Best Horn?

[doubleadesign]

I don't want to break the bank but what would be a great horn upgrade. i only honk to prevent an incident or to let someone know that they are really, really stupid. I was thinking something close to what a big rig would hve but not cost near as much as them.

[Bantan]

Take a look at this 417 model:
http://www.wolo-mfg.com/417b.gif
this is what I am going with just got to find the time to go pick it up, since they are local.

Here are the specifications:

AIR POWERED - produces a powerful "BIG RIG TRUCK" Sound. Two (2) durable red plastic trumpets. Easily installs in any 12 volt vehicle. The compressor is heavy-duty and is maintenance free. If you want a air horn for your vehicle that will produce a "BIG RIG TRUCK" sound, the Model 417 is the for you. Comes complete with all mounting hardware. Instruction in English / Spanish.

Trumpet Size:
Short Trumpet - 11 5/8"
Long Trumpet - 12 1/8"

Only cost $39.99
Here is the site with sample sounds:
http://www.wolo-mfg.com/air.htm

[johnnyapollo]

If you can find a 150 db horn, it's a bit louder than those offered at local auto stores (those are usually around 120 db):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33721&item=2434275230

I'm thinking about those above. Guy regularly has them on eBay.

-- John

[WyrreJ]

Is there such a thing as a horn with two volume settings? One for, "hey wake up" and another for "if you don't shape up I'm going to rip you a new one!!!!"

[johnnyapollo]

You could always leave your existing horn hooked up, then install an air horn to a separate "Wake up you A$$Hole!" switch!

-- John

[Bantan]

Does anyone know how much DB our factory horn is?

[paultvx]

Zero. It sucks, that's all you need to know. :D

[Spike]

I wish I knew what this one sounded like ...
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?Dx=mode+matchall&productId=235&catalogId=10101&Ntx=mode+matchallany&langId=-1&storeId=10101

[WormGod]

I would love to have one of those old vintage style Model T sounding horns. Sounded like 200 cow bells being grinded up. Those get attention alright. ;)

aaarooooOOOOOOOooooooogaaaaaah!

[Heraclid]

That Model 417 doesn't sound "big-riggy" to me at all, going by that sample they have on the site. My parents have one on their RV that really does sound like that (not VX compatible at all), and then some. It'll make you wet yourself. :-) That's the sound I want too. Actually, there are wolf whistle ones that could be fun too LOL

[SpaceTruck'n]

CANNON BALL EXPRESS
TRAIN HORN

152 Decibels-150 HZ

http://www.wolo-mfg.com/new.htm

[doubleadesign]

that train horn sound file was aweful. I'd hate to have spent $300 for that. I'll keep my eye out fot that Ebay guy.

[Randy]

The best horn I ever heard was on my wife's Maserati that she no longer has.

I would love to find one of those. It sounded sooo rich.

[old_s13]

After going through MANY styles of air horns and high powered electric horns, I ended up with these:

http://catalog.com/susq/hella/85104.htm

They are inexpensive and yet, very effective. Plus, they sound good.. very BMW-ish.

- Mike / ClearCorners.Com

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Does anyone know how much DB our factory horn is?

Aftermarket horns provide a louder, and often more pleasant sound than stock horns. Stock horns typically have an output of 97 dB. The decibel scale is logarithmic and therefore the sound pressure doubles for every increase of 3 points, i.e. a horn with 118 dB is approximately seven times as loud as a stock horn. http://www.rallylights.com/hella/horns.asp

After entering my VX in a local PT Cruiser & 4X4 Bruiser Show, I came away with one of the door prizes: Hella 85105 Dual-Tone Air-Horn.
http://www.rallylights.com/hella/dual_tone_air_horn.asp

http://www.rallylights.com/hella/hella%20images/85105.jpg


Also...FYI for you Trekkies out there..lol:

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B0002JN64Q/103-1810806-3370211?SubscriptionId=1MD4MCSQSNXVA6EV3WG2

To hear: http://www.wolo-mfg.com/spec.htm

[transio]

I got this triple air horn for under 20 bucks on ebay. It sounds great!

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=4911&highlight=air+horn

[CrzyFool]

I have a the horn from a 2001 Mustang GT in my VX. Sounds cool.

[Maugan_VX]

while cleaning out my girlfriend's mom's attic this weekend I landed a small AC powered siren thing. I haven't hooked it up to anything but it has a "caution use ear protection while active" warning label on it. Bro-in-law says it sounds like an air raid horn when its on.

Whether its legal or not is the question >:-)

[SilverBullet75]

The best horn I ever heard was on my wife's Maserati that she no longer has.

I would love to find one of those. It sounded sooo rich.

Randy, I know what you mean... My Dad had a Maserati Biturbo... That horn penetrates to the core! I've been searching high and low for one (passed one up that was $45 just for the trumpets.. used). Instead, I just ordered (on it's way!) a 139db horn from Stebel (Italian) called the Nautilus. I can't wait to put it on! It sounds like the Maserati, but with double the power!
If you want to hear it, follow the below instructions...
Go to : http://www.stebel.it/stebel/index.htm
Click on Products, then on Elettropneumatics, then on Nautilus Series. Click on the Hi-Res link (looks like a speaker). Be ready to turn your speakers down!
I'll post a clip when I get mine installed :)

[transio]

The best horn I ever heard was on my wife's Maserati
Randy, I know what you mean... I just ordered (on it's way!) a 139db horn from Stebel (Italian) called the Nautilus.The Nautilus is a compact 2 horn unit that sounds good, but definitely not like a Maserati.

The closest thing I've found in the aftermarket is what I have on my VX. This:

http://www.fiammamerica.com/Product.asp?ProductID=150
http://www.duettomotors.com/general/gen_horns.htm

http://www.duettomotors.com/miata/images/horns/horns_red_3x.jpg

[SilverBullet75]

Agreed... FIAMM is the brand that makes the horns for Maserati. The Stebel is just more powerful, almost truck sounding. I can't wait to hear it live! I just hope I'm not disappointed...