Hella Twin Supertones - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Meteorite_Marty · 03-08-2010, 07:21 PM

Toyota Premium Horn is nice and loud. Can beep friends inside their house to come out, scare squirrels and small animals, and last but not least, warn 18-wheelers I am passing that I am there. I couldn't do any of those things before. This horn blares really loud!

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

SAMPLE OF THE SOUND ON THE WEBSITE ABOVE. STOCK HORN ON RIGHT SIDE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

I changed my mind. Since I don't want to cut my car's wiring harness, I went and bought the Toyota Premium Horn kit that Marty mentioned. The plug-and-play aspect of the Toyota horns (with the optional wiring harness) was really appealing to me.

Since I've had the Hella's before, I'll be sure to pass along my impressions of the Premium Horns once I get 'em installed. I'm interested in both the construction of the horns and their sound. I assume the Premium Horns belt out the same amount of noise as the Hella's; I'll be sure to pass the info along.

lilredrocket · 03-05-2010, 09:57 AM

I didn't cut any of my OE wires I only added some new ones...

Goose · 03-05-2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the additional info.

I haven't really taken a look at the stock horn. Does this mean that there's a little "pigtail" from the horn that goes into the car's wiring harness? If the crappy stock horn has its own wires that I can cut (with a coupler that goes into the car's harness), that would be great. I have no problem with trashing the stock horn since it can be easily replaced, if needed.

On my last (non-Yaris) car, I actually dissected the stock horn in order to get the female plug so I didn't have to cut the car's wiring.

lilredrocket · 03-05-2010, 02:20 PM

There is only one wire going to the stock horn it is a positive with and it is the female side of the connector. So I just slid that on to the signal side of the relay that came with the Hella kit... Then just ran all the wres for the rest of it.

thebarber · 03-05-2010, 02:42 PM

if its like my matrix, you ground both horns to the frame and splice into the stock power to run a second power to the second horn. on my matrix the oem plug fit nicely on the hella horns on the back...

i repainted them to but them on my xrs and then on my aveo....might get around to RE-RE-RE-PAINTING them to put on the yaris this year...back to red

lilredrocket · 03-05-2010, 03:02 PM

I played it safe and ran them though the relay and yes grouned both horns to the frame.

derickveliz2 · 03-08-2010, 11:14 AM

I rather not use my horn, I try not to, and if I have to... I try do do it very gentle; I guess it's because I'm embarrassed of it. I'm going to take the front bumper off soon my grill got loose in one end so I need to repair it, this could be good timing for Hella Twin Supertones!!!

Thank you,
D.

lilredrocket · 03-08-2010, 05:47 PM

That would be a great time to change them out.ihad fun blasting everyone with mine over the weekend at my meet...

*MAD DOG* · 03-08-2010, 06:49 PM

Glad you've updated your car horn. But for the record, Hella Supertones are 118dB and Trombe Stebel Nautalis is 139dB, I have the Trombe Stebel and love them. Check out my DIY thread, pictures and video here http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9423

derickveliz2 · 03-09-2010, 01:08 PM

I just ordered my Hellas Twin Supertone... I believe anything will sound better than stock, so these are OK for me, I also like the look behind the grill.

lilredrocket · 03-09-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

I also like the look behind the grill.

That is actually one of the main reasons I picked these. It's a plus they are loud... Haha j/k.... kind of...

One of the excuses I use to justify getting a horn when my vehical came with one is that it is a safety item and being a new dad I want people to know that my little car is there...

derickveliz2 · 04-15-2010, 07:23 PM

I did it!

LINK for Pictures...

They are not super loud but BOLD

They sound awesome and look good.

D.

3dr5speedblk · 02-26-2011, 10:27 PM

Did mine the same way Like the look, These things are LOUD!
Can't believe the small stock horn Wimpy!
This is an EZ Mod!Highly recommended!

rapev-8 · 02-27-2011, 12:45 PM

yea i did my gf's scion tc without the relay, just grounded to the frame and it works fine.
BTW we just ordered another set from ebay last night, going to put on the yaris soon :)

3dr5speedblk · 02-27-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapev-8

yea i did my gf's scion tc without the relay, just grounded to the frame and it works fine.
BTW we just ordered another set from ebay last night, going to put on the yaris soon :)

What did you you pay?Source? Want a Set for the wifes Element!
Had to use mine today, pull out lady on a Cell phone!Got her attention!

