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The VW 2022+ MK8 GTI / Golf R platform is a fantastic vehicle in stock form. Featuring all the latest high tech features, an ergonomically sound interior, sport-tuned suspension and a modified EA888 Evo4 engine. Unfortunately there were some cost-cutting techniques as compared to the outgoing MK7 platform. One of these cost-saving techniques were at the demise of the pneumatic hood strut, making hood opening a manual chore and leaving the car to feel "cheap." Our Research and Development team saw an opportunity to help make the MK8 platform more user-friendly with an easy-to-install Hood Strut Conversion Kit. Utilizing high-quality corrosion resistant hardware and a custom in-house engineered hood strut, install takes only minutes and there is no loss in hood opening height as compared to the factory prop rod, maintaining under-hood working room.

The ECS Tuning MK7/8v Luft-Technik (Air Technology) Induction Systems, are a premium in-house designed engine aspiration products that not only deliver remarkable power gains, but also blends automotive engineering into an artistic canvas of underhood beauty. Our systems are constructed of premium materials and utilizes the most advanced development methods available to date. Our systems are engineered to fit exactly like OEM with simple hand tools and includes all new installation hardware.

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs, our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before guessing blindly or going to the shop. Stay Informed

Bolt on the ability to make big power while retaining your current intake, downpipe, and intercooler with this Golf R / Continental turbo kit! This kit includes a brand new Continental turbocharger from the MK8 Golf R along with all necessary hardware, gaskets, seals and piping to properly install and give your GTI the legendary power of the Golf R! The ECS Tuning Luft-Technik (Air Technology) Induction System is a premium in-house designed engine aspiration product for your VW MK8 GTI that not only frees up intake restrictions, but also blends automotive engineering into an artistic canvas of underhood beauty. Our system is constructed of premium materials and utilizes the most advanced development methods available to date. Our system is engineered to follow the OEM flow path, keeping installation simple with basic hand tools and includes all new installation hardware.

We have selected a handful of specialty tools from Schwaben & other tool brands to run at the deepest discounts all year to help get your project up and running!

Strut tower bars are an excellent and common handling upgrade that work by bracing the strut towers together to reduce chassis flex during cornering. ECS Tuning has designed and tested this strut brace package in house to increase chassis rigidity and improve handling during aggressive cornering in your MK7/MK7.5 GTI or Golf R. Our Stage 1 strut bar is compatible with OEM struts or aftermarket coilovers. The additional Stage 2 brace further strengthens the strut towers while adding eye-catching underhood candy.

Give your MKVI more lighting options. A direct replacement for the OEM headlight switch that includes all factory positions and extra positions for: Marker Lights Coming Home / Leaving Home Fog Lights (if equipped) Marker lights with Fog Lights (if equipped) Rear Fog * (some models may require coding) Includes a trigger wire that needs to be wired into the CECM that allows you to run your parking lights independently once you deactivate the Daytime Running Lights by changing the code using VAG-COM.

Designed and engineered by our in-house engineering team fit directly on your front bumper, our Front Lip Spoilers will provide a much more aggressive visual appeal and the appearance of a much lower ride height. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, this front lip spoiler will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

Enjoy your 2015 - 2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T 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 System.

In the world of custom builds, the farther you stray from bolt-ons, the less likely you'll find a solution on the shelves that will fit and work exactly as you need. That's why we've launched our Universal Exhaust System program that helps provide you with the same high-quality stainless steel exhaust piping and accessories so you can tailor your spent gas exit to your needs with a brand you trust.

LIQUI MOLY is not only our favorite producer of lubrication and additive products, but they hold the title as the best oil producers in Germany: for seven consecutive years. A major part of any service is often a frequently forgotten one: using proper flushes and additives to ensure buildup and sludge are eliminated with maximum effect. LIQUI MOLY is a leading producer of oil additives, engine flushes, and fuel system cleaners, so we have picked out exactly which of their products your car needs to maintain peak performance at all times.

Our ECS Tuning in-house designed and engineered Functional Aero Rear Wing Kit is an all-in-one solution to providing your car with more downforce necessary to improve rear tire grip for improved handling. Our well thought out kit includes all of the components necessary for a comprehensive install and feature top-tier quality components for long term durability, such as the carbon fiber wing, billet aluminum mounting brackets and uprights, Delrin decklid shims and black oxide stainless steel hardware. The spoiler has an adjustable AOA (angle of attack) between 0� - 20�; to perfect downforce:drag ratio. The end plates are adjustable for aerodynamic needs and the Delrin decklid shims provide for a flat plane to bolt onto your trunk, if it has a sloped angle.

