Horn Replacement

HaulSmall · #1 (**permalink**) 05-03-2006, 08:10 PM

As much as I love Japanese Automobiles, I think their horns are often really shrill and weak. I'm looking for a replacement for the Fit's horn that will have a deeper, louder tone. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a model or a supplier?

fitjunkie · #2 (**permalink**) 05-03-2006, 08:43 PM

upgrade your fuse for the horn and swap one out for those 18 wheeler horn, you'll clear your way.....

xorbe · #3 (**permalink**) 05-03-2006, 09:05 PM

arrruuuuuuuuuugaaa!

kentris · #4 (**permalink**) 05-03-2006, 09:09 PM

I hardly ever use my horn, so embarassed by the little road-runner sound.

HaulSmall · #5 (**permalink**) 05-03-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fitjunkie

upgrade your fuse for the horn and swap one out for those 18 wheeler horn, you'll clear your way.....

That sounds like the mouse that roared!

fitjunkie · #6 (**permalink**) 05-03-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HaulSmall

That sounds like the mouse that roared!

The Fit that can bite!! Hey that's a marketing idea...

Dañiel · #7 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 02:07 PM

I think the horn sounds small for a reason, if you have a big truck horn on a Fit and you hit the horn, everyone would be looking for a truck and not your Fit.

DRum · #8 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 04:28 PM

JC Whitney should have what you are looking for.

Spule 4 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 07:03 PM

Anyone know if it is one or two wire? If two wire, go to a pull it yourself junkyard and get one from a 1980s Mercedes, it will be good and loud.

HaulSmall · #10 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dañiel

I think the horn sounds small for a reason, if you have a big truck horn on a Fit and you hit the horn, everyone would be looking for a truck and not your Fit.

No, I'm not looking for a truck sound. Spule 4's Mercedes suggestion is about the kind of sound I'm looking for.

dartvader · #11 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 09:01 PM

except in a real emergency or maybe a light tap when the guy in front of you is dozing at the green light, only jerks use horns. want your mother in law to come out of the house? get out and ring the door bell. stuck in traffic? turn up your stereo and chill out. personally i think horns should be hooked up with electrodes to your nipples!

Spule 4 · #12 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 09:43 PM

True on only use in emergencies, but you have to be heard in all situations and speeds. I was spoiled as my first cars I drove in life were Euorpean spec that had dual horns for city and country. Horns are part of safety and crash avoidance.

Spule 4 · #13 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HaulSmall

No, I'm not looking for a truck sound. Spule 4's Mercedes suggestion is about the kind of sound I'm looking for.

If you do not wish to go to a yard, you can buy new:

http://www.autobarn.net/twinsuphorki.html

I think they can be found cheaper elsewhere.

And if you do buy used ones and they do not work, you can fix them:

http://www2.lut.fi/~hosia/horns.html

The 6 and 1960s/70s 12V ones are the same repair, they will have the voltage listed on the outside. Better, look for a Mercedes W123 W126 car (280E, 300D, 240D, 380SE/L, 500SE/L) for newer ones that seem to last longer and have a good sound. BMW might be the same, I don't know I never owned one.

HaulSmall · #14 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dartvader

except in a real emergency or maybe a light tap when the guy in front of you is dozing at the green light, only jerks use horns. want your mother in law to come out of the house? get out and ring the door bell. stuck in traffic? turn up your stereo and chill out. personally i think horns should be hooked up with electrodes to your nipples!

I agree, horns are best left for emergency use. A few years back I was passing a semi on the interstate in the right lane (he was in the left) when he decided to change lanes into my lane as I was abreast of the cab. I layed on the horn in my 95 Corolla, but he didn't hear me at all. Luckily, the shoulder was wide and clear, as that's where I ended up, running along side him. The next day I went out and bought a good, louder aftermarket horn and threw the Toyota one away. I want to avoid such occurrences in the future, so I want that louder horn available for my Fit. (Supposed to come in at the end of May).

covrc · #15 (**permalink**) 05-04-2006, 11:04 PM

I agree 100% a louder horn is essential for safety reasons alone.

If I have to use it, it's for a reason and it is not because I have lost control of my emotions and am flipping somebody off.

Louder saves lives.

Rocco

Tom_Horns · #16 (**permalink**) 05-05-2006, 09:45 AM

My old Civic has buttons on the side of the wheel. A real pain when I have to hit the horn fast because some idiot decides to change lanes without looking. I just want to be able to hit the center of the wheel to honk. Where is the Fit's horn button?

covrc · #17 (**permalink**) 05-05-2006, 09:53 AM

The horn is right in the center of the wheel. Very large and easy to use.

RC

DRum · #18 (**permalink**) 05-05-2006, 10:28 AM

How about a horn that plays la cucaracha?

BKKJack · #19 (**permalink**) 05-05-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom_Horns

My old Civic has buttons on the side of the wheel. A real pain when I have to hit the horn fast because some idiot decides to change lanes without looking. I just want to be able to hit the center of the wheel to honk. Where is the Fit's horn button?

How old is your Civic? My 81 had those! I solved that problem by replacing it with a nice Momo with the horn button right in the center, where it belongs.

dougiepants · #20 (**permalink**) 05-06-2006, 08:23 PM

Do the big ugly orange and red ones the Subaru guys do... lol