The Euro District ECS Tuning Event Coverage

For the past few years, ECS Tuning has been sparsely present at events, trade shows, and race tracks as we have been focusing on our growth. While we are still experiencing these growing pains, we are looking forward to being present at more events locally and around the East Coast. This past weekend, we [...]

2018-04-18T20:02:47-04:00April 17th, 2018|Audi, BMW, ECS Nation, General, Suspension, Volkswagen, Wheels|Comments Off on The Euro District ECS Tuning Event Coverage

A Brief History of the Audi C7 RS7 Quattro

The Audi RS7 is the latest big-body Sportback sedan based off of the A7 platform. This impressive cruiser boasts a 560 hp twin-scroll turbo 4.0 TFSI V8 that powers all four wheels thanks to Audi’s impressive Quattro all-wheel-drive system. An eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox smoothly shifts the RS7 through the gears and shoulders the power [...]

2018-04-04T19:15:23-04:00April 4th, 2018|About, Audi, General, Performance, Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Brief History of the Audi C7 RS7 Quattro

Vendor Spotlight: Black Forest Industries

In 2001, Black Forest Industries was founded to provide Audi and VW parts to the growing European Tuning Community in America. Their unique, high-quality, performance parts are designed to improve both the aesthetics and driving experience of your Audi or VW and are renowned for their exceptional shift knobs available for nearly all European [...]

2018-04-03T21:20:45-04:00April 3rd, 2018|About, Audi, General, Performance, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Vendor Spotlight: Black Forest Industries

Best Mods for the BMW E36 3 – Series 1991-1999

If you have a BMW E36, you most likely have already begun to modify it in some way. The E36, which was produced from 1991 through 1999, was the successor to the highly-praised E30 chassis. The E36 featured a range of engines; the most desirable in America being the M5x line or the S5x line. [...]

2022-01-25T09:42:35-05:00January 29th, 2018|BMW, Body & Exterior, Braking, DIYs, Drivetrain, Engine, Exhaust, General, Intake, Uncategorized, Wheels|Comments Off on Best Mods for the BMW E36 3 – Series 1991-1999

Carbon Fiber Upgrades for the Audi B8.5 S4 3.0T FSI

The Audi B8.5 S4, also commonly known as the B8 S4 Facelift, is a 3.0T FSI-powered, 329hp example of Audi’s superior engineering. Its massive torque and respectable power are huge draws towards the B8.5, which makes it one of the more popular models chosen by ECS customers to modify. Many of the first modifications [...]

2018-01-26T20:57:03-05:00January 26th, 2018|About, Audi, Carbon Fiber, DIYs, General|Comments Off on Carbon Fiber Upgrades for the Audi B8.5 S4 3.0T FSI

A Month of VW MK7 Performance: Brand New Carbon Fiber Products

Winter has kept us indoors, but we haven’t been idle. Here at ECS, we have taken advantage of that time to produce a slew of parts for the MK7 platform. The MK7 Golf, GTI, and R are fantastic cars in their own right from the factory, but they can always be improved. Over the next [...]

2018-02-14T21:48:58-05:00January 24th, 2018|About, DIYs, General, Intake, Interior, New Products, Suspension, Volkswagen|Comments Off on A Month of VW MK7 Performance: Brand New Carbon Fiber Products

Best Fun Modifications for the VW MK6 GTI – The ECS Tuning Guide

To maintain the theme of modifying a second-hand MK6 GTI, we are outlining some fun modifications to improve your overall enjoyment while driving the car. Though they may not add performance benefits or significant changes to the aesthetics of your MK6 GTI, simple ‘livability’ modifications are what personalizing and customizing a car is really about. [...]

2022-02-08T11:09:20-05:00January 17th, 2018|About, Car Care, DIYs, General, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Best Fun Modifications for the VW MK6 GTI – The ECS Tuning Guide

Best 5 Maintenance Needs for your Second Hand MK6 GTI

If you are in the market for a used hot hatchback, then you have undoubtedly put the MK6 GTI on your list to consider. Right now, the MK6 has entered that sweet-spot of being both affordable and available in excellent condition being that its oldest model year is within ten years old. As we [...]

2018-01-15T17:14:05-05:00January 15th, 2018|About, Buying Guide, Car Care, General, Uncategorized, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Best 5 Maintenance Needs for your Second Hand MK6 GTI

Best MK6 GTI Mods and Upgrades to Increase Power and Performance – The ECS Tuning Guide

The VW MK6 GTI, which ran from the 2010 to 2014 model years with the 2.0T TSI engine, is incredibly popular among tuners for its availability and potential for some incredible power. With the newest update just hitting dealerships and the last iteration showing up more frequently in used car markets, the MK6 GTI has [...]

2018-01-10T18:05:18-05:00January 8th, 2018|About, DIYs, Engine, General, Intake, Lighting, Performance, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Best MK6 GTI Mods and Upgrades to Increase Power and Performance – The ECS Tuning Guide

Stage 3 Big Brake Kit Installation Instructions (MKV, VI, Jetta, EOS, Golf/GTI, and Audi A3)

The ECS Big Brake Kit provides big improvements in braking power with a specially packaged kit containing quality brake components from the best names in the business. Start with large diameter ECS two-piece, drilled and slotted [...]

2022-02-08T13:52:36-05:00January 4th, 2018|Audi, Braking, DIYs, General, Performance, Project Cars, Tech Tips, Uncategorized, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Stage 3 Big Brake Kit Installation Instructions (MKV, VI, Jetta, EOS, Golf/GTI, and Audi A3)