I am looking for some technical advice/recommendations for not only prepping for my first track day ever, but on what brands to use for replacement parts.

My 1991 Civic Si just went through a bunch of work including a newer engine installed, (30k mile D16A6 with a lower mileage head provided by SnowwhiteEF <3), lower mileage transmission, wire harness tuck, and battery relocation.

I am aware of the DB issue at laguna, there are no leaks on my car, and the battery is properly secured. So that prep is complete. The real issue is i need help with replacing all my front end components. From what to buy from where, what should I replace since I am there, and any recommendations on performance mods? I need inner and outer tie rod ends, and upper and lower ball joints on both sides replaced! They have quite a bit of play! I am assuming my wheel bearings are good since I know how to inspect front end suspension parts. You can literally see the ball joints move when pushing the tire up and down. But I guess we will see when everything is replaced if there is still play.

So what brand does anybody recommend for this car taking a beating, who is the most inexpensive, and any tips on what to replace and when?

Or should I go to the local junkyard and just get DA front knuckles/hub/brakes and then go from there? My track day is October 29-30th. So i have around 20 days and short on time.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Tie rods and ball joints:
OEM last a very long time.
i haven't had an issue with any MOOG parts that I've used on any of my cars.
You may want to inspect all the rubber in the LCAs and sway bar linkages for wear while you are under the car.
If there is any cracking or splitting in the rubber, then consider replacing it.