Most Fiero horns are now on their last legs, and sound like a wounded Volkswagen Bug. On mine, one would work occasionally, and the other sounded really weak, so they needed to be replaced. As I looked around at different horns, I found that original, NOS horns from a De Lorean were still available, and priced just as inexpensively as replacement generic and Fiero horns, at $15 a piece. They're also plastic so they won't turn into rusted clumps like the old ones. So I ordered them from http://www.delorean.com/ along with some other goodies. You can see a drawing of them here:



This afternoon during the Indy 500 rain delay, I decided to finally install them. Installation was suprisingly easy. I chocked the rear wheel, loosened the lugnuts on the front, jacked it up, supported with jackstands, and finished removing the wheel. Next the wheel liner was held in at the front by four 7mm bolts, and two pushpin plastic rivets. Once these were out, I could bend the liner back and have access to the horn. The wire connector unplugs, and a 7/16ths socket removed the bolt on the back of the horn, which holds it to the horn bracket.

I'll point out now that the horn bracket actually works as the ground for the horn. If you just plug the horns in and let them hang there, nothing will happen if you press the horn button, so make sure the brackets aren't rust-covered. The new De Lorean horn plugged right in with the stock connector, and the 10mm nut on the new horn held it perfectly on the original Fiero bracket. Since the new horns had openings, I angled them downward so water won't collect in them.

Once they were in I tested them out, and now the car has a nice, loud agressive horn! If you've ever seen the scene in 'Back to the Future' where Marty hits his head against the steering wheel when the car won't start, they sound exactly like that. As far as I know, I have the only Fiero with original De Lorean parts installed

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1984 Fiero SE

[This message has been edited by RWDPLZ (edited 01-06-2009).]

I've been thinking of replacing my horn too. But, I never assumed that you have to jack the car up and remove a wheel to do it? I suppose I could walk out into the driveway to look :-P , but you really have to do that?

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-Brady

You don't have to, but it gives you a LOT more room to work, and makes it easier to see.

quote Originally posted by RWDPLZ: As far as I know, I have the only Fiero with original De Lorean parts installed

Your Fiero might have some company, as I'm considering replacing my car's horn's with something somewhat more aggressive-sounding, and it sounds like your horn swap accomplished that, and went easily as well. Nonetheless, I've three questions:

1. Did you use one "high-note" and one "low-note" horn as the DeLorean originally did, or did you do something else?

2. Did you reuse the Fiero's horn brackets?

3. And because my curiosity about this is killing me, WHAT caused you to swap a DELOREAN's horns for the Fiero's horns in the first place? (That idea reminds me somewhat of the people who've first figured out that licking certain types of frogs can be hallucinogenic, begging the question of them, "WHAT made you think of trying that?")

quote Originally posted by project34: 1. Did you use one "high-note" and one "low-note" horn as the DeLorean originally did, or did you do something else?

Yes, one high note and one low note, just like the Fiero has (although I think 88 Fieros only had one horn?)

quote 2. Did you reuse the Fiero's horn brackets?

Yep, worked perfectly

quote 3. And because my curiosity about this is killing me, WHAT caused you to swap a DELOREAN's horns for the Fiero's horns in the first place? (That idea reminds me somewhat of the people who've first figured out that licking certain types of frogs can be hallucinogenic, begging the question of them, "WHAT made you think of trying that?")

ROFLMAO! I've always been a huge De Lorean fan, and while looking at some diagrams of the car, I noticed it used a two-horn system mounted in about the same location as the Fiero's horns, and the idea just popped into my head.

I replaced mine with a couple of those electric air horns w/ plastic trumpets... ( Fiocchi I think they are....) mounted the compressor in the front "trunk".... drilled a hole for the air tube to pass thru..and mounted the horns with the bells hanging down just behind the fan....
Much louder than the anemic stock horn....!!

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'86 Fastback SE 5 spd -'00 HD 1200XL Sportster -'99 Chevy K-1500 Z-71

Can you record the Delorean horns sound on your car and post it?

Has anyone found any horn sets that sound more "sports car" like?

