Installing Hella Horns on a VW MK7 GTI

ECS Horn Kits available here: goo.gl/1uCWVg
Tools available here: goo.gl/HZAoHH
Mods on our Red MK7: goo.gl/1TL69M
Are your stock horns kind of lame? We have an easy fix! In today's video we show how to install Hella Supertone horns on a VW MK7 GTI and Alltrack. The DIY is made simple with our ECS Tuning horn bracket and wiring harness. The install can be done with basic hand tools and a pair of strippers/crimpers. These ridiculously loud horns will ensure everyone hears you honking!

[@dylanellis6264]

So this is where Zach came from. Love the work you’re doing with donut man!

[@ayoonando4978]

Hey it’s the guy from Donut🔥💯

[@iRant4u]

I thought so too!

[@ThisIsntMeGaming]

The donut guy is from ecs!

[@TheBlade302]

Zach!

[@99SVTBolt]

I would have ordered this kit but cutting the connector off killed this idea. If I’m going to cut wires and stuff, I’d rather get train horns and call it a day.

[@seanmcd72]

I haven't watched the whole thing yet, but using a relay, there are definitely ways to avoid cutting any wires.

[@RickJohnson]

Start watching at 5:00

[@seanmcd72]

@@RickJohnson you could also simply use taps and add two of your own wires to build that plug. Much better choice than cutting the wire, and completely reversible. Also, one could find the same connection that the horn has, and alter the provided plug instead, requiring no change to the factory horn wire.

[@MarkCalica]

Why not just the right connector?. I don't like cutting the factory plug

[@shakazoolo88]

Mark7 GTI then it’s not for you

[@ecstuning]

Well, we tried that. We couldn't get anyone to supply us an OEM connector, so we had to go this route.

[@jmcke47]

i just googled it and found one immediately

[@Peter10654]

@ ECS Tuning: As I'm from Germany I have a link for the OEM male connector. For sure they can ship it to the states or maybe you got the equivalent in the states. Tell me If I should you the link.

[@Fab710]

@@ecstuning Volkswagen sells them. I work in collision repair an have had to replace more than one that was crushed in an accident.

[@jeremysanchez9049]

Could you do a video of fog light install on mk6 jetta face-lift with wiring to factory switch can't find one anywhere.

[@johndaluga8341]

Question: what gauge or type of terminals are those? I tried to do this process without the correct crimpers and it seems to have gone badly. I don’t mess with electrical stuff much but I’ve been searching for these terminals for a few days in hopes that I’d get a speedy reply from ecs.

[@SamuelGrund]

Can you sell the mount bracket separately?

[@mco599]

How do you remove the top grill on a 7.5

[@jackbutcher5214]

Does the bracket fit on the mk6 r as well?

[@tony4metallicaify]

I think i would be worried about replacing that plastic oil pan before i worry about some horns

[@Osprey1994]

That's up to you, and whether or not you want to foot the bill for how much damage a hit to a metal pan could cause. There are two sides to the oil pan argument and honestly even if there is a slight possibility that a metal pan could fuck my engine up I am not interested.

[@tony4metallicaify]

@@Osprey1994 🤣🤣 mess your engine up!!🤣🤣

[@bhogala]

WOAH ZACK! now I can say ive watched all your videos!

[@a14koolcor]

Will this install the same for a MK7 R?

[@okwhatever2995]

Will this work in a 2014 beetle?

[@mynameisnotcory]

Never used my horn once on my mk7 nor do i know what my horn sounds like. So naturally i want this beast

[@ParthPatel-hb6du]

Are there any horn options that plug into the factory loom?? Seems like an oversight by manufacturers making it this much work to swap a horn

[@x2p428]

How many decibels are these?

[@MacTechG4]

Meh, still sounds too “tinny”, the horn needs more bass, for a meatier sound, the closer the sound gets to a train horn the better I’m sick of these wimpy “meep-meep” wussy horns

[@insertname383]

yeehaw

[@nintendoatarikiller]

I installed FIAMM air horns on my other daily (03 corolla) because everyone ignores meep meep horns

[@richardsealey3626]

@@nintendoatarikiller but they don't ignore a KLAXON..........

[@unkwnaubrey9069]

Does this work for a 2009 gti?

[@mauriciopulidotorres8478]

Que esta pasando con ECS? Porque ahora corta pzas de fabrica? Antes todo era plug and play, Están bajando sus estándares de calidad, o es por economía?

[@keithryan683]

That first horn sounds fine .

[@dramchaser1022]

You there be an option for purchasing just the bracket and wire harness?

[@ecstuning]

Yes, you can select only the bracket and harness here: goo.gl/Jofc6r

[@quickhandcam8596]

Is there a full mod list for that TR MK7 GTI??? It's perfect :')

[@ecstuning]

This isn't quite the full list but here you go! goo.gl/1TL69M

[@DCassidy42]

Thanks so much for demonstrating the product that I watched you install for 13mins!!!!!

[@danielfl.9347]

@0:10 He does

[@EXOVCDS]

I don't know about better... build quality maybe. Best sounding horns are / were the dual tone horns of the 80's VW & BMW used. Can't beat the tone & loudness of those... IMHO.

[@richardsealey3626]

Bosch used to make attention grabbing horns as fitted to Daimler-Benz and Porsche cars of the 60's....

