silversmoke1957

I am an anxious first-time owner-to-be with a 2015 Coupe on order with a TPW of 8/11. In planning for its arrival, I am wondering what are the "must-have" accessories to enhance the ownership experience. Guidance from the forum would be appreciated.

Larry/car

Gasoline, lots of gasoline. You will drive it quite a bit. Accessories, nothing must have, I am still exploring the car's standard features. Have not changed/added a thing.

Rockyravoli

Radar detector. V-1

Mr Snappy!

1. Radar Detector ( I like Escort stuff)
2. Window tint
3. Black-Out stickers for the G-D govt warning labels
4. Supply of MP3's on your favorite media or plugged-in device
5. A strong willingness to be drawn into conversations, with complete strangers, every time you drive it.

silversmoke1957

Did you find a mount that you liked for your radar detector?

halt00

GM Splash Guards

halt00

Oh yeah, little stickers to cover those stupid air bag warnings, don't try to take them off!

Bill17601

System to tell you when you are close to curbs or parking blocks.

silversmoke1957

The partition advertised on this forum by Crazy Cowboy looks like a very useful accessory to keep personal items at hand and to prevent them from sliding to the rear of the car. Any of you use a partition and if so, do you like it?

W88fixer

If you’re getting a manual transmission, a CAGS eliminator is a real must. I have an A6 but I would NEVER tolerate some jackass device that forces 1st to 4th? shifts. Short shift if you want when the situation warrants or you desire but not when forced to. Don

Glen e

the partition is a great add-

here's my must haves - not for appearance but for use and protection - appearance mods are in the eye of the beholder:

1. LLoyd's Ultimats - front and read cargo area
2. window tint - 20 or 35%
3. Curb Alert Mini
4. Gorilla 20 pc wheel locks
5. RPI jacking pucks under car
6. exoticvette.com rear deck partition
7. OEM splash guards
8. XPEL nose of car or add the novistretch bra
9. XPEL door sill film
10, Aires Seat defenders
11. my detailing method/plan

Skialta

Because You can't get that smile off your face once you get behind the wheel load up on tooth paste.

silversmoke1957

Very well considered list, Glen e. Thank you for the input. I am a big fan of your detailing plan by the way.

I will likely put XPEL on my car. Do you have any insight as to the longevity of XPEL? Does it need to be replaced every so many years? I see on the forum that a lot of people are happy with its looks after initial installation, but I haven't found much input on how well it lasts over time.

Glen e

XPEL Guarantee is 10 years, everybody seems happy so far.....

artjay

how and where do you get through the firewall for the curb alert lead wire

Glen e

You don't....right around the door jamb.....

artjay

Ok Thanks

wgood

Mine was ( 2) 1/4" steel plates 1 ft X 3ft for my steep driveway from the sidewalk to the street to keep from scraping the front end !!! Wayne

bobbykart

I agree with Glen E on Lloyd's mats, also tons of detailing supplies

shftn7

5. A strong willingness to be drawn into conversations, with complete strangers, every time you drive it.[/QUOTE]