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Old 08-20-2009, 07:01 PM   #19
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I got the new horns installed and couldn't be happier. I have only had this car less than 2 weeks and have already needed to use my horn three times. I had to get these, and for only $10 with the harness, I couldn't pass it up. It was such an easy install too.


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Nice idea. I was actually going to do the same, and get mine from a guy selling them used on eBay. His horns were off a Tundra, and were the same 400 and 500 Hz types. All black just like what you decribed. He was selling for $20, but unfortunately would not ship to Canada.
Marty, if I run across another set I will let you know.
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Old 03-30-2010, 01:03 AM   #20
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just bought a set off ebay. Marty, any issues w/your original fuse or do you think I should change it out to higher rating?
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Old 03-30-2010, 02:00 AM   #21
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I also got (and installed) a set from eBay last summer.
I haven't had a problem with the stock fuse.
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Old 03-30-2010, 04:12 AM   #22
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That's awesome but im hopeless at doing stuff like that
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Old 03-30-2010, 12:34 PM   #23
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That's awesome but im hopeless at doing stuff like that
It's basically all just P&P and you really can't go wrong. Perhaps you have a friend who can help you if needed?

It's definately a worth while saftey mod. Just the other day It helped avoid an accidernt as unlike the wimpy stock horn, the premium horns demand attention.
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Old 04-03-2010, 02:11 AM   #24
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just bought a set off ebay. Marty, any issues w/your original fuse or do you think I should change it out to higher rating?
No problems with fuse. Still use the horn.... everyday. Loud as ever.
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Old 04-10-2010, 07:22 PM   #25
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New Horn

Just completed the installation & my horns sound great - just like my dad's old police cruiser!!

Thanks much Marty for the link & photo instructions - made it much easier for a non hands on guy. Part that took the longest was taking off & putting on the bumper - thanks for the tip of not having to remove the bottom mounting bolts.

Had a funny rough start after reattaching the battery - seemed just the first time. Not sure if it had to do w/the battery disconnected. Running fine for now.
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Old 04-10-2010, 08:06 PM   #26
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i have a solution to the horn problem.. ive had them in my car for almost 2 years now




heres the air tank air compressor


crappy vid/sound clip from my old palm treo from last summer. ill take a better sounding one tonight or sunday with my Blackberry :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VncVGUhyFIQ
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Old 04-10-2010, 08:15 PM   #27
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Great horn! I had once put an air horn in a Dodge truck. It involved a compressor and tank. It got people's attention when I honked.
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Old 04-10-2010, 11:35 PM   #28
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I installed the premium horns today, and just a few things I noticed...

you don't have to cut the panel if you remove it first. Takes about 2 minutes if the clips are stubborn.

don't follow the instructions. the bumper will not go back in, the horns are too large for the spots they show on the instructions.

Goddamn these things are loud!!!
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Old 04-11-2010, 04:03 AM   #29
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hmmm... bumper clipped on fine & horns fit on my install.

I'm so thankful that I installed this morning since later in the afternoon someone almost backed into me because they were not paying attention. The loud horn sure got their attention - wimpy horn would have resulted in sure crash.
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Old 04-11-2010, 08:36 AM   #30
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I am installing the Toyota Premium Horn kit tonight. These can be seen and heard at:

http://toyota.jp/dop/recommend/premiumhorn/index.html

I am going to use the Toyota horn splitter cable, to preserve the existing wiring and to make everything plug-and-play.

I will post pictures of installation later. I will try to take some pictures as I go along, in case anyone is interested in doing this on their own.
Excellent install.

I took a cheaper route and added a 2nd horn to my stock horn. Picked up a Fiamm low-tone Highway Blaster for less than $20. It, along with the stock horn, have a kinda late model VW sound to them. It sounds good...and is much louder.

BTW, I took the bumper completely off. And a few inches to the left of the stock horn's theaded hole (more toward the middle) is another unused threaded hole (at least in my car). I was able to just thread in a stainless steel bolt....no need for a backing nut or trimming that plastic shield.
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Old 04-11-2010, 03:09 PM   #31
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hmmm... bumper clipped on fine & horns fit on my install.

I'm so thankful that I installed this morning since later in the afternoon someone almost backed into me because they were not paying attention. The loud horn sure got their attention - wimpy horn would have resulted in sure crash.
Exactly!
The stock horn is actually a safety hazard IMO.
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Old 04-13-2010, 10:37 PM   #32
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The install is fine. I wouldn't have posted a DIY if the install did not succeed. The pictures speak from themselves, as well as other people doing the same thing as I did; the horns fit without any problem. I even have room to spare where I placed them, and the horns are tightly attached to the chassis.

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I installed the premium horns today, and just a few things I noticed...

you don't have to cut the panel if you remove it first. Takes about 2 minutes if the clips are stubborn.

don't follow the instructions. the bumper will not go back in, the horns are too large for the spots they show on the instructions.

Goddamn these things are loud!!!
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Old 04-14-2010, 12:54 AM   #33
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Old 04-14-2010, 09:29 AM   #34
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how can I install a steam whisle?
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Old 04-14-2010, 02:42 PM   #35
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It involved installing a compressor and tank.
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Old 04-14-2010, 06:40 PM   #36
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The install is fine. I wouldn't have posted a DIY if the install did not succeed. The pictures speak from themselves, as well as other people doing the same thing as I did; the horns fit without any problem. I even have room to spare where I placed them, and the horns are tightly attached to the chassis.
Your DIY is perfect. I know there are some people like me who would not do this mod because you trimmed the panel. I didn't want to trim, so I looked at another way around it. If you follow the instructions the horns come with to a "T", the bumper will not go on, the horns stick out too far.
If you place them like you did, it works perfectly.

There is a threaded hole to the left of the stock location, which is the location for a support piece with the hood latch on the sedan (I believe). you can use the supplied bolts and spacers, however they stick out too far, and the underside of the black piece would need to be trimmed out a little. I am sure though, you could follow the instructions the kit came with to a "T" if you have a sedan.

I am not knocking on this DIY, its the reason I bought this kit.
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