Air/train Horns

[Pete M]

 

 

 

Yes, I did in fact spend that much on a horn and air compressor kit.  Was it the smartest use of money on the Jeep?  No.  Was it worth it in the long run?  IMO, yes.  I was 17 and my paychecks didn't have to be spent on anything essential, so I just bought stupid crap.

 

If eBay would let me go back that far in my purchase history, I'd be glad to show y'all.  I have can post pictures of my setup and of the box it originally came in. :thumbsup:

 

As long as it was worth it to you, in the long run, that's all that matters. How old are you now?

 

I'm 25 now.  In hind sight, I should have been a little more savvy with my money back then.  I certainly wouldn't go and spend that much on a horn now lol.

 

No sweat. All of us have made expensive impulse purchases we may have regretted later. And you really never outgrow it.  :yes:

 

yup, I too remember having more money than brains back in the day (*cough* dual sunroofs *cough*). :yes:

[ParadiseMJ]

No sweat. All of us have made expensive impulse purchases we may have regretted later. And you really never outgrow it.  :yes:

 

 

Damn straight!  I bought a 25 year old Jeep pickup for $400, then turned around and spent 3K+ plus on it...that's why I'm broke now.... :doh:

 

I love the cannon idea too...or faux missles on a rotating faux launcher.  :yes:

[mpace6a]

I don't have or need a horn. I mounted a 155mm cannon and turret from a surplus army tank on my MJ. Needed spring boosters and heavy duty shocks

. Somebody gets in my way, or just annoys me, I swing the turret around and point the barrel at them. Gets better results than any horn ever did.

This really wouldnt suprise me. Or even jim having a 155mm cannon sitting in a barn somewhere. 

On this subject, i have seen a setup where a guy rigged up a semi-auto 12ga shotgun under his hood. removed the stock, extended mag, yadda yadda. Used a trunk latch solenoid to work the trigger. Obviously not legal, and i in no way accept any responsibility for anyone dumb enough to attempt to set this up on their vehicle. Still...rather genius i must say.

[onlyinajeep726]

 

I don't have or need a horn. I mounted a 155mm cannon and turret from a surplus army tank on my MJ. Needed spring boosters and heavy duty shocks

. Somebody gets in my way, or just annoys me, I swing the turret around and point the barrel at them. Gets better results than any horn ever did.

This really wouldnt suprise me. Or even jim having a 155mm cannon sitting in a barn somewhere. 

On this subject, i have seen a setup where a guy rigged up a semi-auto 12ga shotgun under his hood. removed the stock, extended mag, yadda yadda. Used a trunk latch solenoid to work the trigger. Obviously not legal, and i in no way accept any responsibility for anyone dumb enough to attempt to set this up on their vehicle. Still...rather genius i must say.

 

That's called a southern security system hahaha.

[mpace6a]

 

 

I don't have or need a horn. I mounted a 155mm cannon and turret from a surplus army tank on my MJ. Needed spring boosters and heavy duty shocks

. Somebody gets in my way, or just annoys me, I swing the turret around and point the barrel at them. Gets better results than any horn ever did.

This really wouldnt suprise me. Or even jim having a 155mm cannon sitting in a barn somewhere. 

On this subject, i have seen a setup where a guy rigged up a semi-auto 12ga shotgun under his hood. removed the stock, extended mag, yadda yadda. Used a trunk latch solenoid to work the trigger. Obviously not legal, and i in no way accept any responsibility for anyone dumb enough to attempt to set this up on their vehicle. Still...rather genius i must say.

 

That's called a southern security system hahaha.

Close....more for road range when the darn prius won't get outta the way.

THIS is a redneck security system

[Jerry]

The Fiamm electric horns work real well and they are cheap. $30 something for a pair (hi+lo tone).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000DINKPQ

[gogmorgo]

The Fiamm electric horns work real well and they are cheap. $30 something for a pair (hi+lo tone).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000DINKPQ

That's just a regular horn. Not any louder than stock.

[Jerry]

No it's not air horn loud but it's much louder than stock. 130 something decibels I believe, loud enough to get the attention of any driver even with windows rolled up and music blasting (In my experience anyway). Gotta be a pair though (hi + lo tone). I recommend them as a much more simple replacement than air horns with all their compressors and relays and pipes. Worth noting that you cannot tell properly by listening to a video that has automatic electronic noise leveling. You can hear the tone but not the volume.

[onlyinajeep726]

Here's something you can consider: http://www.jcwhitney.com/dual-trumpet-stainless-steel-116db-electric-horn/p2009000.jcwx?TID=8000000&origin=pla&JCW=1&JCW_SRC=PPC&003=27372719&010=19000G&gclid=CMTR-5rviLoCFUyd4AodQHcAkA

[redwolf624]

Here's something you can consider: http://www.jcwhitney.com/dual-trumpet-stainless-steel-116db-electric-horn/p2009000.jcwx?TID=8000000&origin=pla&JCW=1&JCW_SRC=PPC&003=27372719&010=19000G&gclid=CMTR-5rviLoCFUyd4AodQHcAkA

got those bookmarked, thinkin bout em but the price is killer,

 

Redwolf

[GHayduke]

If you get a Wolo 419 Bad Boy horn or the knock-off above, it will not be as loud as a real air-horn, but for a jeep definitly Much louder

• 118 dB, 530/680 Hz                  http://www.harborfreight.com/bad-boy-air-horn-94117.html

Or they now show a Big Bad Max at 123dB. Cost wise these are a cheapish easy addition, one horn, one relay, & wire.

 

 if twined in with the existing or upgraded horns. On my Dodge I have all on the same button, two factory horns, a low Bull Horn,

http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/392585-wolo-bull-horn.html

and the twin bad boy horn.  Almost loud enough over the Cummins 12Valve roar... 

 

One of the electric PA style horn units might be a option too.  The horn sound I really want is the Fire Truck / Ambulance electronic low honk, simulating a old air horn.

 

 

[redwolf624]

If you get a Wolo 419 Bad Boy horn or the knock-off above, it will not be as loud as a real air-horn, but for a jeep definitly Much louder

• 118 dB, 530/680 Hz                  http://www.harborfreight.com/bad-boy-air-horn-94117.html

Or they now show a Big Bad Max at 123dB. Cost wise these are a cheapish easy addition, one horn, one relay, & wire.

 

 if twined in with the existing or upgraded horns. On my Dodge I have all on the same button, two factory horns, a low Bull Horn,

http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/392585-wolo-bull-horn.html

and the twin bad boy horn.  Almost loud enough over the Cummins 12Valve roar... 

 

One of the electric PA style horn units might be a option too.  The horn sound I really want is the Fire Truck / Ambulance electronic low honk, simulating a old air horn.

that's the sound i want but the sound of a semi will have to do since the old air horn sound from a firetruck is too hard to find in my area,

 

Redwolf

[AMCJeepMJ]

I use a dual-trumpet airhorn I picked up from AutoZone a few years back. It is wired to an aux horn button on the dash and is very piercing. The sound is similar to a Ferrari/Lamborghini/RoachCoach air horn.