1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

prius horn is whimpy

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by redjody, Aug 8, 2010.

  1. redjody

    redjody New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    1
    0
    0
    Location:
    phoenix
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I'm new to this forum but I'm hoping someone can help me. My Prius horn is too whimpy. I'd like to put on a train-sounding horn, like I had on an old Buick. Anyone have any suggestions?
     
    #1 redjody, Aug 8, 2010
  2. LeadingEdgeBoomer

    LeadingEdgeBoomer Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2009
    289
    29
    0
    Location:
    New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    There have been threads on that subject. Just search the site and something should come up.
     
    #2 LeadingEdgeBoomer, Aug 8, 2010
  3. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    7,543
    1,558
    0
    Location:
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    That would likely cause a serious reduction in fuel economy. Are you sure you want to do that?

    j/k.
    Welcome aboard!
     
    #3 spiderman, Aug 8, 2010
  4. blueumbrella

    blueumbrella Member of Prius Regeneration

    Joined:
    May 24, 2009
    294
    34
    0
    Location:
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Toyota sells replacement horns which you could have installed by the dealer (or you could give it a go). I replaced mine because of this same issue. I wouldn't say it was a real easy install.
     
    #4 blueumbrella, Aug 9, 2010
  5. tumbleweed

    tumbleweed Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2005
    4,067
    687
    0
    Location:
    Eastern Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Here is your answer, a railroad train horn you can mount on your truck (or your Prius). Just drill some holes and put it on the hood or one of the fenders. Only $1495.99 what a deal!

    AirChime K3LA 540 Train Horn Kit
     
    #5 tumbleweed, Aug 9, 2010
  6. Downrange

    Downrange Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    360
    189
    2
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    2024 Prius Prime
    Model:
    SE
    Best solution for the money is two FIAMM Freeway Blasters, one high and one low tone. Makes it sound like a 60's GM car, to me, anyway :)

    There's a thread around here somewhere where I posted a vid on how easy the install is - direct bolt-in replacement, no relays, etc. Sound great!
     
    #6 Downrange, Aug 9, 2010
  7. silentak1

    silentak1 Since 2005

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2005
    893
    28
    0
    Location:
    LA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    You can upgrade to....

    1. FIAMM Freeway Blasters (almost direct bolt-on)
    2. Air Horns (some drilling for new brackets)
    3. Train Horn Kit (hmmm...)
    4. Cruise ship's blower horn...might affect MPG.
     
    #7 silentak1, Aug 9, 2010
  8. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

    Joined:
    May 22, 2009
    9,083
    5,798
    0
    Location:
    Undisclosed Location
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Why are you worried about it sounding whimpy?
    You are driving a Prius, consider yourself ahead of the game that when you press the horn it doesn't start playing 70's folk music.
     
    #8 The Electric Me, Aug 9, 2010
  9. xs650

    xs650 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2010
    4,539
    1,433
    9
    Location:
    Northern California
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Aim it towards the rear and the extra thrust will make up for that.
     
    #9 xs650, Aug 9, 2010
    1 person likes this.
  10. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    14,487
    2,997
    0
    Location:
    Fort Lee, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Upgrade to a Lexus horn.
     
    #10 usbseawolf2000, Aug 9, 2010
  11. SlowTurd

    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    1,156
    333
    0
    Location:
    nj
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
     
    #11 SlowTurd, Aug 14, 2010
    1 person likes this.
  12. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2004
    7,663
    1,039
    0
    Location:
    United States
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    That would be this-here thread:
    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...odifications/68226-2010-horn-replacement.html

    But it's not clear that installation into a Gen II would be that easy.
     
    #12 richard schumacher, Aug 15, 2010
  13. car78412

    car78412 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2010
    284
    32
    3
    Location:
    Hudson Valley, NY
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    And I was impressed with my Prius horn. If you want to hear wimpy, listen to a Honda Civic horn sometime.:eek:
     
    #13 car78412, Aug 20, 2010
  14. blueumbrella

    blueumbrella Member of Prius Regeneration

    Joined:
    May 24, 2009
    294
    34
    0
    Location:
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I replaced my horns with the Toyota Premium horns this past weekend and it took about 15 minutes. They was no rewiring needed and they attached to the same place as the originals. The most work was removing the plastic cover.
     
    #14 blueumbrella, Aug 21, 2010
    1 person likes this.
  15. almypal26

    almypal26 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2010
    101
    1
    0
    Location:
    So Cal
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    For a hamburger today, I will gladly pay you on Tuesday....
     
    #15 almypal26, Aug 21, 2010
  16. rebenson

    rebenson Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2008
    364
    43
    6
    Location:
    Suburb of Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Had a guy cut me off in city driving, I usually don't mind but this guy literally almost hit me so I honked it long and hard... I think the guy heard it, but I think I could see him laughing...

    I chuckled too....
     
    #16 rebenson, Aug 21, 2010
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)