95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

installed my Freeway Blasters today :)

Old May 14, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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installed my Freeway Blasters today :)

Installed a High & Low Freeway Blaster today. Even though I pulled the battery connection I still had this sinking feeling that the horn would go off as I connected it (kinda like sticking a fork in the toaster after you unplug it).
I had one little problem. I was installing them in the parking lot of Pep Boys and got the driver side done no problem. The passenger side had a pipeline routed in front that made the bracket too long. I drove home and tried out the horn. Didn't really notice a difference but remembered it was only 1 of 2. Drilled a new hole in the bracket and chopped the top. Plugged them both in and WOW, I can't believe I lived all these years with all sorts of wimpy horns. Ain't nobody cuttin' me off now!!!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 02:27 AM
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Welcome to the club
I dig my Freeway Blasters.

They command respect.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tgreathead
Installed a High & Low Freeway Blaster today. Even though I pulled the battery connection I still had this sinking feeling that the horn would go off as I connected it (kinda like sticking a fork in the toaster after you unplug it).
I had one little problem. I was installing them in the parking lot of Pep Boys and got the driver side done no problem. The passenger side had a pipeline routed in front that made the bracket too long. I drove home and tried out the horn. Didn't really notice a difference but remembered it was only 1 of 2. Drilled a new hole in the bracket and chopped the top. Plugged them both in and WOW, I can't believe I lived all these years with all sorts of wimpy horns. Ain't nobody cuttin' me off now!!!
What does it sound like? Where do I get one? How much do they cost? How hard to install one on an 01 Tacoma ? Did I forget to ask you anything? Mike
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Old May 15, 2005 | 03:41 AM
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I have a very old video in the Tech section of what the horns sound like.

Still have not got around to getting a better clip after all these years.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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Mike, most auto parts stores carry them. They cost around $12 each. Make sure you get a High and a Low frequency one.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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I have them, Rachel says they sound wimpy.

I do know it's her honking at me even when I'm not looking though. Definately has a unique sound. Congrats, now it's fun to honk at people again!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Beartracker
What does it sound like?
If you like I'll make a sound clip so you can hear the difference.


Originally Posted by Scofco
I have them, Rachel says they sound wimpy.
Seriously? Just pull over and ask her to drive one night and while she walks out front to switch with you lay on the horn. Then peel out screaming "Freeway Blasters B!†©H"

But then go back for her and appoligize
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Old May 15, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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The installation is too easy its practically plug and play no cutting wires or anythign on a 3rds gen.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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Rachel just thinks they're wimpy (so do I a little), because we are both used to hearing the air horn I use at work.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kevin444
The installation is too easy its practically plug and play no cutting wires or anythign on a 3rds gen.
Did you have the same problem with the bracket? I remember hearing everyone say it was just plug and play but mine wouldn't fit without cutting down the bracket. Weird. Other than that, ya. I even left the stock horn 'clips' on and just crimped the blade connector so going back to stock will take mere seconds.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tgreathead
If you like I'll make a sound clip so you can hear the difference.



Seriously? Just pull over and ask her to drive one night and while she walks out front to switch with you lay on the horn. Then peel out screaming "Freeway Blasters B!†©H"

But then go back for her and appoligize
If you have the time I would like to hear it. That would be great!. If it's louder than what I have it will help. These Tacoma horns are not great,Lol. Mike
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Old May 15, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Beartracker
If you have the time I would like to hear it. That would be great!. If it's louder than what I have it will help. These Tacoma horns are not great,Lol. Mike
I'll make a clip this afternoon. It's kinda hard to tell how loud it is relative to other noise. Any ideas on how to show the comparison?
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Old May 15, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tgreathead
I'll make a clip this afternoon. It's kinda hard to tell how loud it is relative to other noise. Any ideas on how to show the comparison?
talk at normal volumn for a second at the same distance from the mic has the horn is....seems lke it would give us a good comparison from talking volumn....
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Old May 15, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Scofco
Rachel just thinks they're wimpy (so do I a little), because we are both used to hearing the air horn I use at work.
Air horns! There's my cue!

http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/airhorns.html

There's a clip on there these days...
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Old May 16, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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okay, I took some clips but the problem is the audio on my digicam adjusts dynamically so they don't sound nearly as loud as they are. Just listen to Corey's freeway blasters to hear the tone and imagine them a lot louder.
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