Power Horns!

D.V.R · 28th July 2008, 19:28

I have installed Stebel Nautilus Compact horn in my SX4 in lieu of the horn provided by Maruti using the stock wiring.After around a week the fuse of 15A for the horn and Hazard lights had blown away.I replaced the fuse with a 15A fuse which has blown away today.Could you all please suggest as what should I do.

Jaggu · 28th July 2008, 19:39

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Originally Posted by D.V.R

I have installed Stebel Nautilus Compact horn in my SX4 in lieu of the horn provided by Maruti using the stock wiring.After around a week the fuse of 15A for the horn and Hazard lights had blown away.I replaced the fuse with a 15A fuse which has blown away today.Could you all please suggest as what should I do.

Stock wiring and fuse combo is a bad idea! head to the nearest accessory shop and fit an alternate upgraded wiring along with relays. This will save your fuse, switch, wires and costly electronics in your car.

jkdas · 28th July 2008, 20:02

The wiring kit from TVS @ 500Rs MRP.

AbhiJ · 28th July 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by me_sid

Congrats buddy!!got the horns yesterday, I opted for a) Stebel Magnum for city and Hella Red grill for the highways. And oh yeah the way it blew away the auto drivers, was a spectacle. Am speechless and was smirking when the vandals were swearing at me for the awesum horns.

Total I spent :1300/= Hella
600/= Stebel
100/= In totality for installation.

Dude... where did you get the Stebel in Kolkata? Which shop?

Sankar · 28th July 2008, 20:19

Jk what is that wiring kit for? Is it model specific? What does it contain?

jkdas · 28th July 2008, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Jk what is that wiring kit for? Is it model specific? What does it contain?

Head lights. Has relay, wires, holders,fuse etc.

amit_mechengg · 28th July 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by D.V.R

I have installed Stebel Nautilus Compact horn in my SX4 in lieu of the horn provided by Maruti using the stock wiring.After around a week the fuse of 15A for the horn and Hazard lights had blown away.I replaced the fuse with a 15A fuse which has blown away today.Could you all please suggest as what should I do.

you have done an absolute wrong fittment. do not remove the stock horns. make an alternate wiring (thick ones i think 4-6 core) with toggle switch, and a good indian made relay(not the chinese ones, or that comes with the horn) .
nautilus is an absolute stunning horn, and if u r in city where there are crap taxis screwing left and right this is the best to blow their ears off.

D.V.R · 28th July 2008, 23:59

Thanks Jaggu&Amit for the prompt replies .Could you please explain me as how the alternate wiring should be done.Are relay and toggle switch the same?

me_sid · 29th July 2008, 10:01

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Originally Posted by AbhiJ

Dude... where did you get the Stebel in Kolkata? Which shop?

Theres this shop called exclusive near RUBY connector, next to the pub "yaya". I was heading for yaya with a friend then I just happened to walk inside.... shops decent, no great stocks but yes u tell them and they will get u, of all the guy is very welcoming unlike the big dady of all glix....they didnt have nautilus but magnum is a decent one....I will PM the guy's cell number if u want...

amit_mechengg · 29th July 2008, 11:19

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Originally Posted by D.V.R

Thanks Jaggu&Amit for the prompt replies .Could you please explain me as how the alternate wiring should be done.Are relay and toggle switch the same?

please do not attempt to do the wiring yourself. relays and toggle switch is totally different. For explanation on relays find the link below

Horn Installation on Valkyries

toggle switch is a simple switch to toggle(shift) between stock horn and power horn. toggle switch is preferrably put on the dashboard on right side of the steering where there is provisions for extra switches.

akroy · 29th July 2008, 13:29

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Originally Posted by D.V.R

Thanks Jaggu&Amit for the prompt replies .Could you please explain me as how the alternate wiring should be done.Are relay and toggle switch the same?

Dont try to do all this yourself! Suggest you to go to a authorized service station.
I have Roots windtone super horn (used in Skoda cars) in my Alto and it was installed with proper wirings alongwith the toggle switch.

Abhi

ankitahuja · 29th July 2008, 14:05

I need to understand the difference / performance / durability etc of these 3 ROOTS horns.

1. ROOTS Vibramax
2. ROOTS Vibrasonic
3. ROOTS Megasonic

I recently saw all 3 when I went to buy one for my OHC as my Stebel Nautilus has conked off. Sadly, I could not hear them as the shop is a wholesaler and has no provision for demos.

Which one is the loudest and how does one compare them to the Hella Red Grill?

me_sid · 29th July 2008, 14:46

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Originally Posted by ankitahuja

I need to understand the difference / performance / durability etc of these 3 ROOTS horns.

1. ROOTS Vibramax
2. ROOTS Vibrasonic
3. ROOTS Megasonic

I recently saw all 3 when I went to buy one for my OHC as my Stebel Nautilus has conked off. Sadly, I could not hear them as the shop is a wholesaler and has no provision for demos.

Which one is the loudest and how does one compare them to the Hella Red Grill?

Hi ankit! Hella red grill is uncomaparable, hehe do i see some frowns? Kidding. Roots Vibrosonic is load and decent, Megasonic loudest and downright bada** Well, good for highways, you can buy them as you have the provision of repair in roots which stebel doesnt have unfortunately

Cheerscheers:

ultimatechamp · 29th July 2008, 16:18

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Originally Posted by me_sid

Theres this shop called exclusive near RUBY connector....they didnt have nautilus but magnum is a decent one....I will PM the guy's cell number if u want...

Yeah,Xclusiv is a shop we all know but which particular Stebel did you get from them buddy? That would be wonderful if they can procure Stebels,because it is out of stock in Mumbai and Delhi .

JayD · 29th July 2008, 17:15

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Originally Posted by akroy

Dont try to do all this yourself! Suggest you to go to a authorized service station.
I have Roots windtone super horn (used in Skoda cars) in my Alto and it was installed with proper wirings alongwith the toggle switch.

Abhi

The Skoda does NOT use roots horns, it has a Klaxton 'Made in France' horn, which looks similar to the windtones.

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D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 277 Thanked: 14 Times	I have installed Stebel Nautilus Compact horn in my SX4 in lieu of the horn provided by Maruti using the stock wiring.After around a week the fuse of 15A for the horn and Hazard lights had blown away.I replaced the fuse with a 15A fuse which has blown away today.Could you all please suggest as what should I do.
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,685 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	The wiring kit from TVS @ 500Rs MRP. The wiring kit from TVS @ 500Rs MRP. Attached Thumbnails
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Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,780 Thanked: 9,255 Times	Jk what is that wiring kit for? Is it model specific? What does it contain?
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D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 277 Thanked: 14 Times	Thanks Jaggu&Amit for the prompt replies .Could you please explain me as how the alternate wiring should be done.Are relay and toggle switch the same?
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ankitahuja BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 929 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Which ROOTS horn? I need to understand the difference / performance / durability etc of these 3 ROOTS horns. 1. ROOTS Vibramax 2. ROOTS Vibrasonic 3. ROOTS Megasonic I recently saw all 3 when I went to buy one for my OHC as my Stebel Nautilus has conked off. Sadly, I could not hear them as the shop is a wholesaler and has no provision for demos. Which one is the loudest and how does one compare them to the Hella Red Grill?
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