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Nothing inspires driving confidence better than advanced, over-sized brakes. Push your MKV Rabbit towards the limit with ECS assembled Front and Rear Big Brake Kits, available cross drilled and slotted or plain. The ECS Front rotors are 312mm - up from the factory 288mm - drastically reducing stopping distances and braking responsiveness. Version 2 ECS Rear Brake Kits utilize massive 282mm rotors, and include caliper carriers and dust shields.

Chemical Guys has consistently released outstanding exterior and interior detailing products - the name has come to represent the most innovative, exciting automotive cleaning and finishing products available. Their latest series of releases, Chemical Guys Interior Cleaning and Detailing Products offer a seriously wide range of solutions for whatever interior maladies your Euro may suffer. Leather conditioner, carpet cleaner, air vent tools, glass and interior trim cleaner - browse through their catalog and pick the kit or product you need to bring your interior back to factory.

ECS Tuning is now supplying the excellent Schwaben Work Gloves for our dedicated following of DIY enthusiasts. The black Schwaben gloves provide hand protection at locations especially prone to cuts and scrapes during automotive work. The best design for tight engine work or delicate electrical work, the close finger design offers exceptional dexterity. 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.

ECS offers several proven Cup Kits for the Volkswagen MKV Jetta, making it easy for you to achieve exactly what you want by spending money on exactly what you need. Touring Cup Kits by H&R are an excellent example; lowering between 1.5" in the front and 1.4" in the rear while maintaining a pleasant, predictable ride. ECS has also assembled a perfectly matched spring and shock combination for your MKV Jetta - the H&R Sport Spring & Koni STR.T Shocks Combo is damping and spring rate matched for superb handling dynamics, lowering an average 1.5" in the front and 1.4" at the rear.

ECS now supplies five of the top Performance Intake Systems available for your Volkswagen MKVII. Choose from APR, Injen, Neuspeed, Racingline, and AFE upgrades - each system has been proven to increase air intake volume while enhancing the induction sound of your VW MKVII Golf's engine. More air available means more potential power - it's for this simple reason that an easy-to-install performance intake from ECS should be first on your list of engine upgrades for your MKVII.

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

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 Porsche 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 stainless steel brake lines, and Pentosin Super DOT4.

The Volkswagen Audi Group catalog includes more than just Volkswagens and Audis. This results in more than a couple overlaps in parts, for both performance and styling. ECS Tuning brings you the front lip spoiler from the European-only SEAT Cupra R, for your VW MKIV/MKV R32. The lip features an aggressive design not found on any US-market car. With subtle modification, you can give your R32 a unique appearance that will have other enthusiasts guessing. And best of all, to sweeten the deal, take a look at the price!

Bring stunning white Ziza light to your Tiguan - City Light, Side Marker Lights, and License Bulb Kits are now available from ECS. Installation takes no time at all and is a breeze - go from stock yellow lights to a true HID color white in minutes. Ziza LED License Plate Bulbs feature built in resistors, making this kit a simple plug and play installation. Each complete kit comes ready to install with a wiring harness designed to prevent phantom "bulb out" warning light illumination.

The 337/20th has always looked great with a lowered ride height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers superb Performance Sport Spring Sets from H&R, Neuspeed, and RacingLine, designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits the 337/20th so well. With a lowering range of 0.25" to 2.25", the sport springs give you the perfect balance of comfortable yet aggressive handling dynamics.

Take your pick: oiled or dry. Choose AFE air intake systems with your choice of washable, reusable ProDry or Pro5R oiled conical air filters. These Stage 1 intake/filter systems come with powder coated heat shields and heat-resistant plastic intake tubes with easy-swap MAF mounting hole. Progressive mesh pleated polyurethane media increases exposed filter area for improved air flows with no loss of fltering efficiency. Easy to install using stock attachment points, AFE intakes keep your intake air clean and cool for improved engine protection and added performance.

The most recognizable feature of the latest generation VW/Audi engines is the updated coil pack design. The new arrangement has been proven on supercars like the R8 and and RS7, as well as the hyper-luxurious S8, and now your VW can enjoy this same aesthetic effect. The stage I & II ECS Conversion Kit includes everything needed to bring the updated coils to your MKIV Golf/GTI: four new coil packs, a 2.0T Coil Pack Conversion Plate (2 color options) and all required stainless steel hardware.

The most recognizable feature of the latest generation VW/Audi engines is the updated coil pack design. The new arrangement has been proven on supercars like the R8 and and RS7, as well as the hyper-luxurious S8, and now your VW can enjoy this same aesthetic effect. The stage I & II ECS Conversion Kit includes everything needed to bring the updated coils to your MKIV Jetta: four new coil packs, a 2.0T Coil Pack Conversion Plate (2 color options) and all required stainless steel hardware.

