Power Horns!

Desperadoxx · 6th March 2009, 15:44

I got a pair of Roots Vibrosonics for my Wagon-R. The stock horns were so feeble that even dogs and cats would not budge from the road. I encounter a stray dog everyday in my lane while driving out and usually have to drive around it as it would be lying in the middle of the road, ignoring all the honking. It was sweet revenge for me when I launched the guy outta the road by just one shot of the Roots Vibrosonics. The loud shrill irritating sound is good enough to get your path cleared. Now a days, I get the right of way, as I see the dogs getting out of the path as soon as I take my car out.

singhvi · 6th March 2009, 23:51

If you go through the specifications, both the above horns are same db at the same distance.
BTW, I plan to install a Stebel Nautilus on my Corolla for regular city use.
Will it be too loud?
Is it against the law?
I dont want to mess with toggle switches cluttering the dash.

ImmortalZ · 7th March 2009, 09:36

Depends on the traffic cops of the city you drive in. It is very loud. I don't use mine inside the city limits.

singhvi · 7th March 2009, 11:01

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Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

Depends on the traffic cops of the city you drive in. It is very loud. I don't use mine inside the city limits.

I guess, then I will have to go with the Red Grills. I bought both from Opera House , Mumbai.

gd1418 · 7th March 2009, 11:34

Ditto for me too. I've a pair behind the grill of my Scorpio..

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Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

Depends on the traffic cops of the city you drive in. It is very loud. I don't use mine inside the city limits.

joshguy · 7th March 2009, 16:03

Hi,

Am planning to change my OE horns of my swift.I plan to either fix a Hella Red Grill or the stebel nautilius.

Please let me know where can i get the original Hella and Nautilius and the price for it.

I enquired at a shop in GP raod they told me Hella is 1350.

If any of you know the shops selling genuine parts let me know.

Thanks

Ram

singhvi · 7th March 2009, 16:28

I bought Hella red grill with bill and warranty: Rs. 1100.
Stebel Nautilus: Rs. 650.00 No warranty.
Place: Opera House, Mumbai.

gd1418 · 7th March 2009, 18:25

Stebel nautilus retails here for abour 750/- per unit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshguy

Hi,

Am planning to change my OE horns of my swift.I plan to either fix a Hella Red Grill or the stebel nautilius.

Please let me know where can i get the original Hella and Nautilius and the price for it.

I enquired at a shop in GP raod they told me Hella is 1350.

If any of you know the shops selling genuine parts let me know.

Thanks

Ram

janitha · 7th March 2009, 19:46

Please suggest a reasonably loud horn for my Vista Quadrajet. Also pl be kind enough to post a picture since the Tata service centre people are saying there is not enough space for a good horn. BTW, the default small one is behind the grill.

jav · 7th March 2009, 22:12

Hi Guys where can i get the nautilus in blr searched everywhere could not find it, and where can i fix this for an indica

joshguy · 8th March 2009, 08:49

Hi GD,

Thanks for the info.

Is it a single piece or a box with two horns in it?

Do we need two of them or single is enough?

Please advice.

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Originally Posted by gd1418

Stebel nautilus retails here for abour 750/- per unit.

joshguy · 8th March 2009, 09:14

Hi,

I heard of the new car accessory mall haute car in OMR.Am planning to give a visit there today.

Has anybody visited it ?do they have all brands and in all price ranges.?

greenhorn · 8th March 2009, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by jav

Hi Guys where can i get the nautilus in blr searched everywhere could not find it, and where can i fix this for an indica

the indica has two horn install locations available , near where the fog lamp would be , below the headlights. the stock horn is on the driver side. Another location should be free on the other side.
Be sure to position the horn so as to avoid water gettin into it

live2drive · 8th March 2009, 15:48

Query:
Just got a stebel nautilius. Special thanks to ankit.
Now regarding the installation, shall i use the relay provided with the horn or get a bosch/roots relay? Any suggestions regarding the wiring specs? Planning to use 2.5sq mm wiring.

greenhorn · 8th March 2009, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by jav

Hi Guys where can i get the nautilus in blr searched everywhere could not find it, and where can i fix this for an indica

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

the indica has two horn install locations available , near where the fog lamp would be , below the headlights. the stock horn is on the driver side. Another location should be free on the other side.
Be sure to position the horn so as to avoid water gettin into it

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1103324-post1.html

here's a picture of my hella redgrilles being installed. note that this is not the best location for these hellas - they're pretty water sensitive, And I'm hoping they wont die at the first hint of the monsoons. Else you can try in front of the radiator ( still prone to water damage) , or somewhere under the hood, near the firewall ( but the loudness will be less)

6th March 2009, 15:44	#541
Desperadoxx Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 20 Thanked: Once	I got a pair of Roots Vibrosonics for my Wagon-R. The stock horns were so feeble that even dogs and cats would not budge from the road. I encounter a stray dog everyday in my lane while driving out and usually have to drive around it as it would be lying in the middle of the road, ignoring all the honking. It was sweet revenge for me when I launched the guy outta the road by just one shot of the Roots Vibrosonics. The loud shrill irritating sound is good enough to get your path cleared. Now a days, I get the right of way, as I see the dogs getting out of the path as soon as I take my car out.
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6th March 2009, 23:51	#542
singhvi Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Both Hella Redgrill and Stebel Nautilus are equally loud. If you go through the specifications, both the above horns are same db at the same distance. BTW, I plan to install a Stebel Nautilus on my Corolla for regular city use. Will it be too loud? Is it against the law? I dont want to mess with toggle switches cluttering the dash.
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7th March 2009, 09:36	#543
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,186 Thanked: 541 Times View My Garage	Depends on the traffic cops of the city you drive in. It is very loud. I don't use mine inside the city limits.
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7th March 2009, 16:03	#546
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	where to get stebel nautilius in Chennai & Price Hi, Am planning to change my OE horns of my swift.I plan to either fix a Hella Red Grill or the stebel nautilius. Please let me know where can i get the original Hella and Nautilius and the price for it. I enquired at a shop in GP raod they told me Hella is 1350. If any of you know the shops selling genuine parts let me know. Thanks Ram
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7th March 2009, 16:28	#547
singhvi Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Prices.... I bought Hella red grill with bill and warranty: Rs. 1100. Stebel Nautilus: Rs. 650.00 No warranty. Place: Opera House, Mumbai.
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7th March 2009, 19:46	#549
janitha BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 368 Thanked: 2 Times	Please suggest a reasonably loud horn for my Vista Quadrajet. Also pl be kind enough to post a picture since the Tata service centre people are saying there is not enough space for a good horn. BTW, the default small one is behind the grill.
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7th March 2009, 22:12	#550
jav BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 224 Thanked: 66 Times	Hi Guys where can i get the nautilus in blr searched everywhere could not find it, and where can i fix this for an indica
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8th March 2009, 09:14	#552
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	Any buying experiance in HAUTE CAR - CHENNAI? Hi, I heard of the new car accessory mall haute car in OMR.Am planning to give a visit there today. Has anybody visited it ?do they have all brands and in all price ranges.?
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8th March 2009, 15:48	#554
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Query: Just got a stebel nautilius. Special thanks to ankit. Now regarding the installation, shall i use the relay provided with the horn or get a bosch/roots relay? Any suggestions regarding the wiring specs? Planning to use 2.5sq mm wiring.
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