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(Message started by: Geoff_W on Dec 27^th, 2004, 3:37pm)

Title: OK who moved the horn?
Post by Geoff_W on Dec 27^th, 2004, 3:37pm

Seasons Greetings etc.,

I know I am risking a bit of an "Oh err missus" but whereabouts are the horns mounted on the Scorpio :-/

I know there are two, I know what they look like (got two new ones to fit) but having spent some time scanning the engine compartment and scratching my head can report that they seem to be invisible. Can't even find any reference on the main site.

Any ideas, pics or diagrams much appreciated.

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by Dave Boulton on Dec 27^th, 2004, 4:04pm

Geoff,

On my 24v it's underneath at the offside front - gets in the way a bit when putting the under tray back. Guess it doesn't have to be in the same place on all models?

Dave

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by Geoff_W on Dec 27^th, 2004, 5:29pm

Thanks Dave,

I will get under the car in the morning.

Geoff

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by johnv on Dec 27^th, 2004, 6:53pm

they are under the front bumper, forget the engine compartment. there is one either side.
at least they are on all my cars.

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by mr._floppy on Dec 27^th, 2004, 8:26pm

As usual car manufacturers position the horns in the
place where they are most likely to get the worst of
rain , salt and crud, i.e. under the front bumper.
Surely under the bonnet would be a more dryer
environment.

Actually , the horns on the Scorp are audibly disappointing , I wouldn't mind getting hold of a set from a US Auto.

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by JohnJ on Dec 27^th, 2004, 9:27pm

One of mine kicked the bucket back a while ago and I still have to change it, I'm ashamed to blow my horn becuse of the crap horse sound it makes. Bleeeoooppp and only one tone.

I when through a flood last year and the horn drowned.

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by Geoff_W on Dec 27^th, 2004, 10:00pm

JohnJ,

I suspect thats what happened to mine, anyhow I now get a silly little parp noise. The horns that I am fitting are twin Fiamm electronics a high and a low same as fitted to the Dino.

One thing about the Scorpio is that when you are cruising around a car park looking for spaces at about 4 or 5mph it is very quiet and I regularly get to about 6 feet behind wandering individuals before they realise that I am there.

We shall see if this improves matters.

Geoff

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by Dave Boulton on Dec 28^th, 2004, 1:12am

Quote:

it is very quiet and I regularly get to about 6 feet behind wandering individuals before they realise that I am there

Yup! It's called a scorpio, I do this all the time ;D ;D ;D

Make sure your horn works, then they do get a clue... ;D 8) ;D :D

Title: Re: OK who moved the horn?
Post by johnv on Dec 28^th, 2004, 11:20am

considering how fast scorpio's can go, the horns are more or less useless.
I am the sort of person who never uses my horns. they only work at MOT test time.
BUT having said that you do need good horns just in case you need them.
Horns are a warning item not a get out of my way item.
I already fitted those twin fiamm electronic horns. They are easy to fit the old horns off and the new horns on.
They are very peircing and shill, i mean very high notes. Just as good as windtones horns that take up so much space.
I got mine off Ebay for less than £10 a set.
I just looked quickly at Ebay but I can see any at this time.