Wimpy Horn Update

[AHudson777]

I'd researched threads here about updating the very mild-mannered horn in my 2000GTS. No, I don't use it a lot, but when I do, I don't want people looking around for the minivan that made the noise.

After reading some threads, I got the 'Compact Italian Air Horn' from Griots and THEN inspected the 'ease' of installation. (Yes, I did that out of order, like many things in my life.)

I believe the GEN 1 cars were known to require the bumper/fascia removal, but GEN 2, not. I thought that was good news...

My 2000 GTS horn is inside the bumper cover. I see no way to get to the horn without removing the bumper. Anyone out there with the voice of experience on this one?

Can I extract the horn wire(s) out of the loom BEFORE they enter the bumper zone, then reroute to a more accessible place?

Looking for help. Thanks in advance.

 

[dave6666]

The horn on my '01 GTS is in the driver side lower control arm. I assume the wires are on the frame rail somewhere.

My plan when I have time is to install a pair of Hella's inside the fascia, so I'll be doing the oppposite of what you are.

 

[AHudson777]

The horn on my '01 GTS is in the driver side lower control arm. I assume the wires are on the frame rail somewhere.

My plan when I have time is to install a pair of Hella's inside the fascia, so I'll be doing the oppposite of what you are.

You're going to force me to remove the fascia, aren't you!?!?

When I craned my head around every available nook to make SURE I could avoid it (unsuccessfully) I did notice a rather filthy collection of sand, leaves, pebbles, bug wings, etc etc. My slighly anal nature made me consider the fascia removal for this chore as well. Then I noticed the scratces on the underside and got one step closer to justification.

As a side note Dave, the horn I bought is a single unit with twin tones, only about 4.5" x 5" total. It is NOT driven by a separate air pump, which is a very good thing.

 

[dave6666]

I'm doing these:

Hella Horns - Exterior Accessories - Car Accessories - Griot's Garage

And yes, pull that fascia off and clean back there.

 

[AHudson777]

I'm doing these:

Hella Horns - Exterior Accessories - Car Accessories - Griot's Garage

Gotcha. Hellas are of course the Porsche supplier, and a GREAT horn in that German "I'm kinda ********** at you for breathing" type tone.

I went with these below, which Griot says is "Italian" so I'll assume they're Fiamm. My GUESS is a higher pitch, which is what I'm looking for.

Compact Italian Air Horns - Exterior Accessories - Car Accessories - Griot's Garage

Off comes the fascia I guess. What else to do once in there?

 

[dave6666]

Oh my. The little air horns come in RED.

Clean your coolant bottle out if it is yucky and check the condition of the hose whilst the fascia is off. Good time to put the Roe duct in too...

 

[InjectTheVenom]

What you need is one of THESE:

Train Horns & Train Horn Kits: Loudest Horns Available

Want to have a taste of what it sounds like?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGYcnYLK_50[/media]

 

[Roffle Waffle]

I had an air horn in my older car (hella). I wasn't happy with the volume. I don't think you will be either. I'd go for the train horn too

 

[eucharistos]

What you need is one of THESE:

Train Horns & Train Horn Kits: Loudest Horns Available

Want to have a taste of what it sounds like?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGYcnYLK_50[/media]

laughed the whole way thru the vid

thanks for posting