Horn replacement - standard horns and relays?

[TheWulf]

Has anyone replaced their horn with an aftermarket one? I find the stock ones to be a bit too quiet to get noticed. I've had Hella Supertones in the past and I found them to be excellent.

Any pics of the existing horns, how to access them, or whether or not they use the standard connectors and relays would be great.

 

[XLR82XS]

I have a FIAMM Riviera horn set I'm planning to install soon. Horn location is in the front bumper in front of the left front wheel. The FIAMM will not plug-n-play but the compressor has male spade terminals and that's easy to wire up the OE plug.

 

[TheWulf]

Looking at the Tesla EPC site, it does not seem that the horns have the standard 12V spade connectors.

https://epc.tesla.com/#/systemGroups/47350

It does look similar to the "GERMAN DT06-25" plug described on Hella's site.

If anyone can confirm that would be fantastic.

 

[Matsayz]

I would love to upgrade the he horns, I’ve installed the PIAA dual tones on my last few Golf R’s and a WRX back in the day.

 

[TX_M3P+]

I want the Dukes of Hazards horn on my Tesla!

 

[Matsayz]

Anyone have an update on this?

 

[Perscitus]

There was talk about this in the other forum (and on here too I believe) in late 2019, early 2020. Some of us thought about horn replacements back in 2016, soon after the prototype unveiling, knowing the OE horns would either sound like a sub-compact/scooter or an econobox sedan.

Seger (of Turkey) makes the OE units... which regardless of what people think about their sound, is actually a good think! Seger is one of the better if not the best horn manufacturers out there.

And, there appear to be AMER and EMEA/APAC variations of the Model 3/Y horns (minor low/high tone frequency and output dB diffs).

There is also a Seger drop in replacement (same connector, no snail trumpet) that sounds different (less mellow, more Hella sharp/supertone like).

Finally the OE units seem to use a Delphi 1541 connector, which isn't too common in the industry, but can be found on a few EU car manufacturer models. Whether this connector is indeed correct and if any horns using it would be PnP needs confirmation.

Horn Upgrades - Any suggestions?

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Horn Upgrades - Any suggestions?

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[Matsayz]

@Perscitus Thanks! Can't believe the aftermarket hasn't come up with more stuff, especially a balls loud plug/play horn replacement. I've seen so many morons on their phone while going down the highway and they don't hear the whimpy Model 3 horn...

 

[Perscitus]

Most of the aftermarket spectrum is all about cosmetic mods as that's where demand and profit margins live.

One clear exception is that end of the spectrum that focuses on #becauseracecar mods since with any decent R&D effort, the profit margins melt away (even if the end result parts are priced out into the $Ks).

Relatively inexpensive, practical DD QoL mods are rare.

 

[Kevy Baby]

Don't mess around: get one of these

 

[Matsayz]

Don't mess around: get one of these

The wife would kill me but also, we never use the front. Like ever... so yeah I’ll start lookin into it.

$52.99... done

PsychoBlasters V2 Nightmare Edition Horn Kit

Make a bold statement with the Psychoblasters V2 Electric Horn in the new Nightmare Edition. Featuring dual stealth black horns and a direct drive design, this horn is as obnoxious as ever and sure to turn heads. Get yours today and add some edge to your ride.

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[corners]

Did anyone get any of these?

 

[Rmchrger]

I need to replace my low tone horn or the entire thing. So when I was at the tesla body shop the other day I took this picture of another model 3. If it helps anybody.

 

[TomT]

Don't mess around: get one of these

Had one on my boat.

 

[photog72]

The wife would kill me but also, we never use the front. Like ever... so yeah I’ll start lookin into it.

$52.99... done

PsychoBlasters V2 Nightmare Edition Horn Kit

Make a bold statement with the Psychoblasters V2 Electric Horn in the new Nightmare Edition. Featuring dual stealth black horns and a direct drive design, this horn is as obnoxious as ever and sure to turn heads. Get yours today and add some edge to your ride.

hornblasters.com

Did you install? How was the install? I need new horns, and I am out of warranty.

 

[Matsayz]

Did you install? How was the install? I need new horns, and I am out of warranty.

No, I never did this. Let me know if you do tho

 

[photog72]

No, I never did this. Let me know if you do tho

Wound up paying the $128 to have the mobile service come and replace the horns. They're loud enough for me.

 

[photog72]

I took pics of the horn placement on my 2018 RWD LR 3. They're in a different location than newer models. This is looking towards the front of the car.

 

[photog72]

I took pics of the horn placement on my 2018 RWD LR 3. They're in a different location than newer models. This is looking towards the front of the car.View attachment 917358

Here is what the connector looks like.