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Car Forum / Honda Cars / October 2007Can I get a louder horn?
This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is that even legal in the US? > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? Try something like this: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=WLO&MfrPartNumber=403&Cat egoryCode=3074 Should be perfectly legal unless you're leaning on it all the time violating local noise bylaws. >> This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >> any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Should be perfectly legal unless you're leaning on it all the time > violating local noise bylaws. Better yet: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=WLO&MfrPartNumber=417&Cat egoryCode=3074 Should really get the bimbo's attention next time, if she thinks a big rig is bearing down on her! > How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? Get a train air horn: http://www.hornblasters.com/ Lynn >> How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is >> that even legal in the US? > > Get a train air horn: http://www.hornblasters.com/ YES! I want one for the next time some psycho bicycle courier cuts me off! > > How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > > that even legal in the US? > > Get a train air horn: http://www.hornblasters.com/ Do check your local laws first, at first glance, I believe many of their products would be illegal for use on public roads in many jurisdictions.  Signaturejosh@phred.org is Joshua Putnam <http://www.phred.org/~josh/> Braze your own bicycle frames. See <http://www.phred.org/~josh/build/build.html> <josh@phred.org> said in rec.autos.driving: >> > How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is >> > that even legal in the US? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Do check your local laws first, at first glance, I believe many of their >products would be illegal for use on public roads in many jurisdictions. Trains use them on public roads every day, so it must be legal. :) Signature"It's little sh*ts like you that take my time away from my fiancee and loved ones. F*CK YOU." - Carl Rogers, 12/30/2006 Message-ID: <1167515577.811497.149300@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> > <josh@phred.org> said in rec.autos.driving: > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Trains use them on public roads every day, You have trains running around your public roads? Glad I don't live in your neighborhood. :) Tony Harding <ToHard@nowhere.org> said in rec.autos.driving: >> <josh@phred.org> said in rec.autos.driving: >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >You have trains running around your public roads? http://www.pentrex.com/streetdvd.html SignatureMFFYCam Videos Galore: http://www.geocities.com/mffycam/ http://slothkills.blip.tv/ > Tony Harding <ToHard@nowhere.org> said in rec.autos.driving: > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > http://www.pentrex.com/streetdvd.html But on tracks. Tony Harding <ToHard@nowhere.org> said in rec.autos.driving: >> Tony Harding <ToHard@nowhere.org> said in rec.autos.driving: >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >But on tracks. DUH! SignatureMFFYCam Videos Galore: http://www.geocities.com/mffycam/ http://slothkills.blip.tv/ >>> How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is >>> that even legal in the US? >> Get a train air horn: http://www.hornblasters.com/ > > Do check your local laws first, at first glance, I believe many of their > products would be illegal for use on public roads in many jurisdictions. But please don't drive around blasting innocent folks like the jackasses on the site. That's just insanely rude. It's all a big yuk-yuk to go around scaring the sh.t out of people - until you get stuck in traffic at the next light, and the pissed off pedestrians try to drag your obnoxious a.s out of the car. Wait a second while I grab a brick.... > But please don't drive around blasting innocent folks like the jackasses > on the site. That's just insanely rude. It's all a big yuk-yuk to go > around scaring the sh.t out of people - until you get stuck in traffic > at the next light, and the pissed off pedestrians try to drag your > obnoxious a.s out of the car. Wait a second while I grab a brick.... ---------------------------------- Truck drivers always seem to have a tire iron or hammer handy for such situations. Honda generally keeps the tire iron will stowed. I'll bet that has prevented a few nasty beatings :-) 'Curly' > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't > paying any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving > past her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume > didn't seem all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder > horn, and is that even legal in the US? You could certainly get a louder horn, and it might even be legal, but in the long run you're better off using your reaction time the way you did, to get out of the way of idiots, rather than blowing your horn and hoping that they do the right thing in response. SignatureBert Hyman | St. Paul, MN | bert@iphouse.com > You could certainly get a louder horn, and it might even be legal, > but in the long run you're better off using your reaction time the > way you did, to get out of the way of idiots, rather than blowing > your horn and hoping that they do the right thing in response. I agree. Bad drivers are bad drivers, and with a louder horn, there's a greater chance that they might respond to