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The ECS Luft-Technik Performance Intake System is designed to maximize efficiency, airflow, and induction sound, enhancing your driving experience while completely transforming your engine bay. This intake unlocks an unparalleled auditory experience by eliminating the restrictive factory components, freeing up restrictions for an exhilarating induction soundtrack. Let your engine breathe!

The Apex ML-10RT forged wheels are designed for high-performance vehicles, offering a blend of lightweight construction and exceptional strength. Engineered using advanced forging technology, these wheels provide superior durability and improved handling. Their sleek, multi-spoke design not only enhances aesthetics but also ensures optimal brake clearance. Ideal for track enthusiasts and street drivers alike, the Apex ML-10RT wheels deliver both style and performance.

The ECS Tuning Luft-Technik Induction System for the MK7.5 Jetta 1.5T is a performance-driven intake upgrade designed to optimize airflow, improve throttle response, and deliver a rich, turbocharged sound experience. Engineered in-house using cutting-edge development methods, this system delivers a +51% increase in airflow over the factory intake, significantly reducing restrictions before the turbo.

Are you ready to radically transform the driving experience in your Volkswagen VW Passat 2.0T? Take your docile, stock exhaust and replace it with the ECS Tuning in-house engineered Cat Back Exhaust System! Our Cat-Back exhaust provides a sporty European exhaust note, and a deep, aggressive sound without too much drone. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience true driving passion with our ECS Cat Back Exhaust System!

Looking to enhance the exhaust note on your MK7.5 Jetta 1.5T? Our In-House Designed & Engineered Turndown Cat-Back Exhaust System gives your VW the enhanced performance upgrade you've been looking for! Not only is our exhaust system stealthy, we bump up the volume by replacing the OEM muffler with our in-house engineered resonator, adding an aggressive, yet refined exhaust note that enhances your driving experience!

From the minds that engineered them to the machines they personally drive, these are our top product picks, straight from our enthusiast engineers! As die-hard automotive lovers themselves, our team pours their passion and expertise into every design. If it's not good enough for our own vehicles, you won't find it here. Get a glimpse into the parts we trust and install on our personal rides � we truly are enthusiasts built!

When the 8V RS3 came out, it quickly became one of the best performing "hot compact sedans" on the market! Naturally we had to get an 8Y RS3 into the shop for R&D and oh boy did we! Our engineering team went to work fast and made sure that everything we developed was that perfect OEM+ look and feel. We reviewed an 8Y RS3 earlier this year with our full catalog of ECS Upgrades and fell in LOVE! We fell so much in love with it and decided to purchase one, bolt on $20,000+ worth of top performance mods in the aftermarket industry and you guess it! LAUNCH A SWEEPSTAKES where YOU could take this beauty home! Plus we are giving the winner $10,000 additional to help with those pesky taxes! We partnered with top names in the performance and maintenance aftermarket industry to bring you the best 8Y RS3 as decked out as possible! Check out all the performance products from APR, BILSTEIN, AWE, Integrated Engineering and APEX Wheels below. Also dont forget we topped off all fluids with LIQUI MOLY and swapped out filters with HENGST Filters our preferred filtration supplier!

Gary, a long-time employee and beloved member of our R&D staff, has a real soft spot for the MK2 chassis and you can tell with the way he lovingly restored his 1990 Jetta GLI. Restore may not do this build justice; this car was reborn from effectively a bare shell to the absolute beauty you see today. With a freshly rebuilt motor, a funny-looking turbo, and a chassis that left no part untouched, this car is ready to hit the streets as if it were fresh off the factory floor with a few very fun tweaks.

Upgrade the exterior styling on your Volkswagen MK6 Golf with the ECS Tuning Gloss Black Hatch Spoiler Extension. 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 factory body lines.

Our replacement wiring harness requires you to cut your factory engine harness and re-pin the wiring into the provided male connector, then plug in the ECS replacement harness, connect your coils, and be on your way. DON'T WORRY WE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE INSTALL PDF! No need to worry about how long you have until the OEM wiring finally decides to give out, with ECS Tuning's Ignition Wiring Replacement Harness Kit you can make a clean and solid repair in no time!

