Great Horn Stories!

[daveshoe]

As for me,I'd like a nice set of Hadleys on a grocery cart. The sign on the horn would say,''It's an aisle,you idiot--if you must leave your cart,at least stay on the same side of the aisle that your cart is on!

 

[Todd G]

I was on the receiving end of an air horn one day at the car wash. While I was sitting on the bench waiting for the illegals to finish with my truck, another driving up in a Ford pickup let his friends know he was coming. I jumped off the bench, women screamed and the Mexicans scattered. After a few seconds everyone laughed. My heart took a few minutes to settle down but it was funny.

 

[JasonCzerak]

I was on the receiving end of an air horn one day at the car wash. While I was sitting on the bench waiting for the illegals to finish with my truck, another driving up in a Ford pickup let his friends know he was coming. I jumped off the bench, women screamed and the Mexicans scattered. After a few seconds everyone laughed. My heart took a few minutes to settle down but it was funny.

LOL... Mexicans scattered... . LOL

 

[Pawpaw]

If you figure out this setup, let us know. From what I understand the horn switch is "grounding" a PCM wire and the computer honks for you. This allows the computer to operates the horn for the door locks and the panic button with minimum wire complications



Putting a switch in place may work, but you would be honking the factory and the air horns, or just the factory horns. this is assuming the factory voltage is enough for the air horn valve.

Quite simple. I'll cut the wires at the factory horn & wire in a relay which will be contolled by the toggle switch. With the switch off (which will in-turn leave the relay off), the computer will blow the factory horn. With the switch on (which will energize the relay), the computer will energize a second relay to sound the air horns.



If I get time, I'll draw it out. I know how it will work, but haven't put pen to paper yet.



Bob

 

[CTD 600]

I like the train horns and plan on getting one myself.



Immature you guys may think it be... ..... I love those You Tube video's.

To each their own. . . . . . . sigh

 

[JasonCzerak]

Quite simple. I'll cut the wires at the factory horn & wire in a relay which will be contolled by the toggle switch. With the switch off (which will in-turn leave the relay off), the computer will blow the factory horn. With the switch on (which will energize the relay), the computer will energize a second relay to sound the air horns.



If I get time, I'll draw it out. I know how it will work, but haven't put pen to paper yet.



Bob

I never though to use a relay! Brilliant! That way when the truck is off, you have the factory horn for the "locked the doors beep" and the "panic" button. If truck is running, you have the option of either horn.



No need to draw it out for me, I know exactly how it should be. . I now have a weekend project!



Anyone need a nice little red button for something? I'm removing it in favor of a switch now it's rather weird to hit that button then the normal horn button.

 

[TBurow]

i drive through chicago where people ignore everything (you, your car in the lane, your horn, you hanging out your window yelling, only to have the person running you over to smile and say "ah no speaka da english") so if a loud horn is what it takes to get their "attencion" i am all for it. untill they make a horn that says lookout stupid in spanish it is air horns for me, or the la cucaracha horns, which ever is louder.

 

[bighammer]

Quite simple. I'll cut the wires at the factory horn & wire in a relay which will be contolled by the toggle switch. With the switch off (which will in-turn leave the relay off), the computer will blow the factory horn. With the switch on (which will energize the relay), the computer will energize a second relay to sound the air horns.

If I get time, I'll draw it out. I know how it will work, but haven't put pen to paper yet.

Bob

If you put the relay between the horn switch and the computer, the computer would always blow the factory horn. Your switch would just select what horn you use.

 

[JasonCzerak]

If you put the relay between the horn switch and the computer, the computer would always blow the factory horn. Your switch would just select what horn you use.

Exactly.



I was thinking how one could avoid spitting wires outside the cab. Possibly less work with out a relay if you can find your self a 2 position switch.



Ground Factory horn wire --> switch --> horn button/ground

Ground Air Horn wire --> switch --> Horn button/ground



You'd have to wire up a lead wire right to the air horn valve, and it's ground run into the cab. The switch will select witch wire to ground.



