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Deep breathing is the key to the amazing performance of the R32 VR6. Variable valve timing constantly matches camshaft timing to engine speed and load to make the R32 a highway beast. Now you can make a good thing better. Dump your bland black OE air box and bolt on a great looking, free-flowing air tunnel from Forge. This large diameter carbon fiber cylinder houses a MAF-friendly cotton fiber filter element. Connect your new intake kit with your choice of red, black, or blue silicone hose. Add it up: great looks, more power, and rich exhaust note. Why wait?

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 our Volkswagen B5 Passat LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Questioning what to do about a new cat-back exhaust for your New Beetle? We have the ANSA you're looking for. ANSA Silverline stainless steel exhausts are a durable, exact-fit improvement over your rusted stock system. Made of polished aircraft quality stainless steel, this free-flowing 2.25 inch exhaust is engineered to reduce backpressure, for improved engine fuel efficiency and increased performance. Built to exacting standards, the Silverline comes with integral polished exhaust tips, stainless hardware, and precision-fit hangers for a hassle-free installation.

Give your MKI the ultimate in European looks with European small bumpers from ECS Tuning. Made to fit on your Volkswagen, you will finally have a place to display your unique European plate. With the same texture and color as the original unit, these European bumpers will make your vehicle look like it just got off of the boat from across the pond.

Swap wasted space for a brand new face. Install our bumper grille fog light kits in place of those dummy plastic factory grilles. Add great looks and improve lighting at the same time. These bumper grille kits come with all the good stuff: exact fit grilles with built-in fog light mounts, wiring harness with relay, crimp connectors and twist ties. Our installation pdf makes it fun and easy to do the job yourself. Order soon before they sell out--again!

When the 2.0T was introduced, the rubber diaphragm in the original diverter valve failed regularly, even at stock boost levels. The improved "D" diverter has a piston valve design that eliminates the original, failure-prone rubber diaphragm. Pump all the boost to the cylinders with this sturdier diverter valve; spend more time driving, less time fixing.

Red with white accents and a unique lens pattern, Ocean Style tail lights are a fast and impressive way to upgrade your MKIV Golf/GTI. Easy to install, these direct fit lenses bolt in easily. Keep your stock hardware and bulbs. Your MKIV will benefit from their clean look, glossy surface, and bright red color. More than a great replacement for your old scratched lenses, Ocean Style lights are a styling upgrade.

Looking for the perfect wheel? The one that sets your VW apart from the rest? Then it's time to check out our great selection of MRR wheels in 18, 19, and 20-inch sizes. Choose from hyper-silver, black, and machined-face finishes, available in both solid and split-spoke designs. All are hub-centric with conical seats to fit right and run true. All you need to do is pick a style and one of three available offsets to suit your car and tastes. Shipping? No sweat. Your order won't balloon with shipping charges, because all MRR wheels ship free in the continental U.S.

An especially conspicuous wearing part in the cabin of your VW B5 Passat is the center armrest lid. Aggressive shifting is the main culprit, while years of regular use and neglect don't help. A loose armrest can detract significantly from the entire driving experience, unsettling your driving position and reducing your driving focus. ECS now offers Center Armrest Lid replacements featuring exact color matching and factory-quality direct fitment. The lids are available in either gray cloth or gray leather, and include the new lid, latch, and mounting tripod.

Check these out: we have original equipment diverter valves for your 1.8T. Keep your boost inside the intake where it belongs, and cure common driveability concerns with this stronger, more durable VW/Audi valve, suitable for stock or mildly tuned cars. Diverter valves live in a tough neighborhood. By definition, they limit turbo boost, and most eventually fail due to a pin hole or tear in the valve diphragm. Symptoms vary, but commonly include rough idle, a loss of power, or an illuminated check engine light. Easy to install, you'll need one sooner or later, so be prepared.

Custom look; standard fit. JOM Badgeless grilles are a fast and easy way to personalize the front of your Passat. Available for both the Passat 5 and 5.5, these grilles come with paintable black or chrome finish, and mount easily, using your existing mount locations and hardware. Their clean, uncluttered design adds a distinctive no-nonsense look. Choose chrome or basic black for a strong contrast, or color match to suit your personal tastes.

Now you see them; now you don't. Ditch your unsightly stock valve stems, and install flush mount Invisible Valve Stems from JOM. Each kit comes with a complete set of short valve stems with removable caps, plus a special inflation tool for adding air. The stems have threaded necks and collar nuts to secure them in the wheel stem hole for a positive, leak-free fitting. Function aside, the flush mount stems come in aluminum or black oxide to fit a wide range of wheels for a look that gets you noticed.

One package: many cures. The URO control arm set addresses many suspension issues faced by aging Volkswagens. This packaged suspension solution cures the chronic creaking and clunking caused when old steering arm bushings and ball joints get loose. If your B5 Passat is currently crashing and banging down the road, and wanders between the lines due to loose steering, it's time to fix it right with a complete package that includes arms, links, and mounting hardware.

The Alzor 851 & 856 wheels are the finishing touch for your Touareg. The bold split spoke styling make these wheels a great display window for your Geomet rotors and upgraded calipers. Their massive 20-inch diameter puts your VW SUV on a firm footing, and its bold styling complements any car color. All Alzor wheels are TUV Rheinland approved with JWL and VIA certification. The 856 is TPMS compatible, with VW-style ball seats. Ready. Get this set. Go.

