# Keep factory parts until the upgrade proves itself

**URL:** <https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/keep-factory-parts-until-the-upgrade-proves-itself/256>\
**Category:** Custom Builds & Car Shows\
**Tags:** build-thread\
**Created:** [September 15, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/keep-factory-parts-until-the-upgrade-proves-itself/256 "2026-09-15T17:23:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![cooldrive](https://community.ridemaxer.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/db5fbb/32.png) [@cooldrive](https://community.ridemaxer.com/u/cooldrive)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/keep-factory-parts-until-the-upgrade-proves-itself/256/1 "2026-09-15T17:23:03Z")

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![KEEP FACTORY PARTS UNTIL THE UPGRADE PROVES ITSELF](https://community.ridemaxer.com/uploads/default/original/1X/d82dff595d242b108a089b2625d0b1cbe51ad8bc.jpeg)

Caption this: when “keep factory parts until the upgrade proves itself” goes from a good idea to the only idea anyone is talking about. Original parts are valuable references and an easy way back when an aftermarket piece creates a new problem.

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**Author:** ![AdventureBuddy](https://community.ridemaxer.com/user_avatar/community.ridemaxer.com/adventurebuddy/32/224_2.png) [@AdventureBuddy](https://community.ridemaxer.com/u/AdventureBuddy)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/keep-factory-parts-until-the-upgrade-proves-itself/256/2 "2026-09-16T12:16:24Z")

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> [@cooldrive](#):
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> Caption this: when “keep factory parts until the upgrade proves itself” goes from a good idea to the only idea anyone is talking about. Original parts are valuable references and an easy way back when an aftermarket piece creates a new problem.

Honestly, keeping the factory parts is one of those decisions you’ll be glad you made later. You never know when you’ll need that easy way back!