I have been looking at a pair of "extra loud" car horns at the car parts store but hate the "econobox" sound that most car horns have today. I loved the old 1980's Delta 88 and other luxury car horns that had a real pleasant tone to them that sounded like they meant business.

quote Originally posted by RWDPLZ: The new De Lorean horn plugged right in with the stock connector, and the 10mm nut on the new horn held it perfectly on the original Fiero bracket....Once they were in I tested them out, and now the car has a nice, loud agressive horn!

I've no interest in ultra-loud horns that could be used to warn off low-flying aircraft, but I liked what was mentioned here, particularly about the ease of installation and the idea of a horn for the Fiero that sounds somewhat more aggressive than the anemic-sounding stock Fiero horns.

Accordingly, I just ordered those DeLorean horns for my Fiero, something that wasn't exactly a "top-of-mind" idea for me before having run across this thread yesterday.

In turn, that order means there will soon be AT LEAST TWO Fieros in the world with DeLorean horns.

This forum is great for picking up different ideas, and installing DeLorean horns in a Fiero is one I never would have thought of on my own in a bazillion years!

I installed a duel trumpet air horn by Fiam (Harbor Freight Tool,$16).It has a europen sound and sounds just like a Ferrari.I actualley have 2 horns.The stock horn and the air horn that uses a seperat push button on the dask.

My '89 Bonneville has a decent horn, I'm thinking of getting one from that line of GM car next time I'm in the yard. It's not loud, just has a less "meep-meep" sound. I think any large GM car from those years would have the same. Maybe a '91 Eldorado to match the 4.9!

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Doc: The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?

A little flux capacitation anyone? Please don't drive 88...

-fh

I've always said if you have time to honk your horn you have time to try and avoid the danger being imposed upon you. Actually since I have owned my Fiero my horn has never worked mainly because the steering wheel button is missing. But if I had to replace my horn I would be interested in getting something rather loud and deep.

Daniel

quote Originally posted by James Bond 007: I installed a duel trumpet air horn by Fiam (Harbor Freight Tool,$16).It has a europen sound and sounds just like a Ferrari.I actualley have 2 horns.The stock horn and the air horn that uses a seperat push button on the dask.

Same exact setup here. (although I used the factory GT horn button) The air horns and electric Fiero horn work great together.
One of the best mods I ever did!! I got real paranoid after I lowered the car......I was at eye level with most car's hubcaps.

Kit / 86 GT

Someone mentioned on a diff thread something about using a few Cadillac horns. Im going to go this route. But im going to use 3 mounted up front and three mounted in the back. Unless i come across a train horn. Aside from letting woman driving SUV's while using cell phones know they are about to run me over.... Ive been watching some movies on google where people scare the living bajeezis out of unsuspecting pedestrians with train horns.... and that looks like to much fun to miss out on lol.

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Thank you for your advice about the DeLorean horns, RWDPLZ!

Counting my car, there are now at least TWO Fieros on this globe with brand new DeLorean horns in them.

It seems almost as if the DeLorean's horns were DESIGNED for the Fiero. Their installation in a Fiero is very easy, and you were right: I was even able to use the Fiero's original horn brackets with no problems.

Also, as you reported, the new DeLorean horns have a more aggressive sound. They eliminate that wuss "meep-meep" sound of the stock Fiero horns, but do so without being obnoxiously loud.

As for those frogs that I mentioned earlier in this thread, RWDPLZ, remember that doing that sort of thing probably isn't good for you.

Glad to hear it worked for you They are a heck on an improvement.

If you want to hear how they sound, go to my website:

www.educatorstop15.we.bs/fieropage.htm

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Cool, another Fiero with them installed

I just ordred mine. Should have them installed before Christmas.

sounds like a normal horn to me. better than what most sports cars have. a poosy sounding horn. why is that most sports cars have the weakest sounding horns? a train horn is always cool. like the one from a buick park avenue

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First LX9 Fiero GT, 1987

If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem

Fiero's are people too. We pay just as much attention to them, if not more than our loved ones

Do '88's have a different horn? My '86 has a meep-meep type sound, while the '88 has a typical GM honk.

OK, I ordered them as well. Been running around with no horn for the last 9 months or so, Just about got nailed by one of those sky-high pickups that made a sudden right turn from the center lane into Burger King. I agree, avoid them first - but I would sure have liked to let him know I was there after I missed him - I don't think he ever realized that there was someone in the right lane.

