I want a LOUD horn....

[HummerGirl]

Okay, where can I get a really good air horn for my H2...someone installed one on theirs I remember way back from this forum.

I actually have kids pull their arm like a trucker wanting me to blow my horn. I guess they think it's going to be loud or different than any other SUV.

Would love to have it for novelty and function on the highway.

~amy
White 2003 H2
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[HummerGirl]

where can I find the one with the multiple settings?

~amy
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[HummerGirl]

OMG that is HUGE!!!

~amy
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[HummerGirl]

alright! And thanks for the speedy reply!

~amy
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[SRFCASTR]

unaslob

Thanks for the "How To"!!!

Some quick Qs:
- What is the URL of COMPONENT PARTS?
- You went with a 14" tank, would you go bigger?
- Where is the "where the factory compressor would be"? What Factory Compressor?
- Which Hadleys would you go for, The 984s?
- Where in the rear would you put the compressor?

Looking forward to you pics of the horns on the Gobi and the install of both compressor and tank.

SRFCASTR

[Centerfire]

That unit works great too.. Not sure what I have in my vecs.. I do know that they are 200 w..I will have to look at the squack box and see. Now all you need is to put another horn out back .. We run with too siren horns on all our LE vec..

It adds a bit of depth to the sound and warns drivers to the side and back out you.

Mike

[SRFCASTR]

Unaslob

I ordered the air susp system but NOT the Adv pkg. Does this mean I will have a compressor? Do I need another? Is the factory unit sufficient and can it serve the air horn? With the factory compressor will I still need the tank etc? Has anyone done a tap into the factory comp?


SRFCASTR

[HummerGirl]

Okay, where can I get a really good air horn for my H2...someone installed one on theirs I remember way back from this forum.

I actually have kids pull their arm like a trucker wanting me to blow my horn. I guess they think it's going to be loud or different than any other SUV.

Would love to have it for novelty and function on the highway.

~amy
White 2003 H2
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[H2Oguy]

Go to the H2 Source online store, Exterior accessories, Real Wheels, link to their site, Specialty products or something like that and you will find them there. Be sure to check with Jason he can probably get a little better deal.

www.h2-outfitters.com

[Centerfire]

They are correct. It is illegal in most states for a civilian to use a siren or emergency lights( In Indiana taht would be reds and blues). However in most states ( Check you local regs) it is not illegal to possess same..
I uses mine for LE purposes, However I installed one in my wifes and daughters vec. I put the squak box where it can not be reached and have it set for air horn only. They simply push factory horn button.. ON my vec. I use the Horn button also, except it will rotate from Air hore to welp, to hi-lo etc. depending the # of times I push horn button and for what duration.. Mine are all hidden as the vec I drive are not suppose to look like the Police..

Check out the many cop shop web sites .. you can find them.. There is also a company either Federal or Whelen that sells one with only the air horn option.

In fact I just back in from a call out.. I still do K9 search and rescue for the Dept.
Fortunatley my H2 is not fully ready to go.. I drove my SUb.. lets just say Sub 1... Deer 0.

Sub only has slight nick in the paint of the Bull Bar,

Good Luck on the air horns.

Mike

Mike

[Texas Red]

Barbender, do you have any pics you could post??

Hi Amy, long time since I've seen you here. Keep us posted on your horn search.

Jim
Red H2

[HeeHaw]

If they are not on, no crime. If they are on, then it is a violation of the vehicle code...but, I wouldn't worry about it unless the tailgater is a cop.....not that I've ever tailgated anyone................ha ha

HeeeeeeeeHawwwwwwwwwww

[unaslob]

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http://www.componentproductsgroup.com/

i would call them, they are very easy to deal with on the phone. tell them that you want the compressor that is made for the h2, and is sold by realwheels... they will know which one to get.

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depends on use. the 14 inch tank i think is plenty, if you do a ton of offroading, and am always airing up, then maybe go for a bigger tank.. but not really necessary.. 14 inch is plenty i think.

[Jason]

As requested, the Air Horn is now available thru the online store at the H2 Source.

Quick Link:
http://www.h2source.com/2961ahk.htm

Cost is $360 plus approximately $20 for freight.

This horn also doubles as an onboard air compressor.

- Jason

[unaslob]

an intersting BTW... on train horns.. if you are going to install a REAL train horn, as in one that came off a train, depending on the horn, that is a FEDERAL offense, and it carries a 10,000 dollar fine!! I know, b/c I had to look into it.
I bought a Nathan K-5-H, very large, very loud 5 chime horn, it accepts a 1/2 pipe for air. I purchased a 135PSI 25 gallon aircompressor for it. ran a 12 foot 1/2 inch pipe to it with a ball valve at the compressor end... now the horn can operate to 140PSI, with custom ear plugs and noise canceling flight headset... I can still only get it upto about 100PSI without being physically hurt. it is incredible.. it can be heard over 5 miles away!!! there are a number of companies that make 'train horns' but they are not off of a locomotive or ever intended for one.

