresh air in the aftermarket wheel community, bringing style to all who seek it. The style 0.05 wheel features an inspired five-spoke polished face that is concave enough to turn heads anywhere you roll. We threw in a set of 73mm to 57.1mm hubcentric rings so your wheels fit correctly!

Car repair is dirty work, and sliding around in an oil spill is no fun. If you're tired of cleaning up spills with old socks and kitty litter, we have a new and better way. Pig Mat products have long been a favorite in professional repair shops that can't afford to track grease and oil onto costly car mats and carpeting. Made of durable, layered polypropylene, Pig Mats catch and hold most common fluid spills until you can throw them out. While you're here, check out our video on Form-A-Funnels, a great way to avoid spills in the first place.

Brake your car, without breaking the bank. Improve braking performance with an ECS Tuning Big Brake Kit. Bolt on larger rotors, standard finish or GEOMET slotted or slotted-and-drilled. Then mount your original calipers away from the spindle centerline with the kit's larger caliper frames for added mechanical leverage and shorter stops. No need to cough up extra bucks for a set of larger calipers, and you can go on buying readily available standard sized brake pads. Lower price. Less expense. Surer stops. Win. Win. Win.

Take the guesswork out of your next maintenance and repair with Bentley Manuals and CDs. Known as the aftermarket authority on repair procedures and specifications, Bentley has earned the respect of DIY and repair professional alike with their accuracy and attention to detail. Richly illustrated, Bentley shows you step-by-step repair sequences and special tool applications that make repairs easier, safer, and more successful. Available in print format or on CD, Bentley Manuals are a valued addition to any technical library, and make great gifts for your favorite VW enthusiasts.

You decided to drop the rear wiper for a clean look, but aren't sure what to put in the hole it leaves behind. Homemade fixes made from bottle caps and super glue look... homemade. We have the answer. Our rear wiper arm delete cover is an exact fit matte black trim plug with transparent sealing surround. Push it into the hole vacated by the wiper arm for a factory-like look that seals watertight.

For show and go, VW Stage 5 Big Brakes are a brake-through upgrade, packed with stunning good looks and track-tested performance. Picture your car, fitted with massive Brembo calipers, showcased against black-hat ECS two-piece rotors. Let that image fill your mind (and open-faced alloys) for a minute. Now move on to performance. Think Hawk Performance Pads, biting on big drilled/slotted discs with directional vane cooling, for sure, fade-free stops. Complete kits include corrosion-resistant hardware, Exact-fit brake lines, and Ate Super Blue brake fluid.

Maybe you cozied up to a curb. Maybe a pot hole gashed a rim lip. Maybe you just want to install a fresh set of larger tires on factory rims. No matter the reason, we have a sale going on Genuine VW 17, 18, and 19 inch wheels that's sure to grab your interest. These 5x112 wheels fit a wide range of VW vehicles, from EOS and R32, to Tiguan Jetta, and Passat. Their bold spoked designs are sure to enhance any car that wears them with pride. Don't wait, at these prices their great looks and original equipment quality are sure to send them spinning off our shelves.

Schwaben proudly introduces its new double-ended oil change service tool. One end removes and installs the engine drain plug, and the triple square driver at the opposite end is a perfect fit for manual transmission drain and fill plugs. These handsome polished chrome wrenches are built tough. Their long handle with narrow angled heads save busted knuckles and make short work of tight plugs. Available in two box end sizes for factory stock or ECS Tuning magnetic drain plugs, the Schwaben Service Wrench belongs in every VW owner's tool box.

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, or cycling, RockMounts roof rack accessories are as easy to load as they are good looking. For a weekend with nature, a 14er Cargo Cage Roof Basket will handle up to 150 pounds of camping gear. Its scooped grille design keeps items in place, and sheds water and snow. The next time you plan a getaway, plan to take RockyMounts.

V-Checkers are small but mighty diagnostic tools. The Basic model pulls and erases diagnostic codes, so you can identify common vehicle problems quickly, by type. V-Checker Pro is a huge step up the diagnostic ladder. Compatible with the CAN data interface used on 2005 and newer VAG vehicles, it is a full-featured repair scanner that reads and displays critical system data, and performs reset and test functions to speed and confirm repairs. Both scanners operate on vehicle power through the data link connector, so there are no batteries to replace.

Tired of trekking back and forth to the parts store every time you need a special VW tool? Been there. Done that. Make it easy on yourself. Roam through our Schwaben tool section from the convenience of your computer--three full pages in all. Check out the great selection of time-saving repair solutions you'll find there. Our Schwaben line includes tools for both vehicle-specific and general shop tasks, all designed to take the hassle and uncertainty out of common repairs. Then, next time something breaks, you can spend more time fixing; less time chasing around town.

This holiday season, give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gifts that won't get returned because they are the wrong size, style, or color. Available in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, there's one for every budget. Perfect for a main gift or as a special stocking stuffer. These certificates ship free and are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast. They're also a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks seasonal wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Available in two sizes, for standard and wide widths, FK tire trees are made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Complete kits include hardware, wrench, and a cloth protective bag.