VF Engineering has a stellar lineup of expertly designed billet aluminum and polyurethane drivetrain mounts for your Golf/Jetta. The effects of a more solidly mounted transmission and engine are felt under all driving conditions - giving your vehicle a tighter, more connected feeling. VF Performance Dogbone Mounts reduce drivetrain movement and wheel hop while tightening shift response. The high-durometer polyurethane used for the VF Performance Transmission and Engine Mounts drastically reduces drivetrain movement for better power transfer and cleaner shifts.

ECS Tuning has a time-honored tradition of packaging premium components for common maintenance and service procedures. Our extensive line of MKIV Jetta TDI Timing Belt Kits continues that tradition, selling you only what you need in packaged kit form. Your choices are too numerous to list here. Why not browse our listings and get ready for your next timing belt service now. Most ship free.

When it comes to the essentials of wheel tools there are really only a few categories, Schwaben has an answer for each. When removing or installing wheels, using wheel hangers makes mounting an easy task and using the Protecta sockets prevent damage. When it comes to storage since many car owners today have more than one set of wheels, the wheel tree and wall rack are the perfect accessory to keeping your garage clean and organized. Keeping the tires off of the floor also extends the rubbers life.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW 2.0T. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 400 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

Wavetrac and Autotech have partnered with ECS for a series of superb performance upgrade releases. In order for the full measure of power to be distributed to both wheels of your car, the Wavetrac® Torque-Biasing Differential automatically improves grip in low traction conditions while putting all your power to the ground. The Autotech Dogbone Mount Bushing Kit and ClubSport 25mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar Kit are exceptional performance products. Stainless Steel Teflon Braided Brake Line Hoses by Autotech offer quicker, more reliable braking performance.

ECS now offers three superb Front Lip Spoilers for your VW B6 Passat, giving you that lower, more aggressive front end appearance that is characteristic of all German sports cars. The beautiful Lip Spoiler from the European Cupra R is available, adding a diffuser-style, aerodynamic dimension to your Passat. Zubehör, VW's accessories division, has designed a deeply stylish Front Valance, perfectly matching your car's factory design approach. The Genuine VW Front Lower Valance is another exceptional piece, arriving in primer color - perfect for the more creative enthusiast.

The exterior of your vehicle can only be significantly improved in a few areas - one of those ares is the lighting. Tedious stock lighting does the job, but it certainly won’t stir up emotions. The LED tail lights from Spyder give off an unforgettable look while outputting a much more vibrant field of light, improving nighttime safety and visibility. These tail lights are plug-and-play with included harnesses. Additionally, a highly convenient installation tutorial has been included to ensure a professional-level project.

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 the Ziza CC LED Interior Lighting Kit. All LEDs required for a total lighting upgrade are included in the single kit - No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

The MKVII GTI has always looked great with a lowered ride height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers superb Performance Sport Spring Sets from H&R, Neuspeed, and RacingLine, designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits the GTI so well. With a lowering range of 1.2" to 2.2", the sport springs give you the perfect balance of comfortable yet aggressive handling dynamics.

The MKV R32 has always looked great with a lowered ride height - this model seems to fit a more aggressive stance better than most. ECS now offers superb Performance Sport Spring Sets from H&R and Neuspeed, designed to retain the drivability and ride compliance most owners demand while achieving the performance stance that suits the R32 so well. Lowering an average of between 1.0" and 1.4", the sport springs give you the perfect balance of comfortable yet aggressive handling dynamics.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MKV Rabbit 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. *Kit does require coding to operate properly*

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four clutch stages and five driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW MKIV 6-Speed Manual. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 375 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

The easiest, most transformative modification for your VW MKV Jetta is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Alzor wheels offers an array of 5x112 bolt pattern wheels for your car available in various colors, finishes, and spoke designs. The entire line of Alzor alloy wheels are inspected and go through rigorous quality control and durability testing. Every wheel comes with a TÜV Rheinlan approval and is stamped with the familiar JWL and VIA stamps, giving you the confidence to drive aggressively on your new running gear.

ECS Tuning has earned a reputation for producing exceptional assemblies of premium components for common maintenance and service procedures. The array of MKVI Jetta TDI Timing Belt Kits is an excellent example, providing you only what you need in a single package. Standard, Ultimate, and Ultimate Plus kits are available. Each level starts with a timing belt and tensioner - Ultimate Kits add water pump with gasket, idler/relay roller, timing roller, camshaft seal, accessory drive belt, and replacement hardware. Ultimate plus Kits add a gallon of coolant to the Ultimate kit.

ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance or just give your wheels enough space to clear larger brake calipers - engineered and tested in-house to fit your VW MKVI Jetta perfectly. Choose from our impressive inventory of spacers sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. Our unique design allows our spacers to remain hub-centric, even down to the 8mm size. All ECS VW spacers are aluminum and black anodized for corrosion protection. Each kit comes with correct-length black lug bolts and stainless steel set screws for a complete package.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your VW MKIV Golf/Jetta TDI. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 325 ft/lbs through 525+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Three clutch stages and four driving styles are accommodated for, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, drag racers, endurance cars, and more extreme applications are covered by 400 ft/lbs through 600+ ft/lbs clutch ratings.