shotoutacc0rd

After it came up in a few threads, I figured I should make a thread dedicated to this subject. I still have a bunch of parts that need to be replaced on my cars, and I care alot about price/benefit analysis. Sometimes, when people buy aftermarket parts, they're of such low quality that they often need replacement. I'd like to see a list of aftermarket parts and their companys which aren't like that, stuff that is a fair price and of high quality.

I'm gonna break the list up into a few posts, body, suspension, engine, etc.

please respond to this thread if you've had experience with an aftermarket company which has very good OEM style parts, and I'll include it in the list unless it is disputed. This is a place for us to list parts that we would be proud to have on our cars, and happy to recommend them to our friends or customers.

shotoutacc0rd

Suspension & Steering

Bushings: Hardrace
we all know hardrace makes our favorite bushings.

Control arms: Moog
I have used Moog control arms/ball joints and in the few months IV had them IV been happy with them. They're a federal mogul (think felpro) brand

Struts & Shocks: ?

Tie Rods: ?

Rack & Pinion: ?

Steering wheel: ?

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powertrain

Distributor parts: ?

Spark Plug Wires: Aurora

PCV valve: ?

valves: I recently used some ITM valves, cannot say for certain if they work yet.

Axles: ?

shotoutacc0rd

Reserved body

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Reserved brakes and bearings

wheel bearings: Timkin is my go-to brand.

Rotors: ?

Calipers: ?

Pads: ?

Soft lines: ?

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Reserved xyz

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Already a thread for this.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/%5Bfaq%5D-your-guide-buying-quality-aftermarket-maintenance-parts-your-civic-3114911/

shotoutacc0rd

I didnt see it and yes I looked. I guess I just wasted 10 mins oh well

andoxviii

iTrader: (1)

Is it literally the very first link in the main FAQ in Grumble's signature.

andoxviii

iTrader: (1)

Oops, I mean "It is". It won't let me edit that post...

shotoutacc0rd

No disrespect meant toward deschlong but his list isn't as good as mine is gonna be. Plus I'm gonna include stuff he didn't. I intend to include errything.

I will incorporate his list into this one though.

I think this one will be way more user friendly

andoxviii

iTrader: (1)

That is just one example of such a list. These types of threads are all over the place.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Don't see how you could have looked if it's right there in the FAQs. That means you don't ever read them.

shotoutacc0rd

I was mistaken about not seeing it, its a matter of not remembering it was there. His list is missing alot of stuff, maybe I'll talk to him about updating it with more parts.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I think that's a better idea. Frankly, you don't have enough experience with Hondas to compile a list of "high quality good choice parts" (whatever that means).

doctorake

this

cetcivic

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shotoutacc0rd

It'd be great if I could actually see that picture

cetcivic

Bro, u even certified?

Struts and shocks-

tony_2018

You created a list but only provided two parts on there......you created a list.......and only provided two parts...

Tell me again how this list is better than deschlong?

edit: for the record there is another option other than hardrace bushings. Google it bud.

shotoutacc0rd

I never said there wasn't another option. And the list got interrupted for a while because the edit feature was turned off somehow, but now its back. But now I'm too busy to keep listing systems and parts.

@ cetcicic. I'm certified mentally handicapped, if that's what you mean.

tony_2018

Why not just update the other thread with your recommended list? You've just been told where to find it?

shotoutacc0rd

As I said mine is meant to be more user friendly. Deschlong's is purposefully narrow sighted, while my goal for this list is to be much more far reaching. It is my intent to include every part feasibly replaceable. I dont think I will be including stuff like performance parts standalones turbochargers etc, ill see how it goes as I compile more suggestions and as I use more stuff. I usually research brands before buying the parts, but I'll sometimes forget, and I usually dont share that information. Maybe it'l just be a reference for myself with my experience and others experience, but I'm hoping by including things that are less commonly replaced I may help someone at some point.