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Now you can let your open-face alloys showcase massive NEUSPEED six-piston calipers and ECS Performance Rotors, for a look that turns heads. The NEUSPEED six-piston forged calipers replace the stock factory floating, single piston calipers. This upgrade improves brake pedal modulation with a greater applied force. The result; shorter, repeatable stopping performance! The NEUSPEED calipers are properly sized to the factory VW/Audi master cylinder. Allowing for precise and responsive braking points without the hassle of retrofitting additional parts.

Looking to make more power from your Audi/VW but afraid of melting your factory clutch with the added power? Dreading the large expense and harsh driving of most aftermarket clutch kits? At ECS we felt the same pain and decided to carry on our legacy of designing top quality, easy to drive clutch kits, now available for your Audi or VW 2.0T platform 6spd vehicles. Our kit is in-house engineered to reliably hold 400 ft/lbs of crank torque with specifically selected components for performance and daily driving, while retaining easy commuting characteristics and enthusiast-minded feel!

When the going gets tough sometimes the only tool you want is a good hammer. The Schwaben hammers are built for a lifetime of use from top quality materials. The Ball Peen hammers feature a drop forged steel heads and ergonomic handles giving you accurate striking punches and chisels. The 36-oz Dead Blow hammer is designed with steel shot inside head, delivering a stronger force and at the same time prevents any rebound. For when maximum force is needed with minimal rebound.

Regular oil and filter changes are critical to extend your VW's engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. Service kits include everything you'll need to perform a premium oil service on your Volkswagen. Select kits include the ECS Magnetic Drain Plug which attracts and holds minute abrasive and ferrous metal particles, preventing their circulation through lubrication systems.

The COBB Knob is designed to keep those extended shifting sessions exhilarating. The billet aluminum base is available in anodized red or black to help set the mood. Internally threaded to provide a tight fit onto the shifter shaft, this won't come loose even in the most frenzied of gear changes. The delrin knob available in satin black or white feels incredible with the perfectly round contour to fit right in the palm of your hand. Weighing in at a lightweight 117 grams, encouraging fast, smooth thrusts into every gear.

Upgraded intakes and intercoolers are excellent mods to beat the heat, as they bring in cooler air, instead of air that has been heat soaked by the engine. The principle behind this cooler air has a higher density, thus containing more oxygen per volume unit than warmer air. Time to breath easy! We also have heat wrap, shields, and turbo blankets for any custom set up to further help cool down those high temps! Keep temps down and your performance up!

While supplies last during the Genuine VW/Audi Summer Sale. Take your bike wherever you go, without the need to remove the front wheel with the Genuine Upright Bike Carrier.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and everything just falls apart. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with these torque wrenches from Schwaben, Central Tools, and GearWrench.

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.

No toolbox is complete without the Schwaben Torque Wrenches! Every nut and bolt on your car has a specific torque the manufacturer intended to be tight enough to do its job without being dangerously snug. Make sure you are doing the job the right way every time with these toque wrenches to prevent failure or wear that could have otherwise been avoided! Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving up to 15% on select Schwaben Torque Wrenches!

Even though the days are getting shorter, your to do list keeps getting longer. Don’t get caught working in the dark. Equip yourself with some brilliant LED lighting from Schwaben and give your projects a brighter future with powerful clean LED light. Schwaben's Underhood shop light grabs onto your hood, beaming direct light into the engine bay. The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, and keeping out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations — Lighten up with Schwaben!

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job. These high-quality and long lasting tools will do the job right the first time, giving you more time to enjoy your vehicle where it belongs, on the road.

BFI just raised the bar when it comes to one of the most frequently touched parts of your car's interior. These heavyweight shift knobs feel like butter in palm of your hand, thanks due to the top grain perforated air leather or black alcantara that it's wrapped in. Weighing in at 215 to 250 grams the added inertial mass makes shifting effort substantially less while speeding up the process at the same time. The machining is top notch, and the detailed crest coin gives that classy yet sporting look which elevates any interior's level by at least 50 cool points!

