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matthewai · 12-17-2010, 03:38 PM

hey guys take a look at these i think they'll sound a lot better then the stock horn. can anyone tell me if this is an easy install i assume it is just not sure what to do with the relay it comes with will i have to splice wire or something?
thanks guys and or gals

CTScott · 12-17-2010, 09:34 PM

If the combined current draw for the two horns is less than 10 Amps, you can skip the relay and wire them both to the existing horn wire (which is the positive feed) and then you bolt the tab on them to metal as the ground.

If the current draw is more than 10 Amps, then you have to use the included relay to switch a fused feed from the battery.

matthewai · 12-18-2010, 03:46 AM

oh cool i see i think they are 12v so ill prob end up doing it the second way thanks alot ill update when done

yaris2010RS · 12-19-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewai

oh cool i see i think they are 12v so ill prob end up doing it the second way thanks alot ill update when done

i actually LOLD, lol

volts and Amps are very different things. lol

i personally say try them on and if it blows the fuse then bother with the relay

CTScott · 12-19-2010, 06:15 AM

If you look at the specs for them, they draw 12A @ 12V.

nemelek · 12-19-2010, 10:31 AM

I need to get a louder horn.

coheed · 12-19-2010, 10:58 AM

Eh.... those are weak, go with a setup like this. Its about 130dB's. Sounds like mini train.

CTScott · 12-19-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nemelek

I need to get a louder horn.

I've been trying to decide on what to go with for a while. After looking at and listening to a bunch of different ones I have it narrowed down to the Stebel Nautilus or TMS80

http://www.stebel.it/stebel2009/prod...tipologia=auto

matthewai · 12-19-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris2010RS

i actually LOLD, lol

volts and Amps are very different things. lol

i personally say try them on and if it blows the fuse then bother with the relay

ahhaha yes i did not fully read and process scotts reply ill have to check the box for amps not volts

sqcomp · 12-19-2010, 03:59 PM

Coheed...

Yeah baby! Now, stick those horns in the back bumper facing down to the ground for the best sound pressure distribution...

Of course the little camera mic doesn't do it justice...

CTScott · 12-19-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewai

ahhaha yes i did not fully read and process scotts reply ill have to check the box for amps not volts

I was giving you the benefit of the doubt on that, since I checked Hella's website and saw that the pair actually draws 12 A. So, the relay will be necessary.

fnkngrv · 12-19-2010, 07:06 PM

I have learned now that I am living in Alabama I had best invest in a horn upgrade.

sqcomp · 12-19-2010, 08:41 PM

I did the Hella three tone electric air horns...and it still isn't enough! I need one of those HornBlasters pieces but I refuse to give up (more) space in my trunk...so I'm stuck.

CTScott · 12-19-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

I did the Hella three tone electric air horns...and it still isn't enough! I need one of those HornBlasters pieces but I refuse to give up (more) space in my trunk...so I'm stuck.

The train horn on the truck in your video sounds awesome. You just need to do an airbag suspension so you can justify the space for a compressor and put that same setup on your car.

sqcomp · 12-20-2010, 02:12 AM

I've got too much "junk" in the trunk. No pictures until May, but trust me...too much going on.

JetfireK · 12-20-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

I did the Hella three tone electric air horns...and it still isn't enough! I need one of those HornBlasters pieces but I refuse to give up (more) space in my trunk...so I'm stuck.

You can buy HAND HELD AIR HORNS at any boating store. Might not be dandy in the rain...but they are LOUD...LOUD...LOUD...Maybe cost 10 dollars or less...Your passenger can hold it and blast as you go past.....

sqcomp · 12-20-2010, 08:34 PM

Those are fun indeed. In a past job, I snuck up on a shoplifter who has just left the store loaded...I came up right behind him and BLASTED that compressed air horn...he actually pissed his pants. I love that work, just doesn't pay for $hit taking into account the risk.

matthewai · 12-24-2010, 08:21 AM

so i understand ill prob have to use the rely where exactly does it go? in the fuse box? do i have to switch it with a stock one or it just goes in on its own? thanks

12-17-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	If the combined current draw for the two horns is less than 10 Amps, you can skip the relay and wire them both to the existing horn wire (which is the positive feed) and then you bolt the tab on them to metal as the ground. If the current draw is more than 10 Amps, then you have to use the included relay to switch a fused feed from the battery. __________________

12-19-2010, 06:15 AM	#5
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	If you look at the specs for them, they draw 12A @ 12V. __________________

12-19-2010, 10:31 AM	#6
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I need to get a louder horn. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

12-19-2010, 03:59 PM	#10
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Coheed... Yeah baby! Now, stick those horns in the back bumper facing down to the ground for the best sound pressure distribution... Of course the little camera mic doesn't do it justice... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

12-19-2010, 07:06 PM	#12
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I have learned now that I am living in Alabama I had best invest in a horn upgrade. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

12-18-2010, 03:46 AM	#3
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	oh cool i see i think they are 12v so ill prob end up doing it the second way thanks alot ill update when done

12-19-2010, 08:41 PM	#13
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I did the Hella three tone electric air horns...and it still isn't enough! I need one of those HornBlasters pieces but I refuse to give up (more) space in my trunk...so I'm stuck. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

12-20-2010, 02:12 AM	#15
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I've got too much "junk" in the trunk. No pictures until May, but trust me...too much going on. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

12-20-2010, 08:34 PM	#17
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Those are fun indeed. In a past job, I snuck up on a shoplifter who has just left the store loaded...I came up right behind him and BLASTED that compressed air horn...he actually pissed his pants. I love that work, just doesn't pay for $hit taking into account the risk. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

12-24-2010, 08:21 AM	#18
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	so i understand ill prob have to use the rely where exactly does it go? in the fuse box? do i have to switch it with a stock one or it just goes in on its own? thanks

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