Power Horns!

joshguy · 13th August 2010, 22:58

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No offense but I had a Stebel horn for more than a year with no problems (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1289745-post643.html). The sound was not loud since it was installed deep inside the engine bay.

Thats because it was kept in engine bay,Lucky You.Some how i felt that it was not loud and sharp so nobody actually move out of your way,where as every day i get a stare from someone on the road bec of hella:-)).

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Originally Posted by roadracer

Mate, Where can I get/fit 'Hella' in Chennai? My Vista's horn is quite weak and I want to upgrade it. If 'Hella' is good I will consider that.
I need an ability wherein I can switch between the 'default' horn and the add-on one.

Cheers

I do have my OE as well as the Hella in my swift.PM me i will give you the details where you can get original Hella

windiesel · 19th August 2010, 21:24

Ask you TASS to fit it for you. They quote higher rate for fixing but they will fit it proper,at the right place so you get max sound and warranty remains valid.

I was charged 800Rs for fitting Bosch. This included the clamps if it was used.Would suggest that you get the small Bosch relay instead of local ones.[/quote]

Thanks JKDas your recommendation is just in time as I am visiting the dealer's wksp on monday

shamanth · 20th August 2010, 11:31

Bangalore Police is having a drive against Power Horns above 80 dec, they have caught more than 3500 vehicles mostly Private bus and cabs(with Shrill horns) in a week. Just be careful guys if you are using Air Horn.

tanwaramit · 23rd August 2010, 13:31

I checked with a dealer in Gurgaon, and he is selling me Roots Megasonic at INR 2k.

http://www.rootsindia.com/html/megasonic.html

Is this the right price ?

Is this a good Horn ? I mean loud ? What type of sound does it gives ?

I dont want him to open the hood before I can agree to the horn itself.

akshay4587 · 23rd August 2010, 13:36

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

I checked with a dealer in Gurgaon, and he is selling me Roots Megasonic at INR 2k.

Root Industries Limited - Products - MEGASONIC

Is this the right price ?

Is this a good Horn ? I mean loud ? What type of sound does it gives ?

I dont want him to open the hood before I can agree to the horn itself.

It is Quite Loud,and has a Peculiar tone,cant explain it in words

and Horns are quite Large and Heavy.
Also they cost around 1300-1400 bucks.

Which vehicle are you planning to use them on?
They are more suited to SUV's,owing to their huge size.

tanwaramit · 23rd August 2010, 15:00

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

It is Quite Loud,and has a Peculiar tone,cant explain it in words

and Horns are quite Large and Heavy.
Also they cost around 1300-1400 bucks.

Which vehicle are you planning to use them on?
They are more suited to SUV's,owing to their huge size.

Planning for my Santro Xing.

Yeah, they are large and heavy.

The price quoted by dealer is high then in that case.

I checked on youtube, the sound didnt appeal to me. Looks like Amby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAIZvIIUDY8

Mr_Bean · 18th September 2010, 21:11

Which horn would be a good option, Please have a look at the link:
Shop4Hella.com - HORNS

I am looking for the loudest horn, strictly for highway use.

abhipuru16 · 18th September 2010, 22:56

Sorry for updating late but a month or two ago, I changed the horns in my Zen to the mighty Red Grills and man, they are sooo loud!
I love these horns!
It even goes well with the "character" of the 2000 Zen. I recommend it!
Further queries?
Please do post.

jayded · 19th September 2010, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Mr_Bean

Which horn would be a good option, Please have a look at the link:
Shop4Hella.com - HORNS

I am looking for the loudest horn, strictly for highway use.

As per popular choice I guess it should be the (in)famous Red Grill, Quite loud and shrill. Just try demos to see if the tone is to your liking.

joshguy · 19th September 2010, 08:59

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Originally Posted by Mr_Bean

Which horn would be a good option, Please have a look at the link:
Shop4Hella.com - HORNS

I am looking for the loudest horn, strictly for highway use.

go for the hella red grill,it is sharp and loud
dont ever go for steble ,it isnt loud as hella.make sure the hella you buy is original and has a warranty of 6 months.

Mr_Bean · 19th September 2010, 09:28

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Originally Posted by joshguy

go for the hella red grill,it is sharp and loud
dont ever go for steble ,it isnt loud as hella.make sure the hella you buy is original and has a warranty of 6 months.

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Originally Posted by jayded

As per popular choice I guess it should be the (in)famous Red Grill, Quite loud and shrill. Just try demos to see if the tone is to your liking.

Appreciate your thoughts, What is your opinion regarding the "hella compressed air horn", costing more than hella red so assuming much more effectiveness.

In Chennai, stock horns on the car is off no use & no one gives way for it. A very disturbing trend is the bikes & share autos using heavy horns to give way.

abhipuru16 · 19th September 2010, 17:24

I mustn't brag but yes, my red grills are currently experiencing harsh monsoons but there isn't even a hint of any kind performance drop/damage. Today, we had deeply waterlogged roads here while it was raining full-on and I was driving my car through it, the red grills are still sounding as good as new. Just ensure you buy the genuine hella red grill as they are very much imitated. I could bank upon my installer so I bought them. I say, WORTH IT (for me)!

lohithrao · 19th September 2010, 20:08

I have used Hella Europa on my bull, red grill and trumpet on the car, presently i have 2 horns on the car whict i change over when i feel like.

trumpet started to give some issues after 6months and dint find the red grill that loud. meanwhile am more then happy with the europa.

