What upgrades/customisations did you do your CX-3

[fillip2k]

So I've only recently bought my CX-3, generally really enjoying it. For my purposes it fits the bill. I enjoy the looks of it and the handling performance are what I was looking for. There are some issues which currently I'm trying to get the dealer to rectify (like a duff wheel bearing and reverse camera issue)

I was just wondering what kind of upgrades/customisations did people do to their CX-3?

I'll be changing the tyres on mine as the 4 new tyres the Mazda dealer put on mine are some crappy Triangle brand I have never heard of. They may well be okay but for my piece of mind I'll be changing all of them for a brand I recognise. Currently planning on getting some Pirelli Powergy ones as they have a low noise rating a B and A rating for fuel economy and Wet handling respectively.

The other things I have done are get the Car Play/Android Auto upgrade done (£299 at the dealer fitted) I bought a load of OSRAM LED light's for the interior and the reg plate off Amazon. Sidenote, does the glove box have a light in it? if so where is it and how to do I change it? I took the glove box off and I could not see anything that looked like a light socket. Mine is a 68 plate if that makes any difference.

I'll likely buy the rubber boot liner and I'm mulling over getting the welcome lights fitted. I was also perhaps thinking of getting some scuff plates for door sills.

I'm planning on keeping the car for 3-4 years so kind of seeing these things as an investment in my enjoyment of the car. Otherwise I guess you could argue they are a bit of a waste of money!

[TEB]

Changing the tyres from the factory Toyo summer tyres which had prematurely perished to Khumo 4 Season is about my only change to the standard spec so far, seems to have made the ride a little more comfortable, improved wet grip and reduced road noise.

However as there is a small patch of corrosion appearing on the roof, it may need a respray at some point. So I've been debating whether to go with a black roof, having seen what I think was a GT spec CX3 in machine grey with a black roof and thought it looked quite smart.

[HouseSpider]

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[fillip2k]

I found the light in the glove box, so that's all the interior lights and the reg plate lights switch over to LED. I think the LED lights are definitely way brighter. So pretty pleased.

I started having a look at getting the ECU chipped after looking at your signature HouseSpider. Seems interesting, also not as expensive as I had expected... perhaps once my used warranty is done I'll check it out .

[jakedapeguk]

Pretty much all of these upgrades and footwell lighting which is awesome in the winter .
I really really want to supercharge it , it’s persuading myself (or rather the wife ) to part from 5k!
I have the awd variant which would make it the first in the uk / Europe .

[Freubel]

First thing i did was replacing the indicators in the mirror for sequential indicators, 2nd was the AA+Carplay USB hub, then i wanted that to be wireless because there's no decent place in the dashboard to put your phone in. 3th was a self dimming rearview mirror, 4th was the window module that let's you remotely open en close your windows and also makes the manually folding mirrors automaticly. Then i installed the original OEM armrest because mine didn't come with it from the factory. I then went for the trottle accelerator wich makes the drive by wire gas input more responsive. Next was the rubber floormats, windshield "spoilers" front and rear and next up is the OEM rear spoiler extension wich is sitting in a box next to the couch waitint to be installed. So not really shocking, more like bits here and there.
Not really sure what to do next, there is a really nice bodykit for sale in Japan but shipment alone is € 1000,- and i don't think i want to spend that kind of money sinces that makes the total ammount a little over € 2500,- Maybe the horn is next but that appears to be a lot of work since it's not really in a easy to reach place, but the stock one is kinda meh.

[Percy247]

Maybe the horn is next but that appears to be a lot of work since it's not really in a easy to reach place, but the stock one is kinda meh.

Front bumper is easy to remove to replace the horn.

1. Take out all screws in both wheel arches and under tray that attach to the bumper.
2. Pull out both ends of the bumper where it joins the wings.
3. Unclip any electrical connectors such as to fog lights.
4. Stand in front of car and pull bumper forward firmly to release it.

This takes no more that 30 minutes. It's worth watching a YouTube video first and having a second person to help you put it back.