Ford Mustang Gets MotionLite

MotionLite gets technical with the Ford Mustang!

Tech Box
Parts: MotionLite Complete Kit Part number

Install Time 3.5 hours
Tools Phillips screwdriver, 1/16 drill bit (for pilot holes), 3/16 drill bit (for mounting bracket holes) Drill, Adjustable wrench, Pliers, Marker, Block of wood (2×4 6-10″ long) C-clamp, Cutting pliers, Car Jack, Jack stands, Tools to remove wheels from car

“Not since the introduction of 20” rims and low profile tires has such an innovation come to the industry” says Will Castro owner of Unique AutoSports and vehicle designer to the stars. For the past decade auto enthusiasts have had to accept the limited offerings of under car lighting, only to accent a dirty inner barrel and wheel well.

Motionlite offers a unique variation from the standard accessory lighting offered on the market today. Motionlite actuators mount up inside the wheel wells of a vehicle staying out of sight and out of the way. When it’s time to make your ride stand out, all you need to do it hit the button on the included wireless remote and the hidden actuators extend out of your wheel well approximately 5”and shine down on the face of your rims.

Step by Step Install:

1. Break all lugs loose at all four corners
a. (IMG_100)
2. Safety first – jack up the first corner you’re going to start with place a jack stand under the car for added protection
a. (IMG_101)
3. Remove the wheel
4. Measure front an rear brackets *It is important to remember the actuator unit will NOT mount flush to the inner wheel well, the brackets will be used to drop the actuator enough to clear the wheel well lip
a. Front measurement (IMG_102) Rear Measurement (IMG_103)
5. Transfer your measurement to the front and rear brackets
a. Front Bracket measurement (IMG_104) Rear Measurement (IMG_105)
6. Cut the front and rear brackets we used a Dremel, however a sharp pair of snips will do the job just as well too
a. Front being cut (IMG_106) Rear being cut (IMG_107)
7. Fit the brackets to the actuator
a. Front bracket is a support that will stabilize the actuator as it slides smoothly in and out on command
i. Slipping on front bracket (IMG_108) tightening front bracket with supplied hardware (IMG_109) Front bracket mounted (IMG_110)
ii. Slip on rear bracket, Install bottom of bracket to lock actuator into position using supplied hardware (IMG_111)
8. Test fit again the actuator with the brackets installed and mark the four needed mounting points
a. Marking mounting points (IMG_112)
9. Use a bit and drill starter holes for all four mounting points
a. Drilling starter holes (IMG_113)
10. Hand tighten all four mounting points securing the actuator in the wheel well
11. The first actuator is now installed.
a. Final install of single actuator (IMG_115)
At this point we chose to test fit the wheel to check all clearances and we even tested the single unit by just running the longest cord and connecting the control box to the battery running it outside of the car. We were able to test all clearances and functionality.
12. Once determined that all clearances are ok, drill a small hole in the plastic wheel well inner cover and secure the cable with the supplied wire ties making sure it is not interfering with any moving parts
a. Drilling hole to secure cable (IMG_116) wire tie cable out of the way (IMG_117) snip the excess wire tie (ING_118)
13. Connect the cable to the actuator cable you will find various size cables in the kit be sure to use the appropriate cable as lengths are different
a. Connect cable (IMG_119)
14. It will be necessary to follow steps 2-13 for the remaining 3 corners
a. A sample of how the front was mounted on our project vehicle (IMG_120)
15. Once all actuators are mounted it is time to run the supplied cabling to the control box. You will want to place the control box as close to the battery as possible. As you run the cables underneath the vehicle be sure to keep them away from moving component that could pinch or cut the wiring, secure the cabling approximately every eight inches using the supplied wire ties, feed the wires up to the battery again avoiding ay moving or excessively hot areas .
16. Next connect each cable to the inputs on the control box
a. Connecting at control box (IMG_121) All 4 connections made (IMG_122)
17. Mount the control onp and negative cables coming out of the control box to the battery
a. Making connections to battery (IMG_124)
And there you have it; it took about 3.5 hours from start to finish. Now it’s time to go show off our MotionLites at the local Sonic Meet.
Finished ¾ profile with lights in red (IMG_125) Close up on wheel (IMG_126)

Additional Notes:
-Measure twice cut once- double check your measurements before cutting the brackets a few extra minutes will ensure a proper fitment
-Use as may additional wire ties as you feel necessary to secure cabling under the vehicle if you need extras can be picked up at your local hardware store.

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