Installed a Hella Air Horn
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Installed a Hella Air Horn
I know it's a small thing, but I don't care for the sound of the Porsche horn; I really prefer a more European sound (for want of a better description) such as my '73 Dino has. So, when I had my clear bra installed this week I also had them put in a Hella Air Horn. The entire unit, two horns and a compressor, is mounted entirely inside the battery compartment and takes up no space in the trunk. They also hooked up a switch inside the passenger compartment to switch over to the OEM horn in the event anything happens to the Hella.
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Hella Air Horn
Originally Posted by jcnesq
So how does it sound? Louder?
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I had one of these on my jeep many years ago... I think I installed it in a high school haze so it might be my own fault but I remember when ever I used it the battery meter would dip substantially and the lights would dim when the compressor was activated. Is there any of this at all with your installation?
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Originally Posted by Weissy
I had one of these on my jeep many years ago... I think I installed it in a high school haze so it might be my own fault but I remember when ever I used it the battery meter would dip substantially and the lights would dim when the compressor was activated. Is there any of this at all with your installation?
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I am curious...where is the normal horn located? If your Hella is now in the battery compartment, does the lack of an exterior air port for the Hella impact its volume or 'tone' when heard, say, 50 feet in front of the car? Could the Hella have been installed where the normal horn resides?
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Originally Posted by 1080iAddict
I am curious...where is the normal horn located? If your Hella is now in the battery compartment, does the lack of an exterior air port for the Hella impact its volume or 'tone' when heard, say, 50 feet in front of the car? Could the Hella have been installed where the normal horn resides?
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Ben,
If you should decide on the Hella install I would suggest having it riveted or welded to the roof or hood. Much LOUDER that way, and if hood mounted you can always see it. Also, if some envious bastard were to steal it you would notice it immediately. Caution...do not mount it inside the inside of the car!
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If you should decide on the Hella install I would suggest having it riveted or welded to the roof or hood. Much LOUDER that way, and if hood mounted you can always see it. Also, if some envious bastard were to steal it you would notice it immediately. Caution...do not mount it inside the inside of the car!
Lar
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Speed: Thanks for your horn info. I complained about the less-than-desirable sound of the OEM horn in a posting back in August of last year, shortly after I purchased my 997S. Thanks to your information, I can continue with the much-needed replacement.
There are two main brands of horns available - the Hella horns, and some that are made by PIAA. Why did you choose the Hella horns that you installed in your car?
There are two main brands of horns available - the Hella horns, and some that are made by PIAA. Why did you choose the Hella horns that you installed in your car?
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Originally Posted by lawjdc
There are two main brands of horns available - the Hella horns, and some that are made by PIAA. Why did you choose the Hella horns that you installed in your car?
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The oem dual electric horns for the steering wheel are under the front bumper cover.
The single round metal horn next to the battery is for the alarm. No offense, but I would not mount horns next to the battery if I really wanted to be heard by others.
When I put in my air horns the bumper cover was off. The compressor and 2 horns were mounted in between the 2 front radiators. This place was chosen so the sound could project from the front of the car. I retained the oem electric horns, so my air horns are a few inches away.
The single round metal horn next to the battery is for the alarm. No offense, but I would not mount horns next to the battery if I really wanted to be heard by others.
When I put in my air horns the bumper cover was off. The compressor and 2 horns were mounted in between the 2 front radiators. This place was chosen so the sound could project from the front of the car. I retained the oem electric horns, so my air horns are a few inches away.