Some things I have had done recently :
Rotors and pads - Wagner cermaic pads and coated rotors.
If I need an exhaust for a daily driver, I'd have one custom made out of stainless and add a Borla or RSX Type S muffler.
Thermostat - I went with OEM Honda.
Any belts I would go with Gates or Honda.
Oil, I run a synthetic Blend, Valvoline or Castrol, or whatever name brand is on sale. Change every 4-5k miles.
OEM Honda oil filter or Purolator.
Thanks, for sharing...
Well, that joker appears to be have disappeared, from thread...Thanks, Mods!
That said, and fwiw, here are some things I've gotten, for a 96 civic ex, over the years:
OEM Honda:
Radiator & hoses
Wheel bearing (fr d/s)
Power steering rack + outer tie rods, l/r
Water pump, timing belt & Tensioner w/ spring, oil seals
Brake pads/rotors
Master cylinder
Power window regulator
Tune up: ie Spark plugs, wires, distributor cap & rotor
Oil filter: Filtech
Horn button assy.
Switch body
Hoses, belts, weather stripping, seals, gaskets, o-rings, springs
Fluids: P/S, brake, tranny & coolant (type 2)
Washers: Drain plugs (oil pan & tranny) + valve cover
Aftermarket:
Muffler: Walker Quiet-Flow, Limited lifetime warranty
A/C Compressor: Denso, 2 year warranty
A/C: Evaporator, expansion valve & drier/receiver: Unknown brands, supplied by auto a/c guy w/ 1 yr warranty.
Axle (fr d/s): Raxles.com, talk to Marty
Limited lifetime warranty, pre-paid return shipping label, for core.
Starter: Carquest, Limited lifetime warranty
Air filter: Fram
Oil: Castrol GTX Ultraclean synthetic blend 5W-30