350Z horns...low vs. high freq?

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Mar 22, 2004 | 08:11 AM
  #1  
I was thinking of installing these on my 2KSE. For those who have them installed, which freq. sounds better, the low or high? The stock horns are weak and I want to be heard when blowing my horn. Thanks!
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Mar 22, 2004 | 08:38 AM
  #2  
you have to put both inthe low and the high.
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Mar 22, 2004 | 11:10 AM
  #3  
you want both low and high
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Mar 22, 2004 | 01:24 PM
  #4  
When you buy the kit from dave burnette, you get both horns. I did this mod ages ago, and I dont know why nissan didnt do it from the factory...
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Mar 22, 2004 | 01:27 PM
  #5  
Thanks for your replies. Silly me, I didn't know they both were included together as a set. I thought you had a choice between a low freq. set or a high freq. set. How do they sound? How do they compare to the Altima's horn? Which is better?
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Mar 22, 2004 | 01:32 PM
  #6  
I can make you a sound clip of what the Z horns sound like. Hit me on AOL instant messenger (screenname E55AMG2) and I can file transfer it to you.
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Mar 22, 2004 | 01:47 PM
  #7  
Quote: When you buy the kit from dave burnette, you get both horns. I did this mod ages ago, and I dont know why nissan didnt do it from the factory...
How much were they? I see that Courtesy sells them for around $45.00. The directions are written in Japenese. Is it just plug-n-play when installing them?
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Mar 22, 2004 | 02:37 PM
  #8  
they are plug and play. No instructions really needed. Just need an 8mm ratchet.

Loosen the nuts on the back side of each horn, then unplug the spade connector.

Remove the nuts, and then take the horns off.

replace the old horn with the new one by taking it off of the included mounting bracked by removing the nut, then do the reverse of taking off the old horn, but using the new hardware.

Press the horn to make sure it works.

Total time, 8 minutes.
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Mar 22, 2004 | 02:41 PM
  #9  
Quote: they are plug and play. No instructions really needed. Just need an 8mm ratchet.

Loosen the nuts on the back side of each horn, then unplug the spade connector.

Remove the nuts, and then take the horns off.

replace the old horn with the new one by taking it off of the included mounting bracked by removing the nut, then do the reverse of taking off the old horn, but using the new hardware.

Press the horn to make sure it works.

Total time, 8 minutes.
Thanks! I'm going to put in an order today!
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Mar 22, 2004 | 02:47 PM
  #10  
hey guys where can i get the set? thanks
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Mar 24, 2004 | 05:24 AM
  #11  
Quote: hey guys where can i get the set? thanks
here for a 350z horn

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Category_Code=
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Mar 24, 2004 | 05:27 AM
  #12  
I got the JDM ones, not sure which they are in relation to the others, but I love em!
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Mar 24, 2004 | 05:39 AM
  #13  
You could also get Hella Supertone horns from bsetiawan
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Mar 24, 2004 | 05:43 AM
  #14  
I have the OEM Z horns and it was the best mod you can do for the money......i felt liberated when I removed those fruity civic sounding horns......
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Mar 24, 2004 | 05:45 AM
  #15  
Anyone got air horn?
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Mar 24, 2004 | 07:40 AM
  #16  
how does a q45 horn sound like?
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Mar 24, 2004 | 08:06 AM
  #17  
I'm sure it's not as bad as Maxima OEM horns
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Mar 24, 2004 | 09:47 AM
  #18  
ok I need new horn 2 so it about 45 bucks and every one likes it
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Mar 24, 2004 | 11:47 AM
  #19  
JDM and US are the same horn, being that they are both made in the US by the same company. The only difference is the language thats on them.

who wants sound clips?
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Mar 24, 2004 | 12:00 PM
  #20  
Those that plan to buy a set from www.courtesyparts.com - please be aware that these are drifferent from the horns that come stock on a 350Z. They have higher frequency, so they'll sound different.

Also, does anyone know which one of the two stock horns on a max is the high frequency one (left or right)?
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Mar 24, 2004 | 12:09 PM
  #21  
Order the horns from dave burnette. The horns that courtesy has are actually for the 2004 maxima. They do have a slightly higher pitch than the ones on the 350 Z. His # is 1888-254-6060
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Mar 24, 2004 | 02:46 PM
  #22  
Quote: JDM and US are the same horn, being that they are both made in the US by the same company. The only difference is the language thats on them.

who wants sound clips?
Actually i believe the OEM's are 400hz and 500hz.....while the JDM's are higher pitched 550hz-650hz.....

confusing....so what does this mean....

{These 350Z Sport Horns are sold by Nissan, in the Japanese domestic market (JDM), as accessory horns.
High horn: 650Hz (500Hz-EURO) / Low horn: 550Hz(400Hz). }
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Mar 24, 2004 | 05:26 PM
  #23  
Quote: here for a 350z horn

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Category_Code=

thanks. cant wait to order it. it will work for the i30 right? o yea and sound clips?
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Mar 24, 2004 | 06:00 PM
  #24  
Quote: I have the OEM Z horns and it was the best mod you can do for the money......i felt liberated when I removed those fruity civic sounding horns......
Do yours look like the ones from courtesy nissan or like the ones in this link?
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...=2&catalogid=2
How much did yours cost? Thanks
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Mar 24, 2004 | 06:03 PM
  #25  
Just order the ones that are OEM. The accessory ones dont do anything better. They are pretty much the same pitch as on the 04 maxima. Ive compared them side by side and the Z has the lower of the two pitches.

I am makin the sound clips tonite, anyone who wants them, IM me and I can file transfer them to you...
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Mar 24, 2004 | 06:07 PM
  #26  
anybody know dB ratings on the Z horns? i want to compare to the Fiamm Highway Blaster horns. i had them on my older altima and liked them. those are like 130-135 dB, very loud.
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Mar 24, 2004 | 06:12 PM
  #27  
loud as ****
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Mar 24, 2004 | 06:14 PM
  #28  
and to answer the above question, they look very similar to those. I will just have to snap some pix too...
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Mar 25, 2004 | 03:10 AM
  #29  
Quote: Just order the ones that are OEM. The accessory ones dont do anything better. They are pretty much the same pitch as on the 04 maxima. Ive compared them side by side and the Z has the lower of the two pitches.

I am makin the sound clips tonite, anyone who wants them, IM me and I can file transfer them to you...
Oh, no! Are you serious? I've just ordered a set of JDM ones, and I'll be receiving them on Monday. I was looking for the OEM Z sound. I thought the JDM's were close to that. Oh well, I might send them back and get the OEM ones. That Trademotion (Nissan) site sells the horns seperate, right? Oh, I don't have IM, but is there any other way I can hear sound clips?
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Mar 25, 2004 | 03:48 AM
  #30  
Quote: Do yours look like the ones from courtesy nissan or like the ones in this link?
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...=2&catalogid=2
How much did yours cost? Thanks
heres a pic....
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Mar 25, 2004 | 08:29 AM
  #31  
If someone will host the clip, i can put it online. Otherwise, go ahead and get IM, its free
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Mar 25, 2004 | 09:48 AM
  #32  
Quote: heres a pic....
Thanks. They look like FIAMM horns in that pic. How much dinero and where can you buy them?
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Mar 25, 2004 | 09:51 AM
  #33  
through Dave B- South Point Nissan.....I believe you pay for the high note and low note horns separatly...no more than $30-35 each
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Mar 25, 2004 | 02:41 PM
  #34  
Quote: through Dave B- South Point Nissan.....I believe you pay for the high note and low note horns separatly...no more than $30-35 each
Roger that. Thanks
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