Patheatic MK2 horn upgrade ??

Mangizmo · 5th September 2019, 07:42

Hi
One of the things that I dislike about the MK2 coming from my old MK1 is the single tone pathetic pipsqueak horn, I have just upgraded all my motorcycles with this amazingly good cheap snail horn pairs and I have a spare set

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-New-L...72.m2749.l2649

Can I pick up the horn feed on a MK2 without taking the bumper off ?, on the bright side, My 75 has just passed MOT with no advisories at 152,000 miles and still looks great, it now deserves a proper horn !!!
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T-Cut · 5th September 2019, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Mangizmo

an I pick up the horn feed on a MK2 without taking the bumper off?

No, you need the bumper off. But that's so easy it's not something to be conecrned about. As I recall, the horn feed comes from the connector clipped to the RHS inner wing (near the washer bottle).

I think you'll be so pleased with a dual tone!

TC

macafee2 · 5th September 2019, 14:11

why not fit the twin horns from a Rover 75?
the sound insulation is quote good and from inside the car they do seem quiet

macafee2

Mike Trident · 5th September 2019, 14:26

At that price why mess about with old horns?

Mangizmo · 5th September 2019, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Mike Trident

At that price why mess about with old horns?

I have been amazed just how good these cheapo chinese twin horn sets are, I first bought an expensive Italian Dineli soundbomb for my motorcycle and was totally underwhelmed even with a relay and sold it on ebay, I bought these snail horns as they were so cheap and as a pair (hi-Lo) they are brilliant. I ordered another 2 sets for my other bikes and was equally impressed, then I bought another set for stock :-) since I have them I may as well put them on the Rover, they are nice quality too

Pueblo_Boy · 5th September 2019, 15:50

They look (sound!) great!

I always wanted a horn that shouts out "Out of the way, you B*****ds!". Or, my very own favourites, which I have been known to frequently lambast other vehicles with "What are you waiting for, Sunshine? Better weather?" And my very very favourite for people who cannot drive properly "People like you should catch the bus!!"

My two daughters, who have had to put up with my driving for many years, could probably add a few others...

I will be buying these horns, so I do hope they are an easy fit, for non-mechanics like me...

Odd Job · 5th September 2019, 19:23

These look great for the price!

I'm a new owner to my ZT MKII and I do think the horn sounds pretty naff.

I'll put this down on my "want / wish" list!

I've got so many things to do I'm in a spin!

Richard

5th September 2019, 07:42	#1
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	Patheatic MK2 horn upgrade ?? Hi One of the things that I dislike about the MK2 coming from my old MK1 is the single tone pathetic pipsqueak horn, I have just upgraded all my motorcycles with this amazingly good cheap snail horn pairs and I have a spare set https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-New-L...72.m2749.l2649 Can I pick up the horn feed on a MK2 without taking the bumper off ?, on the bright side, My 75 has just passed MOT with no advisories at 152,000 miles and still looks great, it now deserves a proper horn !!! [IMG]rov1 by Mangizmo Brean, on Flickr[/IMG]

5th September 2019, 14:26	#4
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	At that price why mess about with old horns? __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

5th September 2019, 15:50	#6
Pueblo_Boy Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sauchie Posts: 370 Thanks: 66 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	They look (sound!) great! I always wanted a horn that shouts out "Out of the way, you B*****ds!". Or, my very own favourites, which I have been known to frequently lambast other vehicles with "What are you waiting for, Sunshine? Better weather?" And my very very favourite for people who cannot drive properly "People like you should catch the bus!!" My two daughters, who have had to put up with my driving for many years, could probably add a few others... I will be buying these horns, so I do hope they are an easy fit, for non-mechanics like me... __________________ 24,658th 75 Tourer made, out of 27,407 136th Tourer CDT Contemporary SE (135hp) out of 364 194th 75 Tourer in Firefrost Red out of 518 Firefrost Red 75 Tourers Interior Trim Sports PPH Black, but now with real walnut wooden trim! One of only 20 on the road!

5th September 2019, 19:23	#7
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	These look great for the price! I'm a new owner to my ZT MKII and I do think the horn sounds pretty naff. I'll put this down on my "want / wish" list! I've got so many things to do I'm in a spin! Richard __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!!

5th September 2019, 14:11	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	why not fit the twin horns from a Rover 75? the sound insulation is quote good and from inside the car they do seem quiet macafee2