Has anyone tried Hella "black thunder"? any idea on the cost?

blackfire_9 · 19th September 2010, 21:42

Hi all,

I am looking for a replacement to my car's (Alto LX) stock horn (single) which died today. The stock horn wasn't great & hence I had installed a pair of Hella TwinTone horns as a secondary product. I am now looking for something which is available as a single piece & is capable of producing loud sounds & is also light in weight. As for the budget, the cheaper the better, although no compromises on quality & durability as this horn would be for regular use. I am not aware of any companies apart from Bosch, Hella & Roots, & would prefer to stick to these only unless some other good options are available.

Kindly guide on the products based on your experiences.

Thanks in advance, drive safe.

Black_Beast · 4th October 2010, 22:37

Where can i get Stebel Nautilus Brio Horn?
I see quite few references to Stebel TM 8 / chrome version.

I have seen a Swift using this car in Chennai, Around Anna Nagar.
I was desperately looking for this horn for several months.
Can any one

help on where i can get this horn.

If you want to listen the music it creates please use the link below.
Its from stebel website.

Documento senza titolo

[Copy paste the above link to your browser, you'll love it]

19th August 2010, 21:24	#962
windiesel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: All CAPS Posts: 508 Thanked: 300 Times	Ask you TASS to fit it for you. They quote higher rate for fixing but they will fit it proper,at the right place so you get max sound and warranty remains valid. I was charged 800Rs for fitting Bosch. This included the clamps if it was used.Would suggest that you get the small Bosch relay instead of local ones.[/quote] Thanks JKDas your recommendation is just in time as I am visiting the dealer's wksp on monday
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20th August 2010, 11:31	#963
shamanth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,036 Thanked: 658 Times View My Garage	Bangalore Police is having a drive against Power Horns above 80 dec, they have caught more than 3500 vehicles mostly Private bus and cabs(with Shrill horns) in a week. Just be careful guys if you are using Air Horn.
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23rd August 2010, 13:31	#964
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,943 Thanked: 514 Times	I checked with a dealer in Gurgaon, and he is selling me Roots Megasonic at INR 2k. http://www.rootsindia.com/html/megasonic.html Is this the right price ? Is this a good Horn ? I mean loud ? What type of sound does it gives ? I dont want him to open the hood before I can agree to the horn itself.
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18th September 2010, 21:11	#967
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 894 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	which hella model to pick? Which horn would be a good option, Please have a look at the link: Shop4Hella.com - HORNS I am looking for the loudest horn, strictly for highway use.
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18th September 2010, 22:56	#968
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Sorry for updating late but a month or two ago, I changed the horns in my Zen to the mighty Red Grills and man, they are sooo loud! I love these horns! It even goes well with the "character" of the 2000 Zen. I recommend it! Further queries? Please do post.
	() Thanks

19th September 2010, 17:24	#972
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	I mustn't brag but yes, my red grills are currently experiencing harsh monsoons but there isn't even a hint of any kind performance drop/damage. Today, we had deeply waterlogged roads here while it was raining full-on and I was driving my car through it, the red grills are still sounding as good as new. Just ensure you buy the genuine hella red grill as they are very much imitated. I could bank upon my installer so I bought them. I say, WORTH IT (for me)!
	() Thanks

19th September 2010, 20:08	#973
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,203 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	I have used Hella Europa on my bull, red grill and trumpet on the car, presently i have 2 horns on the car whict i change over when i feel like. trumpet started to give some issues after 6months and dint find the red grill that loud. meanwhile am more then happy with the europa. Has anyone tried Hella "black thunder"? any idea on the cost?
	() Thanks

19th September 2010, 21:42	#974
blackfire_9 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,075 Thanked: 192 Times	Hi all, I am looking for a replacement to my car's (Alto LX) stock horn (single) which died today. The stock horn wasn't great & hence I had installed a pair of Hella TwinTone horns as a secondary product. I am now looking for something which is available as a single piece & is capable of producing loud sounds & is also light in weight. As for the budget, the cheaper the better, although no compromises on quality & durability as this horn would be for regular use. I am not aware of any companies apart from Bosch, Hella & Roots, & would prefer to stick to these only unless some other good options are available. Kindly guide on the products based on your experiences. Thanks in advance, drive safe.
	() Thanks

4th October 2010, 22:37	#975
Black_Beast BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 107 Thanked: 123 Times	Stebel Nautilus Brio Where can i get Stebel Nautilus Brio Horn? I see quite few references to Stebel TM 8 / chrome version. I have seen a Swift using this car in Chennai, Around Anna Nagar. I was desperately looking for this horn for several months. Can any one help on where i can get this horn. If you want to listen the music it creates please use the link below. Its from stebel website. Documento senza titolo [Copy paste the above link to your browser, you'll love it]
	() Thanks