ECS News

Rule #1: Use the right tool for the job. These brake caliper tools from Schwaben are essential for changing your pads or bleeding your brake fluid in your German automobile. If your caliper pistons need to be simply pressed back in, or if they're threaded and require screwing back in, we've got the caliper piston tool you want. Bleeding your brakes? Our Schwaben brake bleeder wrench makes it so easy, you can even do it without having to remove your wheels! Make sure you're prepared with the right tool for the job with these Brake Caliper Essentials from Schwaben Tools.

Few things date a car and make it look older than its years than a sorry set of sandblasted headlights. Yellowed. Pummeled by years of road salt and abrasive dirt. A danger after dark due to diminished lighting. Original equipment replacements? Pricey. Boring. Yawn. Why not do your Passat a favor and upgrade to a pair of E-Code halogens with fog and city lights, or a sleek set of JOM smoked headlight assemblies with Euro style reflectors and angel eye accents. Both of these popular items are back in stock, just in time for winter driving.

European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's 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 tool.

Wasted space becomes a storage place with this OEM under-seat storage tray kit. This full kit includes the storage tray, mounting brackets, and all necessary hardware. This kit is a Genuine VW product, so you can expect stock-like fitment, quality and functionality. Finished in the same attractive anthracite as the rest of your interior, this kit will look right at home under your seat. Note; your car must have manual fore-and-aft adjusters for this kit to fit. Passenger and driver's side kits are sold separately.

VR6 owners love their engines for their eye-opening torque. What they don't love is that silly plastic water pipe installed at the factory. You know the one. Notorious for leaking coolant, it is widely referred to by its street name: the "crack" pipe. We have a solution. A permanent solution. The all new ECS Tuning water pipe is machined from billet aluminum, then anodized with a silver or black finish for durability and corrosion resistance. Complete with drain plug and o-rings, it is the last water pipe you'll need for your VR6.

VR6 owners love their engines for their eye-opening torque. What they don't love is that silly plastic water pipe installed at the factory. You know the one. Notorious for leaking coolant, it is widely referred to by its street name: the "crack" pipe. We have a solution. A permanent solution. The all new ECS Tuning water pipe is machined from billet aluminum, then anodized with a silver or black finish for durability and corrosion resistance. Complete with drain plug and o-rings, it is the last water pipe you'll need for your VR6.

Call them orange. Call the amber. Call them ugly. OE amber marker lights look old in a hurry and don't match up well with some car colors. Bumper marker lenses from ECS Tuning with clear or smoked lenses give your MKV side markers a sleek, new look. Pop in a set today, and dump the frump for a sure-fire styling upgrade.

Tails you win. No matter which tail light treatment you choose, our assortment of stylish, easy-to install upgrades is sure to brighten your MKV GTI/Rabbit/R32. Choose from Euro-look, smoked, smoked cherry, or black lenses, some with stock bulbs, others with LEDs for a high-tech bright light that's sure to be noticed. No matter which set you choose, rest assured that these assemblies from VW/Audi and name brand aftermarket names like Hella, Jom, and Helix, will fit right and look great.

Isn't it time you came clean with your MKIV? Why not take your favorite car from brown-bag stock to sleek Euro-Aero in minutes with one-piece badgeless grilles from ECS Tuning. These easy-to-install grilles come as a complete kit that includes one-piece grille, hood notch filler, and adhesive. Available in two popular styles: Black with chrome accents, or back to black basic for a touch of attitude.

VW saved a few bucks per car by using stamped steel control arms on the MKVI Golf R. ECS Tuning has discovered the aluminum lower control arms from the B6 Passat are an inexpensive solution for VW's cost-cutting measures. These OE-quality cast aluminum control arms are stronger and lighter than the stock units. Less unsprung weight and a more rigid suspension yields sharper handling and better steering feel. If you're looking to improve upon the ultimate Golf, these control arms will get you one step closer and a few pounds lighter.

Ever tried removing a radio trim bezel with a screwdriver or metal putty knife? Ugly. Ineffective. Metal prying tools gouge, scratch, and crack expensive interior parts adding needless cost and aggravation to any repair or accessory installation requiring trim panel removal. Stop the madness. Invest in one of our affordable trim removal kits. Large kit or small, our trim removal tools are made of tough, non-marring molded plastic, brightly colored so you won't leave them behind when the job is done. Do it right. Do it faster. Schwaben.

Accessory upgrades don't come any easier than this. The Hella smoked high brake light assembly takes less time to install than brewing a pot of coffee. Use a non-marring trim removal tool to pop out the old light. Then plug in the new assembly, and snap it in place. The clear smoked lens in the Hella light adds a subtle styling change; quick response LEDs burn bright red in a fraction of a second when you hit the brakes to keep tailgaters at bay. Back in stock, these popular accessories won't last long.

Nothing could be finer than a Bremmen cargo liner in your Passat. Made of a flexible, easy-to-clean vinyl, these mats are tailored to fit like a glove in your B5/B5.5 Passat sedan. The tough mat material is flexible, and cleans easily with soap and water. The raised perimeter lip contains liquid spills that would otherwise ruin your interior carpeting. As an added benefit, the rectangular center section is covered in a soft textured vinyl that protects delicate cargo, and keeps flat items from shifting when you corner.

Cell phones. Spare change. Toll booth transponder. Tired of tracking them all down? Why not keep your essential incidentals in one, easy-see, easy-reach spot? Now you can dump that useless dash trim above the center vents for convenient storage. The Golf/Jetta Dash Shelf kit puts your stuff up top where you can see it; no more digging around in the center console or glove box.

Bold. Black. Badgeless. Drop the badge and give your car a strong new look with this great looking ECS grille that installs easily and fits like factory. It even comes with a hood filler for a streamlined look. While you're here, why not browse our large inventory of stock and aftermarket grilles and other styling upgrades.

