Anyone have experience with different horns then those delivered with the car? Not sure they are easily heard if there is a problem. Thanks!
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17 years ago
Anyone have experience with different horns then those delivered with the car? Not sure they are easily heard if there is a problem. Thanks!
I tried a couple brands of air-horns, but they both had problems when cold and failed completely within a year or two.
The "wicked loud" horns from Serious Auto are nice:
I picked up a dual tone horn at Harbor Freight and just replaced the stock one. It is louder than stock but not as loud as the air horns I had in my previous Miata. You know, the ones that lasted less than 2 years! I'm pleased with what I have now. You might want to experiment - it will cost you less than $10.
Randy
I replaced mine with the "Crazy Red Italian" about 5-6 years ago. Still works.
They don't make them (I think). I think they just take all the appropriate parts and put them in one bag.
Just my $0.02.
Marc
My CRI horns work fine after 9 years. I think the key to airhorn longevity is to "test" them once in awhile. Sort of an Italian tuneup for the compressor.
The OEM meep-meep horn must go...unless you really want to send the message, "Please don't hurt me."
Mine lasted a little less than 2 years. During that last winter it didn't work when it was cold. I replaced the CRI horns with a different brand which lasted a little over a year. I replaced the second set of air horns with "wicked loud" horns: they're still going strong 6 years later.
Maybe I just didn't use the air horns enough.
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