My Volkswagen journey ignited with a B5.5 Passat, a car that instantly captivated me. The smooth 30V V6, married to a 5-speed manual, offered the perfect blend of comfortable backroad cruising and the thrill of a well-timed downshift. While I enjoyed the efficiency of my subsequent 2013 Jetta TDI, the allure of a spirited gasoline engine proved too strong to resist. March 2023 saw me behind the wheel of a brand new Jetta GLI, and I haven't glanced in the rearview mirror since. The IE tune unleashed a significant surge in power, while the ECS exhaust, complemented by the ARM downpipe, delivers the exact auditory experience I crave. The Go Fast Bits blow-off valve and CTS intake create an intoxicating symphony of turbo and induction sounds. To match this newfound power and auditory delight, the GLI's aesthetics received a significant upgrade. Our ECS carbon fiber trunk spoiler, coupled with ECS lowering springs and stunning Alzor Style 040 wheels wrapped in 255/40R18 tires, has completely transformed its summer presence and feel. For the colder months, a set of 17" Alzor Style MB8 wheels with snow tires ensures confident grip, and the ECS Street Shield provides invaluable peace of mind against road hazards.

After months of hunting for a fun, budget-friendly upgrade from my MK4 Jetta, I planned to buy a MK6 GTI in cash. Tired of clapped-out listings on Marketplace, I checked out a promising ad from a local Audi dealership. I came across a listing for a manual, black, 2-door MK6 GTI at the local Audi dealership and called right away. When I arrived, they showed me a completely different car a gray, 4-door DSG. Disappointed, I was ready to leave when I spotted a black, 2-door MK6 Golf R manual, just like I wanted. The listing online was posted incorrectly! Love at first sight, I signed for it immediately. The MK6 R is criminally underrated, and in 2025 one of only a few performance cars I think you can snag for under 15k. I love the haldex All Wheel Drive, I love how aggressive the front bumper looks, and I think the MK6 R's are some of the best designed VWs ever made, inside and out. why you picked the mods you have on there I wanted to go after the performance mods first, and get the car as fast as I could on the stock turbo. Next I wanted to get it lowered and get the best fitment possible on coilovers, since bags are for groceries. It's still a work in progress, the build is never finished. I plan on getting some Rotiforms next, and an Intake manifold by IE.

A few years ago, when I was in the market for a new vehicle, I was seeking a sporty model with a manual transmission and strong aftermarket support. After considering options from Ford and Hyundai, I found that none of them quite met my criteria or offered the features I was looking for as the VW GTI did. Most of the modifications made to the vehicle are performance-oriented, as I frequently participate in track days and autocross events, though I have also made some stylistic updates.

My Mk6 falls into the basic VW category with bags and Rotiforms, but back when I purchased this car I was looking for a fun tuner car that came with a manual transmission and a stock turbo (big mistake). I looked at lots of cars like 3 series BMW's, Lexus, shoot even Velosters, but once I test drove the GTI I fell in love with the little hatch. I've now had her for 5 years and probably have put more money into it just fixing it, but I still love VW, so much so now my whole fleet is VW, with a Mk6 Jetta, and a 2021 Tiguan.

German stubbornness demands only Genuine/OE Supplier or nothing for this 18 year old Wagon w/ only 30K miles on the clock

Upgrade your exterior styling on your MK8 GTI with the ECS Tuning gloss black trim pieces. These upgrades are engineered and designed in-house to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of your GTI.

Upgrade your exterior styling on your MK8 GTI with the ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber trim pieces. These upgrades are engineered and designed in-house to follow the curves and lines of the body to offer a more aggressive look that matches the factory appeal of your GTI

Due to low-quality steel construction, rusted transmission fluid pans are commonplace on any DQ250-equipped Volkswagen or Audi . After years of exposure to dirt, water, and road salt, the thin metal that keeps the DSG fluid inside the transmission will begin to leak due to porosity caused by corrosion. Additionally, due to its flimsy stamped steel construction, the factory pan is likely to bend upon removal, requiring complete replacement as a result. Avoid these potentially catastrophic issues by replacing your transmission pan with a high-quality stainless steel version from ECS Tuning!

The Pipercross catalogue of products has over 1000 vehicle applications. Their goal is to help you Find Your Filter; Whether it's a replacement drop in panel filter, universal cone/competition filter, performance intake system or one of their BRAND-NEW carbon fiber AirMax systems. Pipercross products are engineered to deliver optimal airflow without compromising filtration, enhancing your vehicle's performance, fuel efficiency, and longevity. Pipercross Heritage - "Of all the thousands of components of a car, we are obsessed with just one" Stacey Trewin, Chairman Founded in 1983, Pipercross has been at the forefront of British engineering, producing high-performance air filters that are trusted by enthusiasts and professionals alike. Their heritage is steeped in tradition, innovation and the pursuit of excellence. Proudly made in Northampton, UK, each of their products is designed, tested and manufactured under one roof using industry leading methods. Pipercross Future - Pipercross Airmax intakes are the pinnacle of intake systems, meticulously designed carbon fiber induction systems that are tailored to your specific vehicle, providing a bespoke solution for maximizing power, efficiency and induction sound.