MUSKOKA800 · 03-03-2011, 09:39 PM

I heard these on You Tube. Very Euro but louder than Yaris.
I'm interested in more of that 80's Cadillac blast. Like a locomotive, not a Fiat.

derickveliz2 · 03-03-2011, 10:18 PM

I know what you mean with "like a locomotive" that would be cool.

I had 2 Fiats in the past and there is a big difference, my Twin Hellas sound more like a big fancy car, BMW sort of speak;
and I've seen people jump from their seat when I hit them, I kind of feel bad, but they did some thing wrong and deserve it.

D

thebarber · 03-03-2011, 10:38 PM

holy christ, could you have uploaded a LARGER picture?

03-05-2010, 09:57 AM	#2
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	I didn't cut any of my OE wires I only added some new ones... __________________

03-05-2010, 01:49 PM	#3
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	Thanks for the additional info. I haven't really taken a look at the stock horn. Does this mean that there's a little "pigtail" from the horn that goes into the car's wiring harness? If the crappy stock horn has its own wires that I can cut (with a coupler that goes into the car's harness), that would be great. I have no problem with trashing the stock horn since it can be easily replaced, if needed. On my last (non-Yaris) car, I actually dissected the stock horn in order to get the female plug so I didn't have to cut the car's wiring. __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

03-05-2010, 02:20 PM	#4
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	There is only one wire going to the stock horn it is a positive with and it is the female side of the connector. So I just slid that on to the signal side of the relay that came with the Hella kit... Then just ran all the wres for the rest of it. __________________

03-05-2010, 02:42 PM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	if its like my matrix, you ground both horns to the frame and splice into the stock power to run a second power to the second horn. on my matrix the oem plug fit nicely on the hella horns on the back... i repainted them to but them on my xrs and then on my aveo....might get around to RE-RE-RE-PAINTING them to put on the yaris this year...back to red __________________

03-05-2010, 03:02 PM	#6
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	I played it safe and ran them though the relay and yes grouned both horns to the frame. __________________

03-08-2010, 11:14 AM	#7
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I rather not use my horn, I try not to, and if I have to... I try do do it very gentle; I guess it's because I'm embarrassed of it. I'm going to take the front bumper off soon my grill got loose in one end so I need to repair it, this could be good timing for Hella Twin Supertones!!! Thank you, D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-08-2010, 05:47 PM	#8
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	That would be a great time to change them out.ihad fun blasting everyone with mine over the weekend at my meet... __________________

03-08-2010, 06:49 PM	#9
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Glad you've updated your car horn. But for the record, Hella Supertones are 118dB and Trombe Stebel Nautalis is 139dB, I have the Trombe Stebel and love them. Check out my DIY thread, pictures and video here http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9423 __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

03-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#10
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I just ordered my Hellas Twin Supertone... I believe anything will sound better than stock, so these are OK for me, I also like the look behind the grill. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

04-15-2010, 07:23 PM	#12
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I did it! LINK for Pictures... They are not super loud but BOLD They sound awesome and look good. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

02-26-2011, 10:27 PM	#13
3dr5speedblk StickShift Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 112	Did mine the same way Like the look, These things are LOUD! Can't believe the small stock horn Wimpy! This is an EZ Mod!Highly recommended! __________________ "Live like there's no tomorrow"

02-27-2011, 12:45 PM	#14
rapev-8 Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WI Posts: 128	yea i did my gf's scion tc without the relay, just grounded to the frame and it works fine. BTW we just ordered another set from ebay last night, going to put on the yaris soon :)

03-03-2011, 09:39 PM	#16
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	I heard these on You Tube. Very Euro but louder than Yaris. I'm interested in more of that 80's Cadillac blast. Like a locomotive, not a Fiat. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

03-03-2011, 10:18 PM	#17
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I know what you mean with "like a locomotive" that would be cool. I had 2 Fiats in the past and there is a big difference, my Twin Hellas sound more like a big fancy car, BMW sort of speak; and I've seen people jump from their seat when I hit them, I kind of feel bad, but they did some thing wrong and deserve it. D __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

03-03-2011, 10:38 PM	#18
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	holy christ, could you have uploaded a LARGER picture? __________________

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