Are you ready to radically transform the driving experience in your Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8T? Take your docile, stock exhaust and replace it with the ECS Tuning in-house engineered Cat Back Exhaust System! Our Cat Back exhaust provides for a sporty European exhaust note, with 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!

Enjoy your Volkswagen MK5 Golf 2.5L 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!

Our ECS Tuning Rear Stress Bar Kit stiffens the chassis in the rear of your MK5/6 in the area most prone to chassis flex during hard cornering or changes in road surfaces. Our Stress Bar helps to stiffen the rear chassis from undesired torsional flexing of the body which allows for faster turn-in speed and flatter cornering, while reducing chassis creaks and groans. Our Rear Stress Bar Kit achieves all of these great benefits while maintaining functionality with the rear seatbacks in all positions, & no noticeable increase in NVH.

The perfect way to unleash hidden horsepower in a modern turbocharged engine is to upgrade the restrictive factory downpipe with a smoother, higher flowing unit. This is a great way to increase performance and add a sophisticated growl to the exhaust note. Ideal performance is achieved through expelling exhaust gasses at maximum velocity through a larger diameter, freer flowing downpipe due to smoother bend radius, larger internal diameter and a less-restrictive catalytic converter.

The Volkswagen 7L (Touareg 1 & 2), 7P (Touareg 3) and related Porsche Cayenne (955, 957 and 958) platform is an unsuspecting, yet remarkable off-road rig, even in stock form. With some models including a low range transfer case, a locking rear differential and even a height adjustable air ride suspension, these are very capable SUV's for the roads that are less traveled. With all of these great features there are some limitations to how far it can be pushed. Like other trucks and SUV's that tackle the trails you'll need sufficient protection, unless you dare to risk serious damage to critical underbody components as you crawl, creep and drive over treacherous rocks, boulders and steep terrain. As our Engineering Team dove in deeper to the Overland / Off-Road realm we realized the need for a serious skid plate, engineered to properly handle such excursions.

ECS had a productive start to the first couple months of 2023 with several new performance aftermarket components for your favorite European cars with a heavy focus on the all-new MK8 platform! Our new parts for your VW include everything from simple cosmetic upgrades to awesome performance pieces. Check out our full line of new products for your vehicle!

We have selected handfuls of products that we need out of our inventory to make room for bigger and better things. We have reduced their price until they are GONE. Deals like this go quick, so act soon or risk missing out. Limited time, limited stock, huge savings.

Upgrading your MK5 or MK6 with a Front Mount Intercooler is an effective way to decrease charge-air temperatures and increase performance potential but that also requires you to retain the original intercooler since that carries the A/C condenser, radiator, and fan shroud. Naturally, that reduces the airflow to your bigger intercooler and robs you of optimal efficiency. Our new OEM Intercooler Delete Brackets allow you to ditch that old intercooler while retaining your radiator, condenser, and fan shroud for a sleek, lightweight, and free-flowing performance intercooler upgrade.

Here are some frictional characters you can believe in. ECS Tuning clutch kits let you restore the smooth clutch operation and performance you expect from your manual transmission. Knowing that one size can't possibly fit all, we've gone out of our way to give you the choices you want. From single mass flywheel conversions that replace your failure prone dual mass flywheel to all out performance upgrades rated at 600+ ft/lbs. you're sure to find the clutch kit that suits your needs, and exceeds your expectations. If your clutch has swapped grip for slip, order soon.

Take your MK7/MK7.5/MK8 GTI to the next level with upgraded performance and aesthetic. Our ECS lowering springs are specifically designed with both handling and comfort in mind for the best mix or performance and drivability. With an average lowering range of 1.0"-1.4" you have the added benefit of lower center of gravity providing superior cornering and better steering feedback. Lowering springs not only increase handling performance they provide an astounding aesthetic upgrade by decreasing the wheel gap and giving your car a more planted/fitted appearance.

Our ECS Tuning Rear Stress Bar Kit stiffens the chassis in the rear of your MK5/6 in the area most prone to chassis flex during hard cornering or changes in road surfaces. Our Stress Bar helps to stiffen the rear chassis from undesired torsional flexing of the body which allows for faster turn-in speed and flatter cornering, while reducing chassis creaks and groans. Our Rear Stress Bar Kit achieves all of these great benefits while maintaining functionality with the rear seatbacks in all positions, & no noticeable increase in NVH.

