**DIY Hella Super Tones Install ** - Page 6

2tall4sti · 02-08-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SubieNewbie

Just came from the garage, tried to test mount my horns, gave up after I couldnt pull out the 06 grills. I figured If I kept on going, I would have gotten anxious and just finished the lil project. Funny that I say grills.

Gotta study for a big test tommorrow anyway. I hope that I dont have to pull out the whole bumper. Anybody know how to pull out the 06 grills?

I had the same problem the other day when trying to de-badge the front STI logo. Still don't know how to get them out. I just got my Hella's today so will be attempting to do it again tonight on my '06. If anyone knows how to get the grills out on an '06 would be great info to have before I get home

SubieNewbie · 02-08-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2tall4sti

I had the same problem the other day when trying to de-badge the front STI logo. Still don't know how to get them out. I just got my Hella's today so will be attempting to do it again tonight on my '06. If anyone knows how to get the grills out on an '06 would be great info to have before I get home

Check out my thread titled 06 grills removal in the exterior section. Ive been busy all week, hopefully Ill have some time tonight to try again.

2tall4sti · 02-08-2006, 10:18 PM

Got mine done tonight! Sorry for the crappy night photo...Flash on the camera really lights up the red hella's....

SubieNewbie · 02-08-2006, 10:26 PM

Very nice and clean!
how long did the install take and what mounting points did you use? Did you follow insanes06 directions if so, did they help?

Iam still busy trying to finish my work. I should have some time tommorrow to do mine!

cannibal869 · 02-08-2006, 10:28 PM

Followed this set of instructions, but I went for the stealth look

(yeah yeah...ok, so it's not an STI)

2tall4sti · 02-08-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SubieNewbie

Very nice and clean!
how long did the install take and what mounting points did you use? Did you follow insanes06 directions if so, did they help?

Iam still busy trying to finish my work. I should have some time tommorrow to do mine!

Install only took about 20 minutes or so. I did reference the directions for pulling off the grills. Used the bolts that hold the radiator (next to the headlights) One thing that is not mentioned here is the side grills have a black plastic piece in back that must be removed or they will not fit back on over the horns as I have them shown.

Lazy man install...using stock relay removed stock horns. I can't assume that all that extra wiring for the hella relay would make them louder...They are loud enough now. Anyone try both relays and have concrete evidence?

Curryboy · 02-09-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianGT

As for those who say that the horns aren't as loud without the Hella relay, this is incorrect, as I installed them with the relay on my other vehicle, and the sound was exactly the same.
--
Brian

I dunno who came up with the theory of them being louder. The relay is designed to run a constant 12v supply tot he lamps rather than running power through the factory relay wich is not rated for anywhere near the power consumption of the supertones....

So basically skip the relay if you want to risk electircal problems.

It may not cause problems, but you are playing with fire.

Curryboy · 02-09-2006, 09:40 PM

BTW I bought the HL85315 since I do not want people prying my hood open if my horns go off repeatedly with the alarm... so the "indian" ones are atually louder than stock but quiet enough. And I saved $15, works for me.

NewShockerGuy · 03-30-2006, 05:44 PM

I just got my horns today... this seems to be more confusing to me than anything...

Can someon shed light on how I run just wire from the battery to the horns...

I'm not that great with electrical stuff, so I need LOTS of pictures and I can follow it like from the first page... but other than that I am getting confused on how to install these....

Thanks,
-Nigel

TaoKane · 03-31-2006, 05:33 AM

Just re-installed these. I had originally skipped the relay and just ran them off the car's horn wiring. They didn't sound any louder than stock horns like that, so then I wired them up as per the included instructions using the included relay straight to the battery. They are louder now -- it did take me a while though, probably 30 minutes spent making the wires and connectors, but once that was done it took like 15 min to actually intall them on the car. I removed both stock horns, gives a bit of a cleaner look.

lokutus1 · 04-02-2006, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NewShockerGuy

I just got my horns today... this seems to be more confusing to me than anything...

Can someon shed light on how I run just wire from the battery to the horns...

I'm not that great with electrical stuff, so I need LOTS of pictures and I can follow it like from the first page... but other than that I am getting confused on how to install these....

