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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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What are the best horns?

I searched, and most of the horn entries are VERY dated... I've decided that since I live somewhere with LOTS of old people who continually cut me off, etc etc., that I need a good horn Preferably something really loud and noticeable.

From what I was able to gather from my searching/youtube browsing, many people (including a few orgers here) like the Hella Supertone Horns. Are these a good option for a horn upgrade? I own a 5.5 gen, but would like everyone's input. What horns have you tried/heard/own and what are the best and loudest as far as electric horns go?
Thanks all!

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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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ive been researching horn options also, since i have moved ive been run off the road 3 times and have had semi's trailers pass over my front end as im spinning in reverse hand on the horn twice.THAT is scary, because you know no matter what you are ****ed when those wheels hit you.
after the second semi incident ive been looking up horns, hella has been the leader of my searches but i would like to see some more input.

air horns are an option for me, but i dont wanna thread jack.

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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Hella.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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if you have the money, some train horns:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjycPit1DPo
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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i have hella.. they have served their purpose on more than once..
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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ask tibal what his horn is ive heard it and its the sickest horn!
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Thanks... yeah, I'm not looking at spending too much, but would like something good. That's why I'm leaning towards Hella. That's probably what I'll end up getting. Unless there are other similarly-priced options that are louder/better?
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrood1986
if you have the money, some train horns:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjycPit1DPo
pshhh... Ferry horn FTW hahaha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjR5K_Fb6r4&feature=fvw

too bad you have to have a compressor and tank somewhere to make these work.

I have been thinking about upgrading my horns for a while, i am definitely subscribing to see where this ends up
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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this is what I want for the max
Shocker Classic 127VX Train Horn Kit
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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these are my horns



theyre running off a cheap little 23psi compressor but theyre loud as @$%&
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^^^ holy crap! thats great!
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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thats tight ******!
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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thats tight ******!









































Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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thats tight ******!

YOU MIGHT WANNA REPHRASE YOUR WORDING, ITS NOT SOMETHING ANYONE WOULD APPRECIATE
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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annnd, let's not forget this is a thread about ELECTRIC horns...
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MROTH
these are my horns



theyre running off a cheap little 23psi compressor but theyre loud as @$%&
how much was the kit, how big is the compressor and does it require a tank?
Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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how much was the kit, how big is the compressor and does it require a tank?
if you read he states 23psi.
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Check this out.

Only $30 plus shipping

http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/net...?a=406352&pn=1
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mrood1986
if you read he states 23psi.
That doesn't clarify anything. I understand the pressure is 23psi, I was looking for the physical size to determine wether or not it would need to be mounted remotely or in the engine bay.
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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haha the compressor is about the size of a coke can, i bought it from wolo mfg. it was like $40 and the horns came from some local shop... the whole setup was like $100. i originally got it for my alarm but i use it quite a bit with all the ^%$%$##$@ idiots in atlanta
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Go to the wrecking yard and get a caddy horn. The combo of high and low is awesome. I did this on my Fiero, which already had a high pitched one, and it was amazingly loud and earsplitting. The dual tone has an affect that I cant explain, but its better than just one or the other.
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by asand1
Go to the wrecking yard and get a caddy horn. The combo of high and low is awesome. I did this on my Fiero, which already had a high pitched one, and it was amazingly loud and earsplitting. The dual tone has an affect that I cant explain, but its better than just one or the other.


My friend put a Caddy horn on his 80-something Corolla. It's loud as hell, and sounds nice, too. He got it for $5 at Pull-A-Part..

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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Haha my cousin used to have a Volvo C70 and the horn on that car was lame as ****. I think stock horn on 5th gen is pretty loud as it is...no? I prefer it then the 6th gen horn sound. 3G Acura TL has a loud as **** horn too.
Old Dec 10, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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I too am looking for some horns, i heard about some German horns made for cars on the Autobahn, they are supposed to be super loud and are 12v. In my research the only german horns that come up are Hella but nothing specifically for the autobahn. I just might get a small 2 horn set up that uses a compressor
Old Dec 11, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Usually Lexus OEM horns are loud without the clownish sound you hear from most Hella Horns for our cars. Another option that is a basic bolt on are the 350z horns. They looks great as well.
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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OWOOGAH orn

New guy here... Hello to all.

Installed a Wolo OWOOGAH horn today; sounds like **** and it is annoying in the most entertaining way...

Not to be mistaken for a short ram air intake - will post pics later if possible.
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Rood
if you have the money, some train horns:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjycPit1DPo
That **** had me rollin!

And no I didnt bump the age old thread. ^
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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I have a pair of Hella super tones for my mains and i have my Motivator as follows,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVIxUEezloQ

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STI7SdpGqas
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