Hella Supertones. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

636 · 08-02-2012, 09:02 AM

I took my Hellas off my STi, since they were a valentine's day gift from my girlfriend back in...'08? I want to put them on the FR-S, but after fully checking one out at the dealership yesterday...I couldn't find a place to mount them. Has anyone found any good locations for them yet?

636 · 08-02-2012, 09:04 AM

Wasn't sure where to post this, since it has to do with an FR-S and the body style in the front is different, I figured I shouldn't mix it with the BRZ's in the electrical/exterior mod forums.

goincarcrazy · 08-02-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FRiSson

You are going to ruin the aerodynamics. Forget it, unless you can mount them in the upper part of the grill that is solid.

Are you thinking PIAA's? Hella is a horn and in no way affects the aerodynamics.

And after looking at this pic....

it looks like theres the standard cross bar that runs the width of the front of the car (the air box mounts to it), it's just covered by the front bumper. Would they be able to mount to that? They wouldn't really be visible but they'd be in there.

FRiSson · 08-02-2012, 10:28 AM

Yes, I was thinking of Hella lights. The OEM horn is terrible. Maybe there is space underside?

chulooz · 08-02-2012, 10:34 AM

You might just have to go with the OEM horn location, a grill spot like on your STI isnt feasible here.

kappaknight · 08-02-2012, 10:54 AM

This isn't a rally car... I don't think those belong on this car at all.

Draco-REX · 08-02-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kappaknight

This isn't a rally car... I don't think those belong on this car at all.

Supertones = horns, not lights.

I'm happy with the stock horn. It's lower than I thought it would be,

Ben_G · 08-02-2012, 12:43 PM

You could always fabricate a basic mount that sits just behind or just below the crash bar. That's what I had to do with my Echo.... When the bumper cover is on, you can't see the horns at all, but all the sound is still there!

Sorry for the blurry pic...I was in a rush to finish my HID project and didn't take the time to grab a real camera, but I think you get the idea

636 · 08-02-2012, 02:49 PM

The look was a big part of the horns for me, since I had a black/red theme going on, but no deal if I can't make them visible. I just want them on my car somehow, haha.

As you can tell, it was much easier to mount visibly on the STi.

ShoGun · 08-02-2012, 05:13 PM

good post. I was interested in swapping the OEM horn too. Anyone care to do a DIY guide?

goincarcrazy · 08-09-2012, 12:16 AM

Just saw this tonight in the DIY section and thought of your question.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14123

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Ben_G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Blue BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 506 Thanks: 108 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You could always fabricate a basic mount that sits just behind or just below the crash bar. That's what I had to do with my Echo.... When the bumper cover is on, you can't see the horns at all, but all the sound is still there! Sorry for the blurry pic...I was in a rush to finish my HID project and didn't take the time to grab a real camera, but I think you get the idea Attached Images

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FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, I was thinking of Hella lights. The OEM horn is terrible. Maybe there is space underside?

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chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You might just have to go with the OEM horn location, a grill spot like on your STI isnt feasible here.

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kappaknight Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 82 Thanks: 98 Thanked 37 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This isn't a rally car... I don't think those belong on this car at all.

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goincarcrazy Future FR-S Owner Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '05 Scion tC Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 41 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just saw this tonight in the DIY section and thought of your question. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14123

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