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Time to upgrade the horns, any ideas???

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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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Time to upgrade the horns, any ideas???

So over the past week I have has an excess of horrible drivers infront of me. I laid on the horn, and as everyone with a 3rd gen knows, it is weak! I was checking out some hella horns on ebay that were pretty cheap compared to online stores, but i'm unsure of which to get. Trumpets, discs, etc. Also I would like to get a horn with some balls behind it, not those high pitched girly horns. So if anyone has any suggestions on what to get, please let me know. thanks.
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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Fiamm Freeway Blasters are the horn of choice on the board from what I can tell.
I have a set, they toot pretty loud.
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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i've got these that i'm going to be selling soon. interested?
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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Holy crap, those are loud!
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Scofco
Holy crap, those are loud!
yup, the sound clip is terrible quality but it gives you an idea of the tone
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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i just installed fiamm highway blasters, sounds soooooo much better than the old "beep beep" sound. i got one for 15.99 from autozone, im sure they are a lot cheaper on ebay.
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Amir904
i just installed fiamm highway blasters, sounds soooooo much better than the old "beep beep" sound. i got one for 15.99 from autozone, im sure they are a lot cheaper on ebay.
$19.99 for the pair + $8 shipping
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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How much are you looking to spend? I've got my eye on one (big rig air horn) which comes with a single trumpet (18" long) and needs an air compressor. I think total runs between $300-400 (sounds like a lot but I'd rather spend $400 now than $2000 when someone isn't paying attention).
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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Visit your nearest auto wrecker and try and find a three horn array from an old Cadillac. It'll make big highway trucks move over.


Originally Posted by Xpresident
So over the past week I have has an excess of horrible drivers infront of me. I laid on the horn, and as everyone with a 3rd gen knows, it is weak! I was checking out some hella horns on ebay that were pretty cheap compared to online stores, but i'm unsure of which to get. Trumpets, discs, etc. Also I would like to get a horn with some balls behind it, not those high pitched girly horns. So if anyone has any suggestions on what to get, please let me know. thanks.
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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I have a freight train horn I cant wait to get hooked up.Wanna talk about scaring the livin' crap outta somebody hehehehehe.
Now all I need to do is get my lockers and compressor.......now,whered that wallet go?
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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I have the freeway blasters (2 tone set) on my Landcruiser and my DD. I wired with a relay to get full voltage to the horns. Very happy with the sound for minimal expence.

Leaves cash for other mods
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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I also have the Fiam Highway Blasters. They're a dual trumpet setup and not hard to install. Not a Caddy, but certainly loud enough to make your presence known.
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Billf6531
Visit your nearest auto wrecker and try and find a three horn array from an old Cadillac. It'll make big highway trucks move over.
Or 70's Lincoln horns...Like a freight train.
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