Horn
#1
Horn
Hey All. How's it going? I am looking to buy a new horn for my '07. I was wondering if anyone who has replaced theirs can reccommend one for me to get. I don't need a huge semi horn, but I would like something more than my wimpy HCH horn. I am looking for something that's not too difficult to install, that will fit where the OEM horn is.
Thanks,
Colby
PS: Why did they add those little bookmark icons down there??
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Thanks,
Colby
PS: Why did they add those little bookmark icons down there??
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#2
Re: Horn
Oreint Express installed the Hella Dual Horn. I'm looking at getting the same setup. You can search YouTube for Hella Horn to hear how they sound. Here's a link to OE's thread:
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...ighlight=hella
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...ighlight=hella
#4
Re: Horn
I installed the horn saturday night. It is super loud and way better than the OEM horn. If you want a normal car horn, I do not suggest this one. If you want a horn that is very loud and can be heard from far away, I do suggest this horn. The two tones really get your attention. It's a good horn.
#6
Re: Horn
The funny thing about the HCHII horn: on the outside, the horn does get attention even if monotonic; from the cabin, the sound is very muted and distant (not necessarily a bad thing). However, I must admit, driving my 03 Accord for four years spoiled me with the virtues of a true, dual-tone, classic American/German car "whooonk". No snoozing behind the wheel with that one. So, when I picked up the HCHII, it took one day to realize the little horn just didn't command attention especially from the driver's seat. That, and the fact that my wife and 7-year old son laughed when I beeped a lane drifter. I think the term "clown horn" was chuckled in the back seat.
Well, a little internet research and a browse through the Hella horn catalog turned up the answer: Hella TE16 hi/lo trumpet horns. As Hella puts it "trumpet horns found on North American and European automobiles are overwhelmingly preferred by end users in terms of sound richness." Indeed, the 400 Hz/500 Hz dual horn set is the one we all know and respect on the road. It's the horn that says "yeah, YOU!" in that polyphonic kinda way.
Best of all, the Hella TE16 hi/lo trumpet horn kit is readily available from a number of online sources for about $25 or less. It's a great do-it-yourself project if you're mechanically/electrically inclined. A picture is attached of my install.
The horn set makes a loud, pleasing tone that wakes up anyone in your path. A worthy upgrade for any HCHII.
Well, a little internet research and a browse through the Hella horn catalog turned up the answer: Hella TE16 hi/lo trumpet horns. As Hella puts it "trumpet horns found on North American and European automobiles are overwhelmingly preferred by end users in terms of sound richness." Indeed, the 400 Hz/500 Hz dual horn set is the one we all know and respect on the road. It's the horn that says "yeah, YOU!" in that polyphonic kinda way.
Best of all, the Hella TE16 hi/lo trumpet horn kit is readily available from a number of online sources for about $25 or less. It's a great do-it-yourself project if you're mechanically/electrically inclined. A picture is attached of my install.
The horn set makes a loud, pleasing tone that wakes up anyone in your path. A worthy upgrade for any HCHII.
#10
Re: Horn
trumpet horn cannot last, mine sound much softer after one year
since switched to hella supertone horn
PN 3 AG 003 399-801 (12V)
scaring away moron for past years via the 2x66W 118db moron blaster
PS: over my country our ride equipted with dual stock horn vs yours at right only
since switched to hella supertone horn
PN 3 AG 003 399-801 (12V)
scaring away moron for past years via the 2x66W 118db moron blaster
PS: over my country our ride equipted with dual stock horn vs yours at right only
Last edited by bengteck; 10-15-2007 at 06:13 AM.