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Posted by: skiking Sep 2 2011, 01:32 PM

I am going to replace the non-working horns on my 1975 1.8, and would like to use the existing mounts with little or no modification. Also want horns that sound like real horns (compared to stock). Recommendations?

Posted by: underthetire Sep 2 2011, 01:41 PM

I used these.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-12-volt-electric-horn-set-99911.html

They were another temporary replacement till I could pick up some Hellas. Ended up liking them.

I didn't have to modify anything, but I have early bumpers.

Posted by: ppetion Sep 2 2011, 01:44 PM

I Use these. our cars are small and we need to be heard!

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-super-loud-air-horn-40134.html

Posted by: djm914-6 Sep 2 2011, 05:52 PM

I bought these and really like the sound. I probably should install the relay but they're working fine for now.

http://www.automotion.com/hella-supertone-horn-12-volt-300-500hz.html

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 2 2011, 07:07 PM

Call me old fashioned, but it's tone as well as dB level that counts. PIAA makes a reasonably priced 500/600hz pair that has both.

Sound sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV0CXA1xSZQ

Posted by: eg914 Sep 2 2011, 10:05 PM

When I needed horns I went to the local VW parts house and bought a pair of high/low hella horns. They sound great, loud, and bolt right up.

Posted by: skiking Sep 4 2011, 04:17 PM

Thanks! I ordered a pair from Harbor Freight. I'm not out much if I don't like them.

Posted by: nsr-jamie Sep 5 2011, 07:07 AM

How did you mount these? I have a set of the hella trumpets and am wondering where I can mount them and not get water in there....do you have some pics?

Posted by: racerbvd Sep 5 2011, 10:13 AM

I'm going with these..


http://youtu.be/tfZR16VT87Q