Upgrade the exterior styling on your Volkswagen MK4 Jetta with our ECS Tuning Gloss Black or Texture Black Trunk Spoilers. Our Trunk Spoilers were 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 your MK4. Crafted from high quality vacuum formed ABS polymer that is enhanced with UV-stabilizer to achieve its world class appearance and durability while providing a sporty style that's sure to set your vehicle apart from the rest. Installs atop the factory trunk with no drilling, cutting or any permanent modifications.

Our ECS Tuning in-house designed and engineered Functional Aero Rear Wing Kit is an all-in-one solution to providing your Volkswagen MK7/MK7.5 GTI or Golf R with more downforce necessary to improve rear tire grip for improved handling. This kit was specifically engineered for the MK7 GTI and Golf R and includes all of the components necessary for a comprehensive install and feature top-tier quality components for long term durability, such as the carbon fiber wing, billet aluminum mounting brackets, and 5052 aluminum uprights, water proof gaskets and black oxide stainless steel hardware.

Upgrade the exterior styling on your VW MK8 GTI with our ECS Tuning In-House designed and engineered Carbon Fiber, Gloss Black, or Textured Black Rear Diffusers. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, our rear diffusers will surely catch attention and turn heads! Featuring a deep profile, an aggressive vein design, and extending the entire width of the rear bumper to maximize its aggressive appearance, it will be sure to turn heads! It pairs perfectly with our Hatch Extensions or Front Lips!

ECS Performance Ignition Coils are an excellent upgrade for vehicles of all performance levels. These direct plug-and-play coils provide greater discharge energy over factory ignition coils for a stronger and more consistent spark. The attractive red housing with ECS Tuning etched resin compliments any engine bay. If you are replacing any aspect of your ignition system, it's best to replace all serviceable components. By doing so, your ignition system will work in better harmony, freeing up hidden horsepower and raising fuel economy. Skim the ECS Tuning ignition area under your model for spark plugs and more to get your vehicle into top shape.

Produced and bottled exclusively in North Bay, California, Torque sells just one product: the best racing brake fluid on the market! Torque R700 Brake Fluid is the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat and corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, and 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

Choose between our plain geo-spec coated, slotted zinc coated, or cross drilled and slotted zinc coated rotor designs! Our V5 plain rotor design is perfect for daily drivers looking for a reliable and affordable brake rotor option, and features a durable GeoSpec; silver-colored coating, which offers superior corrosion protection versus a painted or zinc coated rotor. This coating also eliminates the light oiling many manufactures utilize to avoid flash rust while rotors are stored or in transit: this means there's no cleaning or scuffing required to install ECS V5 plain rotors, making brake services quicker than that with uncoated rotors. Our V5 slotted rotor design provides excellent heat dissipation thanks to reduced pad out-gassing, meaning reduced brake fade. Slotting also reduces glazing, meaning consistently increased overall stopping power. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Our V5 cross drilled and slotted rotor design offers even greater heat dissipation and improved wet-weather performance as compared with a slotted rotor, making it an ideal choice for high-performance driving enthusiasts. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Pick the perfect set of pads, ranging from OEM replacement style to higher performance pad options. If you are looking for a specific brand or compound to get that extra edge on the track, contact our sales team today to discuss alternative pad options! All service kits include a care package that contains our stainless steel rotor set screws and two packages of brake grease so your installation goes smoothly!

Choose between our plain geo-spec coated, slotted zinc coated, or cross drilled and slotted zinc coated rotor designs! Our V5 plain rotor design is perfect for daily drivers looking for a reliable and affordable brake rotor option, and features a durable GeoSpec; silver-colored coating, which offers superior corrosion protection versus a painted or zinc coated rotor. This coating also eliminates the light oiling many manufactures utilize to avoid flash rust while rotors are stored or in transit: this means there's no cleaning or scuffing required to install ECS V5 plain rotors, making brake services quicker than that with uncoated rotors. Our V5 slotted rotor design provides excellent heat dissipation thanks to reduced pad out-gassing, meaning reduced brake fade. Slotting also reduces glazing, meaning consistently increased overall stopping power. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Our V5 cross drilled and slotted rotor design offers even greater heat dissipation and improved wet-weather performance as compared with a slotted rotor, making it an ideal choice for high-performance driving enthusiasts. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Pick the perfect set of pads, ranging from OEM replacement style to higher performance pad options. If you are looking for a specific brand or compound to get that extra edge on the track, contact our sales team today to discuss alternative pad options! All service kits include a care package that contains our stainless steel rotor set screws and two packages of brake grease so your installation goes smoothly!