Anyone else think the f2x horn is loud and offensive?

ska///235i · 07-11-2014, 10:14 AM

Anyone else think the f2x horn is loud and offensive? It sounds like a cheap ship horn. The e46/9x had the soft honk, the f2x sound has a cheap loud honk

Maybe active sound lol

sstarrx3 · 07-11-2014, 10:35 AM

I have never heard noise be referred to as cheap...its a horn. Louder the better in my opinion.

3.0L · 07-11-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ska///235i

Anyone else think the f2x horn is loud and offensive? It sounds like a cheap ship horn. The e46/9x had the soft honk, the f2x sound has a cheap loud honk

Maybe active sound lol

Yes, the horn is loud and offensive. That's what the horn is for.

ska///235i · 07-11-2014, 10:54 AM

Sorry folks...my point was to say the older bmw (e46 e9x) has a soft honk and sounds less offensive

Just saying

3.0L · 07-11-2014, 10:58 AM

I prefer a loud, offensive horn. It has saved me from many possible collisions.

On the other hand, we could simply fall back to bumper stickers:

"Horn broken, watch for finger"

ska///235i · 07-11-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

I prefer a loud, offensive horn. It has saved me from many possible collisions.

On the other hand, we could simply fall back to bumper stickers:

"Horn broken, watch for finger"

Lol "watch finger"

Sportstick · 07-11-2014, 11:00 AM

I didn't try it on the test drive.....is it "tinny", like a scooter, or just loud, but two well-blended notes?

ska///235i · 07-11-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I didn't try it on the test drive.....is it "tinny", like a scooter, or just loud, but two well-blended notes?

Its like a non-euro loud "honk honk" you find in honda

Use to be a soft deep "beep beep" haha

Demetrius Joel · 07-14-2014, 10:42 AM

Lmao at this thread. Like really?

mathis. · 07-15-2014, 04:45 PM

^ i'm actually really glad someone posted this thread, as trivial as it may be. i pulled away from my parents house the other day and beeped the horn goodbye, they thought i was pissed

ska///235i · 07-15-2014, 07:27 PM

^^ hahaha
it really doesnt sound like the older bimmers

///M235i · 07-15-2014, 10:11 PM

Definitely a difference between the cheery beep beep in my 3 series and the defensive honk honk in the 2. It is definitely more aggressive. The 3 said hey I am coming, the 2 says get outta my way. It took some getting used to but I must say it matches the more aggressive stance of the 2. It's a dudes car. The 1er was a chicks car. Now all the haters will honk at me! And yes I know this breakdown - analysis is HILARIOUS.

SuitedUp · 07-15-2014, 11:25 PM

I don't mind that it's loud when I wanna hit it. but it doesn't lend itself to a slight little beep if I want to let someone know, hey, the light is green.

Vlad-Miami · 07-16-2014, 03:35 AM

My horn is in georgia, will be at dealership on 25th. Can't wait to honk indefinitely :-D

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sstarrx3 Captain 106 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Mineral White/Terra Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Concord, NC iTrader: (0)	I have never heard noise be referred to as cheap...its a horn. Louder the better in my opinion.
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ska///235i ***** noob 1366 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Sorry folks...my point was to say the older bmw (e46 e9x) has a soft honk and sounds less offensive Just saying __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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3.0L Colonel 8926 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I prefer a loud, offensive horn. It has saved me from many possible collisions. On the other hand, we could simply fall back to bumper stickers: "Horn broken, watch for finger" __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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Sportstick Major General 4650 Rep 6,027 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	I didn't try it on the test drive.....is it "tinny", like a scooter, or just loud, but two well-blended notes?
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Demetrius Joel First Lieutenant 56 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2014 BSM/CR M235i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DC Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	Lmao at this thread. Like really?
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mathis. Enlisted Member 7 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 235 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	^ i'm actually really glad someone posted this thread, as trivial as it may be. i pulled away from my parents house the other day and beeped the horn goodbye, they thought i was pissed __________________ Current: 235i Black Sapphire/Coral Red. 6SP. Tech, Premium Previous: E38 740il, E66 745li, E46 M3 TiSi/Imola, E39 M5 CB/Caramel
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ska///235i ***** noob 1366 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	^^ hahaha it really doesnt sound like the older bimmers __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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///M235i Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 289 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	Definitely a difference between the cheery beep beep in my 3 series and the defensive honk honk in the 2. It is definitely more aggressive. The 3 said hey I am coming, the 2 says get outta my way. It took some getting used to but I must say it matches the more aggressive stance of the 2. It's a dudes car. The 1er was a chicks car. Now all the haters will honk at me! And yes I know this breakdown - analysis is HILARIOUS.
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SuitedUp Private First Class 16 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 228i MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I don't mind that it's loud when I wanna hit it. but it doesn't lend itself to a slight little beep if I want to let someone know, hey, the light is green.
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07-16-2014, 03:35 AM	#14
Vlad-Miami Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 200 Posts Drives: BMW M235i MW/CR Join Date: May 2014 Location: Miami Beach iTrader: (0)	My horn is in georgia, will be at dealership on 25th. Can't wait to honk indefinitely :-D
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