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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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As I approach five months of ownership with my 2014 IS350, I have very few complaints but what is with the wimpy horn? Has anyone swapped out their horn for something like a Hella, available from Griot's Garage, Amazon for less than $70?

Are these plug-an-play and an easy mod?
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by drobbins
As I approach five months of ownership with my 2014 IS350, I have very few complaints but what is with the wimpy horn? Has anyone swapped out their horn for something like a Hella, available from Griot's Garage, Amazon for less than $70?

Are these plug-an-play and an easy mod?
I've installed PIAA Bass Horn - honks like a truck, almost plug and play installation, made in Japan and should last as long as the car do.
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 02:29 PM
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the horn sounds rather appropriate for the car to me. i think it would be rather ridiculous to have a disproportionate horn that would freak the hell out of everyone around you when used for the sake of novelty or humor.
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by drobbins
As I approach five months of ownership with my 2014 IS350, I have very few complaints but what is with the wimpy horn? Has anyone swapped out their horn for something like a Hella, available from Griot's Garage, Amazon for less than $70?

Are these plug-an-play and an easy mod?
Totally agree it's a wimpy horn. I feel like people can barely even hear it when I use the horn. I know Lexus makes some quiet cabins, but I still feel like it's a below-average sound output from the horn.

I'd enjoy a recommendation as well.
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 08:01 AM
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I conclude with you guys the stock horn is almost useless. When i'm on the parkway and some guy is changing lanes into me at 75/80 mph the horn we have can NOT be heard.

I am going to look up the PIAA Bass horn but doesnt anyone else have any solid recommendations with a link? Plug and play is best.
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 10:49 PM
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u meant these HellaHorn? the picture can only show 1 side but they actually look oke
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 12:55 AM
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Use a train horn! ha ha ha (not literally)!
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sandiegoer
u meant these HellaHorn? the picture can only show 1 side but they actually look oke

More info required please. How did you wire? How did you mount?
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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