BSKT Design LED Ponies

[Mr. Toejam]

So I got very motivated after finally getting OTAs, including BC 1.3 after more than 1.5 years of nothing, so I installed the front and rear LED ponies from BSKT DESIGN.

This isn’t a how to…just a…”hey look at what I did.” Then I strut around like a peacock.

The quality of the ponies are great, the install took some effort, but not too tough. The result…very happy. Yes, the pony is on and the headlights are off. I have been chatting with BSKT Design and my plug and play harness had a wire pinned in the wrong location. They responded quickly and are sending me a replacement harness. I am a manufacturing guy. Mistakes happen. It’s how you handle things and resolve the problems that matter. BSKT DESIGN gets an A on this part.

BTW, when threading the wires through the rubber hose, use a ol’ trick i learned when I installed custom stereos in the 80’s and 90’s. Spray the wire and the interior of the hose with Windex when pulling the wires. It doesn’t take much, but it makes it real easy to pull the wires. Windex isnt that strong so it won’t break down the cloth tape or the rubber hose and it will not corrode the wires. So no 409, dish soap or WD40.

I didn’t take a pic, but the fact the rear pony switches to white lights when the Mach-e is put into reverse is nice. A little extra light for backing up is always welcome. Routing and connecting this wire to the reverse light was the hardest part, especially since I have a trailer hitch installed. I had to drop the rear belly pan to get to things.

But since the interior panels were removed on the rear hatch, I finally got around to improving the lighting in the trunk. I decided to keep things simple, so I tapped into the 12v (10 min cutoff) line and added a light switch. Then I drilled some holes and mounted the lights. Same ones from my frunk lights (https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/better-lighting-for-the-frunk-installed.31349/) It’s hard to tell the difference in the pics, but it is really dramatic.

And when I was installing the front pony, I decided to tap into the frunk emergency release button. First this is a momentary switch that completes a 12v circuit, so do not ground the lines. I routed The wire through the rubber grommet for the cable bundle in the firewall right next to the steering column knuckle under the dash. To get the wire through the grommet, I took a small diameter metal straw, tapered the end and then pushed it through. Then I fed the wire through the straw and then I removed the straw. Again, Windex helped everything move much smoother. Now I have two physical switches under my dash, one for the frunk and one for the trunk. This method was very simple, but has one drawback. When I press the button, I get a message on the screen that the emergency front release button has been pushed.

So it was a productive day. A light up front pony, a light up rear pony, extra lighting for the trunk, and an interior mechanical switch to open the frunk.

Please don’t tell my wife this is how I’m spending my retirement time. She thinks I’m still cleaning up my home office.?

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[miguelmix]

So I got very motivated after finally getting OTAs, including BC 1.3 after more than 1.5 years of nothing, so I installed the front and rear LED ponies from BSKT DESIGN.

This isn’t a how to…just a…”hey look at what I did.” Then I strut around like a peacock.

The quality of the ponies are great, the install took some effort, but not too tough. The result…very happy. Yes, the pony is on and the headlights are off. I have been chatting with BSKT Design and my plug and play harness had a wire pinned in the wrong location. They responded quickly and are sending me a replacement harness. I am a manufacturing guy. Mistakes happen. It’s how you handle things and resolve the problems that matter. BSKT DESIGN gets an A on this part.

BTW, when threading the wires through the rubber hose, use a ol’ trick i learned when I installed custom stereos in the 80’s and 90’s. Spray the wire and the interior of the hose with Windex when pulling the wires. It doesn’t take much, but it makes it real easy to pull the wires. Windex isnt that strong so it won’t break down the cloth tape or the rubber hose and it will not corrode the wires. So no 409, dish soap or WD40.

I didn’t take a pic, but the fact the rear pony switches to white lights when the Mach-e is put into reverse is nice. A little extra light for backing up is always welcome. Routing and connecting this wire to the reverse light was the hardest part, especially since I have a trailer hitch installed. I had to drop the rear belly pan to get to things.

