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Give your Audi upgrades it deserves that your wallet (or significant other) won�t fight. This is our list of the top performance parts to improve your Audi on a budget so you don�t have to compromise between building the car you picture in your head and saving money for your future. Check out our selection of suspension, software, exhaust, intake, visual upgrades, and more, all designed to fit your Audi and your budget.

Give your Audi upgrades it deserves that your wallet (or significant other) won�t fight. This is our list of the top performance parts to improve your Audi on a budget so you don�t have to compromise between building the car you picture in your head and saving money for your future. Check out our selection of suspension, software, exhaust, intake, visual upgrades, and more, all designed to fit your Audi and your budget.

Give your Audi upgrades it deserves that your wallet (or significant other) won’t fight. This is our list of the top performance parts to improve your Audi on a budget so you don’t have to compromise between building the car you picture in your head and saving money for your future. Check out our selection of suspension, software, exhaust, intake, visual upgrades, and more, all designed to fit your Audi and your budget.

Give your Audi upgrades it deserves that your wallet (or significant other) won�t fight. This is our list of the top performance parts to improve your Audi on a budget so you don�t have to compromise between building the car you picture in your head and saving money for your future. Check out our selection of suspension, software, exhaust, intake, visual upgrades, and more, all designed to fit your Audi and your budget.

Whether you’re on the street or the track with your MK7, a rigid, solid, structurally-sound chassis is critical to taking your handling upgrades to the next level. While we wouldn’t call the MK7 chassis ‘floppy’ by any means, it still has room to improve in the field of chassis bracing to prevent any unwanted slop. Our new MK7 Front Subframe Brace is the latest development in strength and rigidity we’re happy to offer so you can continue to improve the way your MK7 feels and responds under the toughest driving conditions.

The factory turbo outlet pipe on your MK7.5 GTI/Golf R is restrictive and not designed to handle more than the factory boost levels. Our new High Flow Turbo Outlet Pipe Kit is the perfect upgrade for improving power and handling more boost in your MQB platform. This lovely upgrade is intended to significantly out-perform the factory outlet and give you tons of headroom for turning up the power.

Each IE catback is manufactured from the highest standard 304L stainless steel, mandrel bent, and TIG welded by hand using precise fixtures and tooling. IE takes great pride in knowing your new exhaust is built to last a lifetime. A great sounding exhaust is nothing without the performance to back it up. This catback system is designed to allow uninterrupted straight-through flow throughout the entire length of exhaust.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

The primary concern for your drivetrain when making significant power additions to your vehicle is premature wear or failure of your clutch - your factory clutch was designed within tolerances that added power simply surpass. ECS tuning has developed an outstanding, perfectly-matched Flywheel and Clutch Kit that not only staves off premature clutch wear but reduces flywheel weight for improved acceleration and throttle response.

Let's be real, when was the last time you used your 12v cigarette lighter for anything? Your head unit has Bluetooth, you probably have a million USB ports for charging things, and no one has a separate GPS these days. Why not spice things up with our Billet Aluminum Power Port Plug? We have fun little phrases lasered into them so you can have a bit of a laugh every time you look at that useless 12v outlet in your car. Check out all our quirky designs and grab one just for fun.

What�s the best way to make your MK5 GTI more enjoyable? Give it an exhaust you can hear! Our new in-house designed Valved and Non-Valved Turbo-Back Exhaust upgrades let your MK5 GTI make all the right noises. Our valved option gives you the choice between loud and quiet modes with the press of a button while our non-valved option is all noise all the time. Pick the one that makes you happiest and go enjoy your MK5 GTI like you�ve always wanted.

Boring, torn and deteriorating cloth battery covers can leave your engine bay looking a little outdated and in need of something more. If your battery cover is in need of replacement or if your engine bay could use a touch of beauty then we have you COVERED! Our ECS Tuning in-house designed and engineered Battery Cover kit includes a precision 3D designed heat resistant, textured matte black polymer battery lid with a durable CNC-bent powder-coated aluminum battery case.

Our Hatch Spoiler was engineered in-house and designed to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of the MK6 GTI and Golf R. Crafted from high quality vacuum formed gloss black ABS polymer that is enhanced with UV-stabilizer to achieve its world class appearance and durability provides a sporty style that's sure to set your vehicle apart from the rest. Installs atop the factory hatch spoiler with no drilling, cutting or any permanent modifications.

Gift cards are perfect for the big guy, that way it makes it easy for him to choose a tool he's had is eye on or finds one he didn't even know about. He might have a repair he's been waiting to get to work on. He might need a new part for his project in the garage. Whatever it is, the ECS gift card will get him exactly what he wants. Happy Father's Day

Worried about rocks & road debris compromising your fragile oil pan? Then this is MUST HAVE PROTECTION! Fully constructed from T304 stainless steel & 100% TIG welded, this can handle any abuse thrown at it. Compared to the original fragile plastic oil pan found on the MQB platforms, this is serious stuff. While achieving protection without the sacrifice of ground clearance, we were able to increase the oil capacity by 1-1.5 Liters. This helps extend oil service intervals & maintains more consistent operating temps. ECS designed & tested, made in the U.S.A.

