Car Train Horn Installation

[carcrazed484]

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.

[mikedudley17]

Interesting. I dont have any tips or know how on this, I just want to follow this thread.

[thehunterooo]

We have a boat horn here, louder than a train horn I think

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.

[petrified.rabbit]

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.

[DailyDriverMark]

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.

[petrified.rabbit]

i have an electric one in my garage. old though, so no decibel markings.. about 3 feet long?

[xintersecty]

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?

[oscare003]

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.

[carcrazed484]

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?

[xintersecty]

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...