it, but I wouldn't count on it. Bucky <uw_badgers@email.com> said in rec.autos.driving: >> You could certainly get a louder horn, and it might even be legal, >> but in the long run you're better off using your reaction time the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >a greater chance that they might respond to it, but I wouldn't count >on it. A loud horn could easily backfire. If you blow your train horn at some MFFY and it startles him, he might get pissed off and decide to actively block you. Signature"It's little sh*ts like you that take my time away from my fiancee and loved ones. F*CK YOU." - Carl Rogers, 12/30/2006 Message-ID: <1167515577.811497.149300@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> >> You could certainly get a louder horn, and it might even be legal, >> but in the long run you're better off using your reaction time the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > a greater chance that they might respond to it, but I wouldn't count > on it. Good point, plus a point near & dear to me, you might be in a residential area and the loud horn could wake up someone's baby, an elderly person, someone who works nights, etc., something I wish the bozos around here would remember once in a while (I live near a busy intersection and some drivers just lean on their horns during morning & evening rush hours). Oooo, what I'd give for a handy tire iron sometimes! ;) > You could certainly get a louder horn, and it might even be legal, > but in the long run you're better off using your reaction time the > way you did, to get out of the way of idiots, rather than blowing > your horn and hoping that they do the right thing in response. ----------------------------- A lawyer once told me to always honk your horn if you're about to be in an accident, since the testimony of bystanders would indicate you were awake, but other driver was (clearly) oblivious, so I do ! 'Curly' NB <nobuyout@gmail.com> wrote in news:1188407120.440695.171500@ 57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com: > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? Go to the wreckers and take the horns off a big American car. You'll need a relay as well, so as not to overload the switch. I've done this before. Works like a charm. SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? It's just a matter of getting a SECOND horn and wiring it in parallel with the existing horn. Just make sure you don't go over the rating for that circuit. I doubt it would even be close. >This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past >her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem >all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is >that even legal in the US? Dunno, but a cheaper solution would be to carry Rod Speed in the passenger seat at all times. SignatureA censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to. ...Granville Hicks >>This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >>any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Dunno, but a cheaper solution would be to carry Rod Speed in the > passenger seat at all times. Nah, after an hour of him, you'd drive the car into a tree yourself, Just To Make It Stop. aem sends.... >This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past >her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem >all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is >that even legal in the US? Just drive down to your local electronics store and buy yourself a "ghetto blaster" stereo, and you'll be all set! Remember to EQ the signal so that there is nothing but bass and treble; that pesky midrange doesn't do much to get the attention of other drivers. SignatureBeauty is in the eye of the beer holder. > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? Depends on how loud you want to be. Most states do have limits on horn volume, but many cars are well below the legal limit, so there's a good chance you can get a louder horn without breaking any laws. Pull your own at a junkyard. Signaturejosh@phred.org is Joshua Putnam <http://www.phred.org/~josh/> Braze your own bicycle frames. See <http://www.phred.org/~josh/build/build.html> > Pull your own at a junkyard. I'm not that kinky. SignatureLife is too short to play cheap guitars. > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? I got one from a Volvo to replace one in my Toyota. Works well. Switched it to the next one, too, IIRC I would suggest that you put a handy switch in the wire to the replacement / addition, in case you want to give a quiet "beep" with the weak one in a non-emergency. >>This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >>any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > replacement / addition, in case you want to give a quiet "beep" with > the weak one in a non-emergency. When I converted my '55 Prez to 12 volts, I used some 6V Caddy horns. They are LOUD! JT On Aug 30, 7:50 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com> wrote: > >>This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > >>any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > >>her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > >>all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > >>that even legal in the US? What is the dB rating on the first generation CRV? >> This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >> any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > replacement / addition, in case you want to give a quiet "beep" with > the weak one in a non-emergency. It'd actually be nice if vehicles