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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Installing FIAMM 74100 EL GRANDE horns

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I just received the horns today from the UPS guy. I want to do the install tomorrow but I am a bit confused on what to do. I'm only changing one horn behind the grille but the El Grande comes with 2. Do I have to change both of the FIT's horns or I put both horns in the stock ones place? Can someone post a brief DIY with some good description? (steps, materials, wiring). Pictures would help but won't be necessary. Thanks!
 
Old Oct 13, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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use the relay (if it came with one)
 
Old Oct 13, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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You're probably going to want to mount them both in the stock horns place behind the grille. Hang on for pics.

Here ya are:




Relay info for wiring:


These are Java^Fit's pictures and diagram. I do not claim these as my own.
 

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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 04:49 AM
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rep for you Jamy! Thanks!
 
Old Oct 13, 2011 | 05:00 AM
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Everything is pretty much plug n play right? no extra wires needed?
 
Old Oct 13, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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This should have everything you need assuming the two horns are run the same way. Which I can't see why they would be much different.

Once again. This is Java^fit's work. We were going to do a write up but just never got around to it and neither of us wanted to go back to take pictures of the install.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...ease-help.html
 
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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I finished all the wiring, now time to mount everything. where should i mount the relay?
 
Old Oct 15, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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I finished all the wiring, now time to mount everything. where should i mount the relay?
I don't even remember where we mounted ours. I'll have to go look when I get off.
 
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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another question, where does the harness that was connected to the old stock horn go? i don't want to cut it apart to wire it. Is there a wire I am able to purchase that has the same plug?
 
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Sorry for the long time to respond.

Alright, the relay I drilled I mounted with 3M double stick on the under side of the beam behind the horns.

As for the Harness, I cut mine but if you don't want to do this. I suggest a T-Tap wire connector (if they make them that small) and then tape that thing up with electrical tape to keep it insulated. Or as a last resort, you could strip a portion and solder a connection on and tape it up. It all depends on what you're comfortable doing.
 
Old Nov 22, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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How much louder than stock are these?

The stock horn is pathetic.
 
Old Nov 22, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Made me jump, a must IMO.
 
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