DIY Horn Replacement

[rmwebb1]

Hi All, I know it's been a while since this thread had a post, but I've read through the whole thing an have two question. I have a 2014 Honda Civic EX, please let me know the following:

Do I have 1 horn or 2 horns? I would prefer not to take off the entire bumper if I don't need to so is there any way to take a peek for that 2nd horn?

Thank you.

 

[Sarcras]

If there is a second horn, it would be behind the fog light housing, if you have fog lights, on the driver side. I'm not sure if there is any other way to look if you don't have that access hole in the lower grill. But honestly the bumper is not that hard to take off. Two screws under the fender by the front tires, one on each side, two 10mm bolts and 8 bumper clips underneath and four clips for the radiator shroud. At least on the Si, which should be the same except maybe the radiator shroud.You dont even have to jack the car up to do any of it.

 

[veech_fg4]

Ordered the Hella Supertones. Planning to mod them with custom brackets for fitment behind the grill, when they arrive. We shall see

 

[Sarcras]

Ordered the Hella Supertones. Planning to mod them with custom brackets for fitment behind the grill, when they arrive. We shall see

That's what I did.

I guess I never took a picture of the actual bracket and horns before I put the bumper back on.
If you have any questions, let me know.

 

[ron v]

Ordered the Hella Supertones. Planning to mod them with custom brackets for fitment behind the grill, when they arrive. We shall see

I was thinking about getting the piaa's. Scare some stop light cell phone users.

 

[veech_fg4]

That's what I did.
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I guess I never took a picture of the actual bracket and horns before I put the bumper back on.
If you have any questions, let me know.

Nice looks good, will do! Did you just tap into the existing wires and reroute them? Also if you remember, did you mount them together or on separate supports ?

 

[ricofb6]

Honestly the supertones are high pitched and annoying af... take a look at some youtube videos comparing the supertones vs the twin trumpets you'll see what I mean.

 

[ricofb6]

I went with the twin trumpets myself and plan on installing them soon

 

[Sarcras]

Nice looks good, will do! Did you just tap into the existing wires and reroute them? Also if you remember, did you mount them together or on separate supports ?

I did tap into the existing wires. It was kind of a headache to figure out at first since I had two wires to tap and only one was needed for power to the new Hellas. They are mounted on one support. I attached it to radiator support beam.

This is the only pic I have of the actual support bracket, just disregard the damage.

 

[Sarcras]

Honestly the supertones are high pitched and annoying af... take a look at some youtube videos comparing the supertones vs the twin trumpets you'll see what I mean.

The Hellas are a little high pitched but they work very well. They are designed for highway travel so you can hear them at greater speeds. I have no experience with the trumpets so I am not saying they are better or worse but from personal experience, I have been able to avoid a few accidents now because of how loud they are.