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11-05-2002, 09:57 AM
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Before people get used to the impressive looks of our H2's, I think an air horn should be added for more acoustic impressions as well aside from the visual.
Any body has an idea what would be the best option for an (conceiled!) air horn. RealWheels?
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11-05-2002, 03:36 PM
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I NEED THAT WHEN I GET INTO N.Y.C. THIS WAY I DONT HAVE TO STICK MY HEAD OUT THE WINDOW AND TELL THEM TO GET THE [YOU KNOW THE REST]OUT OF MY WAY [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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11-05-2002, 03:47 PM
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Yea, the stock GM horn sounds like a stinkin' Buick. The H2 certainly warrants something with a little more testosterone.
Here's a site that may be worth looking at:
http://www.wolo-mfg.com/elec.htm
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10-15-2003, 11:17 AM
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una
Which horns did you change to???
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10-15-2003, 12:22 AM
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I used the compressor from that kit. the horn is loud, but a bit too high pitched for me. if you are doing the install yourself get some extra tubing from lowes b/c the tubing that they provide kinks especially if you mount the horn on the roof. pics of my install are developing will have posted for the end of the week I hope. una
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11-05-2002, 03:06 PM
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I think inside the Hummer would be nice, that way you can look at them all the time. Why spend the money on airhorns and let other people enjoy it? When you use it, you get all the joy of listening to the beautiful sound too. Personally I would put several stripes of strobe lights on the dash and run around the interior roof, 2 sets of airhorns near the visors inside, carpet the dash with deep green carpet as used in apartments, top it off with some very nice lighted fuzzy dices. Together with zebra seat and steering wheel covers, you will have the look of Safari inside the Hummer.
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11-06-2002, 02:57 AM
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I too was disappointed in the horn.
I thought it would blast of get the Fark out of my way!!!! And it did sound like a BUICK.
The air horn sounds like a riot.
~amy
Reality is merely a crutch for those with a broken imagination.~anon.
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10-10-2003, 09:17 PM
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Z,
H2 Orange had some Federal Signal Air Horns for sale a while back. These are the identical 100w set up that emergency vehicles use. They are compact, used units that require little room for installation and work awesome. I put one in and it's fully operational with PA system. Fits the H2's personality perfectly. 
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11-05-2002, 03:17 PM
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You can place an air horn in the engine compartment. Even though rigs have them roof-mounted it can be just behind the grill and project plenty of sound.
JC Whitney offers a nice selection of single, dual, and high-power units.
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11-12-2002, 11:47 PM
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I don't think the intent is to be obnoxious. My personal desire for a new horn would not be louder so much as lower and fuller. I just don't think a standard GM horn (which sounds like a dang Buick) does justice to the Hummer.
Jim
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05-22-2003, 11:29 AM
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JCJ,
I have the box that holds the electronics mounted under the rear seat in the middle. I routed the wires along the drivers side of the H2 under the door molding to the firewall of the engine compartment. The speaker is mounted in the center of the grill on the inside.
Respectfully yours,
Gary
Finlayson, MN
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11-05-2002, 02:43 PM
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The air horn from Real Wheels is awesome. Well worth it. I think that I would get the train horn if I had somewhere to put it, but the other one is more then loud enough.
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11-05-2002, 02:46 PM
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Yeah. Where to put the air horn, so it's not to conspicuous. Next to roof off road lights?
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01-21-2003, 12:27 AM
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Steve
thanks for the chuckle --great post
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10-13-2003, 11:49 PM
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it is done!!! I have now installed my airhorn. I used the wolo dual horn model 815 with lanyard. I have a gobi rack with with lights. it is mounted on the front left portion of the rack just to the left of the lights... LOVE IT!!! to anyone considering an airhorn, you MUST get the lanyard... there is so much better control of volume and length of sound due to easy control of room air... you can give it just a bit of a toot to get attention... pics will be forthcoming... and to all coming to NY dinner will get a treat!!! to who is looking at wolo... the horn is great... the tank is probably too small and the compressor is too bulky to mount and must be kept relatively dry (it cant be mounted when the factory compressor is mounted.) I bought the compressor that is used by 4wheelaccessories separately by a company called component parts. they also provided me with a larger tank which is mounted where the factory compressor is mounted. it is sharp...will submit pics as soon as they are available. lanyard is the key!!! una!!!
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10-14-2003, 01:04 PM
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Has anyone installed the Air Horn kit from RealWheels??
www.realwheelsacc.com/961ea.html
Ease of install??
Sound??
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08-21-2003, 12:22 PM
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Gary!
Finaly got the Whelen air horn incl. PA mic installed exactly as you advised. Thanks and much obliged, amigo.
Actually handsfree cell kit, strobes, HummerSolution Cibie DRL exchange lights were installed as well.
All in perfect working and warning order!
Will post pics ASA excitement permits. 
Bye 4 now.
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01-29-2003, 02:40 AM
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I have also gone to a better horn I installed the hadley air horn (model the bulley)behind the grill it comes with a compesor,air tank & air hose and relay it works great ask steve r he heard them easy install i will post some pics of the install you can get them it camping world for less than $200.
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05-29-2003, 10:26 AM
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Phantasm,
The control unit is mounted under the rear seat in the center of the H2. I ran the wires along the driver side door to the fuse box in the engine compartment. I don't have any pics taken yet, I will get some taken shortly.
Respectfully yours,
Gary
Finlayson, MN
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10-11-2003, 12:42 AM
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Bud, it that a siren you're talking about a horn that sounds like a truck? I'll try to find H2 Orange's thread. Thanks.
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