I was changing pads/clutch, brake, and abs fluid on my DC2 yesterday and noticed both my inner and outter CV boots on the front are gone, and my FR steering boot is gone too.

How do you tell if you need a new driveshaft? Or if you can just replace the boots? 2 months ago my Tyre Shop told me my boots were gone, but I haven't had a chance to replace them.

There is a place in Cooperoo in Brisbane who do Drive shafts (reconditioned) and due to the labour difference, it's apparently not too bad to to just get new drive shafts?

Is there any reason to go new OEM (obviously a shit load more expensive)?

Finally, back to performance, when I finally get around to boosting the DC2 with an aim of 220-250fwkw, will the driveshaft be something you'd need to look into? Should I replace it with a stronger one now? I know VTEC Honda boxes and driveshafts etc are really strong, so I don't think so, but I thought I'd ask.

Thanks,
Matt