You'd need to have a two position switch. In my case I'd just have to run a lead wire to the valve and I'd be all set.



I know the horn ground wire in the steering column is not in the big wire harness plug. It's in one of hte wrapped up wires going into the column. Does anyone know the wire's color and witch on of the two is may be?

 

[Scrappy]

My factory horn on my '01 got destroyed so I put a small set of air horns in their place. One day I was 3 cars back sitting in a protected left turn lane. We got an arrow and the first car went, the second just sat there reading his paper and drinking his coffee. I give him about 5 sec. to pull his head out and go, he didn't so I gave a short blast to wake him up. He threw his paper and coffee and took off. I WILL use the air horns if people can't pay attention to what they are doing! I can't count how many times people have pulled out in front of me or changed lanes when their rear bumper is EVEN with my front bumper!

 

[Grizzly]

i drive through chicago where people ignore everything (you, your car in the lane, your horn, you hanging out your window yelling, only to have the person running you over to smile and say "ah no speaka da english") so if a loud horn is what it takes to get their "attencion" i am all for it. untill they make a horn that says lookout stupid in spanish it is air horns for me, or the la cucaracha horns, which ever is louder.

You have a really bad attitude. Chill out, these people are human too you know.

 

[amsoilman]

OK, OK... ... I guess I'll post in and make some more enemies. First all I hate Harley's, I hate the loud obnoxious sound they make and for the most part i don't really like the guys and gals that ride (drive, sit on) them. There



Yes I have a very, very, very loud train air horn on my truck, while I have yet to use it on anyone, I know somewhere down the road there will be a time when the place is right. No they should not be used as a weapon nor do I like the guys that get a thrill out of smoking someone out. I usually believe these people have some serious issues with self worth and education.



While I'm at it, I don't like guys or worst girls that use there truck to intimidate others. I don't creep up on others at stop lights, I don't drive aggressive nor do I cut people off or make them feel afraid or in any way other then just another motorist on the open road. I hate loud music and worst then that I hate the stupid nut that has 90% distortion coming from his cheap stereo with subs. If you like your music thats cool, keep it to yourself and we'll all get along better. I make sure my headlights are PROPERLY adjusted, so not to blind on comers, and I'm almost an-el about making sure my lights all work so other have no problem seeing me or knowing what I plan to do, like turn.

I do not have anything ty-wrapped, bailing wired or rubber strapped on my truck, nothing is hanging down ready to fall of and go through someones window. No mufflers dragging the ground or brake cable hanging down, I would not do that to anyone. While were at it, I also look out for others on the road and I make every effort to give other the proper room while parking. I take great care to not bump there car with my door, and I even put the carts back in the proper -place so no ones car gets dented. In short, I like to treat others like I would like to be treated. Something lost in todays society.

I have to agree with you! Treat people like you would want to be treated!





Wayne

 

[JasonCzerak]

You have a really bad attitude. Chill out, these people are human too you know.

Wake up dude. Not everyone is perfect. The vast majority don't care about other peoples "space" on the road any more. This isn't 1950.



It's unfortunate but it's true. Around here if you drive a taxi with a green card, I swear it's like giving them the green light to either go 50 in a 55 in the left lane, or drive like an absolute A-HOLE. I personally make it a point to cut off and other wise slow down any taxi driver around here so slowly but surly they realize they are not the only car on the road, and just because you drive for a living does not make your time any more important then mine, and and BTW, GET OFF THE D@MN CELL PHONE!. As one example.



Example 2: City buses. . I won't even start... . But if I can get a dime the amount of cars that get run off to the shoulder on I-35 in the morning I'd have a second truck by now.

