Air horn recommendations?

[Traian]

I'd like to get an air horn for my car, whilst still keeping the stock horn. Crowd control you see. Anyone have something like this installed? I'd like a trumpet, but not sure if it'd fit under the hood. In any case, the visuals are not so important. What I want the most is a deep truck sound, like the big rigs. Don't need 600dB, but a good volume would be best. Also, I want to wire it in such a way that i have a separate button controlling it, perhaps besides the fog switch where there appears to be a slot that resembles a blank so maybe some wiring tips would be good too. Any of the kits on ebay good? I will post some links if it makes it easier. I am not really an expert on this. Looking to spend maybe $50.

[rob101]

http://www.midwayautosupply.com/detailedproductdescription.asp?11188

[Felixdacat]

Hornblasters.com.....Check out this site....You'll love it

[Chris'91'525i]

I bought a couple sets of these horns.
Replaced the wimpy horn on my '79 Rx7, it is extremly loud now.
They are on sale at least every other month for $13. Even at the list price of $19. , they are a steal IMO.
Pretty high quality unit made in Italy. I did substitute the weak vinyl hoses with nylon braded hose from ACE hardware store, cut to length from the bulk hose section in the store.
I also painted the horns black with some of that Krylon 'Fusion' plastic paint to make them last longer.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40134

HTH

[Traian]

Thanks for the replies y'all. I think this is kind of what I am looking for, in terms of volume and sound:
http://www.fiammamerica.com/Product.asp?ProductID=131

Unfortunately, I've only found one place that sells it so far and they want $110 for it, plus shipping: servicemate.com

[E34-520iSE]

What about a visit to a breaker's yard? You may hit lucky!

HTH,

Shaun

[Derek A.]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dukes-of-Hazzard-General-Lee-Dixie-Horn-ORIGINAL_W0QQitemZ6055305859QQcategoryZ20908QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

[winfred]

get some real air chimes p3's can be had for less then this :D (http://cgi.ebay.com/NATHAN-AIR-CHIME-RAILROAD-LOCOMOTIVE-TRAIN-HORN_W0QQitemZ6625936976QQcategoryZ4124QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[632 Regal]

I dont know, the lowest I ever saw any go for was right around 500.00. Plus then you need a tank to charge, and a compressor but thats optional. These things are like 2 feet long pointing all the same way!!! This is some serious stuff.


get some real air chimes p3's can be had for less then this :D (http://cgi.ebay.com/NATHAN-AIR-CHIME-RAILROAD-LOCOMOTIVE-TRAIN-HORN_W0QQitemZ6625936976QQcategoryZ4124QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[Gene in NC]

Harbor Freight horn is excellent. I have two. Makes your car sound like a Ferrari.

[winfred]

theres a truck and equipment salvage place a couple miles from the house i've been trying to get to, score some grovers off a rig for a few bucks for the diesel, i am already planning a air system so whats another solenoid :D


I dont know, the lowest I ever saw any go for was right around 500.00. Plus then you need a tank to charge, and a compressor but thats optional. These things are like 2 feet long pointing all the same way!!! This is some serious stuff.

[califblue]

this is what you want

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77505
or
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77839

I tried these but they would not fit behind the grill in the stock location
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77573

[Derek A.]

How fast do these things spool up ?


Harbor Freight horn is excellent. I have two. Makes your car sound like a Ferrari.

[califblue]

I have one ( two plastic trumpets) on my VW THING and it is instantaneous...and Loud :D

[Traian]

Thanks for the suggestions. 530-680Hz sounds kind of high pitched. Also, I do not want it to sound like a Ferrari. More like a freight train, or even better, a big truck. A truck scrap yard sounds like the perfect place to look actually.

Anyone ever tried these:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/COMPLETE-DUAL-AIR-HORN-KIT-CHROME-HORNS-135-db-LOUD_W0QQitemZ8061634528QQcategoryZ6763QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem