DRL Fogs and horn

Started by Double Zero, July 16, 2026, 09:48

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Double Zero

I'm getting a bit fed up of not being seen by other drivers seems to happen more in the MR2 than any of the other cars I drive.

Has anyone used a recent fog light DRL kit I have seen that Vinster are good but was wondering if there is a slightly cheaper option as I don't really use my car in the rain if can be helped.

What has everybody replaced their horn with I had to use the horn in anger and it really doesn't cut it.

As the bumper is coming off to do the fog lights I might as well do the horn at the same time.

Any advice for a better sounding horn?

Ardent

I haven't but have been tempted to fit.


Joesson

DIVE, DIVE, DIVE Comes to mind. Just may get some necessary attention!

fawtytoo

Quote from: Double Zero on July 16, 2026, 09:48What has everybody replaced their horn with
I haven't replaced mine. It seems plenty loud enough.
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Double Zero

It's more a warning I was after the horn seems a little high pitched

Any suggestions for DRL's for fog lamps has anyone used any of the cheaper Chinese options

SurreyMR2

I fitted Hella twin tone horn kit. Both horns bolted into original horn mounts.

As for DRL lights I fitted Ring items.


Double Zero

Quote from: SurreyMR2 on July 16, 2026, 21:02I fitted Hella twin tone horn kit. Both horns bolted into original horn mounts.

As for DRL lights I fitted Ring items.



Thank you I've got a face lift so ideally want to replace the dogs.

I will look at the horn

MisterK

Like you, I had a few near misses with people not seeing me, so  I fitted the Ring horizontal DRL's. I then obtained a set of the circular combined DRL/ LED fogs from someone who was supplying them on the forum, although it was probably 10+ years ago.  Really pleased with the results & it's made a massive difference to the cars visibility...I've had no issues since they've been fitted.I find the horn OK...it's certainly louder than mist new cars these days  :)
MARK K - Original Owner/ \'Best In Class\' winner, \'Show n Shine\', MR2DC National Event 2017.

SV-3

Quote from: SurreyMR2 on July 16, 2026, 21:02I fitted Hella twin tone horn kit. Both horns bolted into original horn mounts.

As for DRL lights I fitted Ring items.


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Craigjm

My horn is a really deep blast and I'm sure it's the original

Nomad

My horn is original and it sounds so pathetic I've stopped using it..


SurreyMR2

Quote from: Nomad on Today at 14:02My horn is original and it sounds so pathetic I've stopped using it..

I was in a situation where a new Range Rover was in front of me and put car in reverse, thought it was going drive right over me. Beeped the original toy town horn but don't think it heard me. I think the the cars auto braking kicked in or he saw me in the camera and he stopped. Scared me though!

Bought kit below and I now have a horn that actually works  8)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HELLA-Trumpet-Horn-Frequency-Plug/dp/B001CC6WR0

Double Zero

Perfect thanks for the advice

I've ordered the Hella horn