had a wider choice of sounds, just as they now have different levels of lights (parking, DRL, low beam, high beam, fog lights). A bell sound would be more appropriate for waking up someone that doesn't go when the light turns green, while the loud air horn would be appropriate when someone runs the red light in front of you. I usually give a long blast to drivers that engage in serial red light runnning, (usually after a left turn arrow has long since ended). This should do the trick for you :-) http://www.hornblasters.com/ >>> This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >>> any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > give a long blast to drivers that engage in serial red light runnning, > (usually after a left turn arrow has long since ended). SMS <scharf.steven@geemail.com> said in rec.autos.driving: >It'd actually be nice if vehicles had a wider choice of sounds, just as >they now have different levels of lights (parking, DRL, low beam, high [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >doesn't go when the light turns green, while the loud air horn would be >appropriate when someone runs the red light in front of you. And, of course, "Dixie" would play every time you were about to jump across a washed-out bridge or a big pile of dirt. :) Signature"It's little sh*ts like you that take my time away from my fiancee and loved ones. F*CK YOU." - Carl Rogers, 12/30/2006 Message-ID: <1167515577.811497.149300@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> > >> This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > >> any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > give a long blast to drivers that engage in serial red light runnning, > (usually after a left turn arrow has long since ended). For me, all I need to do is have my car's horn make a loud enough sound to get attention, but not be obnoxious. I just went to Pep Boys and had them swap out the factory installed horn with a louder one. I think the who think, including parts and labor was < $50 and only took a few minutes of a mechanic's time. I do like the idea of having a horn where you can set an option for how loud it is and the kind of sound it emits. NB <nobuyout@gmail.com> wrote in news:1188407120.440695.171500@ 57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com: > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? I dunno, I'd think a really loud horn would be more likely to startle an oblivious driver into doing something dangerously stupid, like swerving out of control. It might also startle other drivers around you who aren't currently doing anything stupid. It can be really hard to tell who's honking at who sometimes. I have to admit, there'd be a certain visceral satisfaction in blasting some idiot with 130 decibels of obnoxious sound. Not sure how useful it would actually be, though... -- Bob > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? Sure you can. It won't stop such stuff though and might even make some idjit lose control and hit someone most likely you. Some of the rigs can literally scare you to death. Just keep an eye out for everyone else. The roads are getting so crowded I hate to go near town. Everyone is talking on a dad blamed cellphone or even reading a book like I saw a few days ago. Give them a minute's inattention and they could kill us. NB <nobuyout@gmail.com> said in rec.autos.driving: >This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying >any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past >her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem >all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is >that even legal in the US? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGj17boHZS8 Signature"It's little sh*ts like you that take my time away from my fiancee and loved ones. F*CK YOU." - Carl Rogers, 12/30/2006 Message-ID: <1167515577.811497.149300@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? You didn't say which car you drive, but odds are, an auto parts store could put in a more authoritative horn for under $100. Just shop around at auto parts shops in your area. You may even be able to do the work yourself. > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? Air horns are widely available and are inexpensive. See "http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40135" Try to get at least 130dB. Ensure that you use a relay (hook the existing horn wires to the relay coil). I've seen some messaging systems that hang from the back window or above the license plate. Some display words and others faces. (I could think of fingers too.) I think most states have laws constraining "signal lights" on vehicles and these violate the rules. I know this a point of contention with some souped up cars teens and hispanics use. > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? I usually gt the nice European Electric Horns, red, and hook with a relay. http://www.jcwhitney.com/Horns/600002545.jcw > This f.cking idiot almost hit me today when she totally wasn't paying > any attention and changed into my lane just as I was driving past > her. I honked at her, but gotta say that my horn volume didn't seem > all that loud. How much would it cost to get a louder horn, and is > that even legal in the US? ------------------------------------ Some Hondas have two horns already. All we know about yours is your probable location (USA). You can probably add a second horn if one of yours is dead, but bumper removal is needed on most models (unknown). 'Curly' |
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