SharkChu
24-05-2014, 02:17 PM
So I've been wondering what will be next for my civic. So after searching 8thcivic, I decided why not a cheap and easy mod like a horn "upgrade" .
What you need is a LOW tone Honda Accord (8th gen) horn. I found my set at the wreckers for $10. Note the Accords have 2 separate horns, a high and low, make sure you get the low one before you leave! It will tell you at the back of the horn. I took both anyway just to compare.
It takes about 20mins all up. 19min to remove and put the bumper back on - I broke a clip so take your time =[ -, and 1min to replace the stock horn. I tried the high tone horn, but it sounds ridiculously crap vs stock.
Comparison shot of the horns
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4890_zps953ca123.jpg
TIP: When installing ensure the horn is facing down! This ensures if any water/debris were to enter the horn, it's more likely to fall back out. This reduces the chance for the horn to fail over time.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4892_zpscc8bd467.jpg
Finally, before and after: (excuse the terrible videos)
BEFORE
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/th_IMG_4889_zpse6c330c3.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4889_zpse6c330c3.mp4)
AFTER
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/th_IMG_4891_zps7f655ac5.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4891_zps7f655ac5.mp4)
What you need is a LOW tone Honda Accord (8th gen) horn. I found my set at the wreckers for $10. Note the Accords have 2 separate horns, a high and low, make sure you get the low one before you leave! It will tell you at the back of the horn. I took both anyway just to compare.
It takes about 20mins all up. 19min to remove and put the bumper back on - I broke a clip so take your time =[ -, and 1min to replace the stock horn. I tried the high tone horn, but it sounds ridiculously crap vs stock.
Comparison shot of the horns
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4890_zps953ca123.jpg
TIP: When installing ensure the horn is facing down! This ensures if any water/debris were to enter the horn, it's more likely to fall back out. This reduces the chance for the horn to fail over time.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4892_zpscc8bd467.jpg
Finally, before and after: (excuse the terrible videos)
BEFORE
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/th_IMG_4889_zpse6c330c3.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4889_zpse6c330c3.mp4)
AFTER
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/th_IMG_4891_zps7f655ac5.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/lilchip12/IMG_4891_zps7f655ac5.mp4)