2018 List of things you must do to make this car perfect - advice needed

[ek2precision]

I have spent all morning in this forum because we got 7" of snow last night. I love how this CX5 drives in it but alas the other people are not as fortunate and will most certainly hit me before I get to see what the sunshine will make this crystal look like in the spring. - I digress.
first thank you for the site, there is lots of stuff/info here. where is the list of must have mods?

[7eregrine]

There isn't one. There really aren't any for that car. Is there something specific you want to do?

[dougal]

For me, making it perfect was putting a hitch on it so I could carry my bike. Perfect is different for everyone! If I was routinely driving in lots of snow and ice, snow tires would be high on my list.

[Unobtanium]

Weatherproof mats of some type.
Clear wrap if you care enough.

[TimPro]

These are the things I did almost immediately after purchasing. These are my go-to “mods” on every vehicle pretty much

-All weather floor mats
-Rubber trunk liner
-Trunk cargo net
-Replaced all interior lights with LEDs (also license plate lights)
- Installed Pro-clip for phone mount (which I have sense taken out of my car)
-Tinted windows, including 70% on windshield
- Installed sport pedals/dead pedal
- did the wireless charging mod, but it’s pointless now that I installed the apple CarPlay harness

[Carfo]

All weather mats (I like 3d maxspider)
Tinted windows
Rain guards

[TANKGUNNER]

Canadian MAZDA all weather mats, $39 visors from e-bay, l.e.d. bulbs inside for sure. Better tires when the time comes or a new set of rims so your CX5 doesn't look like their CX5.

[Zeroman]

Does anyone have a part number for the led interior bulbs? And are they just plug and play? Thanks.

I did all weather mats, cargo liner, if you have small kids I put on seatback protectors so they don’t wreck the seat kicking it.

[7eregrine]

I wouldn't consider any of that except the LEDs to be mods.
You don't need a part number. Don't get the shitty Amazon ones. https://www.superbrightleds.com/?gcl...kaAjXHEALw_wcB
Go there. I recommend the "warm" temperature LEDs.
Yes PNP.

[Chris_Top_Her]

There are plenty of mods... depends on your budget and goals

[7eregrine]

Maybe. Our awesome site sponsor Corksport hasn't made thing one for Gen 2 yet:
https://corksport.com/cx5/
O wait... they made exhaust hangers:
https://corksport.com/2014-mazda-3-p...anger-kit.html

Floor mats and cargo mats and roof rails aren't mods.