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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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I have an '02 SLS and the horn is very weak and sick sounding. The dealer wants an arm and a leg to replace the horns. I am pretty good mechanically and would like to do it myself, but I havent been able to find the horn(s). Also, should I replace with oemhorns or is there something better out there ? Thanks..
 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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The sound of a horn is a personal taste thing.

I personally dislike the sound of the horn on my Allante and i keep getting tempted
to go into the auto parts house and buy one that i like .. one that sounds like an
18-wheeler.

Your choice .. they all simply take 12VDC and make noise.





 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Horns are located behind front bumper cover on passenger side. If in doubt of whose part to buy....OEM (if availible) is normally best choice.
 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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AIR HORNS
 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: 76eldoragtop

AIR HORNS
that's a cool site .. with sound samples.

any sites with 18-wheeler or locomotive sounds?






 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Click on more info for sound bites



Train Horns: Flora Public Safety Equipment
 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Your neighbors will love this one


TRUCK HORNS
 
Old Jan 6, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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ohhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ! ! ! !

this one i like for the Allante ..
turn your volume ON HIGH then CLICK ON IT:


152 Decibels


if only i could squeeze it behind the bumper .. hmm, take out the widnshield reservoir?








 
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Thanks for the info. I may have to remove that plastic cover under the car unless I can reach them from the top..
 
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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take a look at the radiator mounts, sometimes that can be the easier path.
but not sure on your car.




 



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