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New to the Mazda family. Just bought a CE CX-5 Turbo and I’m wondering what some of the must have options you have purchased/found. So
far I know I need a cargo area cover, seems like the Mazda brand one is the way to go. Also, going to get rubber floor mats as well. Past that, no idea. Sure there are lots of things you all have already found that you might like to share.
For us, our top two must haves to improve quality of life (aside from what you already mentioned) are hood struts and a good pair of window visors. With the hood struts it makes life much easier because you can just raise the hood upwards and the struts hold it in place until you want to close it. You don't have to bear the whole weight of the hood until you put the rod thing into the slot. If you pick up a good set like the Autoexe ones they just bolt right up with included brackets (pic below)
Also a good set of window visors, especially if you live in a place where it rains a lot. It allows you to vent the windows slightly when it rains. There are some cheaper ones out there however often they have fitment issues so make sure to pick up a quality set.
I would also buy the phone mount which attaches between the front center air vents. Really nice and looks OEM. If you need OEM all weather mats, I have a set posted in the classifieds. They fit 17-21 models. For me LED lighting was also a must as I have a GTR. I added interior LED bulbs everywhere they would fit and front and rear turn signal LED's
Last edited by chickdr19; Oct 12, 2021 at 09:02 AM.
I bought the hood struts from a site referenced on this forum. stainless steel 'elite'. Installed a few days ago and very happy. Took the advice and cancelled the Amazon order since it had dubious delivery times.
I also installed the 'chrome' edge for the upper grill. This has a severe curvature and rocks, etc. will have the most significant impact.
Installed the rear compartment shelf, too. Privacy cover to follow. A few other things, too. Bought the Grand Touring Reserve.
For us, our top two must haves to improve quality of life (aside from what you already mentioned) are hood struts and a good pair of window visors. With the hood struts it makes life much easier because you can just raise the hood upwards and the struts hold it in place until you want to close it. You don't have to bear the whole weight of the hood until you put the rod thing into the slot. If you pick up a good set like the Autoexe ones they just bolt right up with included brackets (pic below)
Also a good set of window visors, especially if you live in a place where it rains a lot. It allows you to vent the windows slightly when it rains. There are some cheaper ones out there however often they have fitment issues so make sure to pick up a quality set.
Are we allowed to provide links on this site for places to get said visors etc?
Can you provide a link for the phone mount which attaches between the front center air vents? Thanks.
Edit: I found some on Amazon but curious if there are better versions.
Yep- the amazon one is what I bought. There are several with the same set up. The center piece clips in place and you can use either a magnet or a cradle.
Yep- the amazon one is what I bought. There are several with the same set up. The center piece clips in place and you can use either a magnet or a cradle.
Must have upgrades
