car_lost

pics?

Accomplice8

I'll post some pics after Friday's install. Its going to be tough to hide all of this stuff under the trunk mat. The horns should face down and have 9 inches of clear space to project to. They're so big and the car is so low that even mounted with only 5 inches of clearance from the ground, the **** end of the horns will extend into the main trunk compartment by several inches. I'll just have to have them modify the trunk mat and replace it when/ if I swap it back to OEM form in the future.

Kevin

car_lost

wait, your putting the horns INSIDE the trunk? there's gotta ba better place. is there any space behind the front bumper? maybe even the rear bumper?

arcticfox

Funny shiat! I actually did that before. I used to be a warehouseman a long time ago....once, we rented a Ryder truck, a 24' or so. If you would choke it, AND floor it, as soon as you let off the gas, it would backfire as loud as a damn howitzer. It was freakin hilarious. I think we actually blew a few people right off thier bikes a few times. Those were the good ole days....now I am waiting around for the karman to come back. lol

Accomplice8

The horns will be below the trunk liner facing down. They are so damn big that the surround that they build for them will protrude into the trunk cavity itself, above the plain of the trunk mat. The 'loud end' of the horns will be about 5" off of the road (open to the outside air). Only the back end of the horns will be 'in' the trunk.

Accomplice8

Well, the horn install is complete. They ended up being able to have the end of the horns be about 8" off the ground (darn near ideal distance). Pointing down for an amazing omni-directional effect. The box that they put the horns and air tank in ended up coming up into the trunk cavity by only about 3". I'm getting a car stereo installer to finish off the trim. These horns are amazingly loud. I had a large SUV tailgating me dangerously last night (highway speed). I gave the horns a tiny little tap and he just slid back about 100 yards. These things can be heard from at least 1/2 a mile I'm certain. I'm not using these to scare people, make the jump, etc. Because of the potency of the horns, I'm only using them for extra security and safety from dangerous drivers/ carjackers.

Kev04C320

Good thought. People (both pedestrians and drivers) here in Boston do not obey the traffic signs that much. I guess it would be a useful mod just to "remind" some people of basic traffic laws.

Josh K

Come on man, we need pics and soundclips. This has to be one of my favorite mods so far.

Kev04C320

Pics and clips! Pics and clips! (chanting goes on)

Accomplice8

Here are some pics...

The box as it looks before being trimmed out in carpeting:


Another angle:


The horns from behind:


A closer shot of the horns from behind (shortest horn of the 3 not visible):


Goofy shot taken from the side of the car, behind the tire:

Josh K

Holy **** I can't wait to hear that lol. Clean install, too!

amgdriven

THAT'S INSANE.................I LOVE IT!

vixapphire

that video is one of the funniest things i've seen in quite awhile! i'm green that you've done this install, and like others have said, it's a great-looking job back there!

with baited breath, we're anxiously awaiting your audio/visual postings of this monster in action. the idea of it alone is a crack-up!

v

Accomplice8

Thanks guys. I probably won't be making any clips of it in action. You can see all of the videos and hear sound clips (Nathan K3) on www.hornblasters.com. If you guys do this mod, you'll probably be set with the least pricey kit that they sell. This one is overkill.

Accomplice8

I was on a 6 lane divided highway today. A school bus was stopped in the inside lane honking its horn. I pull up wondering what's going on and I see that all six lanes are stopped for a large dog who won't decide where to go. So the school bus is honking and a couple of cars are honking and the dog just looks around. What's a guy with a train horn to do? Needless to say, that dog is now safe but scared of traffic for life.

We were pulling up next to semis on I95 and gave them the international symbol for honk your horn. They'd do it and then these guys were all crapping their pants when the Benz honked back. They all gave thumbs up though.

Kev04C320

Great Now the 18 wheelers will show more respects to MB owners when they're on the road. During my last trip from Wisconsin to Chicago, I almost got pushed off of the highway by a stupid trucker who tried to over take a slower truck. Obviously he had no idea what his blind spots are

Co 55 AMG

That is some funny S@#T!!!

car_lost

very nice. thanks for the write-up.

Justinius7

I am JEALOUS!

can we say hours of entertainment, at other peoples expense...

used to have a truck with little air horns... was very amused... I am not sure if i could handle to control myself with your set up. Especially on a hot day, when people are out jogging, or sitting at a light along side with the window down talking on a cell phone and not paying attention... KA PLOW! payin attention now!

Accomplice8

FWIW, after having this set up for about a month, I would never go without one in my car again. I only hit it about twice a day but it is so awesome to lay it on some suckas who don't know how to respect people in traffic. I can't really unload on random people. If I did that as often as I could, I'd surely be getting into trouble with this thing. Thus far, I've confirmed that my horn can be heard from at least 1 mile away. