DC_ Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hi guys and gals, thankfully I’ve not had to post in a while 😊 just wondering if you guys have fitted a simple horn that’s better than the original as it’s become tired. I seen @Jocklandjohn mentioned a substitute a while back. Would like it a bit louder if possible but simple replacement. 😊👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Twin Land Rover horns, 1 high tone and 1 low tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Twin horns you say? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwoody Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) I fitted a pair of horns that I took off a VW Golf scrapper, I had to make a bracket for them to fit in place of the original single horn but well worth it. I also added a relay to switch the power directly from the battery. Just be aware that if you're fitting salvaged or new conventional horns, the back, (mounting screw) of the horn vibrates so they need to be mounted on a flexible strip to work properly, if you mount them onto a rigid surface or bracket, they won't sound at all well. Edited April 8, 2019 by crwoody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 got a hi & lo note Mixo pair on my 110, bought from a local auto electrical supplier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 Thanks guys, no relays please just a simple swap if it can be improved,... Ralph have you a link for the twin tone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 used to have these on my bike... http://www.mcdiscount.co.uk/search?q=stebel nautilus compact 12volt&ts=bs&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg4T3g7DB4QIVBrDtCh1QbQEXEAQYAiABEgKvQfD_BwE made the mot tester shat himself every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The horns on my L322 weren't bad and just 12V so might be worth having a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 11 hours ago, DC_ said: Thanks guys, no relays please just a simple swap if it can be improved,... Ralph have you a link for the twin tone? https://www.s-v-c.co.uk/product/mixo-horns-12v/ Got mine locally from CED in Redruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 111111so simple. I got a nice pair of hornes off a scrap BMW. The really do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloDucato Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Hi, newbie here (although I have owned my defender for 16 years now). I had a Controle Technique failure as the horn was not working. I looked, and the earth wire spade connector had corroded and broken. I got a new horn as they did not seem unreasonably expensive: https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/horn-note-britpart-amr3467-yeb500060-p-6908.html but I think this is a disco one as it has that funky 2-pin fitting. can I just take off that plastic 2 pin jobby and wire my live and earth to those 2 terminals where the plastic bit is, or am I better served buying another one, but with the correct (spade) terminals ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) That one in the link is one half of a pair. There will be separate horns for high and low tones, where as I think the standard defender horn is a single combined unit. If you want loud from a single horn, buy a stebel nautilus. Needs wiring via a relay tho. Edited December 16, 2019 by daveturnbull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloDucato Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thank you Dave. I will try and get the right one this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Go Camel Trophy style: dedicated engine-driven air-con compressor and train horn Or old school klaxon: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293332141500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: Go Camel Trophy style: dedicated engine-driven air-con compressor and train horn You mean like my photo 😁 OK probably smaller than a train horn but still effin loud (they're driven off an air con pump). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukspike Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 7 hours ago, daveturnbull said: That one in the link is one half of a pair. There will be separate horns for high and low tones, where as I think the standard defender horn is a single combined unit. If you want loud from a single horn, buy a stebel nautilus. Needs wiring via a relay tho. I second one of them very loud and mine is not on a relay and works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I have a pair very similar to the Mix type and they’re very good. I did once have twin trumpet type air horns with separate compressor, which were shrill enough to make me jump, let alone others, but they deteriorated very quickly and corrected internally. They take up too much space, anyway. You won’t go wrong with the Mixos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Will the standard wiring (no relay) cope with twin OE high/low horns ? Our XS had a twin horn and it was great, but my CSW has only a single honker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: Or old school klaxon: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293332141500 It shames me to admit that I find this idea so good I will be buying one. I think it encourages non-aggressive horn-age and will generally brighten the lives of those that hear it. Edited December 17, 2019 by ThreePointFive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, ThreePointFive said: It shames me to admit that I find this idea so good I will be buying one. I think it encourages non-aggressive horn-age and will generally brighten the lives of those that hear it. Agreed, we need more non-aggressive hornage in this world 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 How about one of these, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Bigj66 said: Agreed, we need more non-aggressive hornage in this world 👍 You should try driving in the Middle East or Far East, where horns are used far more than Italy, and with more aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampshireHog Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 12/17/2019 at 8:27 PM, Bigj66 said: Agreed, we need more non-aggressive hornage in this world 👍 Has my wife been posting on here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Not condoning it, but just for fun..... Check this 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 And there was me thinking of the Bluesmobile.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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