Anyone else changing the horn on their smart?

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Permalink Reply by Gary Bryers on October 26, 2008 at 11:03pm

I installed the WOLO BadBoy (dual-toned, single-unit air horn) a couple of weekend ago. Took about 45 minutes (I could probably do it quicker now that I have had a bit of practice removing the side-skirt and front end). Got the horn for $39. Well worth the time and effort.

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Permalink Reply by Burchie on December 23, 2008 at 12:25am

Gary- I just ordered the same horn. Now I'm scared to take my car apart to install it. Can you give me some pointers? Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Ian Pellant on October 27, 2008 at 8:02am

OK... maybe it's because I've just watched another episode of TopGear Australia, and decided they should have a "how relevant is this?" segment.

After four weeks and 3,000 km (2,000 miles) in my smart, I haven't had need to use the horn once. In fact I don't have a clue what it sounds like. Does it really matter?

Adding an air whistle to warn deer in the US or kangaroos in Australia; that I could understand the need for. Motorists who get in the way these days are most probably tuned into an iPod or cell phone and nothing short of a tornado warning siren will get their attention.

Apologies to horn lovers everywhere.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Hall on November 2, 2008 at 10:48pm

I have been a motorcycle rider for over 25 years and have found that a loud horn comes very handy. The upgrade is one of the first things I do on a new cycle. Several times a week a quick blast keeps a car from attempting to use my lane while I am still in it. Would not be with out a very loud set of aftermarket horns on the cycle and expect the same advantage with the Smart.

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Permalink Reply by BJ on November 2, 2008 at 2:37am

I will love to add a air horn. Sound like a British MG.

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Permalink Reply by smart 1 on November 2, 2008 at 2:40am

This would be nice to do the MG horn.

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Permalink Reply by Gabe on November 5, 2008 at 3:15pm

Hello! Here is a link to the horn I ordered. There are DIY pictures and you will pay $51.00 with shipping. There is also a you tube video of this horn.



http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f75/tutorial-replacing-fact...

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Permalink Reply by midnight_crossing on December 27, 2008 at 9:02pm

Having a dual airhorn on my little smartcar has been great. I think that the cost per use is definitely down to pennies -- yup, I live in the big city of Toronto and there are some crazy-a-- drivers out there. I've had more than a few people say "sorry, I didn't see you". :( Well, they certainly heard me that's for sure. LOL. Next will be fog lights -- but only once the weather warms up.

PS. I purchased my WOLO Bad Boy Dual Airhorn off eBay for less than $50 (including shipping) and it was worth every cent!!

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