Good things come in ECS Tuning packages. Our engineers have assembled quality timing belt replacement kits to fit your car and budget. Your choices range from standard belt-with-tensioner and rollers, all the way to major service kits packed with all the extras needed for a major t-belt service: water pump, coolant, accessory belts, and oil seals. When only the best will do, choose a custom kit and add quick-spool underdrive ECS Tuning pulleys for great looks and improved performance. Most kits ship free in the continental U.S.

Lowering springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport Springs, available in "low" and "lower." Or take the gloves off and install no nonsense H&R Race springs for track-ready performance. Regardless of your choice, buy with confidence, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance.

Protect your wheel and tire investment with an FK Wheel Tree. Convenient and easy to assemble, the tree stacks summer wheels and tires to save valuable floor space. The ingenious design supports and separates your wheels to prevent face scratching and tire carcass stress caused when wheels are leaned against a wall for extended periods. Made from polished metal tubes with non-marring wheel separators. Will accommodate wheels up to 8 inches in width. Staggered wheel fitment may vary depending on offset.

Sport springs should do more than get your car closer to the ground. If you're considering your lowering options, be sure to include the premium quality spring sets from H&R. Improve handling but keep ride quality suitable for a daily driver with Sport Springs, knowing you're getting German-made springs with an unrivaled reputation for quality and performance. These springs perform great with stock shocks, or pair this upgrade with a performance shocks for a superior package.

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 our VW MKVI Jetta Sportwagen LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs.

Lifting your Volkswagen has never been safer or easier than it is with hydraulic jack head adapters from ECS Tuning. Our black floor jack adapter with contrasting ECS etched logo sits into the round lift head found on most hydraulic jacks, including the Schwaben Low Boy. Its head then engages the recesses on Volkswagen lift pads, making a safe, stable lift point that won't damage underbody panels or paint. Have damaged or missing lift pads? Buy the adapter, pads, or complete kit that include lift adapter with the pad set. ECS Tuning. Raising the bar...and your car.

Your VR6 goes like a streak, but lately, it's starting to leak. Since coolant doesn't come for free, it's time for plastic surgery. Keep your VR6 safe from the dangers of overheating with new coolant hose repair parts from ECS Tuning. Replace those old, heat-hardened plastic pipes and o-rings before they dump enough coolant to cause engine overheating and expensive damage. Buy individual pipes and elbows or move up to a repair kit that includes a new thermostat, coolant pipes, and fresh o-rings.

Personalize the interior of your MKVI Golf with premium dash and door trim panels. These unique accent pieces add a styling statement that turns a base interior into a deluxe upgrade. Choose from patterned carbon fiber with a smooth, easy-clean hi-gloss finish, or jump from better to best with ornate aluminum panels, richly detailed with a textured surface pattern. Exact fit panels replace your originals to look like they were installed at the factory--in an upscale model.

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in the all new line of Schwaben floor mats from ECS tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Available in black or gray, with black, grey or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot.

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in the all new line of Schwaben floor mats from ECS tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Available in black or gray, with black, grey or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot.

Horn blasts and sideswipe near misses during lane changes are scary stuff. If you're lucky, all you get is a massive dose of horn before swerving back to your own lane. Where did HE come from? ECS heated Blind Spot mirrors expand your rear vision area to include that guy shadowing your quarter panel. Easy to install, these mirrors look good, and make merging with traffic a non-contact sport.

Did your 1.8T oil pan go head to head with a concrete parking lot barrier? Guess who lost. VW cast aluminum oil pans have a glass jaw that shatters on impact. Installing another is just asking for a repeat performance. That's why ECS Tuning came up with a Hybrid oil pan that can take a punch without going weak in the knees. Made of lightweight aluminum with a steel bottom for added strength, the ECS Hybrid oil pan comes as a complete installation upgrade kit that includes pre-assembled pan, sealer, turbo oil return adapter, and oil pickup. Our online tutorial makes it easy.

Add a touch of class to a tired interior with an easy-to-install OE quality shift knob and boot. Replace your torn, tattered, coffee-stained orignals, and brighten your interior in minutes. Grey, black or tan leather boots complement any interior color. Black pebbled shift knobs with silver trim are durable, and feel great. "Fun" shui for B5.

Get some spacers for your MKIV. ECS Tuning lets you tweak your stance--or swagger down the road with a monster offset. Bolt patterns to fit your Volkswagen. Choose from our huge inventory of hub centric spacers in thicknesses sure to match your car, your wheels, and your shopping budget. All ECS spacers are corrosion protected: 2,3, and 4mm spacers are zinc plated steel; thicker spacers, in sizes ranging from 5 to 30mm, are anodized aluminum. Buy them alone or with matching lug bolts. HR spacers also available from 3 to 30mm

Improve performance with free-flowing downpipe upgrades from APR, Eurojet, and Billy Boat. These low restriction exhausts with free-flowing catalysts complement performance upgrades like cold air intakes and chipping. Now you can bolt on premium stainless steel downpipes from three of the best names in the business, and increase exhaust throughput for improved volumetric efficiency. Effective as they are good looking, you'll hate to hide them, but love the difference they make.

ECS Tuning has a time-honored tradition of packaging premium components for common maintenance and service procedures. Our extensive line of MKIV 2.0 Timing Belt Kits continues that tradition, selling you only what you need in packaged kit form. The range is impressive, from base timing belt with tensioner to our Ultimate Plus Kits with underdrive or lightweight crank pulleys. 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.