Some of the spoon stuff is sh*# i had a radiator cap and the spoon badge came off lol. Ive heard the same about the oil cap to. But the big things e.g. Stroker kits, Final drives, breakes, suspension ect. . . Are really good, but the price aint lol.
Same thing happened to me dude...dropped of during a touge run...never to be seen again.. Like I said from the above thread, a lot of parts are badge engineered. I personally saw some low ranking Spoon employees taking new parts out of a huge crate and placing Spoon Sticker on them before repacking them into Spoon plastic bags and boxes...
OK, since we are on this issue. I will list the things from Spoon and Mugen which I think are a waste of money and you would probably be better off getting cheaper parts that work just as well or better.
Waste of money:
SPOON:
Engine Torque Damper (they all all made by the same manufacturer!)
Radiator Hoses (just the badge, SAMCO is cheaper and better)
Radiator Cap
Thermostat
Thermoswitch
Oil Filler Cap (All these are made by the same guys)
Air Cleaner (Its Sponge, Blitz and others are higher quality)
Exhaust Manifold (debatable as most of the other Japanese brands are similarly priced)
LSD (Cusco and Kaaz are MUCH better)
Clutch set (some other brands are more expensive but better like Cucso, Exedy, OS Giken)
Tower Bars and Lower arm bars (Cusco makes the best for cheaper)
Zero Bump Steer (Good unless you can get it cheaper, they are all the same)
Brake Rotor (They are just stock discs that are slotted)
Brake Pads (good but too pricey)
Brake Hoses (other brands are better for the money)
Reclining Bucket Seat and Carbon Bucket seat (They are poor quality, Recaro is still the best)
Sports Wiper Blade Set (I don't even know why they bothered, PIAA and Borch are way better)
MUGEN:
Radiator Car
Thermostat
Thermoswitch
Oil Filler cap (Same reason as Spoon)
Oil filter (They are all the same, the performance ones that is. Just use HAMP or Stock)
REV-S and R Engine Oil (Cost too much!!, why not use Motul or stick with good old Castrol)
Exhaust Manifold (Just too pricey)
Sports Suspension (Good but the price!!!)
Brake Pads (Not that suitable for street and its too much to pay, Endless and Dixcel are my choice)
LSD
Clutch (same reason as Spoon)
Oil Pan (Same reason as Spoon)
Radiator
Wheel nuts
Micro Mesh Brake Lines
Now for stuff that are invaluable
SPOON:
Engine Assy (excellent if you just want an overhauled stock engine)
Transmission Assy (same reason)
Throttle Body Venturi Type (there is no other like it)
Full Spec Suspension (they seem to understand Honda very well so its good)
Mono Block and Twin Block Calipers (Is there any other 4 pot caliper that fits over stock brake rotor size?)
Polished Valve Set (they really put a lot of work into this one)
High Tension Plug Cords (there is no other with grounding)
Gear set (the ratios are very nice for Hondas)
Polished Drive Shaft (Again really hard work)
Change Rod (there is no other like it)
All Carbon parts (Remember that they started the whole carbon fibre hood craze. It seems to fit the gaps the best)
Stickers (Immediate 10bhp psychological gain!! hahahah)
MUGEN:
Hard Bushes (No one else seems to make the complete set, the only reason they have this item because Mugen supplies to one make races for regulations)
Carbon Air box (There is really no other like it!!)
Twin Loop Exhaust Muffler (It has its good points, although I think just don't waste time, go for a straight through)
Thats it..