[@JC-rz4ym]

If you're connecting to the fuse box for the power, isn't there also a ground right there a couple wires over? Why not just connect your ground there if that's actually a ground point.

[@richardhookway]

I don't think I have used my horn more than ten times in thirty years! 😂

[@jamesdevine4790]

Will they fit 2018 1.8t golf tsi

[@ecstuning]

Yes, they'll fit.

[@Rick-tm3vs]

At what time your going to test it !?

[@seanmcd72]

It's in the first 12 seconds...

[@Osprey1994]

Dude...

[@dimeitry]

still sounds too high pitched, louder yes, but still sounds meh, a high pitched meh. I need to find info if a 90s gm horn can fit on the vdub without issues.

[@Osprey1994]

The point of hella horns isn't really that they are loud it's that they look nice...

[@nvllvoid4394]

Seiko Flightmaster? ;)

[@krissimon2502]

All that for a horn ?

[@Osprey1994]

Yeah people do it all the time for Subaru's or do you not see them peeking through the grill of 80% of Subaru's on the road?

[@telefon1356]

What it is ??

[@SilverWulfe]

Zach from @DonutMedia!!! Sick!!

[@sandmangti7040]

All that and no sound clip?

[@seanmcd72]

Did you skip the first 12 seconds?

[@thejondejesus8960]

HOLD UP. Zach used to work at ECS???!!!

[@sam9m]

Y tho

[@Vesper778]

sam9m To scare the shit out of people ?

[@99SVTBolt]

Train horns are better

[@Vesper778]

99SVTBolt For sure

[@seanmcd72]

@@99SVTBolt I had these on my mk5 Golf and they would literally make drivers in front of me jump in their seats - they get the job done.

[@davidm.2734]

Where Is the sound file

[@ecstuning]

Watch the first few seconds of the video.

[@seedless0420]

Plus it's called a modafcation hint doing something not oem

[@hiimwang]

Yeahhhh, I think I like how the horn looks, but I don't like the install process, so I'm just gonna install the horns for looks and call it a day lol

[@daydream2818]

Did u end it doing it ?

[@mrkmh1]

The stock horn sounds better

[@Jzupp10]

Good job

[@ecstuning]

Good thanks

[@Great_America]

WTF??? What do they sound like vs. stock?? Huh?

[@colbyperry3325]

D J bruh, watch the beginning of the video

[@3653john]

Thanks for testing it at the end...☹️

[@ecstuning]

We tested it at the beginning!!

[@aramiscastanontibirica3891]

👍

[@mattmiller3967]

Looks cool and all, but the result that convinces people to buy is decibel comparison. I need people to WTFU when I hit the horn. Otherwise it's AIR.

[@mrsouthcentral42021]

Isn’t this the guy from donut media

[@mecidinetv]

13 minutes of watching and no honk preview 😂😂😂

[@manfredwarnecke282]

That's it? where is the sound? I'm waiting 13.05 minutes for the sound.

[@johndaluga8341]

It was at the very beginning of the video… you watch thirteen minutes but not the first ten second?

[@Hath.0]

What the hell is happening to VW tuning. I thought this was a Subaru and Mazda thing. 🤔 "this will look lit AF with my massive gold intercooler that I stenciled "evom" on"

[@seanmcd72]

Nobody is going to see these mounted there. The point is having a horn that will actually get someone's attention.

[@Hath.0]

@@seanmcd72 If being heard were the case. There a lot of horn options out there for less than 150$. To each their own. honestly how often do you use your horn? The stock one works well enough. I think you missed the point.

[@seanmcd72]

@@Hath.0 I use mine a lot. Stock horn isn't bad, but I'd rather be heard. The bracket is the best part about this kit. They failed with the wiring harness, It's definitely half assed. Where is Ron Swanson when you need him?!

[@Osprey1994]

@@seanmcd72 You can definitely see them.

[@Osprey1994]

Why does it have to be exclusive to Subaru? People modify cars hoe they want, and the idea that they need to look a certain way to make you happy is silly. I don't see any reason to rag on somone just because they want to go a bit more boy racer than I do.

[@sergiopertuz3528]

Regular quality install 😕

[@1987makarov1987]

от Волги надо было ставить) Что за калхоз из проводов сделала эта деревня)

[@ducheynechris]

shit work

[@Nelbone]

This ain’t it chief

[@mestretwo]

LMAO

[@drwatson1234]

not worth effort

[@0pixmedia]

Cant see shit, too much zoom

[@stelioskolomb7805]

Don't like the sound!

[@Charside]

This is completely pointless. What a waste of time

[@iiSE4NZzpro]

These horns are pish put them in my car and they sound high pitched and stupid. If you wanna get laughed at then these are the way to go

[@chriscybulski3579]

Way too much work for just a horn

[@glalonde]

You did Whot ??? On a Faw-Vey !!! You removed the European highway horns for a set of Asian buzzers... I think you're in dire need of a Nissan or Hyundai because... you're certainly no Dubber.

[@thelawofinertiathelawofine9186]

Useless

[@Japerador]

Subaru inspire wtf kind of gay mood is this people and I agree I don’t like cutting factory things

[@RockyFL]

weak video

[@jose15238]

that looks riceyy...

[@jeffreynigg6122]

do you even know what rice stands for.. lol