Horn recommendations

Little Jo · 09-03-2008, 19:38

Hi all

I ordered my Fabia 3 estate yesterday and there's only one thing I will want to change when it arrives - the horn. The standard fit horn is next to useless, and I'm keen to swap in a proper horn (like on the Octavia, or an equivalent simple two-tone horn).

Have any of you out there got the same issue with the Fabia horn and if so, what option did you choose? Would an Octavia horn install into the Fabia with minimal fuss?

I find out my likley waiting time tomorrow, it will be a level 3, storm blue, with ESP and underseat storage and the 1.4 16v engine.

Jo

roo · 09-03-2008, 19:43

Get a Dixie Horn

Free Dixie Horn Ringtone

Parsko · 09-03-2008, 19:45

Hi, I had the same issue with my Roomster, Look up BAARP or BEEP in the Roomster
forum.
http://briskoda.net/forums/roomster/baaarp-beep/84938/

Little Jo · 09-03-2008, 21:52

No offence guys, that was one of the funniest forum threads I've ever read, though informative.

I was going to ask Laser Skoda to get me an Octavia horn and fit it before delivery - would it be compatible?

It's not even a girlie horn on the Fabia, it's a half-hearted 'thing' from a toy car! I'm female (but no girlie, if you know what I mean?), but that doesn't mean a wimpish horn will be acceptable on my new car. My Astra's horn is fine and makes people sit up and take notice as required.

I'm surprised horns more closely specified in the vehicle contruction and use regulations. Superminis have hideous examples.

Jo

roo · 10-03-2008, 05:23

I don't see why the octavia horn will not fit. It should just be an easy bolt off and on again job.

irfant · 10-03-2008, 05:58

Bosch Airmaster (street-legal)

skodayouth · 10-03-2008, 09:05

Someone cut me up on a roundabout the otherday, and when I "Blasted" the horn it was just soooooo embarrasing

Is the tone of the horn not changeable with VAG-COM, i don't fancy DIY'ing a new one in, but I may have too because it's so bad!

Parsko · 10-03-2008, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Jo

No offence guys, that was one of the funniest forum threads I've ever read, though informative.

I was going to ask Laser Skoda to get me an Octavia horn and fit it before delivery - would it be compatible?

It's not even a girlie horn on the Fabia, it's a half-hearted 'thing' from a toy car! I'm female (but no girlie, if you know what I mean?), but that doesn't mean a wimpish horn will be acceptable on my new car. My Astra's horn is fine and makes people sit up and take notice as required.

I'm surprised horns more closely specified in the vehicle contruction and use regulations. Superminis have hideous examples.

Jo

Well I it wasn't the first time that a young lady has had a good laugh at my horn and it probably wont be the last

cheezemonkhai · 10-03-2008, 13:26

But where can on e purchase an airmaster

Parsko · 10-03-2008, 14:59

I couldn't get one over here. Irfant lives in Turkey, I used a Strebel Nautilus which is similar.

Dmac1969 · 10-03-2008, 15:57

The horn on my Fabia MK1 is two tone , would one of those fit the new Fabia??

Little Jo · 10-03-2008, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAArsko

Well I it wasn't the first time that a young lady has had a good laugh at my horn and it probably wont be the last

Well if I find the horn embarassing, I'm not surprised chaps find it too much to bear! Why did they do it? Apparently the new Seat Ibiza has the same sort of thing. The Corsa horn was a bit naff, but we put up with it. The Fabia one is just drifts beyond that acceptable level of twee-ness. The estate is perfect otherwise. I can't wait!

I must say, I'm finding Briskoda a very nice forum to visit. Thanks guys!

Jo

Shifty · 10-03-2008, 20:59

This may help you... They have a shop on the website too.

YouTube - Hornblasters 4

apinner · 11-03-2008, 09:33

HornBlasters Train Air Horns. The Loudest Train Horns Around! Best Air Horns You Can Buy!

They certainly do.. go for it!! You know you want to..

Jamjar2000 · 13-03-2008, 21:04

Yes I have a new fabia 3 and it's more of a toot than a blast. Very puney!!!

bluebeat · 13-03-2008, 21:31

Why dont you get one like a fire engine or one of them the truck drivers have sounds like the Queen Elizabeth coming down the road,

rich17865 · 15-03-2008, 09:45

I have spoken to skoda about the ant sized horn in the new fabia. Aparently it is controlled by a computer box thing and draws very little current at all, therefore has NO RELAY!!!

The guy in the service department said that the circuit would only be suitable as a switching circuit for a relay, and that any current draw over and above the standard horn would risk breaking the computer box thing.

He also took pride in telling me that an excessive current draw would void warranty cover and the computer box thing replacement cost is huge!

So I am off to get a relay and a pile of wires before I change the horn!

Glad I asked.

Little Jo · 15-03-2008, 13:05

Ah-ha! Looks like those changing from the standard horn need to be careful. I suppose the only thing we can do is see if Skoda UK can come up with an alternative horn that could be made available via the accessory catalogue.

There's no harm in asking.

Jo

rich17865 · 16-03-2008, 13:06

As long as you fit a relay between the horn connector and new horn there shouldn't be a problem, the dealer tells me.

Aparently the same issue exists if changing headlight bulbs, they must not be of higher wattage than the originals.