We couldn't be happier to work with our good friend Zach Jobe and his E46 M3 CSL Clone project. Not only do we love seeing the E46 M3 still getting the love and attention from enthusiasts 20 years after its production end, we are also in love with Zach's custom touches that make his dream a reality. We helped refresh every corner of his E46 M3, see the build list here and check out the videos on YouTube!

This is more than your ordinary roof rack. Our range of roof racks may share a consistent blend of striking good looks and incredible functionality, but here's the twist: each one is meticulously tailored for your vehicle's chassis, ensuring a seamless and precise fit. Unique geometry, patterns, and profiles are used to integrate flawlessly with factory mounting points and fit snugly within the space constraints of your vehicle's body. This guarantees that every roof rack aligns perfectly with the front and rear, with no overhang and zero interference with doors, hatches, or any aspect of your daily vehicle use.

Designed in house, we have designed Performance Engine and Transmission Mounts that control fore/aft engine & transmission movement and allows for seamless power transfer to the tires. Wheel hop is eliminated, throttle response is improved and gear engagement is more precise. This design mimics our hugely popular MK7 mounts redesigned to fit perfectly on the MK8 chassis. More than just an insert, our ECS mounts iare a full unit replacement that upgrades the bushings to polyurethane and metal to strong, yet lightweight, billet aluminum for the ultimate in drivetrain control.

Say goodbye to those worn-out plastic bushings and hello to precision. Our shifter replaces the old bushings with billet 6061 aluminum, ensuring a crisp, accurate shift every time. Expect a 20-40% reduction in shift throw thanks to our expertly engineered modified geometry design. We've also relocated the reverse lockout, eliminating the cumbersome OEM press-down mechanism and replacing it with an adjustable lever just below the shift knob. Speaking of the shift knob, weve chosen Delrin for its low thermal conductivity, so youll never burn your hand on a scorching hot day again.

Are you ready to transform the driving experience in your Volkswagen Atlas / Atlas Cross Sport VR6? Take your docile, stock exhaust and replace it with the ECS Tuning in-house engineered Catback Exhaust System! Our catback exhaust provides for a sporty exhaust note, with a slightly deeper sound without significantly increasing drone.

For enthusiasts in search of a permanent diverter valve solution, look no further than the ECS Tuning Gen3 Diverter Valve upgrade. Featuring machined 6061 billet aluminum construction, high-temperature Viton o-rings, and a diaphragm-less internal piston and spring design, our diverter valve is the ultimate upgrade in performance and durability. Unlike aftermarket vent-to-atmosphere style diverter valves, our piece is designed to fully recirculate boost for transient throttle response and reduced turbocharger lag. Utilizing billet aluminum construction for the valve's exterior eliminates the potential for cracking in the external body, exponentially increasing durability over factory plastic construction. Most importantly, eliminating the OE-style diaphragm design safeguards this valve against failure at stock or increased boost levels.

Are you spending some quality time with your car this season? Equip yourself for all projects with Schwaben Tools! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

Over time, the factory rubber bushings wear and fail which can create a vague or sloppy driving experience. Our new Subframe Bushing Upgrades for your MK4 will replace the factory rubber bushings with either upgrader higher durometer polyurethane or motorsport-inspired monoball bearings to bring more responsive feedback without adding unwanted NVH.

Our design features high quality cast aluminum end tanks with our massive 25 x 15.8 x 2.55 {+1,000in} aluminum bar and plate core, which lends to an increase in volume of +113% over the OEM MK8 GTI intercooler, for maximum heat dissipation. Our intercooler was in-house engineered to provide a bolt-on cooling solution for the VW and Audi MQB platform. Through our in-house evaluation on our ECS Shop Golf R, we measured a maximum increase of +37 WHP @6,000 RPM and +5 WTQ @3,250 RPM along lower intercooler outlet temperatures.

Enjoy your Volkswagen MK5 Jetta 2.0T / GLI with the most engaging, race-inspired, performance exhaust system. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience your driving passion with our ECS Exhaust!

At ECS Tuning, our goal is to be the preferred source of Genuine Parts for all Volkswagen owners. We are Volkswagen enthusiasts to the core, which means we know the important role your Volkswagen plays in your life. Genuine Volkswagen Products ensure that your lifestyle is thoroughly Volkswagen and will continue with a theme of quality for you and your car.