Vendor Spotlight: Sparta Evolution Big Brakes for your BMW

For most BMW owners, your cars are more than something that fills a necessity. Your BMW is a source of enjoyment. Whether you take your BMW to an occasional track event or just enjoy a spirited drive blasting tunes down your favorite road, having a brake system capable of providing sufficient force is critical. From [...]

2018-03-29T21:03:49-04:00March 29th, 2018|About, BMW, Braking, Performance|Comments Off on Vendor Spotlight: Sparta Evolution Big Brakes for your BMW

Vendor Spotlight: IRP Germany Performance Parts for your Track BMW

If you plan on driving your BMW at a track event, for an Auto-X, or competitively at all, the importance of setting up your car to handle the extra stress is critical. IRP Germany produces some of the best driveline components to help stiffen your BMW for performance use with high-quality mounts, flex discs, control [...]

2018-03-08T21:03:36-05:00March 8th, 2018|About, BMW, Drivetrain, New Products, Performance, Suspension|Comments Off on Vendor Spotlight: IRP Germany Performance Parts for your Track BMW

Best Coilovers for your BMW E90/E92 335i

One of the most popular methods to lower a vehicle is to equip the car with a coilover suspension kit. The standard procedure in most cases is to find the least expensive, lowest, and most adjustable coilovers available. These coilovers are then immediately fitted to the car, slammed to their absolute lowest setting, and [...]

2018-01-17T20:07:12-05:00January 16th, 2018|About, BMW, Performance, Suspension|Comments Off on Best Coilovers for your BMW E90/E92 335i

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

DIY: ECS Performance Lightweight Power Steering Pulley

Installing an ECS Tuning Performance Power Steering Pulley is an afternoon project that can be completed with relative ease. It rewards you with the performance and dependability of our meticulously engineered products, and it is an excellent opportunity to replace worn drive belts at the same time. Before you begin, read and familiarize yourself with [...]

2018-01-05T22:16:47-05:00January 5th, 2018|About, BMW, Car Care, DIYs, Drivetrain, Engine, Performance|Comments Off on DIY: ECS Performance Lightweight Power Steering Pulley

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)

HPA and ECS Tuning Photo Contest

If you have a 2.0T K03-powered Audi or VW and are looking to upgrade it this Winter, HPA Motorsports and ECS want to help make that happen! We are hosting a week-long photo contest open to the applicable models. For a full list of those vehicles included in the [...]

2018-04-17T20:16:42-04:00November 30th, 2017|About, Audi, Engine, Performance, Project Cars, Software, Turbo, Uncategorized, Volkswagen|Comments Off on HPA and ECS Tuning Photo Contest

Carista OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter

Most enthusiasts will agree that their car is part of the family. We all love our cars and the relationships we are able to build with them, but modification is what we do. The process of customizing, maintaining, and improving the functions and appearance of our cars is cathartic in a way. Just as [...]

2018-01-04T16:59:47-05:00November 28th, 2017|Audi, BMW, Car Care, DIYs, General, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Performance, Porsche, Software, Tech Tips, Uncategorized, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Carista OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter

HAWK Performance Pads for Your Performance Car

“Which brakes should I use” is a question we hear all too often. For most people, stopping by the local brake shop or even the dealership are sufficient options. For the enthusiast, however, brakes that hold up under aggressive driving conditions on the street or track are paramount to a well handling and enjoyable car. [...]

2018-01-04T18:59:31-05:00November 21st, 2017|Braking, Performance, Uncategorized|Comments Off on HAWK Performance Pads for Your Performance Car

ECS Tuning and BILSTEIN Present: The Ultimate Audi A3 Sweepstakes Winner

ECS Tuning and BILSTEIN were proud to deliver the new Audi A3 to the winner on Friday the 17th of November. The ceremony was held at the BILSTEIN facility in Southern California and was met with the local car communities interested in seeing the exchange first-hand. For the past months, we have held a [...]

2018-01-04T19:35:06-05:00November 17th, 2017|Audi, ECS Nation, ECS Show Nation, General, Performance, Project Cars, Uncategorized|Comments Off on ECS Tuning and BILSTEIN Present: The Ultimate Audi A3 Sweepstakes Winner