Anglo-Frenchman Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Like many other Defender owners I am constantly embarrassed by the pathetic squeak that issues from the so-called horn and would like to improve matters. Aside from the option of a large chromed set of air horns in lorry stylee bolted to the rack, are there any other 'preferred' choices or sources of a good set of horns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajlorton Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I had similar issues with the weedy horn. I fitted a simple air horn under the bonnet. It cost around £10 from a local motor factor place. It included the relay, pump and horn. It's much more effective. I've heard of a chap who fitted a long lorry-type air horn down the inside of one of the front wings. Apparently it was mighty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The ones fitted to new Defenders give a good baaaarp - have you tried those? - there is a "high note" and a "low note" and they are "horn shaped" (i.e. a sort of wound-up trumpet with an open end) rather than the round disc-type ones found on older vehicles which are a bit "Datsun" There are 2 different pairs of part numbers (one for high and one for low note, then the old sort and the new sort of each) and I can't remember any of them at the mo but the difference is whether or not they have ordinary spade terminals on, the very newest type (for Td5 aged vehicles) have a multi-plug electrical fitting but you don't want those as then you need the plug too I played with air horns when I were young and foolish but I found as soon as they got water in they started to sound like somebody shouting with their head underwater in a toilet bowl i.e. a not very effective strangled gurgly noise for a short time, and then stops altogether Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) I bought some new horns last year IIRC made by Wipac part numbers S5786 high note & S5787 low note, about £10.87 inc vat each, just checked they have Mixo moulded into the body, much better than the standard LR horns. near top right in this pic closer view If you want I can get a pair from CED & post them over. Edited August 6, 2006 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 ditto the early disco horns were as SCL described, that what i have fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 If the horn is poor sorting the electrical connections cn make a big difference as they are often corroded and making poor electrical contact, check live and earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 The current arrangement features two seperate horns behind the front bumper so as you can imagine they cop all the wet stuff. I have tried cleaning the terminals to no avail. Thanks for the offer Ralph, I may take you up on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) The current arrangement features two seperate horns behind the front bumper so as you can imagine they cop all the wet stuff. I have tried cleaning the terminals to no avail. Thanks for the offer Ralph, I may take you up on that. Strange the horns are behind the front bumper, they should be hanging from the left end of the bonnet slam panel, behind the grille & in front of the intercooler, I've moved mine to the right hand end to clear the intercooler's front face. just let me know if/when you want new ones & I'll get it sorted Edited August 6, 2006 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyplugger Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I've just order a Nautilus Twin Tone Air Horn (139dB) for the Defender, compact but packs a heck of a punch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I've just order a Nautilus Twin Tone Air Horn (139dB) for the Defender, compact but packs a heck of a punch! 139db Erm Kin hell That should gain "attention" ..........got a url linky ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 The horns on my Disco 1 are really good. Should be thousands of em out there for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael calvert Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 dixie horns! take some squeasing in somewhere but you get a fair look when you press the button~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 The current arrangement features two seperate horns behind the front bumper so as you can imagine they cop all the wet stuff. I have tried cleaning the terminals to no avail. Thanks for the offer Ralph, I may take you up on that. I'm not sure if its relevent but with aircon perhaps the horns have to be positioned lower down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I'm not sure if its relevent but with aircon perhaps the horns have to be positioned lower down. Could be the reason, seems the likeliest answer, but in with the side/indicator lights would have been better, just looked in EPC it shows a single high note horn but not where it's fitted on air con fitted vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyplugger Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 139dbErm Kin hell That should gain "attention" ..........got a url linky ? Nige I got mine from eblag from this chap Nautilus Air Horn on eblag £19.99 delivered. (if no-one bids agains you) The Stebel site quotes 139dB at 4 inches from the source and 115dB at 2 meters from the source. It weighs 600grms (just incase weight is an issue! ) other sites selling them speeding.co.uk and twistedthrottle.com or Stebels own site for info (caution - horrid music when loading) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 The horns on the newer vehicles poop out through a hole between the indicator and sidelight, which seems like a relatively sensible location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Anyone tried powerig horns from the ARB compressor, on board air or CO2? Seems like a good route for a set of 'supplemental' horns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Rogue Vogue had some HUGE set up a while ago on his disco, sort of made you jump and step back all at the same time when he hit the "Parp" Button Wonder wot the DB rating of that was ? NICK ??? And WHAT was it again Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 The horns on the newer vehicles poop out through a hole between the indicator and sidelight, which seems like a relatively sensible location Yep, that what the little louvres are for between the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I've just order a Nautilus Twin Tone Air Horn (139dB) for the Defender, compact but packs a heck of a punch! I have one of those but found it quite disappointing. The vehicle now sports a pair of ex fire engine two tone airhorns with the two tone valve disc removed so both horns sound at the same time ....they're much more effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 NoisyOlGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Mmm 2 tones, I want some [for use on rally stages -- not road] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Yep, that what the little louvres are for between the lights. I wondered what those gaps between the small lights were. Just checked my new defender and you are correct. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 hows the law stand on these? I fancy a pair, but was gonna fix a button on the dash as I thought I'd have to keep the single tone defender horn for the MOT on the stalk Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Easy keep the existing horn & fit these as additional switched seperatly, no MOT worries then. or ditch the existing & use the stalk to switch the new ones. horn is a teastable item so as long as it works your OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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