FIAMM El Grande - Twin Horns

ToyRider · 04-23-2012, 02:48 PM

I did the El Grande upgrade to my existing horns over the weekend, very nice upgrade by the way, worth every penny.

But....I used the existing horn brackets, so one of my newer horns is pointed down and the other pointed up. This is due to the tight space limitations from the bracket to the front grill, I could not move or twist the new horn very much and this was the best way for them to fit.

It did not bother me at first but I got to thinking today (was raining today, btw) and I am a little worried that the one pointed up is right next to the front grill and will get water in it and will not be able to drain out...is this a valid concern....?

Sorry no pics yet but I hope I make sense...?

dtalk · 04-23-2012, 04:31 PM

Toot, toot a toot.

I should say no more beep beep.

Deanjet · 04-23-2012, 05:24 PM

no more mep mep

RTexasF · 04-23-2012, 05:31 PM

I would be concerned about getting water in it.

ToyRider · 04-23-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTexasF

I would be concerned about getting water in it.

Yeah I am going to need to get back in there and move this down some how.

Did other people have the same problem?

How did you mount the horn, were you able to get both horns pointing down?

And yes no more toot toot...

Lizzrd · 04-23-2012, 06:58 PM

I was thinking of changing to/adding a Hella eventually. I'm too used to being heard when I use my horn. I'm not familiar with these, though. Is there a sound file or YouTube available that demonstrates their sound?

ToyRider · 04-23-2012, 09:38 PM

Sorry Liz I don't have a sound file, searched youtube...

Burgman AN650 with FIAMM El Grande Twin Electric Horns - YouTube

I can tell ya these horns are loud!

Lizzrd · 04-23-2012, 10:48 PM

Holy cow! And on a scooter?? LMAO!

**JuneBug** · 04-24-2012, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyRider

Yeah I am going to need to get back in there and move this down some how.

Did other people have the same problem?

How did you mount the horn, were you able to get both horns pointing down?

And yes no more toot toot...

I think I was the first on here to install the El Grande horns. But on the 2008 and earlier, the horns are spaced farther apart evenly behind the grille. These pictures show the difference:

ToyRider · 04-24-2012, 06:29 AM

That bottom pic shows the limited space I have with the grill on. It is very tight. I really hate to remove the entire front end to resolve this problem, argh!

Also on the bottom pic, the horn on the right is the one that I can not spin or twist. The horn is pointed up and right against the grill, no room what so ever.

I am interested in what others here that have done to handle and place these horns?

How did your horns fit? Are they both pointing down?

Help!....

Thanks JB for the pics!!

04-23-2012, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ToyRider Senior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mass, Cape Ann Posts: 304 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FIAMM El Grande - Twin Horns I did the El Grande upgrade to my existing horns over the weekend, very nice upgrade by the way, worth every penny. But....I used the existing horn brackets, so one of my newer horns is pointed down and the other pointed up. This is due to the tight space limitations from the bracket to the front grill, I could not move or twist the new horn very much and this was the best way for them to fit. It did not bother me at first but I got to thinking today (was raining today, btw) and I am a little worried that the one pointed up is right next to the front grill and will get water in it and will not be able to drain out...is this a valid concern....? Sorry no pics yet but I hope I make sense...?

04-23-2012, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
dtalk Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA Posts: 537 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Toot, toot a toot. I should say no more beep beep. __________________ I believe in safety, education, and enforcement, not banning, ignorance, and blame.

04-23-2012, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Deanjet Senior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 455 Thanks: 16 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no more mep mep __________________ 2011 RAV4 SPORT V6 AWD The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

04-23-2012, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,389 Thanks: 31 Thanked 156 Times in 144 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would be concerned about getting water in it. __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

04-23-2012, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lizzrd Senior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 226 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking of changing to/adding a Hella eventually. I'm too used to being heard when I use my horn. I'm not familiar with these, though. Is there a sound file or YouTube available that demonstrates their sound? __________________ Driving Toyotas since 1978: 78 Celica GT -> 84 Tercel Base -> 93 Tercel DX -> 95 Tacoma Xtracab -> 03 Tundra TRD -> 11 RAV4 Ltd V6

04-23-2012, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lizzrd Senior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 226 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy cow! And on a scooter?? LMAO! __________________ Driving Toyotas since 1978: 78 Celica GT -> 84 Tercel Base -> 93 Tercel DX -> 95 Tacoma Xtracab -> 03 Tundra TRD -> 11 RAV4 Ltd V6

04-24-2012, 06:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
ToyRider Senior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mass, Cape Ann Posts: 304 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That bottom pic shows the limited space I have with the grill on. It is very tight. I really hate to remove the entire front end to resolve this problem, argh! Also on the bottom pic, the horn on the right is the one that I can not spin or twist. The horn is pointed up and right against the grill, no room what so ever. I am interested in what others here that have done to handle and place these horns? How did your horns fit? Are they both pointing down? Help!.... Thanks JB for the pics!!

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