Hello drivers

I got an aftermarket horn for my Targa.

Sent an email to a local indy guy asking if he can install it for me.
A day goes by: no reply.....
I send another email that's a bit more curt this time: answer comes in the form of a YES.........with a "you can drop it off...." suggestion...
I send another mail asking of I can hang out/watch/learn as I don't have anyone to collect me......
the guy sends the same email with the same vauge YES..........actually he did not even bother to write a new message to me.....

The only other time I went here was for a brake light bulb.......that took three trips to actually get.........but finally got it...

I'm sitting here srcatching my head wondering why this guy does not
want MY business.......
the dealer told me they could do it too......at 125 an hour.....that the bumper would need to come off and it would take them about three hours.......

would love to have any thoughts about what you gents would do......

many thanx

 

If I couldn’t do it myself, I’d find someone else. I would never work that hard to give someone my money.

 

A lot of email contacts don't really turn into real business...maybe you just need to drop by or even better, call him.

 

Just did my horns myself (took advantage of having to take the bumper cover off to repair it after hitting a racoon!). It is a DIY job, but a bit daunting for me. Took me about 4 hours to do using this AMAZING photo step by step
(http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album430). It's not what I would call "easy" but definitely do-able. The damn horns were about $200, so if your shop quotes 3 hrs ($360, right?) plus $200 for horns, think about doing it yourself. I don't think there is a way to remove/replace them w/o pulling the bumper cover. Gives you a chance to clean your radiators, too!

 

well said, and I agree....
we live and die by the email these days.....you know?
if the man cannot be bothered to check his email for REVENUE then so be it you know?
wow that's awesome mate! did you get louder horns or just stock? the stock horns are quite Mickey Mouse don't you think?
I went with an after market from Griots........
and yes, they did quote me about 366 for the job.........

thanx for the replies gents

 

on another note: some cars at the dealer today.....




guys: why are we buying brown cars again??LOL

 

Keep in mind that many mechanics may not be computer savvy or have the time to respond to emails since it pulls them away from their work.

Having said that I would give him a call or speak with him in person. If he still brushes you off then you definitely need to find another mechanic.

 

Try and find someone else

 

DIY... some gr8 write ups listed in the DIY sticky re how to remove the bumper.

 

A lot of things need to come off to get to the horn, unlike most other cars, so I had it done at my Indy, charged me 2 hours of labor. Your contact may not be email savvy so make a call or find another vendor.

 

BTW, regarding the weak sounding horn, I drove for a couple of years with only one of the two horns working (a known weak link) and every time I used the horn, I had to look in the rear view to see if I'd run over Bozo!

Now, with both units operational, it sounds damn powerful to me, but that's probably not a broad cross section view. I don't feel the need for a bigger blast now.

 

thanx again for the comments gents....perhaps the car does suffer from a bad horn because it is
w-e-a-k......LOL!!!!
I am looking forward to the AM horns going in.....should be a blast hehe

thanx again drivers

 

Which horn did you get? I gotta do this next.

 

got some from Griots......suggested by another member here....

 

THIS!!!!