Notices
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Great Big Honkers pt.2

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:41 PM
  #16  
venZon's Avatar
venZon
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,524
Likes: 1
From: Winnipeg, Canada
Default

Had hellas on my suby. Looks mean and hella loud!



I was think about getting them for my is too.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:58 PM
  #17  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

Hahaha, I was thinking of doing the EXACT same thing to my car, right down to painting them blue. I even PM'ed montgb a few days ago asking about it. Can't wait to see it installed.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:05 PM
  #18  
JDKane527's Avatar
JDKane527
Lexus Champion
CL Folding 25,000
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,083
Likes: 2
From: SoCal
Default

Also liking the corona in the background David hahaha
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 07:22 PM
  #19  
montgb's Avatar
montgb
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 7
From: Northern VA
Default

Originally Posted by brociouz
I even PM'ed montgb a few days ago asking about it.
LOL - Hella owes me a commission check or something.

Can't wait to see the results, guys! I re-painted mine gloss black for a more stealth look. The old ladies who cut me off don't even see it coming...
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:27 PM
  #20  
DaKi3241's Avatar
DaKi3241
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: SoCal 818
Default

Originally Posted by JDKane527
Also liking the corona in the background David hahaha
Lol yeah ran out of soda that time and had to resort to a corona :P

Yeah thanks montgb for giving the info to those who have questions! I'm still at work and currently on the iPhone

But yeah I'll keep you guys posted as soon as I install them!!
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:28 PM
  #21  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

Originally Posted by montgb
Can't wait to see the results, guys! I re-painted mine gloss black for a more stealth look. The old ladies who cut me off don't even see it coming...
Do you have any pictures of how the horns are wired to your battery?
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 03:26 AM
  #22  
montgb's Avatar
montgb
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 7
From: Northern VA
Default

Originally Posted by brociouz
Do you have any pictures of how the horns are wired to your battery?
My horns aren't wired to my battery yet. But I'm planning to do that soon.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 10:19 PM
  #23  
Bigrahizzl's Avatar
Bigrahizzl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,673
Likes: 0
From: N. VA
Default

any info on how to install these, im getting mine on wednesday
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 09:45 AM
  #24  
Bigrahizzl's Avatar
Bigrahizzl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,673
Likes: 0
From: N. VA
Default

anyone??
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 10:01 AM
  #25  
montgb's Avatar
montgb
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 7
From: Northern VA
Default

Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
anyone??
Depends on how complicated you want to get. It's very simple to remove the stock horns and connect the Hellas - you'll need a couple electrical items (clips, wire) from an auto store, but that's all. If you want the full effect of the horns, you'll need to run power from your battery. And if you don't like the "staggered" positioning of the horns, you'll need to do some customization.

Last edited by montgb; Oct 5, 2010 at 10:13 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 10:09 AM
  #26  
Bigrahizzl's Avatar
Bigrahizzl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,673
Likes: 0
From: N. VA
Default

hmmm i see, u willing to help me out??
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 10:11 AM
  #27  
DaKi3241's Avatar
DaKi3241
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: SoCal 818
Default

hey guys sorry for the huge delay. with school getting on the way, its pretty hard trying to get this project finished. I will let you guys know as soon as I finish midterms lol
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 12:15 AM
  #28  
DaKi3241's Avatar
DaKi3241
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: SoCal 818
Default

Hey guys! The time has come. I recently installed the hella supertones yesterday with great help by Tommy at Musicbox.

1. Popped open the hood, removed the front panel to get to the horns.
2. Unscrewed the horns easily, and replaced it with the supertones.
3. Positioning was way off at its stock position since our horns already have an uneven look.
4. Removed my front grille, resprayed the mesh grille due to rock chips to get the solid black color.
5. Removed the front L emblem.
6. Rewired, grounded the supertones and did some minor bending of the metal in order to position the supertones at its best place.
7. The supertones are not 100% even when it comes to measurements, but looking from a good 5-10 feet away, the position of it looks decent enough to call it even.
8. I was never able to install the accelerator pedal for my aluminum sports pedal, and finally got help from Tommy. (very tough job for something so little).




As you can see, the stock horns are misaligned, and sorry for the bad pic quality.













Last edited by DaKi3241; Oct 16, 2010 at 12:26 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 12:29 AM
  #29  
DaKi3241's Avatar
DaKi3241
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: SoCal 818
Default








In the shadow...








Debating if i should put back the L emblem or not since i had to respray it...


sport pedals install...


Last edited by DaKi3241; Oct 16, 2010 at 12:37 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 12:39 AM
  #30  
rizzy's Avatar
rizzy
Pole Position
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default

DaK - paint them black, would look better

Montgb & Bigrahizzl - wanna have a group install? that is if you can wait a week or two rahizzle...
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:28 PM.