Anyone else find their horn a tad bit on the quiet side / high pitch?

NYZ4Jack · 01-11-2012, 08:12 AM

Barely noticeable in NYC traffic unless hold it down for 3 seconds or more. I also don't think it sounds aggressive enough, a deeper/louder tone would command the attention of other drivers.

Anyone ever replace their horn with an alternative? Maybe a stock horn from a 5 or 7 series?

Hmmm...

Jmanscotch · 01-11-2012, 08:30 AM

I did in my E46, but that was a direct result of the low tone horn being dead.

Does it sound girlie? I'd confirm both horns work (we have two).

dorifto88 · 01-11-2012, 08:46 AM

i replaced my horns with a set of piaas. the isntall isnt too bad for any horn once you get off the front bumper.

tekmoe · 01-11-2012, 08:51 AM

Here's my horn

VinnieAces · 01-11-2012, 01:02 PM

put a faerie horn in there lol

NYZ4Jack · 01-11-2012, 04:56 PM

anyone know where I can get this??

there's 2?? I'll have to check this weekend. I heard the PIAA 500 ones on youtube...not bad I must say.

i have to say the Z4 roadster horn is a bit girly...maybe even..dare I say it...Honda Civicky.

Swashplate · 01-11-2012, 05:02 PM

I like the Hellas

sabbanick · 01-11-2012, 05:16 PM

The horn on this car is the worst I am embarrassed to use it!

vipergts450 · 01-11-2012, 06:19 PM

I've noticed this in NYC as well, but I am not sure if it's partially due to the length of hood in front of the driver. I've never driven a car with a driving position as low and as far back as in the Z, so maybe sound is deflected away from the interior? That, or it's just not loud enough...

inTgr8r · 01-11-2012, 06:23 PM

...never use it.
I don't honk at cars in the rear view.

Mtxzptlk · 01-11-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

...never use it.
I don't honk at cars in the rear view.

This

elerner61 · 01-12-2012, 12:32 PM

I've been considering swapping horns as well. I had a nice set of dual trumpet "Crazy Red Italian" air horns in my Miata for years (think they were PIAA's). Always made me smile when I used them!

Steibel, particularly their Nautilus line was the one I was zero-ing in on. It's kinda cold though here nowadays (don't heat my garage) and the thought of pulling the front bumper and cracking something is too much a reality.

Think this is a spring project for me.

zkeeper · 01-13-2012, 11:19 AM

I have the Italian ones from Griots Garage...and they are NICE and LOUD...love em, and the pitch has the nice euro sound of course...good price on them as well. They do have 3-4 to choose from and I got the loudest ones, and am glad I did.

Huz-Z · 01-13-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zkeeper

I have the Italian ones from Griots Garage...and they are NICE and LOUD...love em, and the pitch has the nice euro sound of course...good price on them as well. They do have 3-4 to choose from and I got the loudest ones, and am glad I did.

I assume that is a pretty easy install job. Do yo have a link to where I could get those, or the part / model number?

Huz-Z · 01-13-2012, 11:48 AM

Are these the ones?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ks&from=Search

01-11-2012, 08:12 AM	#1
NYZ4Jack Private 18 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Anyone else find their horn a tad bit on the quiet side / high pitch? Barely noticeable in NYC traffic unless hold it down for 3 seconds or more. I also don't think it sounds aggressive enough, a deeper/louder tone would command the attention of other drivers. Anyone ever replace their horn with an alternative? Maybe a stock horn from a 5 or 7 series? Hmmm...
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Jmanscotch is a Texan 49 Rep 387 Posts Drives: '09 135i - 6MT SOLD Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (6)	I did in my E46, but that was a direct result of the low tone horn being dead. Does it sound girlie? I'd confirm both horns work (we have two). __________________ *- Jake*
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dorifto88 Major 48 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 88 Nissan Pathfinder Join Date: May 2010 Location: cowtown iTrader: (4)	i replaced my horns with a set of piaas. the isntall isnt too bad for any horn once you get off the front bumper.
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Here's my horn
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	put a faerie horn in there lol __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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NYZ4Jack Private 18 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	anyone know where I can get this?? there's 2?? I'll have to check this weekend. I heard the PIAA 500 ones on youtube...not bad I must say. i have to say the Z4 roadster horn is a bit girly...maybe even..dare I say it...Honda Civicky.
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vipergts450 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Roadster [0.00]	I've noticed this in NYC as well, but I am not sure if it's partially due to the length of hood in front of the driver. I've never driven a car with a driving position as low and as far back as in the Z, so maybe sound is deflected away from the interior? That, or it's just not loud enough...
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	...never use it. I don't honk at cars in the rear view. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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elerner61 Major 157 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	I've been considering swapping horns as well. I had a nice set of dual trumpet "Crazy Red Italian" air horns in my Miata for years (think they were PIAA's). Always made me smile when I used them! Steibel, particularly their Nautilus line was the one I was zero-ing in on. It's kinda cold though here nowadays (don't heat my garage) and the thought of pulling the front bumper and cracking something is too much a reality. Think this is a spring project for me.
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zkeeper Captain 207 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	I have the Italian ones from Griots Garage...and they are NICE and LOUD...love em, and the pitch has the nice euro sound of course...good price on them as well. They do have 3-4 to choose from and I got the loudest ones, and am glad I did.
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 846 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Are these the ones? http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ks&from=Search __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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