Thanks,
-Nigel

if using the relay, you just run the wire from the battery to the #30 connector on the relay. the horns themselves run into the relay.

ebo03 · 04-02-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lokutus1

if using the relay, you just run the wire from the battery to the #30 connector on the relay. the horns themselves run into the relay.

lokutus1 here's a question for you......who's the girl on your sig?? very nice

NewShockerGuy · 04-02-2006, 11:37 PM

w00t w00t!

My friends and I installed these today along with my TBE... install was VERY straight forward after my friend explained to me the whole relay thing...

Good DIY!

The hellas behind the grill look bad ass! And they are somewhat louder than stock... My friends said they are LOUD.. but to me it's not too bad...lol

I did scare the bjesus out of some deer that were on the side of the hill..hahah

-Nigel

lokutus1 · 04-03-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ebo03

lokutus1 here's a question for you......who's the girl on your sig?? very nice

katia corriveau....she's purty

05_GD7 · 04-03-2006, 06:34 AM

Pardon my ignorance.....but I've been into the whole import tuning scene for about 7 years now, and I've never seen these Supertones until I bought my STi and started visiting these boards.

What is it about this car in particular that makes these such a hot item?

04-03-2006, 06:34 AM	#90
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,872 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Pardon my ignorance.....but I've been into the whole import tuning scene for about 7 years now, and I've never seen these Supertones until I bought my STi and started visiting these boards. What is it about this car in particular that makes these such a hot item? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-08-2006, 10:18 PM	#78
2tall4sti Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru CGM STI Fav Mod: Hella Supertone's Location: Southern California Posts: 96 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Got mine done tonight! Sorry for the crappy night photo...Flash on the camera really lights up the red hella's....

02-08-2006, 10:26 PM	#79
SubieNewbie Grassroots STI Racer Location: Dub Posts: 497 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Very nice and clean! how long did the install take and what mounting points did you use? Did you follow insanes06 directions if so, did they help? Iam still busy trying to finish my work. I should have some time tommorrow to do mine!

02-08-2006, 10:28 PM	#80
cannibal869 Amateur STI Driver Car: 2004 PSM WRX Location: MDR, CA Posts: 37 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Followed this set of instructions, but I went for the stealth look (yeah yeah...ok, so it's not an STI)

02-09-2006, 09:40 PM	#83
Curryboy Junior STI Driver Posts: 66 Join Date: Sep 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	BTW I bought the HL85315 since I do not want people prying my hood open if my horns go off repeatedly with the alarm... so the "indian" ones are atually louder than stock but quiet enough. And I saved $15, works for me.

03-30-2006, 05:44 PM	#84
NewShockerGuy The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05' STI Fav Mod: Defi gauges, or TXS TBE or JDM sidemarkers...arg! Location: FairFax VA Posts: 934 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	I just got my horns today... this seems to be more confusing to me than anything... Can someon shed light on how I run just wire from the battery to the horns... I'm not that great with electrical stuff, so I need LOTS of pictures and I can follow it like from the first page... but other than that I am getting confused on how to install these.... Thanks, -Nigel

03-31-2006, 05:33 AM	#85
TaoKane STI Driver Car: 05 blue/gold Fav Mod: bone stock Location: Medfah Mass Posts: 211 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Just re-installed these. I had originally skipped the relay and just ran them off the car's horn wiring. They didn't sound any louder than stock horns like that, so then I wired them up as per the included instructions using the included relay straight to the battery. They are louder now -- it did take me a while though, probably 30 minutes spent making the wires and connectors, but once that was done it took like 15 min to actually intall them on the car. I removed both stock horns, gives a bit of a cleaner look.

04-02-2006, 11:37 PM	#88
NewShockerGuy The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05' STI Fav Mod: Defi gauges, or TXS TBE or JDM sidemarkers...arg! Location: FairFax VA Posts: 934 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	w00t w00t! My friends and I installed these today along with my TBE... install was VERY straight forward after my friend explained to me the whole relay thing... Good DIY! The hellas behind the grill look bad ass! And they are somewhat louder than stock... My friends said they are LOUD.. but to me it's not too bad...lol I did scare the bjesus out of some deer that were on the side of the hill..hahah -Nigel