Great Horn Stories!

[Grizzly]

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

You just made a good start.

 

[Cattletrkr]

Here's my "great story"

I ordered a set of train horns off of ebay today. More to come.

 

[JasonCzerak]

Here's my "great story"



I ordered a set of train horns off of ebay today. More to come.

When you feel the ground vibrate, it's kinda like that first time you mash the go peddle and watch your first cloud of soot spew on to the road.



Gota link to them on ebay? who's set did ya get? If you need help getting it all hooked up, give me a PM i'd be glad to give ya a hand!

 

[Cattletrkr]

Siege Engineering is the name, Hammer 3 is the model. Can't seem to link it w/o sending you to "my eBay". I'm getting dad a set for Father's Day / b-day. I'll see how easy they'd be to mount on my p/u when they get here.

 

[JasonCzerak]

Siege Engineering is the name, Hammer 3 is the model. Can't seem to link it w/o sending you to "my eBay". I'm getting dad a set for Father's Day / b-day. I'll see how easy they'd be to mount on my p/u when they get here.

did you just get the horns? or the horns with an air system?

 

[bmoeller]

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

I kind of agree, but you haven't driven in Chicago much have you? San Antone is a MUCH nicer place to drive. I can stand driving there, but not Chi-town. Some of the worst driving I have ever seen. Go through on a regular basis. I aim to hit the city in the middle of the night, but doesn't always work out.

It's unfortunate but it's true. 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 is getting worse, too. Been a busy time for wrecks in the past 3 weeks. Several fatality crashes, too. Some of the idiots have gotten 18 wheelers in the mix, too, and that is never pretty.


I have had fun lately with people signaling for me to hit the air horns on the KW. Mostly little kids, but had a couple of teenage girls signal me Thursday. To bad they were so young (15 maybe?). Kind of cute. The funny thing is, it has been more girls than boys. Now, if I can get a woman my age to do that. Hmmmmmmm :-laf

 

[Cattletrkr]

did you just get the horns? or the horns with an air system?

Just the horns. The first set is going on the Freghtliner to replace the lame factory horn. Even after getting an email answer, I am a little confused as to how they operate. I thought they were just air, but it sounds like I'll still need a switch for something or another. I'll find out when they get here. If I like 'em I'll get another set for my p/u which already has an air setup too.

 

[JasonCzerak]

Just the horns. The first set is going on the Freghtliner to replace the lame factory horn. Even after getting an email answer, I am a little confused as to how they operate. I thought they were just air, but it sounds like I'll still need a switch for something or another. I'll find out when they get here. If I like 'em I'll get another set for my p/u which already has an air setup too.

They are similar to the horns I have with this kit. you'll need an air valve to get them to make noise. the setup I have comes with DOT air fittings and air lines.

 

[Cattletrkr]

I guess I should have said just the horns and valve, meaning no compressor or lines or wires or whatever. The "kit" comes with a "GMAXX" or whatever its called valve. PM your email address to me and I'll send the link.

 

[PRattenbury]

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.

You know, I agree with you about treating people the way you would like to be treated. That's putting your best foot forward. Sadly, not everyone puts their best foot forward. People cut other people off, they tailgate, drive drunk, whatever. If a nice puff of smoke will prompt someone to get their hood ornament out of my trailer hitch, or an air horn will encourage someone to stop trying to share the lane I happen to be occupying, that's the way it may have to be.

And I totally disagree with the Harley statement. Someone else already mentioned the fact loud pipes save lives. I have drag pipes on my Harley. They help people stay aware of where I am, since I'm not as easy to see as a car. Most people that ride Harleys that I have had the pleasure of talking to are the coolest, most mild-mannered, good-natured folks I've encountered, even if some of them are pretty scary-looking.

Someone else also mentioned there's bad apples in every basket, but it doesn't matter what the person looks like, or what they drive. Stereotypes are a bad thing. No enemies, just discussing another side of the point.

 

[JasonCzerak]

You know, I agree with you about treating people the way you would like to be treated. That's putting your best foot forward. Sadly, not everyone puts their best foot forward. People cut other people off, they tailgate, drive drunk, whatever. If a nice puff of smoke will prompt someone to get their hood ornament out of my trailer hitch, or an air horn will encourage someone to stop trying to share the lane I happen to be occupying, that's the way it may have to be.

And I totally disagree with the Harley statement. Someone else already mentioned the fact loud pipes save lives. I have drag pipes on my Harley. They help people stay aware of where I am, since I'm not as easy to see as a car. Most people that ride Harleys that I have had the pleasure of talking to are the coolest, most mild-mannered, good-natured folks I've encountered, even if some of them are pretty scary-looking.

