Triumphrat

bobshields55 · 11-07-2005, 09:28 AM

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On 2005-11-07 07:04, Rincewind wrote:
5. The horn sucks

Alex, replace that horn with a Fiamm low-tone, if you want it to fit under the cowbell cover. It is cheap and has a better tone, available in car parts accessory shops in the UK, probably USA as well.

:-D

Rincewind · 11-07-2005, 10:15 AM

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On 2005-11-07 07:28, bobshields55 wrote:

Alex, replace that horn with a Fiamm low-tone, if you want it to fit under the cowbell cover. It is cheap and has a better tone, available in car parts accessory shops in the UK, probably USA as well.

:-D

Thanks Bob - I replaced it with a Fiamm Freeway Blaster in 2003, if that's what you mean.

I had a concurrent issue with the horn not working properly at idle (strangled sound). This turned out to be battery related, and was resolved when the battery was replaced. The tech who did my scheduled service in 2004 replaced the battery, and also "changed a setting" on the horn which raised the sound a few octaves, but also made it quieter. If someone knows where you change the horn settings, I'd appreciate knowing cause I'd like to adjust it.

Slinky · 11-07-2005, 02:07 PM

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On 2005-11-07 08:15, Rincewind wrote:

If someone knows where you change the horn settings, I'd appreciate knowing cause I'd like to adjust it.

There is normally a small adjusting screw on the back of a horn. Sometimes it also has a locknut to secure it. You tune the horn by turning the screw very slightly in each direction, until you get the loudest note. A little adjustment makes a big difference and can even stop the horn sounding, if that happens just turn the screw back the opposite way.

Rincewind · 11-07-2005, 03:54 PM

Thanks Slinky. Bob PM'ed me the same info. I'll have to check that out.

EDIT: The horn is sounding like a proper Freeway Blaster now, with a few turns of the screw. Problem resolved. Thanks Bob & Slinky!

[ This message was edited by: Rincewind on 2005-11-08 05:29 ]

toller · 11-27-2008, 11:33 PM

the problem with low tone at idle speeds is electric, but not the battery's fault. what you need is a relay. The stock horn does not draw much voltage, so it will operate with its blatt with the lower voltage that runs through the harness and through the ignition switch. The relay allows current directly from the battery to make that huge noise you're looking for, even when at idle or yet to start. they can be a bit of a pain to install if you've never done it, but ultimately anyone can do it.

I mounted a 139db nautilus (see highly modified hinkleys). Painted it black so it wouldn't stand out too much. Much prefer the big sound!