Turn your VW or Audi turbocharged engine into a head-turning, exhilarating driving experience with our In-House designed and engineered Atmospheric Diverter Valve Spacer! Our ECS DV Spacer unleashes your turbocharger's compressed air into the atmosphere, giving it the sound of a blow off valve (BOV), with every gear change and every boosted throttle close!

Cutting off your mufflers isn’t exactly the best solution when you want to give your MK6 GTI a heartier exhaust note. A proper muffler delete, on the other hand, is a cost-effective way to achieve better sound without sacrificing looks or tone. Our new lightweight MK6 GTI muffler delete kit with beefy 4-inch exhaust tips is the easiest way to improve your driving experience without looking like a clown who owns a hack saw.

APR is at it again with epic upgrades for your 1.8T and 2.0T powered Audi or VW. Their latest improvement is a beautifully minimalist, highly functional, and entirely modular high-performance intake. The new Ultimate PEX Intake System is designed to give your Audi or VW a 24% increase in airflow and protection from power-robbing heat in your engine bay for improved throttle response and a noticeable performance boost.

Our Dogbone Mount Bushing Inserts for your 8V A3/S3/RS3 or VW MK7/7.5 are the perfect upgrades to give you the driving experience and rigidity you want from your Audi or VW. These in-house designed upgrades reduce deflection and improve your throttle response by eliminating that annoying flex from your drivetrain that robs power from your wheels.

The worst part about upgrading your intercooler is cutting up your front bumper or core support. The upgrade is worth it, but it always feels so wrong. So we decided to take things into our hands and design a new Front Mount Intercooler for your MK6 GTI / Golf R that is a bolt-in, direct swap, upgrade. No cutting required to give your MK6 more power thanks to our in-house designed intercooler option.

Night driving is scary enough as it is. With poor lighting, you can’t see hazards in the road and won’t have a field of vision far enough ahead to react if something happens in front of you. Our new ZiZa Plug And Play LED Conversion Kits are designed to give you high-output light better than anything else you’ll find for a quick replacement and excellent night time visibility.

It’s time to make your MK6 GTI look the way you want. Our new Gloss Black or Textured Front Lip for your MK6 is designed to offer the motorsport-inspired and aggressive visual upgrade your GTI deserves. We’ve designed it here in-house with love and care for perfect fitment out of the box and a nearly instant improvement to the front end of your VW.

Cleaning up your engine bay is a perfect finishing touch to your build. That’s why we’re happy to introduce a sleek new ABS Fuse Box Cover for your VW/Audi. Hide that ugly fuse box under a form-fitting, in-house-designed, svelt black cover to keep your attention on the engine, where it should be, rather than those pesky accessories.

Everywhere we can continue a thematic visual design with our VW interiors, we will. Especially if that means replacing something that wasn’t attractive from the factory and prone to breaking over time with something strikingly stylish and impeccably durable. Our new Billet Seat Adjustment Handles for your VW are designed in-house to do just that. Upgrade your interior with this new functional piece of your interior design puzzle.

If you spend time on the track with your MK7, you need a tow strap. But why just have a functional strap when you can have a functional strap that looks, dare we say it, strapping? These new dapper Polyester Tow Straps we’ve artfully created are designed to look incredible and offer dependable function with a 4,000lb capacity and all the durability you need when things go sideways.

If you spend time on the track with your MK4/MK5/MK6 GTI, you need a tow strap. But why just have a functional strap when you can have a functional strap that looks, dare we say it, strapping? These new dapper Polyester Tow Straps we’ve artfully created are designed to look incredible and offer dependable function with a 4,000lb capacity and all the durability you need when things go sideways.

With the functionality and variety of professional-grade diagnostic equipment, the OBDeleven Plug-and-Play diagnostic app is right at home in your personal garage. The scan application features code reading, control units, LED coding, and the ability to clear service or check engine lights from your smartphone! Just plug in your OBD port and have the same capabilities you would see in a dedicated shop all from the convenience of your device.

Upgrade the visual appearance of your MK7.5 GTI with our brand-new in-house designed Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser for a motorsport-inspired look and feel. Find a fresh way to enjoy your MK7.5 GTI with our new aggressive carbon diffuser.

Our brand-new in-house designed Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser for your MK7 Golf R is here to make your hot hatch look even hotter. Grace the rear bumper with a high-quality carbon fiber accent that draws attention to the underlying performance potential in your European hatchback.

The little details are what combine to tell the full story of your unique car. When those little bits serve an actual function beyond style points, they are exponentially cooler. In the case of your Audi or VW engine bay, our new ECS Billet Engine Bay Caps replace your old reservoir caps with classy and durable Billet Aluminum versions that give your engine a fit and finish that speaks to your attention to detail while offering the longevity you want from those often forgotten parts.