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

VW/Audi Clearance Sale! While Supplies Last!

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your vehicle is as easy as installing a Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning! We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your vehicle, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved Luft-Technik hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of a powerful induction noise. Pick your colors, check out our installation documents, and start enjoying your vehicle to the fullest!

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your car with the Schwaben Pinch Weld Protector. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack cradle and straddle the factory pinch weld to prevent the crushing or bending of the weld. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels.

From now til July 16th, 2017 radi8 r8cm9 and r8t12 wheel styles are buy 3 get 1 free! Built around the ethics of setting trends rather than follow them, Radi8 offers wheel designs catered toward the current "Stance" and "Concave" car cultures. Their cutting edge and unique designs are set to take over the wheel scene! Radi8 also offers a lifetime structural warranty on all of their wheels, once again providing confidence to their customers that they stand behind their own products! Sale offer only valid for North America only.

Exclusive to ECS, The VMR Wheels V710 is a 7 split-spoke mesh wheel with a deep concave face designed to augment the styling of everything from sport compacts to full size luxury sedans. Offered in new Titanium Black Pearl and Diamond Anthracite.

Ride height too tall? Looking for the perfect set of coilovers? This premium entry level, budget-minded coilover system from Solo-Werks will get you there. S1 coilovers are fully height adjustable with fixed rate shock damping. Featuring progressive elastomer bump stops and silver spring perches with a double lock ring design, these coilovers are built for aggressive street and track driving. All Solo-Werks S1 coilovers come with a 3 year limited warranty.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

Underhood dress up is made up of caps and covers to transform your engine bay from boring to beauty. Giving your engine bay a dash of classy flare that you can be proud to open your hood and show off. Add a flash of style and elegance under your hood with our direct fit ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Engine Cover. Billet machined accessories dress up the engine bay, eliminating your dingy plastic caps for a high class and quality look. The result is a unified engine bay appearance better suited for showing off your ride's powerplant.

Torque RT700 and Castrol RSF brake fluids are the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat & 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, & 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

Tune your car with just your laptop and gain as much as 88 hp and 138 ft-lb of torque! Eurodyne's reflash does not require ecu removal, and can be performed by anyone with a Windows laptop and an internet connection. With this reflash you can switch between available file versions including stock, Stage 1, and Stage 2 for no additional charge from Eurodyne. The software allows you to perform data-logging and supports some diagnostic functions such as scanning/clearing fault codes. Stage 1: 58 hp and 88 ft-lbs of torque Stage 2: 88 hp and 138 ft-lbs of torque

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

When it come to internal engine work, whether it's all the way down to the head and block or the maintenance of a valve cover this set is a must. Old gaskets and seals become brittle, break, and stick to the engine often time making it very tedious. The pick and hooks are perfect for latching on to seals and pulling them out while also proving beneficial on certain electrical connectors. The Scraper will be your best friend when that old paper gasket it stuck to the engine.

Reduce suspension movement for increased traction and stability! With these arms you may easily adjust rear toe, which keeps tire wear at bay and to replace the factory bushings with durable pillow-ball mounts that offer less deflection. If you've lowered your vehicle more than 2.0", these may be required to bring the rear toe angles into specification. These arms may be used in conjunction with rear camber arms for full adjustablility in the rear on lowered vehicles.

The three most critical and widely cited dimensions of your vehicle's suspension geometry - camber, caster, & toe-in - are what triangulate your wheels and position them to perform in a specified way on the road. Camber/Caster is of special concern to the enthusiast because of its susceptibility to change under the influence of different wheel arrangements and ride heights. Schwaben Specialty Tools has developed a superb method of measuring this critical dimension - The Magnetic Camber/Caster Gauge.

With tax returns and the spring season arriving, we wanted to thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in by offering a clearance sale on overstock items. We have selected handfuls of products to feature and reduced their price for this limited quantity sale. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out.