Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn - XPowerForums

Steve Taylor · 22-11-2008, 22:28

Fitted a Stebel Nautilus compact to the 180. Car came with twin horns as standard, but I fancied something a tad louder.

No sound clip as of yet but it's f***ing loud.

It draws around 18A at 12V, so I decided agaisnt leaving the low-tone standard in place as I couldn't be arsed to modify the existing loom and relay.

Allegedly 115 Db at 2 metres

Already put it to good use a couple of times, although I must admit my thumbs are now beginning to naturally hover over the horn buttons in anticipation

The best place I found to fit it was infront of the n/s splashguard where the resonator box once lived.

As mine is an 03 MK1, the alarm sounder is actually the horn. I am yet to set the alarm off but I suspect it would be very loud

Christina · 22-11-2008, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Steve Taylor

Fitted a Stebel Nautilus compact to the 180. No sound clip as of yet but it's f***ing loud.

Likely to do this to padestrians......

Roverman · 22-11-2008, 23:35

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpa8whzwAE&NR=1

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2eptqT...eature=related

**sheddist** · 22-11-2008, 23:46

If you still have the resonator box, the horn can befitted under the battery tray. IT WILL NOT FIT BEHIND THE BUMPER. The blue cloud still hangs over the West Midlands from when I attempted to fit it behind the bumper.

paulus · 22-11-2008, 23:52

witness · 23-11-2008, 00:00

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Originally Posted by Roverman

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpa8whzwAE&NR=1

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2eptqT...eature=related

Hornblasters my man!
http://www.hornblasters.com/video.php?pic=54
http://www.hornblasters.com/video.php?pic=45

Roverman · 23-11-2008, 00:04

I can see the old bill getting a bit shirty about them in this country though.

Christina · 23-11-2008, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Roverman

I can see the old bill getting a bit shirty about them in this country though.

Is there an actual law that states how loud or quiet your car horn can be?

witness · 23-11-2008, 00:24

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Originally Posted by Christina

Is there an actual law that states how loud or quiet your car horn can be?

I think there probably is, cop at the end of thid didnt seem to pleased.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...ally_26323.htm

bigfella · 23-11-2008, 08:07

Fitted mine here:

PS. How do I insert photos that I've attached on other posts?

DAZ1603 · 23-11-2008, 09:02

Do these work ok on the standard relay and fuse?

Daz

bigfella · 23-11-2008, 09:52

Yeah mine has been on for the last 8-10k and I do use it quite a bit

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The Express Valeter · 06-06-2010, 14:00

It was also sold as the XPower Stebel horn. I had one on the ZR Express from new but after 3 years the terminals rusted away & stopped working

However I now have a new one fitted

22-11-2008, 22:28	#1
Steve Taylor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ipswich Posts: 822	Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn Fitted a Stebel Nautilus compact to the 180. Car came with twin horns as standard, but I fancied something a tad louder. No sound clip as of yet but it's f***ing loud. It draws around 18A at 12V, so I decided agaisnt leaving the low-tone standard in place as I couldn't be arsed to modify the existing loom and relay. Allegedly 115 Db at 2 metres Already put it to good use a couple of times, although I must admit my thumbs are now beginning to naturally hover over the horn buttons in anticipation The best place I found to fit it was infront of the n/s splashguard where the resonator box once lived. As mine is an 03 MK1, the alarm sounder is actually the horn. I am yet to set the alarm off but I suspect it would be very loud __________________ Fettled 2003 ZS180 Hatch in Platinum Silver

22-11-2008, 23:35	#3
Roverman She's so lovely ! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Preston, Lancashire. Posts: 3,043	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpa8whzwAE&NR=1 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2eptqT...eature=related __________________ MKI MG ZR+ TD, Le Mans Green, MKII Dash, MKII ZS Alloys, 282mm Front Brakes, Strut Brace, SDi Injectors, De-Cat, EGR Blank, Mafam, ScanGauge II STREETWISE, Solar Red, Electric Pack, Alcantara/Leather, MKII Dash

22-11-2008, 23:46	#4
sheddist A boffin and proud of it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Solihull Posts: 1,824	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn If you still have the resonator box, the horn can befitted under the battery tray. IT WILL NOT FIT BEHIND THE BUMPER. The blue cloud still hangs over the West Midlands from when I attempted to fit it behind the bumper. __________________ I don't find it easy to avoid funny noises in cars, but sometimes you just have to.... Or do you?

22-11-2008, 23:52	#5
paulus paulus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nr Chorley Posts: 208	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn __________________ It's nearly Trophy Blue!

23-11-2008, 00:04	#7
Roverman She's so lovely ! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Preston, Lancashire. Posts: 3,043	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn I can see the old bill getting a bit shirty about them in this country though. __________________ MKI MG ZR+ TD, Le Mans Green, MKII Dash, MKII ZS Alloys, 282mm Front Brakes, Strut Brace, SDi Injectors, De-Cat, EGR Blank, Mafam, ScanGauge II STREETWISE, Solar Red, Electric Pack, Alcantara/Leather, MKII Dash

23-11-2008, 08:07	#10
bigfella bigfella-network.co.uk Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 5,252	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn Fitted mine here: PS. How do I insert photos that I've attached on other posts? __________________ ------------------------ Mk1 MG ZS 180 2003 - BRG

23-11-2008, 09:02	#11
DAZ1603 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 466	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn Do these work ok on the standard relay and fuse? Daz

23-11-2008, 09:52	#12
bigfella bigfella-network.co.uk Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 5,252	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn Yeah mine has been on for the last 8-10k and I do use it quite a bit . __________________ ------------------------ Mk1 MG ZS 180 2003 - BRG

06-06-2010, 14:00	#13
The Express Valeter Passionate about MGR.Cars. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gillingham Kent. Posts: 3,457	Re: Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn It was also sold as the XPower Stebel horn. I had one on the ZR Express from new but after 3 years the terminals rusted away & stopped working However I now have a new one fitted __________________ WWW.EXV-MOBILE.CO.UK - Mobile Valeting With Pride since 2001. (Executive Valeting). 2005 ZR-Express Van. 2006 Rover 25GSi. 2009 Freelander 2 HSE-TD4e. 1990 MG Montego 2.0i.

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