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Old Jan 30, 2011, 11:13 PM
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The evo x horn is wimpy. Has anyone replaced it?

The first time I used my horn, I had to laugh how wimpy it sounded. It sounds like a horn intended for a bicycle. I think revving the engine works better than the stock horn.

Can someone recommend a replacement horn?

I DON’T want a train horn or anything really loud and annoying. I just want a horn that will work better when I need to use it.
Old Jan 30, 2011, 11:21 PM
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I use one of these:

http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=939
Old Jan 31, 2011, 08:58 AM
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Maybe its a Evo thing. Mine sounds like its got something stuck in it to muffle it!
Old Jan 31, 2011, 10:11 AM
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I installed horns from a honda accord =)
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Sad when a Honda horn is considered an upgrade
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I just refuse to use it, that is my solution.
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in reference to no car in particular... but most people just resort to shouting through the window and flashing their middle finger.
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^^^^^^^^^^^

Finger works.
Old Jan 31, 2011, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sxng9
in reference to no car in particular... but most people just resort to shouting through the window and flashing their middle finger.
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^^^^^^^^^^^

Finger works.
Not so much, when a pensioner's blue Buick is about to ram your door, its driver oblivious to the situation. A good horn is a safety feature.
Old Jan 31, 2011, 12:56 PM
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I want to get those red horns that suby owners get :]
Old Jan 31, 2011, 12:57 PM
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I have FIAMM trumpets on my Eclipse.

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

I have a three tone Cadillac Fleetwood horn that I haven't gotten around to putting on my Evo yet...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpgor...eature=related

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Old Jan 31, 2011, 01:03 PM
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Yeah I think I'll go with Hella Horns....a foghorn would be nice....like your pulling up to a dock!! j/k
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+1 on hella horns.
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HELLA, HELLA, HELLA--- I have them and they solved that problem and people jump when you sound the horn, radio, phone--it doesn't matter. Dropped rt in the stock wiring--simple and sweet...These are the round stock looking red horns
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I always found the hella to be too high pitch, and still get ignored just like the stocker.


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