Someone else also mentioned there's bad apples in every basket, but it doesn't matter what the person looks like, or what they drive. Stereotypes are a bad thing. No enemies, just discussing another side of the point.

I have no problem with Harley's in general. I'd be hypocritical saying straight pipes are annoying as I have on my truck and always had a loud car/truck.



It's just that theses folks, more so then ricers even typically (in my area) just have to make noise all the while while in residential neighborhoods just cuz they can.



No doubt there are the idiots in CTD's that speed and make noise as well I'm sure. But for some reason the bikers stand out in my mind for abuse of loud pipes.



Now for the hoodalims that require the radio on full blast while parking their car at the gas pump. . yeah, Park with your window down next to my tail pipe, and no, I won't shut my truck down to fuel up, and yes I'll be here for a bit, don't mind the puff of smoke as I pull away, tho it is a little puff (no DLer), it's there.

 

[Grizzly]

I guess it's not even possible anymore for all of us to live in a world of pease and harmony and try to respect one another.

 

[JasonCzerak]

I guess it's not even possible anymore for all of us to live in a world of pease and harmony and try to respect one another.

The world as NEVER been like that. Some neighbor hoods maybe back 50+ years ago... .



I like most respect people like I want to be respected, however, I don't take poop from anyone, other wise ppl just walk over ya.

 

[Royk]

... loud pipes save lives.

BS. You don't hear those loud pipes until the Harley comes blowing by you in the passing lane. Scares the @#$% out of me. Seems more likely to cause an accident for the other drivers.



Then you have the idiots running up and down the street in residential neighborhoods Saturday and Sunday mornings while your trying to sleep in. Or worse yet, you are a second or third shift worker and NEED to be sleeping. Yet the walls are shaking as Harley boy goes around making his presence known.



I think "Loud pipes save lives. " is just a misguided attempt at an excuse to be obnoxious.



Roy

 

[JasonCzerak]

BS. You don't hear those loud pipes until the Harley comes blowing by you in the passing lane. Scares the @#$% out of me. Seems more likely to cause an accident for the other drivers.

Then you have the idiots running up and down the street in residential neighborhoods Saturday and Sunday mornings while your trying to sleep in. Or worse yet, you are a second or third shift worker and NEED to be sleeping. Yet the walls are shaking as Harley boy goes around making his presence known.

I think "Loud pipes save lives. " is just a misguided attempt at an excuse to be obnoxious.

Roy

I think the worst offender of the "loud pipes save lives" is them Gasser Chubby owners. They are notorious for straight piping, making all kinds of noise and going absolutely no where fast. They wind up the torque converter that's so freaking lose just wind it out for about 30 seconds to reach 30 mph.

And the exhaust doesn't even sound good, just POP POP POP POP. Heck a Harley sounds like it has more cylinders firing then these gassers, it's more constant of a sound.

Typically when I run across a chubby with these kinda pipes they get the sound of the turbo whistle as I run up next to them and then what a real truck motor sounds like as my tail pipe smokes and enlightens their ears.

 

[donnier]

Personally, I dont really want air horns.

Just something louder than the stock whimpy horn that is factory.

Hell, even the horn on the wifes Kia is louder than the one on my truck.

WTF were the engineeers at DC thinking????????

 

[Cattletrkr]

Personally, I dont really want air horns.
Just something louder than the stock whimpy horn that is factory.
Hell, even the horn on the wifes Kia is louder than the one on my truck.
WTF were the engineeers at DC thinking????????

I kinda agree. But since I'm spending the $$$ for an upgrade, might as well get something fun too.

BTW Grizzly, not everyone uses train horns solely for kicks and giggles. There is a legitimate use for them.

 

[lcaad1249]

BTW Grizzly, not everyone uses train horns solely for kicks and giggles. There is a legitimate use for them.

While I like the train horns and am thinking about a set. I'm going to call BS on this one. If you just need for a legitimate use, you don't need 150+ decibals. If you just want something a little louder, you don't need to go to all the work or wiring and plumbing an air system, mounting the tank.



My point, even if you've got the "legitimate use" there's still a "kicks and giggles" factor.

 

[Cattletrkr]

I'm going to call BS on this one. If you just need for a legitimate use, you don't need 150+ decibals. If you just want something a little louder, you don't need to go to all the work or wiring and plumbing an air system, mounting the tank.

My point, even if you've got the "legitimate use" there's still a "kicks and giggles" factor.

I've already got the air system in place for the exshaust brake and airbags. There's a reason I included the word, "solely".

 

[Cattletrkr]

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.

Did you ever get it done? Would a simple two-way switch work?