IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
View Poll Results: Do you like the ISX50 Horn Sound
Yes, It's loud and it tells people to Back the **** off lol.
52
80.00%
No, I dislike it. It sounds girly for whatever reason. My other Cars Horn is better.
13
20.00%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

ISX50 Horn Honking

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-22-08, 06:09 PM
  #16  
oblivionis
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
oblivionis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wushuboy
seriously... do ppl really care? it's a horn.
Yes, I think people care. When you use a horn (even when it's only once or twice a year) you don't want it to sound like that weatherman that saw a cockroach.

It'd say the IS horn is about average. Much better than most Asian cars but not as good as most American cars.
Old 03-22-08, 06:12 PM
  #17  
oblivionis
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
oblivionis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Evitzee
Seems there is no end to senseless questions or polls.
I don't really mind them as long as the title clearly states what it is about. If I'm not interested I just don't click on it. Simple as that.
Old 03-22-08, 07:04 PM
  #18  
MLIAISON
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
MLIAISON's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just wanted to know what the horn sounded like cuz i dont own the car yet. But thanks to all the insensitive people....gotta love you all or the world wouldnt be complete.

Thats the only reason why I made this thread.
Old 03-22-08, 07:10 PM
  #19  
oblivionis
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
oblivionis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

ML86, the horn is OK, you'll like it. Just get the car already
Old 03-22-08, 08:08 PM
  #20  
MLIAISON
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
MLIAISON's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Can't get it yet. Next year.
Old 03-22-08, 10:04 PM
  #21  
Evitzee
Lexus Champion
 
Evitzee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hill Country, TX
Posts: 3,102
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ML86
I just wanted to know what the horn sounded like cuz i dont own the car yet. But thanks to all the insensitive people....gotta love you all or the world wouldnt be complete.

Thats the only reason why I made this thread.
.......... !!!
Old 03-22-08, 11:24 PM
  #22  
wushuboy
Driver
 
wushuboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ML86
I just wanted to know what the horn sounded like cuz i dont own the car yet. But thanks to all the insensitive people....gotta love you all or the world wouldnt be complete.

Thats the only reason why I made this thread.
Wouldn't it be better to go down to the lexus dealer and find out yourself? I mean sound is something that is very difficult to communicate over a forum and through words. As sound is a very subjective thing, it'd be more valuable for you to go to the lexus dealer to find out first hand if it's that important to you.


And to oblivionis,

I don't see the big deal with the horn. It never even crossed my mind to find out what the horn was like before I bought the car. Personally, I could really care less if it sounded weak since what.. you're gonna be using it for all of maybe.. MAYBE 5 secs a year if you honk it once or twice like most people have said. Even if it sounded weak, so what? Would you be embarassed and not love your IS as much because of it? Highly doubt it.
Old 03-23-08, 01:26 AM
  #23  
oblivionis
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
oblivionis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wushuboy
Even if it sounded weak, so what? Would you be embarassed and not love your IS as much because of it? Highly doubt it.
No, I would replace the horn.
Old 03-23-08, 01:27 AM
  #24  
eric_r_ho
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (9)
 
eric_r_ho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sunny Southern CA
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by mysupais
i don't tend to like to use the horn..
i think using the horn attracts too much attention so i just high beam the ****** out of them
Might not want to do that too much, especially if you have the factory HIDs or even worse aftermarket HIDs..it's bad for the ballasts when you go buckwild and switch the ignitors on & off. I'd much rather honk and swerve around left&right to make them think you're crazy, haha
Old 03-23-08, 11:51 AM
  #25  
XprincoX
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
XprincoX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Diamond Bar/Irvine, CA
Posts: 1,602
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

i think the horn is ok.... just the usual loud honk. "the light is green GOOO!"
Old 03-23-08, 07:16 PM
  #26  
Scythe
Lead Lap
 
Scythe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 617
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i like the horn very much, it is loud, and quite esy to hit (almost too easy, i've beeped acking out of spots by hitting it w/ my elbow or something stupid).. my mom's mercedes C320 only has a horn if you can hit it witha bout 20lbs or so of force
the horn is a little high pitched, but... its a horn, it is loud and grabs attention, and makes people look at how sexy i am, so +1 to the horn
Old 03-23-08, 08:03 PM
  #27  
stvn
Pole Position
 
stvn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

have you guys ever pressed the panic button? it is LOUD!
Old 03-24-08, 09:44 AM
  #28  
Janizary
Pole Position
 
Janizary's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Vegas
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by 350nub
i dun really care...but when i do need to horn, it is embarrasing....
Lol. I beg to differ. I was embarrased to use the horn in my last car. It sounded like a clown car horn (beep) At least the one in the IS actually sounds like it belongs in a car.
Old 03-24-08, 10:09 AM
  #29  
MGalloway
Driver School Candidate
 
MGalloway's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Dont like it, too high pitched. Dont use it enough to change it out though.
Old 03-24-08, 10:19 AM
  #30  
Brian231
Lexus Fanatic
 
Brian231's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Candyland
Posts: 6,101
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I think this sounds like a potential group buy idea. We can locate the one below and post videos. I am surprised no one posted this yet. I laughed so hard!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3WO1R93MpdU


Quick Reply: ISX50 Horn Honking



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:00 AM.