 

[IC Smoke]

I like this one:

YouTube - Hornblasters 5



I have the ebay "train horns" and they work wonders! Ill admit I have honked at some innocent bystanders but I dont do it to any elderly people and I dont do it much since they are on my weekend truck (2001)



For the good:

This weekend was Race weekend so the good ol race fans were buzzing thru town and I was in a passing zone, this darn van was behind me in the left lane and the sign said "left lane ends merg right" the next sign was a picture of the lane ending and merging... . well this da*n van from OHIO is at my left door and I didnt slow down or speed up just doing my 60mph well this jerk tries to run me off the road! well I hit the air horns and he must have crapped his pants cus he took off like a rocket! the SOB ticked me off!! I had to cross the white line and jab the brakes or I would have been in the ditch! not a half mile down the road he goes to turn left well you bet your ***** I was on the horn, had my arm out the window showing him who was number one.....



for the bad

I live in the country and we have rural railroad tracks well you have to stop for them and I was the 3rd car back no trains around (tracks are hardly used) well I touched off the horns and I could see the 2 guys in the truck at the tracks looking around in confusion, I know I shouldnt have done it! hilarious though

-NOTE you can see about a quarter mile each way at the crossing so its not like a blind corner



Ian

 

[TBurow]

You have a really bad attitude. Chill out, these people are human too you know.

i have been driving in chicago for 15 years, you try it for 1 week and you will change your mind, thats if you make it out alive.



i have junked 6 cars that were smashed by illegals in 10 years, 2 were parked at the time. liability insurance doesnt cover my car when they have no liscense or insurance, and go back to mexico instead of going to court.



theres only so much a man can take after that its open season!!!!!

they should be glad i only use the horn!



hows that for bad attitude

 

[Grizzly]

hows that for bad attitude

It's the worst attitude I've heard on TDR.

 

[JasonCzerak]

It's the worst attitude I've heard on TDR.

You must not get out much in the bigger cities? Cuz I feel for TBurow and that's just Detroit and Minneapolis as the big citys I lived in and around. And I've been lucky to avoid anything with contacting another vehicle with any serious damage.



I had one a while back, the illegal couldn't even manage to stay in one lane, needed 2 apparently, despite the stock horn and no place for me to go, the guy put a nice line down the right side of my box with his mirror. No license and I made sure he didn't go any place until the cops came. He had 4 kids in the car to boot! Wow, I feel safe, no license and driving kids around. I hope darwin sorts that guy out some day.





Eh, on a lighter note.



Blondie in a little Kia. leaving Ikea at the Mall of Amaerica (area). The right turn has 2 Lane. You enter an area where you have 3 exits/entrances to highways real quick. I was in the right lane, the lady was in the left. I had to hit up the middle exit. Light goes green and I lay back a few as to see where she goes, she heads DIRECTLY for the very left lane, so as it's clear I make my move blinker on and everything. No sooner then I get in the lane I catch her in my mirror trying to get into my lane, as I believe at this point she is crossing a solid white line. She reacts as see realizes I'm there now, hits the brake and falls in behind me and then to boot she honks her little "beep" AT ME!.



So I hit her with the air horns. The look was priceless as she jumped and gripped on to her steering wheel really hard.

 

[CTD 600]

She reacts as see realizes I'm there now, hits the brake and falls in behind me and then to boot she honks her little "beep" AT ME!.



So I hit her with the air horns. The look was priceless as she jumped and gripped on to her steering wheel really hard.

Buaahahaha that's priceless



Yes the big cities do draw more needs for a horn. It's the same way here in Los Angeles guys.

 

[MEby]

I think you guys who dont like the "biker" types are a bit misimformed. I started riding several years ago and have run into quite a few bikers. Most of them are normal blue collar working class people who are much like us diesel nuts. They have found a fun way to spend some money on. Sure, there are bikers out there who give the rest of a bad image (there are always a few bad apples in every basket even tdr. )

 

[TBurow]

It's the worst attitude I've heard on TDR.

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i guess its too late to say, why cant we all just get along? :-laf