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Most aftermarket boost gauges look like add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges and many use a poorly-thought out mounting system that appears out of place. ECS believes your boost gauge should be easy to see, and blend with your interior. That's why we've developed all-new boost gauge kits for your VW MKVI 2.0T. The gauge design and lighting blend with other dash gauges to give it a sophisticated, factory-installed look. We've even prepared a detailed photo tutorial outlining the installation, so the fun can start as soon as you open the box.

ECS now supplies four of the top Performance Intake Systems available for your Volkswagen MKVII. Choose from APR, Injen, Neuspeed, 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.

Place a little leading-edge engineering under your hood with the newest APR Carbonio Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake, proven to raise power output and while enhancing engine bay aesthetics in the process. Manufactured from aerospace-grade carbon fiber, the advanced intake system is an exceptionally light and strong system that minimizes intake temperatures. The Carbonio unit optimizes power by more efficiently routing the coldest and most oxygen-rich air possible. The results are increased fuel economy, smoother power delivery, and a welcomed intake note from under the bonnet.

For German performance cars, the widebody treatment is always reserved for the most extreme, race-bred applications. This performance and styling effect distinguishes the sporty model variants from the truly quick-reflexed, radical performance cars. ECS tuning engineers have arrived at an authentic, hand-laid Carbon Fiber Fender Flare kit to bring this impressive, highly sought-after addition to your MKV GTI. The bolt-on ECS flares display exceptional fitment, and allow up to an additional 75mm of wheel & tire clearance for the use of fat rubber and a stunningly wide stance.

If you want to turn every head on the street as you drive by, then look no further. Beauty and muscle have met their match with the stunning looks of wheels from 3SDM and Neuspeed. With bold eye catching colors such as satin bronze, machine silver, red, gunmetal, and more, these wheels are the finishing touch you've been looking for. Combining their muscular looks and the beauty of their timeless designs with your lowered suspension will guarantee a breath-taking appearance. And when you see how affordable they are, they'll be as good as yours!

The belly pan fitted to the VW MKIV Jetta covers components that are critical to the vehicle's safe operation. Installed as a cost-cutting measure, the plastic part only truly excels at catching oil dripping from the engine. ECS has assembled a Steel Skid Plate Kit that uses a 1.35mm thick MTC skid plate, bringing some engineering sensibility to the underside of your ride. All required installation hardware is included in the package, including an ECS skid plate tool kit.

VWR parts, as developed by Volkswagen Racing UK for their competition racecars, have released an excellent Sport Spring Kit for the MKVII GTI. While these springs do offer the handling and styling benefits of a stiffer, lower spring, the change is a tasteful, subtle departure from the factory handling characteristics. Daily driving comfort is not compromised, lowering a subtle but instantly noticeable 1.2"-1.4" at the front and 1.2" - 1.4" for the rear. Developed in Europe exclusively for your Volkswagen, VWR Sport Springs are a smart, reasonable suspension upgrade.

Tired of struggling to open your hatch with full hands? ECS has the perfect solution: The MKIV R32 hatch pop kit! This revolutionary kit combines the best of OEM VAG parts with ECS in-house engineered parts to guarantee your hatch opens on the first press every time. We designed a simple bolt-in solution that maintains 100% of your factory functionality. You can open by hand, with your key or the simple press of your key fob. Your hatchback will maintain a completely factory appearance, once the kit is installed you can't tell its there.

Get the best from our premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Schwaben Specialty Tools has been making at-home vehicle repair more simple and more professional with each successive release. Each member of their unparalleled catalog represents a significant achievement in tool design and engineering; their Drain and Fill Service Tools are excellent examples of Schwaben's success. The 5" Diameter Funnel features a 12"-24" flexible neck, making transmission and differential fluid change service procedures quicker and cleaner. Schwaben's 6-10 liter Oil Storage Cans allow for a mess-free oil change and easy transport of all drained oil.

Add push button convenience; raise your VW MK7 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. No frills, no black magic, just simple engineering.

Companies that dedicate themselves to a specific industry niche have a head start on large, excessively diverse manufacturers. A familiarity with the challenges of making superior products is gained through the sheer time spent within a more narrow market. Sonax produces car care products. Each release by the company is a leader in its category, & their catalog is growing every day. ECS offers a staggering array of Sonax products, from the highly effective acid-free Wheel Cleaner, to deep-cleaning & odor-eliminating Upholstery/Carpet Cleaner and Premium Class Carnauba.

Get your MKV Jetta trim and fit with VW original side skirts from the GLI. 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 Jetta a muscular, glued-to-the-road look that complements your new wheels and tires, and makes a lowered stance look even lower.

Three new outstanding carbon fiber offerings are now available for the MKVI GTI - each bringing a much-needed dimension of performance aesthetics to the VW. The true Carbon Fiber Front Lips are ECS-original visual enhancements, available as a clean OE-style, subtle aftermarket style, or radical front diffuser. If your vehicle was fitted from the factory with a front lip, the new ECS unit will screw into the same location as the original. Each ECS part is made of authentic, hand laid carbon fiber with pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth and epoxy resin for ultimate durability.

Get the best from our premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. Slotted or drilled and slotted, you can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Volkswagen recognized the demand from older model MKIV owners for a modern Bluetooth-enabled, full-function head unit. The genuine VW Radio Upgrade adds an auxiliary input, USB port, and Bluetooth calling and audio streaming to your car, updating your calling and media experience in a single upgrade. The most authentic, complete head unit upgrade available for your MKIV, the red-lit buttons & white screen modernizes your interior while matching your existing controls. Enjoy hands-free calling, MP3 and Bluetooth Streaming, and AUX input with this plug-and-play unit.

