The horns do indeed have the possibility to scoop up debris from the road. And dirt an insects as well if you car has ever sat for any period of time. Facing them back though, isn't something that I'd reccomend. Even if the new ones only last half of the 46K miles that the old ones have, I wouldn't sacrifice any portion of the safety of having the full sound point forward, just to keep the horns from getting clogged. If you're concerned about damaging the horns, the I would rather point them down like the horns on conventional cars to keep road grime out. Otherwise, it's not really a high concern. -Robert vin 6585 "X" --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "B Benson" <delornut@xxxx> wrote: > Some time back someone on the list suggested turning the horns so they face > the rear of the car. It seems that in their original position they scoop up > dust and dirt until they get really muffled. Actualy I think I switched the > left and right around to make it work. > > Bruce Benson