Little Jo · 16-03-2008, 13:45

I've been reading around on the internet to find out more about this CAN bus thingy - what I've found out so far is that it's appeared on cars since 2005 and it seems to be a lot more sophisticated than the previous technology.

Would the CAN bus also be sensitive to anything plugged into the 12V socket? I have a little tyre inflator compressor thing as I'm too petite to use a foot pump. What about in-car chargers for mobile phones and things like that?

Any CAN bus gurus out there?

Jo

09-03-2008, 19:38	#1
Little Jo Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 133 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Horn recommendations Hi all I ordered my Fabia 3 estate yesterday and there's only one thing I will want to change when it arrives - the horn. The standard fit horn is next to useless, and I'm keen to swap in a proper horn (like on the Octavia, or an equivalent simple two-tone horn). Have any of you out there got the same issue with the Fabia horn and if so, what option did you choose? Would an Octavia horn install into the Fabia with minimal fuss? I find out my likley waiting time tomorrow, it will be a level 3, storm blue, with ESP and underseat storage and the 1.4 16v engine. Jo

09-03-2008, 19:45	#3
Parsko Roo Fighter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 515 Thanks: 14 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations Hi, I had the same issue with my Roomster, Look up BAARP or BEEP in the Roomster forum. http://briskoda.net/forums/roomster/baaarp-beep/84938/ __________________

09-03-2008, 21:52	#4
Little Jo Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 133 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations No offence guys, that was one of the funniest forum threads I've ever read, though informative. I was going to ask Laser Skoda to get me an Octavia horn and fit it before delivery - would it be compatible? It's not even a girlie horn on the Fabia, it's a half-hearted 'thing' from a toy car! I'm female (but no girlie, if you know what I mean?), but that doesn't mean a wimpish horn will be acceptable on my new car. My Astra's horn is fine and makes people sit up and take notice as required. I'm surprised horns more closely specified in the vehicle contruction and use regulations. Superminis have hideous examples. Jo

10-03-2008, 05:58	#6
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 367 Thanks: 81 Thanked 33 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations Bosch Airmaster (street-legal) __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

10-03-2008, 09:05	#7
skodayouth Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 750 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations Someone cut me up on a roundabout the otherday, and when I "Blasted" the horn it was just soooooo embarrasing Is the tone of the horn not changeable with VAG-COM, i don't fancy DIY'ing a new one in, but I may have too because it's so bad! __________________ Skoda Fabia 3 1.6 Tiptronic Storm Blue

10-03-2008, 13:26	#9
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10-03-2008, 14:59	#10
Parsko Roo Fighter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 515 Thanks: 14 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations I couldn't get one over here. Irfant lives in Turkey, I used a Strebel Nautilus which is similar. __________________

10-03-2008, 15:57	#11
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,393 Thanks: 18 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations The horn on my Fabia MK1 is two tone , would one of those fit the new Fabia?? __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

10-03-2008, 20:59	#13
Shifty www.oscarli.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 6,081 Thanks: 67 Thanked 132 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations This may help you... They have a shop on the website too. YouTube - Hornblasters 4 __________________ Official 0 to 60 mph - 5.85 seconds. Standing 1/4 mile - 14.3 seconds. 251.5 BHP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. Oh - and 55 mpg on a run

11-03-2008, 09:33	#14
apinner STAFF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby Posts: 1,571 Thanks: 56 Thanked 58 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations HornBlasters Train Air Horns. The Loudest Train Horns Around! Best Air Horns You Can Buy! They certainly do.. go for it!! You know you want to.. __________________ . .

13-03-2008, 21:04	#15
Jamjar2000 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North East (UK) Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations Yes I have a new fabia 3 and it's more of a toot than a blast. Very puney!!!

13-03-2008, 21:31	#16
bluebeat Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations Why dont you get one like a fire engine or one of them the truck drivers have sounds like the Queen Elizabeth coming down the road,

15-03-2008, 09:45	#17
rich17865 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crewe Posts: 53 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations I have spoken to skoda about the ant sized horn in the new fabia. Aparently it is controlled by a computer box thing and draws very little current at all, therefore has NO RELAY!!! The guy in the service department said that the circuit would only be suitable as a switching circuit for a relay, and that any current draw over and above the standard horn would risk breaking the computer box thing. He also took pride in telling me that an excessive current draw would void warranty cover and the computer box thing replacement cost is huge! So I am off to get a relay and a pile of wires before I change the horn! Glad I asked.

15-03-2008, 13:05	#18
Little Jo Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 133 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations Ah-ha! Looks like those changing from the standard horn need to be careful. I suppose the only thing we can do is see if Skoda UK can come up with an alternative horn that could be made available via the accessory catalogue. There's no harm in asking. Jo

16-03-2008, 13:06	#19
rich17865 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crewe Posts: 53 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations As long as you fit a relay between the horn connector and new horn there shouldn't be a problem, the dealer tells me. Aparently the same issue exists if changing headlight bulbs, they must not be of higher wattage than the originals.

16-03-2008, 13:45	#20
Little Jo Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 133 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Horn recommendations I've been reading around on the internet to find out more about this CAN bus thingy - what I've found out so far is that it's appeared on cars since 2005 and it seems to be a lot more sophisticated than the previous technology. Would the CAN bus also be sensitive to anything plugged into the 12V socket? I have a little tyre inflator compressor thing as I'm too petite to use a foot pump. What about in-car chargers for mobile phones and things like that? Any CAN bus gurus out there? Jo

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