Topic: WTB Traaaaaain Hooooooooorn!

[marshman]

anyone getting rid of their avy and parting their train horn? or anyone got one lying around? i'd like to get everything in one bundle(compressor, horns, tank, lines, fittings, etc...) if possible. also, i'd like to put my tank in one of the saddlebags so probably nothing larger than a 1.5gallon tank, depending on dimensions.

pm or reply to this thread would be the best ways to contact me. thanks! mason

[oHIobellboy]

There's a few others also posted about this. Ebay is one of the best places to shop and compare. Stick with one that has a Viair compressor.

[project black out]

I'd like to do this too Iv heard obb's and they a STUPID LOUD!!!!! I've raped through eBay and I have a hand full of kits on my watch list. Now is it the size and style of the horns that make it louder or is it the amount of air that passes through them? Is it bigger the horn the louder its?

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[oHIobellboy]

I'd like to do this too Iv heard obb's and they a STUPID LOUD!!!!! I've raped through eBay and I have a hand full of kits on my watch list. Now is it the size and style of the horns that make it louder or is it the amount of air that passes through them? Is it bigger the horn the louder its?

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G

4 variables off the top if my head. Size,pressure, material the trumpets are made from and volume.

Sent by my Atrix 4G

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4 variables off the top if my head. Size,pressure, material the trumpets are made from and volume.

Sent by my Atrix 4G

So should I go by the Db rating? I've seen some around 200db is that wat I'm looking for?

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[Main One]

So should I go by the Db rating? I've seen some around 200db is that wat I'm looking for?

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G

200 dB will definitely be loud, deafening loud.

I'd think you'd want to be more in the 140 range.

[oHIobellboy]

So should I go by the Db rating? I've seen some around 200db is that wat I'm looking for?

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G

mine supposedly are rated to 152db. I pegged a 140db meter I borrowed from work in nothing flat. That was placed about 6' from my horns.

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[project black out]

200 dB will definitely be loud, deafening loud.

I'd think you'd want to be more in the 140 range.

If its too loud you're too old!!!!!! Lol thanks for the help now I got some direction.

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G

[Richie_Rich]

You may want to also pay attention to the notes of the horns.
There are certain chord associated with different trains.

[marshman]

so what is it about viair compressors and tanks? i've seen people recommend them before but no one has ever really said why.

[oHIobellboy]

so what is it about viair compressors and tanks? i've seen people recommend them before but no one has ever really said why.

Best quality on the market hands down. Mines' been in almost 4 years now without a problem and it's exposed to the elements of Northern Ohio where I live. I don't think they make the tanks, just the compressor.

[marshman]

oh, i've just seen a lot of tanks with the viair logo on them. maybe just because they're paired with the viair compressor

[oHIobellboy]

oh, i've just seen a lot of tanks with the viair logo on them. maybe just because they're paired with the viair compressor

If you know anyone that welds, they can make you a custom tank with a piece of pipe and some fittings. Have thought about going that route myself.

[marshman]

actually, i do! i might have a buddy of mine make me a custom tank for my saddle bag or for under my truck. hmmmmm....