Horns came today. A quick little swap and sounds much better.

been running around with mine for about a month now, i just love the new sound. might have to invest in another set for my other fiero.

quote Originally posted by Primaris: Do '88's have a different horn? My '86 has a meep-meep type sound, while the '88 has a typical GM honk.

My 88 has a meep-meep sound. Since mine just has one horn, should I get the low or high note Delorean horn?


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Chuck
88 Formula W/fastback
96 New Yorker

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quote Originally posted by ChuckLS1: My 88 has a meep-meep sound. Since mine just has one horn, should I get the low or high note Delorean horn?

get both, i put'em on my '88.

is that why my fiero horn does not work at all?

quote Originally posted by project34: 3. And because my curiosity about this is killing me, WHAT caused you to swap a DELOREAN's horns for the Fiero's horns in the first place? (That idea reminds me somewhat of the people who've first figured out that licking certain types of frogs can be hallucinogenic, begging the question of them, "WHAT made you think of trying that?")

theres the scientific reason (to posin they secret is a nerotoxin and when animals would eat them they would get high)
then theres my reason people are STUPID some teenager probable said "DUUUUUUUUUUUUDE i DAAAAARE you to lick THAAAT FROGG MAAAAAAAANN!"

Picked up some Caddy horns. They're funny coming from such a small car.

I also picked up some caddy horns ( with Stu ). Used both the orignal mounting hardware along with the caddy mounting hardware. The day after installing them, I had to dodge an idiot pulling in to my lane from the center median. Sure got their attention with the new ( loud ) horns. Best $14 I've spent in a long time.

I just installed the Delorean high note horn in my 88. Sounds great!

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Chuck
88 Formula W/fastback
96 New Yorker

i love the sound of the delorean horns that i just bought a second set to go on my Formula.
can't wait to install them.

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www.northtexasfieroclub.org
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If I got these to replace the one horn on my formula how would I go about setting it up with both?

Tap the wire and put on a 2nd connector. You could either put both on the same side of the car in place of the original, or you could run a wire across to the other side for the 2nd horn.

i like the horn from a buick park avenue. sounds like a train horn. i want to get some mini train horns to fit in my fiero and in my aveo. scare teh **** out of people when they come close to hitting me when they arent paying attention or just to scare the bejesus out of people.

the buick horn can be had for dirt cheap or free, so i think i may go out this weekend and aquire some both my cars

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If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem
Fiero's are people too. We pay just as much attention to them, if not more than our loved ones
screw paying those bastards. im not going to become rich by paying for things.....

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Hate to rain on the loud horn parade, but the law enforcement men consider scaring the s--t out of texting and cell phoning drivers to be a form of road rage and could actually escalate with a substance abuse driver. I Do have the same frustrations with the inconsiderate drivers. Here in Flori dah we also have the senior drivers who can't see or hear or don't give a s--t. A railroad tie on the front of my truck with a well placed pick is my preferance.

avidflyr 3 - 88s.

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THEO P.

quote Originally posted by avidflyr: Hate to rain on the loud horn parade, but the law enforcement men consider scaring the s--t out of texting and cell phoning drivers to be a form of road rage and could actually escalate with a substance abuse driver. I Do have the same frustrations with the inconsiderate drivers. Here in Flori dah we also have the senior drivers who can't see or hear or don't give a s--t. A railroad tie on the front of my truck with a well placed pick is my preferance. avidflyr 3 - 88s.

WTF?

quote Originally posted by ChuckLS1: My 88 has a meep-meep sound. Since mine just has one horn, should I get the low or high note Delorean horn?

If anyone else ask...
Alway get both. See my post... https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/103282.html (bottom post)
Two match set always sound better that one or two horn on same note or two on "wrong" note.

Add wire for 88.

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I have one of the ( I think it called a Big Boys) horn from Harbor Freight. Cost is about 35 bucks on sale it cheaper. People will certainly hear you. Sometime the look on their faces is amazing to hear so much noise from such a small car

Okay I'm convinced. Just ordered a pair of Delorean horns.

Spoon

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