wimpy horn?

Old Dec 31, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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Here's one from JC Whitney:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...002595/c-10101

I was also particularly impressed with the 3-note horn they have that emulates the sound of a wild turkey, but I think that's best saved for something the likes of a Cadillac Cimaron, or a new "Saabaru" mini Saab 92X wagon made by you-know-who.
 
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Sledge
This is what you need

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77839

115dB at 6 feet
Hi Sledge,
Looks very impressive. I also found a decent horn that would probably just be a drop-in replacement, and very loud. Used to have one in my F150. When I pick up my 2 cases of mobil 1 next week, I may get one of these as well.

Here's the link

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...scription=Horn
 
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Picked up a 132db horn at Autozone today. Will put it in Sunday or Monday. May have to pull bumper cover off to install it.
 
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hot_Georgia_2004
Oh! How I'd love to get the horn from a train!
http://www.hornblasters.com/



Also saw some videos of these guys who had a train horn in their car, they drive around honking at everyone and watch them jump. Pretty funny, but also sorta mean...

video one
video two
video three
video four
 
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Psyshack : Did you get the high or low note horn? Could you do a brief write-up of your procedure when fisnished.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
 
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cb450sc
Psyshack : Did you get the high or low note horn? Could you do a brief write-up of your procedure when fisnished.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
I got a low note horn. Plan on keeping the OEM horn or horns. will post on the install.
 
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cb450sc
Psyshack : Did you get the high or low note horn? Could you do a brief write-up of your procedure when fisnished.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Screw the procedure -- post a .wav file of the horn!
 
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Heres a link from another Civic site on the how to on horn mod.

http://www.8thgencivic.com/honda-civ...r-removal.html
 
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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I replaced the stock horn on my 97 Civic with a dual-tone air horn a while ago. I hate under-hood horn installs, so I yanked the resonator box out of my Civic and installed the horn in the fender well so it's not visible with the hood popped. Still not as loud as I would have liked, but it's a LOT louder than stock, that's for sure.

 
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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The install is done.

The horn:
http://www.psyshack.com/horn.jpg
http://www.psyshack.com/horn1.jpg

Bumper cover removed. Lots of info on the net about this. Very easy!
http://www.psyshack.com/bumpoff1.jpg

A old honda Dream would be proud of this. Horn lower right.
http://www.psyshack.com/bumpoff.jpg

Different connections. Used silicone grease on all connections and splice. Heat shrink and Scotch 33 tape.
http://www.psyshack.com/con1.jpg
http://www.psyshack.com/con2.jpg
http://www.psyshack.com/con3.jpg

Installed
http://www.psyshack.com/installed.jpg

Horns toot. Drivers window down. Engine off.
http://www.psyshack.com/BEFORE.AVI

Horns growl after install. Drivers window up. Engine running. Had to do it this way cause the horn was distorting the mic in the camera.
http://www.psyshack.com/AFTER.AVI

It was worth the time and $16.00.
 

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