But since the interior panels were removed on the rear hatch, I finally got around to improving the lighting in the trunk. I decided to keep things simple, so I tapped into the 12v (10 min cutoff) line and added a light switch. Then I drilled some holes and mounted the lights. Same ones from my frunk lights (https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/better-lighting-for-the-frunk-installed.31349/) It’s hard to tell the difference in the pics, but it is really dramatic.

And when I was installing the front pony, I decided to tap into the frunk emergency release button. First this is a momentary switch that completes a 12v circuit, so do not ground the lines. I routed The wire through the rubber grommet for the cable bundle in the firewall right next to the steering column knuckle under the dash. To get the wire through the grommet, I took a small diameter metal straw, tapered the end and then pushed it through. Then I fed the wire through the straw and then I removed the straw. Again, Windex helped everything move much smoother. Now I have two physical switches under my dash, one for the frunk and one for the trunk. This method was very simple, but has one drawback. When I press the button, I get a message on the screen that the emergency front release button has been pushed.

So it was a productive day. A light up front pony, a light up rear pony, extra lighting for the trunk, and an interior mechanical switch to open the frunk.

Please don’t tell my wife this is how I’m spending my retirement time. She thinks I’m still cleaning up my home office.?

This club is a must, look just at this info posts always with nice tips and very detailed, i learned a lot with your post, thanks Spence. Looking great btw, you should be proud of yourselfe !!!

 

[miguelmix]

Forum ponies round ...

I would like to apologize to everyone for the delay. As you read in Spence's post, we needed to redesign the connectors. Today, 250 new connectors arrived, and tomorrow we will start the production of your led ponies that will be ready by the end of the month and will be delivered to you.

 

[RetiredPonyboy]

So I got very motivated after finally getting OTAs, including BC 1.3 after more than 1.5 years of nothing, so I installed the front and rear LED ponies from BSKT DESIGN.

This isn’t a how to…just a…”hey look at what I did.” Then I strut around like a peacock.

The quality of the ponies are great, the install took some effort, but not too tough. The result…very happy. Yes, the pony is on and the headlights are off. I have been chatting with BSKT Design and my plug and play harness had a wire pinned in the wrong location. They responded quickly and are sending me a replacement harness. I am a manufacturing guy. Mistakes happen. It’s how you handle things and resolve the problems that matter. BSKT DESIGN gets an A on this part.

BTW, when threading the wires through the rubber hose, use a ol’ trick i learned when I installed custom stereos in the 80’s and 90’s. Spray the wire and the interior of the hose with Windex when pulling the wires. It doesn’t take much, but it makes it real easy to pull the wires. Windex isnt that strong so it won’t break down the cloth tape or the rubber hose and it will not corrode the wires. So no 409, dish soap or WD40.

I didn’t take a pic, but the fact the rear pony switches to white lights when the Mach-e is put into reverse is nice. A little extra light for backing up is always welcome. Routing and connecting this wire to the reverse light was the hardest part, especially since I have a trailer hitch installed. I had to drop the rear belly pan to get to things.

But since the interior panels were removed on the rear hatch, I finally got around to improving the lighting in the trunk. I decided to keep things simple, so I tapped into the 12v (10 min cutoff) line and added a light switch. Then I drilled some holes and mounted the lights. Same ones from my frunk lights (https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/better-lighting-for-the-frunk-installed.31349/) It’s hard to tell the difference in the pics, but it is really dramatic.

And when I was installing the front pony, I decided to tap into the frunk emergency release button. First this is a momentary switch that completes a 12v circuit, so do not ground the lines. I routed The wire through the rubber grommet for the cable bundle in the firewall right next to the steering column knuckle under the dash. To get the wire through the grommet, I took a small diameter metal straw, tapered the end and then pushed it through. Then I fed the wire through the straw and then I removed the straw. Again, Windex helped everything move much smoother. Now I have two physical switches under my dash, one for the frunk and one for the trunk. This method was very simple, but has one drawback. When I press the button, I get a message on the screen that the emergency front release button has been pushed.

