[DML] Re: Horns

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

In defense of the OEM horns and just for the record you should know that
they sound great when they are new. After 18 years of being exposed to the
elements they gradually loose sound quality and volume. 

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxx>
> To: DMC News list <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [DML] Horns
> Date: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 12:34 PM
> 
> My '81 #5732 had the original horns and they sounded like a bleating
> sheep on it's deathbed. I went to Pep Boys and got a replacement set
> for only $19.95. They come in a package of two with a single center
> post that mounts right in the place of the original. It also has one
> terminal to plug in as the original. There were others that a 2
> terminal type but I wanted one exactly like the original. The ones I
> bought have a red upper body and a silver plastic "grate" over the horn
> opening. A little tacky looking but BOY do they sound great!!! So, if
> your car horns sound like a duck being choked, drop the $20.00 for a
> new set. It took all of 5 minutes to replace.
> 
> It also came with a new horn relay. I didn't put it in as the horns
> work fine. I was also unsure if it would even work properly. I didn't
> want to take the chance. Anyone know if this is worth keeping as a
> backup?
> 
> Tom Watkins
> #5732
> 
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