MS3 Horn

[MS3-510]

Hi everyone

I purchased my 2008.5 MS3 about 2 weeks ago and just recently noticed how "wimpy" the horn sounds after some jerk cut me off during my morning commute. What have you guys done to improve the tone? Any suggestions as far an inexpesive upgrade?

 

[Mz3Hatch]

Yeah, the horn is whimpy but what would you expect? I don't use my horn, I tell them they are #1 and then use every bit of power my car has and get away from the situation. However, if you want to change it, something I've dont to a few cars which is quite fun, i bought an airhorn kit and installed it. Did it to my gf's cobalt ss and it was loud as hell. They run like 20-50 bucks at Pep Boys or Autozone. Install is easy too.

 

[Hank3]

Yes - it's a pretty easy upgrade that costs under $20 from your local Autozone or Pep Boys. You can do a search to find the "How-To." Mine cost $15.

Here's one:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123699055

 

[ElGaspo]

local auto parts store, like already suggested, or for a wider range [but more $] try http://www.wolo-mfg.com/

most ppl say our horn is high-pitched, so they supplement it w/ a low-pitch one. i got "the loud one" and hooked it in series w/ the existing horn. i just get tired of ppl cutting me off, moving in my lane, and then slowing down.

i didn't really think i'd have a chance to test it out in anger, but sure enough, 2 days after the install, i was on the exit ramp and a woman in a Honda hatch drifted late onto the ramp and cut me off. since it was a hatch i had a good view of the driver's head. she literally JUMPED out of her seat (boom08). guess she's not going to be doing that again...hopefully, anyway...

 

[Mz3Hatch]

Loud horns are so much fun when people don't expect them! Idiot motorists usually get the hint when they hear something that sounds like a truck behind them! If only i can figure out how to hook up true truck air horns and fit them in my grill with the full size compressor ........ (evil)

 

[MS3-510]

lol - good stuff.

thanks for everyones suggestions, i'll be visiting my local autozone for a horn. i read the how-to and it doesn't look difficult at all to install.

 

[sleeper3]

my horn stopped working a couple of months ago (shrug)

 

[Mr_Boom]

I think its evil to sell a car with a horn so wimpy in the state of SC, which easily has the worst drivers in the southeast.

So instead of honking the horn I just wave while mouthing some choice language. That one throws them for a loop.

 

[dunnhopen]

what about Hella Supertone Horns?

 

[Hank3]

Hellas are nice, but will cost you around $60 - $70, and it takes a little more wiring and mounting. The $15 low-pitched horn you can get locally is a good solution that's easy to mount and wire. Depends on what you want

 

[MikeHTally]

WOLO horns work pretty well. Certainly enough to wake up most o' those sleeping DAs.

 

[Moultese]

God I our horns. I really want an AH-OOOOOOO-GAH horn.

 

[AMS38U]

i had a train horn on my protege5 now that was fun

 

[builthatch]

what about Hella Supertone Horns?

they are what i have. they are awesome ; )

wire jumpers i had to make...

 

[Nliiitend1]

^^^I had a set of those bitches on one of my old cars...very European sounding (and LOUD to boot)!

For the MS3, I just added a low-tone horn to the existing stock horn (the mod was a bit of an afterthought that I performed when I had the bumper off for something else) and for what I spent (less than $20) I've been very pleased.

 

[J-Villa]

Eh', When people say my horn is wimp, I ask them if they have ever heard the horn on a Ferrari...


If I had more money, I'd go down to the local train horn shop that does all the Jaguar player's trucks and have them wire up 2 short train horns in the engine bay or under the side's. Trainhorns are what's up in Jacksonville.

 

[Hank3]

^^^I had a set of those bitches on one of my old cars...very European sounding (and LOUD to boot)!

For the MS3, I just added a low-tone horn to the existing stock horn (the mod was a bit of an afterthought that I performed when I had the bumper off for something else) and for what I spent (less than $20) I've been very pleased.

Ditto. I had a set of the Supertones on my Subie and really loved them. Were very loud and distinct. Just didn't feel like spending that much $$$ and wiring them on the Speed3. Been happy with my $15 cheapie from Advance Discount Auto (thumb)

 

[builthatch]

^^^I had a set of those bitches on one of my old cars...very European sounding (and LOUD to boot)!

For the MS3, I just added a low-tone horn to the existing stock horn (the mod was a bit of an afterthought that I performed when I had the bumper off for something else) and for what I spent (less than $20) I've been very pleased.

i agree that you made a good move; the supplemental low tone seems to work well. i happened to have these for another vehicle and decided to put em on the 3.

 

[Psycho_Maz]

I put the low tone autozone horn in today. Very easy and sounds like a real horn now.

 

[dizzin9]

I put the low tone autozone horn in today. Very easy and sounds like a real horn now.

you have a sound clip? did you just took out the OEM, or you put it along side the OEM? i have the same horn but i'm too lazy to install it (sssh)