Well, I picked up our CX-5 Touring about 2 weeks ago to be used as our daily commuter as it is a decent gas sipper with AWD and cargo room. However we wanted to accentuate it's good looks.
So in the past week I've added:
- Niche Concourse 20" wheels/tires
- TRS HID PnP (XB35 H11B @ 5000K)
- LED foglight covers
- Factory all weather floor mats
- Factory mud flaps
- Curtis III hitch
- Custom 3M bra
Notes:
- Front mud flaps suck. Doesn't provide the coverage. Getting new aftermarket ones soon.
- Installing the HID bulb on the driver's side suck. Very little room to get your hands in there to tighten the bulb
- Hitch is a 2 person job, especially class II as it is heavier
- Love the Niche Concourse wheels. Looks aftermarket and factory at the same time. I think 255-45-20 tires are the largest you can go with factory springs without rubbing. https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
- If I hadn't gone with bigger wheels, I was thinkin of lowering with H&R springs. Now I'll just stick with the factory setup. The added clearance is good for taking up to the mountains, don't have to worry about rubbing, etc.
Next Week Project ToDo's:
- Front and rear seat covers
- Upgrade foglight bulbs??
- Not sure what to do with DRL bulbs. Any help here is appreciated!
- …then done. That's all I'm putting in on this daily commuter
Thank you for all the great advice by CX-5 members! Made the upgrades a little easier for sure!
Attached are some before and after pics…enjoy!
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So in the past week I've added:
- Niche Concourse 20" wheels/tires
- TRS HID PnP (XB35 H11B @ 5000K)
- LED foglight covers
- Factory all weather floor mats
- Factory mud flaps
- Curtis III hitch
- Custom 3M bra
Notes:
- Front mud flaps suck. Doesn't provide the coverage. Getting new aftermarket ones soon.
- Installing the HID bulb on the driver's side suck. Very little room to get your hands in there to tighten the bulb
- Hitch is a 2 person job, especially class II as it is heavier
- Love the Niche Concourse wheels. Looks aftermarket and factory at the same time. I think 255-45-20 tires are the largest you can go with factory springs without rubbing. https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
- If I hadn't gone with bigger wheels, I was thinkin of lowering with H&R springs. Now I'll just stick with the factory setup. The added clearance is good for taking up to the mountains, don't have to worry about rubbing, etc.
Next Week Project ToDo's:
- Front and rear seat covers
- Upgrade foglight bulbs??
- Not sure what to do with DRL bulbs. Any help here is appreciated!
- …then done. That's all I'm putting in on this daily commuter
Thank you for all the great advice by CX-5 members! Made the upgrades a little easier for sure!
Attached are some before and after pics…enjoy!
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