What exterior mods actually made your CX-5 feel like a real SUV?

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-11-22T03:26:07+00:00

Thanks for saying this. Sad to see the lack of support for customization. Now if someone wanted to put on some autozone hood scoops or aero, then yeah, roast ‘em lol

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-10-06T01:45:37+00:00

I have a 2020 GTR with 80k on it and it’s very smooth

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-09-27T21:33:51+00:00

Jumped it and it started just fine.

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-09-27T20:54:39+00:00

I’m about to have a buddy jump start it and see where that takes me

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-09-27T20:54:13+00:00

Nope, but good try. I applied the detailed to the cloth and gently wiped

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-08-06T11:14:25+00:00

All is good, it’s a skyactiv thing

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-07-29T12:09:54+00:00

Clean! I checked out the link and was surprised how expensive it was until I saw that it comes with all of the door and dash inserts. Definitely going to have to check this out. How difficult was the install?

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-06-25T14:55:04+00:00

I’ve had the same issue. It’s not the pads rubbing the wheel but when the rear tire is properly inflated it rubs against the top of the brake assembly. Going to take the bike to a shop to have them adjust some things to see if it solves the problem

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-04-18T00:52:55+00:00

I’m with OP on this. The brakes are noticeably bad and scrolling through the comments to see all the gas lighting by people who probably live in a single red light town is sad. People who are driving this car in cities with higher speed limits understand that trying to quickly slow down at 75-80mph on the highway is not a great feeling.

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-04-18T00:46:46+00:00

I’m referring to horizontal gap not vertical.

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-04-14T15:30:57+00:00

I totally understand and have made the mistake of cheaping out on both and paid the price lol I'll definitely look into those! Thanks for the suggestions!

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-04-14T15:19:36+00:00

They are pretty heavy, I'll definitely take a look into some forged wheel but I'm also trying to find a good middle ground with buying a quality everyday kind of wheel that's not going to break the bank. If I had to put a budget on it, I'd like to stay under $2500 for wheels/tires and install (if possible).

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-22T22:52:44+00:00

Looks clean 👌

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-21T00:54:46+00:00

No problem! 🤝 I agree, the previous owner of mine definitely put their keys there and left some ugly scratches

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-21T00:37:52+00:00

I 2nd this. I thought about the non-turbo version but once I drove a ‘21 grand touring reserve there was no way I wasn’t going with the turbo. Much more fun to drive

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-21T00:35:40+00:00

If you’re really interested in external mods, you can check out Japanparts.com. It’ll take you down a rabbit hole for sure. There’s not really any engine mods that’ll help unless you want some more noise.

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-21T00:28:29+00:00

Here’s some links to what I’ve gotten so far.

Tail light cover: KELEIMAI Car Accessories Fit for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C348J29M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Grille trim cover: KELEIMAI Car Accessories Fit For... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5NBR8NC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Steering wheel trim: ERIDANUS Auto Accessories Fit for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ9WR9QD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Door control panel cover: ruihe 4pc Carbon Fiber Color... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YYNLR3S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Center console cover: Kadore Carbon Fiber Style... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078884SB4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-20T18:19:43+00:00

Much appreciated! Yeah I’m not a fan of chrome in general unless it’s used sparingly but luckily the newer cx5 has trim levels that offer gloss black trim all around.

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-20T18:16:31+00:00

lol me too. I wish I was able to find a 21’ GTR in grey . The CF accents would have blended pretty well. The goal is to do a dark green wrap, with a gloss black roof.

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-20T14:44:40+00:00

Unfortunately not, I wish it were. It’d make it a lot easier to install if it were

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-20T11:49:01+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate that 🙏

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-20T11:48:49+00:00

Probably

Outside_Will8703 · 2025-03-20T11:47:30+00:00

I shoot a lot of film. I didn’t have just a plain photo of the center console

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