Mods I am planning, input please.

[Nessmuk]

I don't have the vehicle yet, but am figuring what I am planning for it. I can use help with opinions, sources, and so on.

Rain visors, doors and sunroof.
Bug deflector.
Paint the door handles and mirrors black.
Lift kit to make it easier to get in and out, Plus the roads are rough here, as is my driveway.
Infotainment screen protector.
Film on the headlights.
Canvas, khaki seat covers.
Buy a cheap dash mat and hit up a friend to make a khaki one.
Spare wheels with winter tires.
Rear bumper protector like I saw here, goes over the edge
I don't know what it has for floor mats and a cargo protector, so maybe those.
Dash cam, with side cameras, rear view camera, and back up camera. I have one that replaces the rear view mirror.
Possibly a Pedal Commander.
70% windshield tint.
I'm going to skip the skid plate, it seems it would hold salty slush and make rinsing underneath hard.
Seat gap fillers.
Phone holder.
Tray behind the info screen.
Door edge protectors.
I'd like a roof rack with a metal cargo basket on it. It would be a good place for a full size spare. It would look good too.

I'm sure I forgot a few things.

 

[Nessmuk]

 

[N7turbo]

Unless you're really tall, you don't need a lift kit just to get in and out. It's the perfect height already for that. It isn't a Miata.

Floor mats: I have the 3D Kagu mats in the CX-5 and Tuxmats in the Miata. The Tuxmats are more plush and the 3D more...rugged? Not sure how I'd describe them. Both are the top brands. If I had known I could get ahold of the Mazda Canada version of the 3D mats I would have gotten those. It's just a different look.

I think if you tint the windows with quality ceramic film, you won't need a dash mat. The ceramic tints reduce spot-heating so you are left with residual heat accumulation that you can't avoid.

I have not seen anyone put a tire on the roof and I wouldn't recommend it. I would just use the space under the cargo area.

 

[Nessmuk]

Will a full size spare fit there?

 

[leeharvey418]

Will a full size spare fit there?

How much cargo space are you willing to sacrifice?

 

[GFrosty]

70% windshield tint.

I have the 3M Ceramic IR tint all around, on my own CX-5. Very effective for cutting glare, greatly reduces interior cabin heat, and cuts 95% of IR intrution (which can damage interior surfaces). Good stuff.

Side windows, liftgate window, moonroof glass, windshield. There's a suitable Ceramic IR (VLT) for all of these.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005118130/

 

[N7turbo]

I have done a lot of research on ceramic tint. If you can find an installer of XPEL in your area, that should be your first choice, with probably Global or Llumar second. While 3M is a reputable company, my research shows they aren't the best option for tint. I'm not saying you can't get good results with it, but installers that have worked with several kinds tend to not like the stuff.