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 B

Volkswagen recognized the demand from older model MKIV owners for a modern Bluetooth-enabled, full-function head unit. The genuine VW Radio Upgrade adds an auxiliary input, USB port, and Bluetooth calling and audio streaming to your car, updating your calling and media experience in a single upgrade. The most authentic, complete head unit upgrade available for your VW MKIV Jetta, the red-lit buttons & white screen modernizes your interior while matching your existing controls. Enjoy hands-free calling, MP3 and Bluetooth Streaming, and AUX input with this plug-and-play unit.

ECS now supplies four of the top Performance Intake Systems available for your Volkswagen CC. Choose from Forge, Carbonio, K&N and Neuspeed upgrades - each one has been proven to increase air intake volume while enhancing the induction sound of your 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 CC.

VWR parts, as developed by Volkswagen Racing UK for their competition racecars, have released RL Carbon Fiber Front and Rear Spoilers for the VW MKVI Golf R. The authentic 3K carbon twill spoilers add a subtle but distinctive look to your VW. Install it as is for a carbon fiber accent or color-match to the rest of your car. Both front and rear spoilers are easily installed with the included adhesive strip, requiring little effort for a powerful, aggressive VWR upgrade.

Many VWs have logged significant miles to date, and most have road-weary suspension setups. KONI Struts and Shocks 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 fine tunes their shocks & strut kits by application, refusing to take the 'one-size-fits-all' approach used by less thorough manufacturers. Available with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, KONI shocks & struts are a wise performance upgrade for your VW MKV GTI.

It's common tuner wisdom that increasing airflow & reducing exhaust restrictions increases an engine's ability to make power. Of course, more available air only translates to increased power output when an engine's ECU adjusts to this new condition by adding more fuel to the mixture. The importance of a superior-performing fuel pump should be obvious - the majority of power modifications place extra demands on this part, posing the risk of fuel cutouts or fuel pump failure. With the Autotech Hi-Volume Fuel Pump Upgrade, the sky is the limit, offering up to 50% more fuel flow.

The VW Tiguan is entirely capable of functioning as a competent towing vehicle. If your Tiguan didn't come with a trailer hitch to do the job, skip the unreliable, dangerous aftermarket options and invest in the OEM VW Complete Tiguan Trailer Hitch Kit. The included Electrical Installation Kit allows for full functionality without the tricky splicing that can destroy your factory harness. There is no need for cutting and drilling like most aftermarket hitch setups - the OEM VW piece installs perfectly flush against your bumper.

Suspension components are one of the most overlooked areas of maintenance on a vehicle. With all the work that your suspension does, it is critical to keep each component functioning well for a compliant and safe ride. Eventually, all of the stock components will deteriorate, and leave you with a less than desirable driving experience. No matter how old your car is, it's easy to restore steering feel, suspension feel, and a regain a great ride. Three levels of Suspension Refresh Kits have been assembled by ECS to address the specific needs of your R32.

Is your car making more noise than a halftime show and pounding down the road instead of gliding over tar strips and potholes? Tired shocks let your tires bounce and rebound fast enough to be whistled for double dribble, resulting in poor vehicle control and a rough ride. If your car is a high-miler, fresh dampers at all four corners are a great way to restore handling and ride comfort. Check out our new struts, to get your car back to a smooth ride. While you're here, browse our extensive line of suspension parts, including bushings, ball joints, and springs.

Certain Volkswagen owners have had the luxury of being able to control window up and down functions via the keyfob remote. Now you can enjoy the same feature on your VW. The KVW100 is a single use flash load device that will program your VW convenience control module with the necessary coding to control your windows via key fob remote. Installation is extremely easy and can be completed in minutes. Please note, this is not a feature that can be enabled via VAG-COM; this unit flashes the convenience control module with new coding.

Many VWs have logged significant miles to date, and most have road-weary suspension setups. KONI Struts and Shocks 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 fine tunes their shocks & strut kits by application, refusing to take the 'one-size-fits-all' approach used by less thorough manufacturers. Available with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, KONI shocks & struts are a wise performance upgrade for your VW MKV Jetta.

Many VWs have logged significant miles to date, and most have road-weary suspension setups. KONI Struts and Shocks 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 fine tunes their shocks & strut kits by application, refusing to take the 'one-size-fits-all' approach used by less thorough manufacturers. Available with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, KONI shocks & struts are a wise performance upgrade for your MKVI Jetta.

Many VWs have logged significant miles to date, and most have road-weary suspension setups. KONI Struts and Shocks 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 fine tunes their shocks & strut kits by application, refusing to take the 'one-size-fits-all' approach used by less thorough manufacturers. Available with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, KONI shocks & struts are a wise performance upgrade for your VW VR6 12v.

Reduce unsprung weight and keep your brakes running cooler with upgraded calipers from a MKIV. We've made it simple to upgrade your worn-out, high mileage calipers with new stainless steel brake lines, banjo bolts with washers, and even anti-squeal compound and Pentosin brake fluid for a hassle-free installation. Powder-coat or paint them for a truly one-of-a-kind touch! Reuses your factory pads and rotors - but why not upgrade them, too?