I am current working on a remote controlled servo to turn the thing off and on so I can better appreciate it from a distance
unaslob

[HeeHaw]

If it has a bright white light to the rear when the back-up lights come on, then it is likely legal. Vehicle code is VERY SPECIFIC, must be a white light and they (back-up lights) can not be on when the vehicle is moving forward.

All others I suspect are illegal and I would write a citation for those.

Strobe lights are not LEGAL. Emergency use only and selected commercial use is probably allowed, back-hoes, bulldozer, school buses etc.............

Check your local or state VEHICLE CODES for the correct answers or laws..........

HeeeeeeeeHawwwwwwwwwww

[KMAzz]

Yup unaslob has a greattttt horn!

2003 Yellow H2
1993 Ford Probe GT(SHOW CAR)

[H2mike]

A real horn... We installed a REAL set of Leslie train horns on my fathers last pickup. These things were huge and a little loud There were 3 various length horns, with the longest one about 30" long. We installed a ballvalve at the base of the seat. Now that was a loud horn.... Since he sold it, we took the horns off and installed them on our fire departments tanker.....that gets traffic splitting.

Mike - Station 38 Fire Chief -
'03 Sunset, Lux, Sunroof, Air Suspension, SMA HD Brush Gaurd, SMA Valance w/ PIAA 520's, Stainless HUMMER Inserts, Gibson SS Headers, Corsa SS Sport exhaust, 12 Hide Away Strobes, Whelen Dash Dual Strobe, 2 Whelen LED bars, Remote Mount Motorola Low Band, XM Radio

[HummerGirl]

okay...that's a bit more OOMPHFF...than I need!

~amy
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[unaslob]

RealWheels does not allow you to swap things in and out.. they just sell the kit.. COMPONENT PARTS sells everything piece by piece. the compressor that they sell is the best one... small, powerful, easy to install. infact you download the instructions from realwheels for the compressor. the rest is patience, and is dependent on what function you require.

considerations to make:

1) lanyard vs solenoid.

solenoid..
what you can do is have a switch that would allow you to use the steering wheel horn as your airhorn, and switch back and forth. this is practical. things I dont like is that you dont have any control over the volume of air you send to the horn.... hence no control over the volume.. there is so such thing as a little toot... also with the solenoid, there is a slight delay when you lay on the horn. I think the solenoid lacks control. with a solenoid you can also install a separate button for the horn. installation is relatively easy

lanyard:
I LOVE THIS.. gives you the true trucker feel. you can control volume. it is there when you want it. installation is a bit more of a prob... you have to find a place to put it. if you have a sunroof then you are limited.. i do not, so I have a large console where the sunroof would have went. My lanyard is hidden in the second sunglasses (middle) bay. open the sunglasses holder, the chain drops down.. and start yanking. it does take some creativity installing, but well worth it. for those with sunroofs, I guess you could put it in the sunglasses holder, but I dont know much about it. they also make a 'foot petal' that works like a lanyard, dont know how well it would install..

2) airtank.
probably the easiest to install, fits great where the factory compressor would be. I have a gauge and a shutoff valve to the tank. I would go with the larger tank.. if you are going to get a dual horn. they are pretty air hungary... If you decide on a single horn... they you can get away with a smaller tank.
I went with the 14 inch long tank


3) horns
I think that these have to be mounted outside. inside they will be muted... plus they look sharp. of you dont have a bigger roof rack, then you are going to have to drill, not the end of the world. but something i would not have done. I have a gobi rack so I mounted it to that... if you dont have a rack, then maybe the best option is under the hood... then the realwheels is about as good as it is going to get.
I went with the wolo challenger Model 805
I would consider a longer set of hadley horns, they are the trucking standard.. the best.. but they will be long...

4) options
I have two airsources with quick connects. the realwheels setup has some goofy connection that is awkward, plus there is only one point to connect to and it is where the compressor is, which is under the hood. so to air up, you have to take off the winch (pain in the ass), open up the hood (pain in the ass), connect that goofy connection (pain in the ass), and then stretch that short air tubing to every tire (big pain in the ass.. it barely reaches the rear tires. I have front and rear quick disconnects.. look nice, easy... very easy.. I can air up in a fraction of time... plus, the guilty pleasure, when you disconnect them, you get this nice loud "puhfissh" which sounds awesome... it is a little thing, but it turns heads...

I feel bad.. I keep talking pics. and am being lazy.. I will try to scan them in tomorrow. I promise.

installation was relatively easy, you have to be patient, and creative depending on how much you want to do.. if I could do it again (and may) would put the compressor in the rear. I use the horn alot... so it has to kick on about every other day.. and when it is under the hood, you hear it kicking on. with a small tank.. that would be much more often...

the most difficult part was probably the lanyard... the wiring the tubing was easy, lengthy b/c the compressor and tank are on opposite ends...

unaslob

the great part of this add on, is that it is relatively cheap, but soo different