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Look good. See more. Be seen. Take advantage of special sale prices on European-style headlight assemblies with clear/black or clear/chrome projectors. These special housings improve night driving vision using standard H1 and H7 bulbs. Audi-style LED light bars don't just look great, they make you more visible to other motorists. Direct fit, no modifications needed. Priced to move.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for many European vehicles. Books or CDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment; on sale.

If you're a tool-aholic--or know someone who is--you're in for a pleasant surprise. Our tool catalog is large and growing. We have both Euro-car and general application tools, great additions to an enthusiast's tool box; tough enough for a pro mechanic. Make a tool junkie happy, even if it's you.

Add a special touch to your holiday decorations with lighted VW logos and shatterproof ornaments. Blue and white globes and etched enamel logo pendant come tree-ready, with loop-style hangers. The lighted logo string is sure to brighten the holiday season and spice up special events and enthusiast gatherings throughout the coming year. VW ornaments are great party gifts, and a sure fire conversation starter for holiday gatherings.

Go back to the future with a sci-fi reverse camera kit. This hi-tech option, commonly reserved for luxury models, can be retrofitted to any MKV/MKVI Golf equipped with an RNS-based factory navigation stereo. A great accessory for families with small children--or anyone who needs to back up in a crowded grocery store parking lot. See every hazard behind you in a live, color video display: kids and carts, pets and pedestrians, toys and trikes. This isn't just an accessory; it's one of the best safety upgrades ever offered by ECS. Be sure to check out our installation PDF!

This is a new addition to our extensive assortment of vehicle lighting upgrades. The Hella LED third brake light is a swell starting point for customizing your VW's exterior lighting. Just pop out the old light assembly, and pop in a new one. Brighter than the OE light it replaces, the LEDs also light faster, for added safety. The smoked lens is a subtle presence until it comes on bright red when braking. Compatible with your existing lighting harness and connectors.

Ziza LED license plate bulbs are a fast and easy way to make your MKVI Jetta look like a MKVII! Now you can move up to the clean, hi-tech look of LED lighting, at a sale price. Unlike some LED replacement bulbs that pop on a bulb check warning light, Ziza LEDs have a built in resistor that balances the circuit load. That means no "bulb out" warning to annoy you. Still not sure? You drive a hard bargain! For a limited time, we'll even ship them free. But don't wait too long...

Give 'em what they want: cold hard cash. ECS Tuning Gift Certificates are the gift that won't get returned because it's the wrong size, style, or color. ECS gift cards come in different denominations, from 10 to 100 dollars, to fit any budget. These certificates are sure to please your favorite auto enthusiast, and they're a lot easier to wrap than a bowling ball!

Timing is everything. A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. Performance enthusiasts! Add some fun. Order stock kits spiced with underweight or underdrive crank pulleys. Underdrive kits available in five colors. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

TT pedal set sale. Add the look of attractive polished aluminum Audi TT pedals in your VW. Choose the standard brushed aluminum three-pedal set, with contrasting black anti-slip raised bubber nubs, or add the four-piece set with dead pedal. This an ECS easy-install upgrade; no drilling or hardware to fuss with. Trim pieces are secured with snap-in-place rubber lips. A treat for your feet.

If the roar from your 2.0T sound pipe "a-noise" you, we have a solution. Bypass it. The new ECS noise pipe delete kit lets you eliminate the factory noise pipe altogether, and sends all the boost from the intercooler straight to the throttle body, where it belongs. This complete kit comes with bypass air duct and a special block-off plate for the water tray to keep local rodents from taking up residence after the noise pipe goes away. To help you make the changeover, we posted a photo- instructional sequence online. Sales and support, from ECS.

We've got the look, and you can have it, too. MKIV Jetta tail light lens kits from Hella come in four flavors to suit any taste. Choose among different color combinations and pick the one that matches your car color and accessories. This easy-to-install upgrade bolts on with simple hand tools. No coding or modifications required; use your existing bulbs and wiring. Best of all, the look is legal. Even the Magic Color Clear lens set won't rankle your local constable. Order yours soon.

New Product. Free shipping. ST coilovers by KW are made of high grade, galvanized steel, and come with a 5 year limited warranty. With engineering tailored specifically to your vehicle, preset dampening and height adjustability provide a good balance between performance and ride comfort. All this and free shipping. Don't wait.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

New pads: check. New rotors: check. New brake lines: Uh, say what? If you spend time and money renewing your brake hardware and linings, you ought to consider upgrading to ECS Tuning exact-fit brake hoses, and do the job right. These new new brake hoses are stronger, more durable, and better protected than the originals. They are shielded in stainless steel mesh reinforcement, and coated with bright red vinyl for added protection. Available by the axle for front or rear, or as a complete vehicle set, our tailored hoses come with OE attachment fittings and sealing washers.

If your R32 or TT has gone soft in the corners or over bumps, check the OE control arm bushings. OE rubber bushings are soft to begin with, and get flabby with daily driving. The change from spry to sloppy happens faster when rubber bushings are exposed to oil leaks or heat. ECS knows this. We have a cure: a complete polyurethane control arm bushing kit. Get everything you need, from bushings to hardware. Our special polyurethane bushings are harder for a stiffer ride. They're tougher, too, resisting oxidation, petrochemicals, and heat aging better than rubber. Easy. Affordable.

