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Old 09-30-09, 05:57 PM
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Default Great big honkers!

One downside to using an aftermarket mesh grill is that you get an unobstructed view of the bland OEM horns underneath. To remedy this eyesore, I added a set of Hella Supertones. Install was a breeze, although I am going to spend some time repositioning the horns so they are more level and properly spaced. Space is tight, but a power drill and a dremel should solve my problems.

One of these days I'll figure out how to take a decent picture. Until then, you're stuck with the following:








Not a Hella pic, but what the heck.



NEWLY ADDED VIDEO!!!!
The Camera video doesn't do a good job of catching how loud the horns really are. If you stand in front of the car when the horns go off, your ears will be ringing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3tivzAbUpI

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Old 09-30-09, 06:08 PM
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OMG so that's what those things are! haha I've always seen them on STIs and stuff and never knew what they were LOL
Old 09-30-09, 06:31 PM
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loving it bro. saw that on a murdered out sti and thought it was the bee knees. hella sick.
Old 09-30-09, 06:58 PM
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damn your car looks sick.
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loud horns FTW!!!
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Any vids?
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Any vids?
No vids yet, but believe me when I tell you that these horns are loud as f---. I haven't had a chance to unleash them at full blast, but pity the poor sap who cuts me off...
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sick~~I need one of those
where did you get it from bro? and is RED the only color??
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Post some vids of the sound bro! Cars lookin sick!
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Originally Posted by montgb
No vids yet, but believe me when I tell you that these horns are loud as f---. I haven't had a chance to unleash them at full blast, but pity the poor sap who cuts me off...
I believe you lol. But I really want to get rid of my dinky OEM horns as well, and want to hear what these sound like.

Where did u get them from?
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haha you crazy bast@rd! Looks pretty good.. i wouldn't do it but its straight LOL

You car is almost a carbon copy of mine haha
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Thanks for the comments, fellas! Hella Supertones can be purchased from any number of online vendors - just google it to find the best price (usually around ~$60 shipped).

As far as I know, red is the only OEM color. However, the grill is easy to remove and paint/powdercoat. I've seen both white and black examples.
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reminds me of 2 nipples
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
You car is almost a carbon copy of mine haha
Yes Rob, exactly the same except for the color, wheels, brakes, body kit, and engine.

But we do share a love for all things CF! I just can't ball like you can, Mr. I-Have-CF-Wheels.
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do u have the dual tone kit, or are both horns the same tone?


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