Hello, everyone! I have this idea of installing a train horn on my car and I am seeking for some tips or suggestions from anyone here who has an idea on doing this or who have already tried this. Thanks.
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Hello, everyone! I have this idea of installing a train horn on my car and I am seeking for some tips or suggestions from anyone here who has an idea on doing this or who have already tried this. Thanks.
Interesting. I dont have any tips or know how on this, I just want to follow this thread.
We have a boat horn here, louder than a train horn I think :D
The two main things are finding a place to mount the horn, and then wire it up of which you can use the stock wires, not too bad, mounting it may be a little hard depending on the size.
use the stock horn wires for a relay, and then run real wires to the bigger horn (which ever you choose). you would be surprised what could fit in the ends of the bumper/fender opening.
Don't both train horns and Ship horns use an air compressor? I believe they do. Love the Utube vids with these mounted in cars. some funny stuff. I'd love a train horn myself.
i have an electric one in my garage. old though, so no decibel markings.. about 3 feet long?
Here is an electric that uses a mini-compressor to supply the horn. This one sounds good. I might like this for my boat. Chrome Hawk Electric Horn Hot Rod Deluxe Train Horn Air Horn
I would use an auto relay and fuse your own wires from a bigger source. That way you can run your own wimpy aveo horn (friendly) and then the louder "get the F out of my way" air horn.
Are you going to run your train horn on a separate switch from the steering wheel switch?
yes real train horns use compressors and tanks. or helium tanks and a valve. i have a semi horn on my honda. its about 3ft long. fit above my mufflers. very very loud. a train just has about 3 or 4 horns to make that train sound.
thanks for your replies thus far everyone.
@xintersecty: someone actually already told me to use http://trainhorns.net, but my problem is i am not sure which kit to get. the one that you mentioned seems to be the most basic, and from what i hear isnt very loud. are you familiar with any of the other ones listed on this website?
carcrazed....man, my wallet is usually a determining factor. What is your goal? I looked up the frequency 400, 500 hz... (G4 + 35 cents and B4 + 21 cents) or (400, 600 - g4+35 cents, D5+37 cents). Not quite a chord but at least more interesting that a single note. With it being slightly off on both notes, it will not be too bad.
I am interested in this unit as my own aveo horn sounds like sad end to a life meanwhile I have to deal with the SUV with load music still pacing semi while blocking the left hand lane on I-85. A louder more aggressive horn might encouraging them to move.
My own boat horn died so this might be a replacement for that too. Considering that is a legal requirement and could get me a ticket. At least on this site you can listen to the horns. I listen to them all and I consider the chrome hawk electric horn and the big bang train air horn to be the best sounding.
A "REAL" train horn should have a musical quality that makes them enjoyable. Here is a site that hosts mp3 files of real train horns. Kinda cool: Train Horn Sounds
I really like train songs and I think this is the best train song of all time...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdOToAXo5WQ
So the long and short of it. Think about your goals (piss people off or just sound cool?) What is your wallet? Within your answer...
my friend experience that already. He installed a train horn on his car. i find it cool 'cause of the sound. it may sounds funny and weird, but it is compatible with car. If i may ask, did you attempt to installed it on your car?Quote:
Originally Posted by carcrazed484
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"always use genuine novelty horn on car"
What you really want is an add-on set of air horns. The Hawk unit is a bit misleading in that it does have a compressor that drives the horns as soon as it is activated. (That's the cylindrical unit seen in the photo between the horns.) Most air horns made for cars work that way. You can buy a set of this type at virtually any auto parts store. The larger the horns are, the lower the pitch will be. If you want it to sound high pitched, piercing and shrill, go for the smaller ones. The much more expensive sets have a pressure storage tank to drive multiple sets of horns. IMHO, that's overkill, or more than what you need.Quote:
Originally Posted by xintersecty
Usually the compressor is separate from the two horns, so that you can mount it as needed under the hood. In some cases space can be tight. The kit comes with a relay and wiring diagrams to wire it into your existing horn circuit.
I currently have air horns on two of my cars, but not on the Aveo. Unlike Japanese cars, the horn on the Aveo is adequate, IMHO. My wife drives it 95% of the time and she's not one to care, so I just left it as is.