Author Topic: train horn (Read 16453 times)

87hillbillyoter · « **on:** Aug 18, 2010, 12:01:37 PM »

i was thinkin about getting a train horn for my truck, and i wanted to hear your guys opinions on them.

or what and if you have one, please tell me how you did it, where you mounted the trumpets, compressor, etc. thanks guys!

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 12:12:59 PM »

The only dumber than than a train horn on something other than a train is sticking you junk in a blender full of magic johnsons blood and hitting frappe`.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 12:18:57 PM »

Ditto

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 12:27:57 PM »

I hope your not serious

87hillbillyoter · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 01:44:39 PM »

ok well im glad i got yalls opinion on it seen a few yotas that have train horns at blast it when we pass each other pretty dumb idea i guess

Stocker · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 09:18:38 PM »

A guy on TN did it on his 2005 Tacoma. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174621

Joey88RUNR · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 09:46:30 PM »

Quote from: 87norcalyota on Aug 18, 2010, 01:44:39 PM

ok well im glad i got yalls opinion on it seen a few yotas that have train horns at blast it when we pass each other pretty dumb idea i guess

I sold my horns and used the tank and comressor for OBA, no room for the horns on my rig

CrazyYota · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 09:47:56 PM »

Where can i get a train horn? $Beer Chug\'n$

Joey88RUNR · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 09:52:28 PM »

Quote from: CrazyYota on Aug 18, 2010, 09:47:56 PM

Where can i get a train horn? $Beer Chug\'n$

I got mine from ebay, not a real one but close enough, loud enough to make anyone jump. it was alot of fun.

joey0712 · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 11:00:10 PM »

Quote from: CrazyYota on Aug 18, 2010, 09:47:56 PM

Where can i get a train horn? $Beer Chug\'n$

A train

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 11:43:51 PM »

ha! my shop built a box with train horns in it for the hockey game at the Toyota Center...... Its LOUD! I can get real train horns as well being that we work on all the railroads stuff too.... you dont want one on your rig, they will take out your ear drums!!!

foxtrot89 · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 11:51:34 PM »

train horns are fun when you are trying to make the annoying dirtbikers at your campsite go away

however when someone with train horns decides to blow them after an obstacle with a ton of people standing aound.....

87hillbillyoter · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 12:17:37 AM »

ok now im kinda thinkin i want one again

foxtrot89 · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 01:04:46 AM »

I say go for it. if you want them then why not. I know if I wanted one, I would get it, use it for about 2 months, then sell it once it gets old lol

jimbo74 · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 03:23:06 AM »

what will be funny is when a cop gives you a ticket because you were goofing around......

8D3TOY · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 08:04:58 AM »

Mount them on a chrome rollbar.

Pat · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 01:39:56 PM »

Search EBAY for nathan air chimes, they are not cheap.. those are the 5 horn train horns.. SUPER loud!!!!!! You can feel them in your chest when you put the air to them.. A buddy has them on his rig and it is insanely loud.. the best thing is I have gotten the opportunity to scare the

of of him with his own horns and that is why I like them on his rig...LOL

seabass · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 01:54:35 PM »

stfu, wasn't funny,lol

yes I have a k5la, look at youtube

ran me $715
worth it, but compressor ran me $700, but it's 85% duty at 6cfm @ 150psi
1hp fan cooled
http://www.12-voltair.com/pdf/user_manual.pdf
no more filling co2 bottles
pisc later
see it at MCR9

Quote from: Pat on Aug 19, 2010, 01:39:56 PM

Search EBAY for nathan air chimes, they are not cheap.. those are the 5 horn train horns.. SUPER loud!!!!!! You can feel them in your chest when you put the air to them.. A buddy has them on his rig and it is insanely loud.. the best thing is I have gotten the opportunity to scare the of of him with his own horns and that is why I like them on his rig...LOL

CrazyYota · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 02:55:25 PM »

Quote from: joey0712 on Aug 18, 2010, 11:00:10 PM

A train

Don't hate.

coloradocrawler · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 03:24:59 PM »

ive thought of getting one and hooking it up to my rigs horn with some relays as a theft deterent. even thought of mounting the horn under the dash on the drivers side. and hook it up to the tank so as soon as someone tries to start the truck it turns on and doesnt turn off till the tank is empty.

Pat · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 03:37:56 PM »

Way too big for any under dash mounting!! And it does use a lot of air..

seabass · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 03:47:12 PM »

wait till you see the size, takes up about the size of a full sixze spare tire, 35lbs too
+ mass air, my 20lb CO2 tank has not enough volume, had to asdd a 10gal tank, that is why I went to new compressor, eats air, + now I can help fill more tires, my 46s take a ton of air too

Quote from: coloradocrawler on Aug 19, 2010, 03:24:59 PM

ive thought of getting one and hooking it up to my rigs horn with some relays as a theft deterent. even thought of mounting the horn under the dash on the drivers side. and hook it up to the tank so as soon as someone tries to start the truck it turns on and doesnt turn off till the tank is empty.

fade · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 03:58:24 PM »

Honestly man its your own rig. I personally would not do it. But the stock toyota horn is weak and I'm replacing them with chevy horns off a 88-99 chev. Do what you want just think of the few hundred spent on train horn compressor lines ect... could be money spent other places or saved for school.

Pat · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 04:06:50 PM »

Quote from: fade on Aug 19, 2010, 03:58:24 PM

Honestly man its your own rig. I personally would not do it. But the stock toyota horn is weak and I'm replacing them with chevy horns off a 88-99 chev. Do what you want just think of the few hundred spent on train horn compressor lines ect... could be money spent other places or saved for school.

Train horns are not for replacing the stock ones.. Matter a fact it has nothing to do with road use IMO.. It is a toy and just like any toy, it can and will get expensive like Seabass has pointed out..Just like lockers, low gears, big tires, and so on, do you need them? no.. do you want them? Some say hell yea!!

seabass · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 04:11:44 PM »

it's a toy

I could have bought a used toy 4x4 for the cost of my horn $715, valve $129, comp $700 + tank $80= $ 1,624 + air fitting & lines etc
I'm good at wastin $$ whenever I get any
but that comperssor is more then just for my sillyass horn $Beer Chug\'n$

Quote from: Pat on Aug 19, 2010, 04:06:50 PM

Train horns are not for replacing the stock ones.. Matter a fact it has nothing to do with road use IMO.. It is a toy and just like any toy, it can and will get expensive like Seabass has pointed out..Just like lockers, low gears, big tires, and so on, do you need them? no.. do you want them? Some say hell yea!!