So it was a productive day. A light up front pony, a light up rear pony, extra lighting for the trunk, and an interior mechanical switch to open the frunk.

Please don’t tell my wife this is how I’m spending my retirement time. She thinks I’m still cleaning up my home office.?

Fantastic post! This is the sort of thing I *wish* I could do, but I'm so inept I would probably end up bricking my car somehow.

 

[Mr. Toejam]

Fantastic post! This is the sort of thing I *wish* I could do, but I'm so inept I would probably end up bricking my car somehow.

Thanks. I am puffing out my chest right now.

Start with something easy and then move your way up. There are people in the forums doing interior and exterior mods and they are writing very good instructions.

I've said it before, half of the fun of owning a mustang is the process of making it your own. The other half is driving it.

 

[miguelmix]

Fantastic post! This is the sort of thing I *wish* I could do, but I'm so inept I would probably end up bricking my car somehow.

I am like you, one day i lost the fear, following the videos and info provided we can do it, just put hands to work with calm

 

[FergyMcFerguson]

I love the way these look, especially the rear one. But for the price, I can’t convince myself to add them to a lease.

 

[miguelmix]

I love the way these look, especially the rear one. But for the price, I can’t convince myself to add them to a lease.

I totaly understand

 

[JCamp]

Nice mod! I ordered my light up ponies from BSKT, and have been waiting what seems like forever for them. Can you tell me your experience with BSKT and how long it took from ordering to receive? I’m starting to get concerned I was scammed, hopefully not!

 

[miguelmix]

Nice mod! I ordered my light up ponies from BSKT, and have been waiting what seems like forever for them. Can you tell me your experience with BSKT and how long it took from ordering to receive? I’m starting to get concerned I was scammed, hopefully not!

I feel you are not following all we post here, your ponies will go in 1 week. We lost our factory in the earthquake of 28th. In 1 week, maximum 10 days they go, to you and to all forum buyers.
We sent an email to all our clients.

 

[JCamp]

I was asking some else their experience with BSKT, I feel for everyone involved in that tragedy!! I just know my dates have been moved to get delivered at least 3 times and have never dealt with a seller/manufacturer like this

 

[miguelmix]

I was asking some else their experience with BSKT, I feel for everyone involved in that tragedy!! I just know my dates have been moved to get delivered at least 3 times and have never dealt with a seller/manufacturer like this

Yes in new products made from scratch this type of things can happen, sorry Jason.

 

[Jeff-NoVA]

I've also installed BSKT's ponies front and rear. They look great and function well. Front is easy so long as you're ok removing the frunk trim and tub (it's not as hard as it may sound).

The rear is easy if you don't care about the reverse light function. The hardest part is removing the old pony which is agressively adhered to the hatch (there's no adhesive on the front pony). A heat gun, string and patience are key. If you want the reverse light function, I would say don't bother. The bright white light washes out the reverse camera at night, and it adds significant time and complexity to installation. I went through the extra effort just to go back and unplug it after a week.

 

[Jimrpa]

After rereading the OPs very well-written post, I’m feeling a bit more trepidation about tackling this project. I was under the impression that these were “plug and play”. I was not expecting drilling, and tapping into other electric lines to be part of the process ?

 

[Mr. Toejam]

I've also installed BSKT's ponies front and rear. They look great and function well. Front is easy so long as you're ok removing the frunk trim and tub (it's not as hard as it may sound).

The rear is easy if you don't care about the reverse light function. The hardest part is removing the old pony which is agressively adhered to the hatch (there's no adhesive on the front pony). A heat gun, string and patience are key. If you want the reverse light function, I would say don't bother. The bright white light washes out the reverse camera at night, and it adds significant time and complexity to installation. I went through the extra effort just to go back and unplug it after a week.

Agreed. the reverse white looks great, but it does affect the reverse camera.

This is a niche product. It takes time, especially when you really want it. One thing I can say is communication with BSKT Design has been great. Very open and informative.

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