dm_n_stuff

I did a search, and if I missed it I apologize in advance.

The horn in my boxster sucks. Here I am, driving this great German car, and it sounds like a buick when I honk the horn.

I bought Hella replacement horns, I've read through the Boxster Factory manual, which indicates I can remove the high tone horn through the sound opening in the bumper, but the front end has to be removed to replace the low tone horn.

Anyone here have a work around for that? Before I start ripping off the front bumper am I missing something?

Dave M.

Loren

Yes, you will need to remove the bumper (unless you have teeny tiny hands).

dm_n_stuff

Looks like the bumper comes off to do either one. I can't get my hand, and any kind of tool through the sound opening.

I guess that's next weekend's project.

Loren

Clean the radiators while you have the front bumper off.

dm_n_stuff

Yep,

there's a fair amount of stuff caught up in there that's gonna have to go.

Dave

legend motorsports

good part is the front bumber comes off REAL EASY!

dm_n_stuff

Even with the bumper off they were no day at the beach.

However, now that the Hellas are mounted, the car has a proper horn. And boy, was there a bunch of junk caught up in the radiatiors. They are nice and clean now.

I actually ended up mounting the horns behind the front bumper bracket. Just because Porsche put them in that Mission Impossible spot, doesn't mean I have to put the new ones BACK THERE!!

cobaltbxtr

Another thought... there is a known defect in the current Boxster horns. Mine was way too wimpy and I mentioned it to my service person and he told me about it and replaced it free. The new horn is loud and worthy.

I read that you already bought a new one but did you ask your dealer? Though I suppose you are probably out of warranty.

Good luck!

dm_n_stuff

Yup, works all done on the horn.

I'm chasing rattles, squeaks and general dirt now.

Once I get 'er cleaned up, then I'll look at potential mechanical improvements/

Dave

kabel_Boxster

What Hella horns did you buy, plug and play?
One of my horns is bad, keeps blowing a fuse.

dm_n_stuff

Hella Twin tone. Required removal of the stock plug ends and replacing them with new clips.

"electric Twin Supertone Horn Set" 110dB part # 3FH007 424-801

Performance Products under $40.00

J-RAD

Did you want to go with something like this instead?

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/31090/

stumpjumper

I got these too, wicked easy to install, though if I had to do it again I'd get the "italian air horn" from Griot's Garage

dm_n_stuff

I have a great air horn on my Dino, scares the crap out of folks when you use it, but it just doesn't sound right on a German car I think.

But it sure does get everyone around you to pay attention!!

DM

Mr Michael B

Ohhhhhhhhh Dino.

Nice.