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[Oreo931]

I installed a new horn the other day and wanted to post a thread with my impressions. Before this horn I had a set of hella supertones. They sounded cool, and were very loud, but they are "hella" sensitive to water. One died after it was exposed to a little water (not sure how -- they were mounted high up inside my bumper). I did some research and there are tons of threads online about the hella supertones dying all the time due to water exposure. My buddy got me this horn for my birthday and I love it. It's the Nautilus horn by Stebel. I think they are used a lot on motorcycles, but the horns sounds great on my car. From what I read, they are a lot more durable as well. Certainly louder than the stock horn and the hella supertone horns.

Pros: loud. small in size, durable, relatively inexpensive
Cons: awkward mounting setup







I mounted the horn to my battery tray. All it required was a single screw and shaving off the last notch on the battery tray with a dremel.






Below is a video. Sorry for the crappy quality but it should give everyone a good idea of how the horns sound.

[gilber33]

I need new horns. Mine sound pathetic. Does this wire directly into the factory harness?

[Oreo931]

gilber33, on 06 February 2012 - 11:52 PM, said:

I need new horns. Mine sound pathetic. Does this wire directly into the factory harness?

Chop off one of the connectors and attach the wires to the prongs of this horn and you'll be good to go.

[Jardim]

Need this to tell my girlfriend to hurry up and get in the fu**ing car!

[Jeph430]

hmmmm, so louder than the SuperTones you say? Mine (STs) crapped out after not too long as well and have been looking for some new options

Also, where did you buddy pick this up from? Found them on Amazon http://www.amazon.co...n/dp/B003JO2AAC this one looks to be a bit different. I especially like the description section...

"This horn is like a donkey kick to your ears!"


Might want to check this out too, seeing the way you have your mounted. Did you install it with the relay?

Per the manufacturer, this horn should be mounted so that the cylinder is vertical (with the horn facing down). There should be no more than a 15 degree variance from the vertical position. If it is not mounted per these specifications, then the horn may cease to function after a period of time.

['12brotruckmofo]

Of course all these Supertone revelations come after everyone on the board told me to buy Supertones.

[Oreo931]

Jeph430, on 07 February 2012 - 08:29 PM, said:

hmmmm, so louder than the SuperTones you say? Mine (STs) crapped out after not too long as well and have been looking for some new options

Also, where did you buddy pick this up from? Found them on Amazon http://www.amazon.co...n/dp/B003JO2AAC this one looks to be a bit different. I especially like the description section...

"This horn is like a donkey kick to your ears!"


Might want to check this out too, seeing the way you have your mounted. Did you install it with the relay?

Per the manufacturer, this horn should be mounted so that the cylinder is vertical (with the horn facing down). There should be no more than a 15 degree variance from the vertical position. If it is not mounted per these specifications, then the horn may cease to function after a period of time.

Purchased from here: http://www.griotsgar...sortby=ourPicks

I didn't install the included relay. It says the relay is only required on some applications.

Regarding the mounting, the horns came with no directions or anything like that. I'll look into it though. The one I have and the one you linked are obviously different, so maybe it only applies to that one? If it applies to both I'll have to mount them differently. Also, these horns come with a lifetime warranty. Can't say the same for the hellas

volvotech97850, on 07 February 2012 - 09:13 PM, said:

Of course all these Supertone revelations come after everyone on the board told me to buy Supertones.

Sorry bout that. They are good horns so long as you don't let them get wet. I don't know where you mounted yours, but now that you know, you can try to put them in a spot where they can't get wet.

['12brotruckmofo]

I'll mount them in the cabin.

[Oreo931]

volvotech97850, on 07 February 2012 - 10:32 PM, said:

I'll mount them in the cabin.

Stealth install inside the front passenger seat headrest?

[B Mac]

Oreo931, on 08 February 2012 - 03:23 AM, said:

Stealth install inside the front passenger seat headrest?

[survolvo]

Jardim, on 07 February 2012 - 03:50 AM, said:

Need this to tell my girlfriend to hurry up and get in the fu**ing car!

Oreo931, on 08 February 2012 - 03:23 AM, said:

Stealth install inside the front passenger seat headrest?

These would be good to tell her to shut up.

[Jeph430]

survolvo, on 08 February 2012 - 08:24 PM, said:

These would be good to tell her to shut up.

Thats what fists are for

[VS Legend]

Linking to Amazon again because of the fantastic feature list there:

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• It's so loud, you'll make soccer moms on cell phones pull over to cry.
  
• You will want to find a way to string 4 or 5 of these together for the ultimate MEGA HORN!
  
• People won't know it's you who honked... they'll be looking for the semi truck.
  
• That deaf old geezer driving slow might actually hear you now.

http://amzn.com/B003JO2AAC

I know this will sound like a joke, but serious question - would a horn upgrade on my XC70 require a computer software update or special computer module connection or anything? It wouldn't surprise me, but if not I may actually do this. I like leaning on the horn for 5 minutes after Indian chicks in hatchbacks cut me off pulling out of Dunkin Donuts on the highway. This would make it far more effective.

[Jardim]

Jeph430, on 08 February 2012 - 08:26 PM, said:

Thats what fists are for

Dont have to resort to violence here, i just put on twilight or Lifetime and i get peace and tranquility.

[Matchbox22]

i think i'm gonna buy one of these cause my horn suck nutsacks. I blow the horn to say hi to my neighbor and they don't even turn around

[ericorion]

Since you guys seem to be in the know - my 740 horn basically quit. Mechanic installed 1 new horn, worked for a day. I pulled off the steering wheel horn buttons, touched the wires together and nothing. Are there any other components or relays to check?
-Eric

[Mesoam]

sounds Ferrari-ish

[matt b]

Mesoam, on 27 April 2012 - 06:14 PM, said:

sounds Ferrari-ish

They sound very 80's like. My R5 sounds just like that.

matt b, on 27 April 2012 - 06:21 PM, said:

They sound very 80's like. My R5 sounds just like that.

But I expect that from the guy with the gold chains, hairy chest and Joey Fatone looks.

[Mesoam]

Did you just quote yourself to reply to yourself?

[Oreo931]

Mesoam, on 27 April 2012 - 06:31 PM, said:

Did you just quote yourself to reply to yourself?

Pretty much. Matt likes to talk to himself.