Ready to go low? Your MKIII is fast becoming a classic among VW lovers worldwide. Why not make it even more desirable with a lowered stance? To help you hit the go-low sweet spot, we're offering FK Streetline Coilovers at a great sale price. Adjustable ride height and preset damping provide out-of-the-box handling, good looks, and ride comfort. Check out our product descriptions. They'll help you make a cost-benefit decision that matches your needs. Either way, you'll get a lot of bang for your buck and a warranty-backed deal on a great coilover kit.

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.

You've probably noticed a cut in power when accelerating out of a turn or from a stand still. The MKVI Jetta does not feature an in-cabin switch to turn off the traction control system, but ECS Tuning offers a complete kit to give you this function. Using a proprietary harness designed by ECS and an OEM ESP switch, this kit installs seamlessly for a factory look. No coding is required. You're just a DIY install away from laying down some rubber! Our comprehensive installation PDF will guide you though the process. Put traction control back where it should be, your right foot!

If your MKV's floor mats are worn out or missing, ECS has a solution. Keep your car's interior clean and add a touch of color with Schwaben floor mats. Schwaben mats are designed specifically for their application, using OE-style retainers for a factory fit and easy installation. These mats are constructed of a dense, high-quality carpet with a durable nibbed backing to keep dirt, debris and moisture from collecting in your car's carpet. Available in a variety of color combinations to suit your car and style. We dropped the price on these, so pick up a set!

Dump your plastic clutch bleeder block for a metal-bodied upgrade and feel the difference. Unlike the factory installed plastic block, our all aluminum bleeder block is machined to exacting tolerances, then hard anodized for good looks and durability. Its rigid body doesn't flex or distort, for a leak-free connection. Wait. There's more. Unlike the original, our redesigned block has no internal fluid restriction. That means full fluid flow for faster pedal respsonse. Installation is ridiculously simple: we've put together a complete photo-tutorial. Check it out. Then order yours.

Our three-piece pulley kit combines weight savings with an overall underdrive pulley ratio to take back power that is usually lost to inertia and accessory loads. Available in black, blue, or red, these pulley kits come with a smaller diameter crank pulley, larger diameter power steering pulley, and stock diameter alternator pulley. This balanced combination reduces parasitic power losses associated with accessory loads and the high moment of inertia of heavier pulleys. Our carefully engineered set works perfectly with your stock tensioner and belt to save you money.

If your B5 Passat's floor mats are worn out or missing, ECS has a solution. Keep your car's interior clean and add a touch of color with Schwaben floor mats. Schwaben mats are designed specifically for their application, using OE-style retainers for a factory fit and easy installation. These mats are constructed of a dense, high-quality carpet with a durable nibbed backing to keep dirt, debris and moisture from collecting in your car's carpet. Available in a variety of color combinations to suit your car and style. We dropped the price on these, so pick up a set!

If your MKIV's floor mats are worn out or missing, ECS has a solution. Keep your car's interior clean and add a touch of color with Schwaben floor mats. Schwaben mats are designed specifically for their application, using OE-style retainers for a factory fit and easy installation. These mats are constructed of a dense, high-quality carpet with a durable nibbed backing to keep dirt, debris and moisture from collecting in your car's carpet. Available in a variety of color combinations to suit your car and style. We dropped the price on these, so pick up a set!

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.

Not blessed with OE fog lights? ECS makes it easy to wire fogs into your existing MKIV wiring harness. This harness takes the guesswork out of wiring an OE-quality installation. Pre-crimped connectors plug directly into the factory switch and light harness; no spliced or tapped wires and no special tools required. All bare connections are weather proofed with shrink tubing. Kit works on all MKIV Jettas and Golfs not originally equipped with OE fog lights. Harness can also be used to install auxillary fogs.

Low mass lightweight pulleys let your engine rev up faster with less effort.The theory behind lightweight pulleys is simple: less mass means a lower moment of inertia, for nimble throttle response and fast revs. Don't let their light weight fool you. These are tough customers, black anodized for good looks, corrosion resistance, and added durability. They bolt in place with stock fasteners, and their outside diameter is identical to that of the original equipment pulley, so you can use your stock length serpentine belt. Buy them for function. Because they look great. Or both!

Go from ordinary to extraordinary in minutes with bright white LEDs. Easy to install, this premium lighting upgrade will give your MKVI the most impressive set of lights on the road. Watch as white light explodes though the prisms in the lens facets to create a look you can never get with filament bulbs. Each complete kit is plug-n-play ready to go. Just switch the bulbs; it's really that easy.

You could pay top dollar for original equipment vehicle accessories, replacement trim panels, and grilles. They would look good, fit right, and give you dependable service. Hey. It's your money. But we have a question: why not get the job done with the same satisfying results, and save some hard earned cash? Our new line of Bremmen Parts and accessories looks good, fits right, and gives you dependable service--for less. Feel free to pocket the savings.

This one just makes sense. The all new Bremmen hatchback storage tray drops in place beneath the rear hatch concealment cover in seconds. No holes to drill or hardware to attach. Now you can add storage and put valuable items in a safe but easy-to-access location, away from prying eyes. The durable plastic tray wipes clean easily, and its four recessed compartments store and safely separate delicate items of different sizes.

Too many strut insert replacements end in disappointment. The initial concerns: noise over bumps, harsh ride, and loose or imprecise steering response remain. Why? The reason for these annoying problems can often be traced to cracked or work-hardened strut mount rubber and worn out strut mount bearings. Now you can eliminate these problems, and add a dash of Audi performance at the same time. Treat yourself to improved suspension and steering response, without annoying noise and vibration; make ECS TT strut mount kits part of your next strut job or spring installation.