Koni STR.T struts are a budget-wise solution for price conscious motorists. These bright orange, non-adjustable struts have been valved by Koni engineers to provide improved handling, without sacrificing ride quality. Install them with your springs, or add Koni sport springs for matched performance. STR.T struts come with two more special features that make them a great buy at this price: the respected Koni name, and a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. Twisting two-lane not included.

Koni STR.T struts are a budget-wise solution for price conscious motorists. These bright orange, non-adjustable struts have been valved by Koni engineers to improve handling, without sacrificing ride quality. Install them with your springs, or add Koni sport springs for matched performance. STR.T struts come with two more special features that make them a great value: the respected Koni name, and a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. Twisting two-lane not included.

They're back. FK Street-line coilovers are back in stock and ready to ship. Hard to believe any German-made complete car set this affordable could look this good. Not to mention the one year warranty. Probably explains why they fly off the shelves so quickly. Their stunning polished caps and threaded tubes are offset by bold yellow springs. Height adjustable, with precision-machined threaded housings, Street-line coilovers come with adjustment wrenches. These won't hang around long, especially with free shipping, so act fast.

They're back. FK Street-line coilovers are back in stock and ready to ship. Hard to believe any German-made complete car set this affordable could look this good. Not to mention the one year warranty. Probably explains why they fly off the shelves so quickly. Their stunning polished caps and threaded tubes are offset by bold yellow springs. Height adjustable, with precision-machined threaded housings, Street-line coilovers come with adjustment wrenches. These won't hang around long, especially with free shipping, so act fast.

They're back. FK Street-line coilovers are back in stock and ready to ship. Hard to believe any German-made complete car set this affordable could look this good. Not to mention the one year warranty. Probably explains why they fly off the shelves so quickly. Their stunning polished caps and threaded tubes are offset by bold yellow springs. Height adjustable, with precision-machined threaded housings, Street-line coilovers come with adjustment wrenches. These won't hang around long, especially with free shipping, so act fast.

Timing is everything. A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultra kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, and seals. Performance enthusiasts! Add some fun. Order stock kits spiced with underweight or underdrive crank pulleys. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

Ram your OE oil pan into a curb, and all the kings horses and all the king's men, won't put that pan back together again. Low-hanging, one-piece cast OE oil pans crack like an egg shell on impact. ECS has engineered a solution: a hybrid oil pan that combines the heat transfer qualities of aluminum with the impact resistance of stamped steel. Unlike the one-piece pan, the ECS hybrid pan lower steel section dents, but won't shatter. This is a complete kit, with everything you need to install it, including turbo drain tube adapter, bolts, and sealer.

Ziza Euro-look lighting options from ECS Tuning add style and function to your MKIII Golf, Jetta, or Cabrio. Amber Euro-spec turn signal housings are a direct fit in Euro bumpers, or can be installed in U.S.- spec bumpers with minor modification. Want to go all Euro? Install the Euro radiator support and add dual chamber Euro-spec headlights. Benefits? Great Euro look plus targeted road illumination to improve nightime visibility and driving safety. Upgrade, or replacement of road weary original lighting, Ziza Euro-lights add improved function and continental cachet.

Small to fit in tight spots, and tougher than stock, the all-new Forge DV008 Diverter Valve is a great upgrade. Its quality construction and bolt-on-cap design make it tougher than its OEM replacement, a component with a pattern-failure history. Available in attractive Anodized Black or Gunmetal finishes, each valve comes as a kit that includes springs and shims, hex key, replacement hose clamps, Forge key chain, and a limited lifetime warranty. All that and Forge quality. Act soon.

Look good leaving. These great new LED license plate lights throw a brighter light, cooler than the yellow light from the OE incandescent bulbs they replace. Kit comes boxed with instructions and two complete exact fit assemblies containing LED light boards, complete with vehicle compatible harness connections. Installation is easy: swap out the old assemblies for the new ones and plug them in. The LEDs flood your license plate in cool, bright light, and won't throw codes like some aftermarket assemblies. Cool lights. Great look. A Better, Brighter Light

Add the finishing touch to your VW or Audi with attractive and functional R8 oil and cooling system caps. Whether your engine is stock or has been upgraded with special paint and trim panels, our new caps stand tall with contrasting black and polished aluminum accents and bold yellow and red icons. The oil cap is non-vented, and the coolant cap applies the same system pressure as the original, to raise the coolant boiling point. Style with substance, from ECS Tuning.

Get a grip. Whiteline premium control arm bushings add caster to your front wheels to improve traction under load, reducing wheel spin and understeer. Made of heavy anodized aluminum with polyurethane bushings, Whiteline Control Arm Bushing Kits look great and are easy to install. This simple but effective suspension upgrade reduces bushing compliance and noise for tighter handling and consistent alignment angles. A fast and easy suspension upgrade.