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nigel207 · 08-01-2008, 17:07

A year or so ago I bought a red Stebel Air Horn from the Online Shop.

Part Number XPT000005ACA, currently listed at £20.56.

I'd had a 1999 75 which had twin horns, and was appalled to find the pathetic single horn fitted to my 2004 version, hence the purchase. However, despite being fitted out of harm's way (behind the front nearside corner - as dry as possible), the thing has been a pain. I have regularly had to dismantle it to free the compressor vanes, and despite testing it every time I drive the car, and keeping it lubricated, it's been to no avail. Apart from legalities, I'm thinking of reverting to the original and obtaining a second "standard" horn instead.

Italian electrics at their best I think. Beware.

James C · 18-01-2008, 11:45

I have the horn in my TF and it's been fine. Never had to do anything to it. Have you got the correct relay in place, and the horn connected round the right way?

nigel207 · 20-01-2008, 15:11

Yes, and yes.

MyMgCar.com · 22-01-2008, 12:34

it may be time to swap it for an air horn off a lorry

Windy · 22-01-2008, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by James C

I have the horn in my TF and it's been fine. Never had to do anything to it. Have you got the correct relay in place, and the horn connected round the right way?

I've had one in my ZS for 2 years with no problems, it's directly in front of the radiator so in one of the least protected locations!

Have you got it the right way up? - the horn must face downwards.

nigel207 · 24-01-2008, 10:57

Yes it is mounted correctly. It seems that I have been the unlucky one, but you can only take as you find.

cjmillsnun · 28-01-2008, 22:59

Never had a problem with either mine (on my F, mounted on its side but in a protected location) or Helen's, mounted correctly on her ZT (in probably the same place as yours)

MyMgCar.com · 31-01-2008, 09:14

How loud is it?

cjmillsnun · 01-02-2008, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by YTL2000

How loud is it?

You would need to be on 18+ for me to accurately describe how loud it is....

But the clean version is very loud.

BlueAgave · 02-02-2008, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjmillsnun

You would need to be on 18+ for me to accurately describe how loud it is....

But the clean version is very loud.

You mean it's fargin' loud then! How did you wire it into the F?

cjmillsnun · 03-02-2008, 21:37

With the F having a relay feed to the horns anyway, I spliced in a couple of spade connectors to one of the existing horn cables. Removed both of the old horns (one was broken anyway) and connected up... Works a treat.

BlueAgave · 08-02-2008, 08:39

Thanks - now done!

warwickswinger · 06-03-2008, 09:34

I've got a Nautilus on my bike... I love it

I wired in a switch as well so I can put it back to standard at MOT time... Just in case

Clicky.

Will get one for the car when finances permit.

Carl · 24-03-2008, 23:33

will the zs need a relay or is the feed high enough power ? hadone in garage for 2 years and never fitted it

also any sugestions on mounting location as there is not a lot of room

cyberglass · 04-02-2009, 00:19

Have had one my bike for years Passes MOTs no probs. its currently on my dl650 which is used for green laneing and gets real muddy often and it still works fine.

A couple of other people i know have had problems after installing the horn on an angle and sideways it must be mounted UPRIGHT as it states in the instructions.

Have a twin pipe airhorn from ebay on the 25 running with the stock horn via a relay. Good for making small children cry and older folk **** there knickers

cyberglass · 04-02-2009, 01:18

CARL

Id use a relay just to be safe its really easy to do though my cb500 horn switch died when i rigged it directly to the horn.

Unsure about where you could mount it on a zs is there any space infront of the battery??

just try to keep it upright and out of direct rain and it will be fine

Road_Rebel · 18-02-2009, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjmillsnun

You would need to be on 18+ for me to accurately describe how loud it is....

But the clean version is very loud.

youtube vid of it?

cyberglass · 19-02-2009, 13:34

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do7mczZYHE8

Stu C · 22-02-2009, 16:56

You need these babies on the car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdjOsvBXFU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGYcnYLK_50

08-01-2008, 17:07	#1
nigel207 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mansfield, Notts Car: 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Posts: 362	Stebel Air Horn A year or so ago I bought a red Stebel Air Horn from the Online Shop. Part Number XPT000005ACA, currently listed at £20.56. I'd had a 1999 75 which had twin horns, and was appalled to find the pathetic single horn fitted to my 2004 version, hence the purchase. However, despite being fitted out of harm's way (behind the front nearside corner - as dry as possible), the thing has been a pain. I have regularly had to dismantle it to free the compressor vanes, and despite testing it every time I drive the car, and keeping it lubricated, it's been to no avail. Apart from legalities, I'm thinking of reverting to the original and obtaining a second "standard" horn instead. Italian electrics at their best I think. Beware.

20-01-2008, 15:11	#3
nigel207 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mansfield, Notts Car: 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Posts: 362	Air Horn Yes, and yes.

24-01-2008, 10:57	#6
nigel207 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mansfield, Notts Car: 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Posts: 362	Air Horn Yes it is mounted correctly. It seems that I have been the unlucky one, but you can only take as you find.

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28-01-2008, 22:59	#7
cjmillsnun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Petersfield Car: MGF Trophy 160 in Trophy Yellow Posts: 16,518	Never had a problem with either mine (on my F, mounted on its side but in a protected location) or Helen's, mounted correctly on her ZT (in probably the same place as yours)

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03-02-2008, 21:37	#11
cjmillsnun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Petersfield Car: MGF Trophy 160 in Trophy Yellow Posts: 16,518	With the F having a relay feed to the horns anyway, I spliced in a couple of spade connectors to one of the existing horn cables. Removed both of the old horns (one was broken anyway) and connected up... Works a treat.

08-02-2008, 08:39	#12
BlueAgave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Swindon Car: MG ZR 160 in Trophy Blue Posts: 2,949	Thanks - now done!

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warwickswinger Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Near Brands Car: MG ZS 120+ & Suzuki TL-1000R Posts: 1,512	I've got a Nautilus on my bike... I love it I wired in a switch as well so I can put it back to standard at MOT time... Just in case Clicky. Will get one for the car when finances permit.

04-02-2009, 00:19	#15
cyberglass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: skem Car: Rover 25 Posts: 314	Have had one my bike for years Passes MOTs no probs. its currently on my dl650 which is used for green laneing and gets real muddy often and it still works fine. A couple of other people i know have had problems after installing the horn on an angle and sideways it must be mounted UPRIGHT as it states in the instructions. Have a twin pipe airhorn from ebay on the 25 running with the stock horn via a relay. Good for making small children cry and older folk **** there knickers

04-02-2009, 01:18	#16
cyberglass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: skem Car: Rover 25 Posts: 314	CARL Id use a relay just to be safe its really easy to do though my cb500 horn switch died when i rigged it directly to the horn. Unsure about where you could mount it on a zs is there any space infront of the battery?? just try to keep it upright and out of direct rain and it will be fine

19-02-2009, 13:34	#18
cyberglass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: skem Car: Rover 25 Posts: 314	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do7mczZYHE8

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