how can i get a truck horn fitted?

[Sabby]

i would like to get a truck horn as an added horn apart from stock one.
where abouts can i get it? and how would i go about installing it?
just for a bit of fun.

[VRSS]

is there such thing as a truck wreckers? im sure there would be.. its worth a try

[Sabby]

ah cheers mate, good idea actually.
its probably illegal to have a horn that big in a sedan, but you could do so many funny things with it.
anyone else no how and where? or how much?

[VRSS]

just make sure you have it wired to a seperate (hidden ) switch and put the actual horn somewhere unseen like behind your grill or something

[Sabby]

yeah, im thinking i gotta get a compressor for the air. then get a string from the roof that looks like nothng, then wen you pull it, it releases the air and bang.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

You will need a compressor and an air tank so it will sound. It needs a bit of pressure to work effectively. If the tank isn't big enough you will only get a short burst then you would have to wait til it built up pressure again.

[Sabby]

yep. all i need is a spot to put it ( where?) and a horn

[AttaBoy]

Ya gonna scare the pants of everyone on the road!!! Best way to get slow drivers outta your way!!!

[vkberlina]

Problem: Most trucks are 24v and have a pretty big compressor behind their horns.
Solution Bias Boating sell boat horns which are 12v powered and do not require a compressore which will be just as loud.

cheers
scott

[nEb.]

just becareful with it bruv, incase you cause an elderly driver to have a heart attack or soething like that, but hey if you get aorund to it, could you please write up a how-to, with pictures preferably lolll sounds like a laugh to have

[LowVp]

why not go one step bigger to a Train horn, now those things are friggin loud.

trucks being 24v means absolutely sfa with regard to there air. they build air from a air compressor that is part of the engine and 70% of the time part of the injection pump.

a 12v compressor will do pumping into a tank but i think you will need at least 100psi of stored air to get a good go at the horn

[Sabby]

train horn hey? where would i get that tho?
a boat horn sounds good
hahha wat about a cargo ship horn? thats like the mother of all horns.
anyways, i cud get a boat horn from a boat shop? or.....
cheers for the input guys
and illl definatly post up a "how to" and a few vid clips if it works

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Super-8-Elect...QQcmdZViewItem
i found this, its 135db's

[BeNoS]

sort of what that is but how would i go about having like a playback horn that more yells at people than horns lol u could make like an abusive one a oh look at me im so kewl 1 haha and a hows it goin m8 type thing
but that super 8 thing looks sick as
ps sorry bout sort of taking over ur post just made me think of that and u could just mount that behind the bumper and put the control under the dash or sumfin even hid in the glove box if ur worried bout it being seen

[Lumps of cheese]

I wouldn't do it simply because if you're caught with it then expect a fine.
That aside, Mack trucks are 12volt system so they're the ones to get but i'd expect to pay a bit for the set up.
As said before the tank will need to be a reasonable size to make it work.
Too much stuffing around just to get a few looks if you ask me.

[LowVp]

guys when will you realise the voltages of the trucks means absolutely squat. if done it will be wired with 12v compressor and valve. der

[holden#1]

go the train horn!!!

the other crazy thing to have would be a police megaphone mounted somewhere on the car.

I seen one on ebay go for $100... supposed to have a range of 1km or something stupid.

[Sabby]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MULTI-TONE-CA...QQcmdZViewItem
thats the one with mr whippy and police siren and dogs, cats and you can talk into it
pretty cheap,
i got a mate whos got one, and its so funny

[holden#1]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MULTI-TONE-CA...QQcmdZViewItem
thats the one with mr whippy and police siren and dogs, cats and you can talk into it
pretty cheap,
i got a mate whos got one, and its so funny

I was actually referring to a high powered police megaphone.

but you obviously get the idea!

[VL Berlina 5speed]

one better,
train air horn
http://www.hornblasters.com/


video of it in action
http://www.hornblasters.com/video.php?pic=44
http://www.hornblasters.com/video.php?pic=48

[DANNY8]

We got one of those gadgets that make the cop sirens and animal noises etc etc.....they ain't very loud, but loud enuf to still have some fun. Oneday someone in front wouldn't move so we turned the cop sirens on....saw them look in their mirror then they took off. Also one day giving a mate a drag and we were right next to each other and we turned them on....he shat himself, was lookin around everywhere coz he thought we were busted haha.

Those vids of the train horns are funny as!! HAHA!!

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

In regards to the voltage issue, an air horn runs on air, not electricity. You can have a 500v truck and it won't make any difference. The rope or chain that you pull on to sound the horn actually opens a valve and lets the air into the horn, sounding it. The only thing you need power for is the compressor.

[Sabby]

We got one of those gadgets that make the cop sirens and animal noises etc etc.....they ain't very loud, but loud enuf to still have some fun. Oneday someone in front wouldn't move so we turned the cop sirens on....saw them look in their mirror then they took off. Also one day giving a mate a drag and we were right next to each other and we turned them on....he shat himself, was lookin around everywhere coz he thought we were busted haha.

Those vids of the train horns are funny as!! HAHA!!

yeah therre not loud, unless you go to jaycar and buy a louder one. im thinking 145 dB haha.

also, what if u pre-compress before you go for a drive? so u have an air tank in your car that will sound the horn, but limited time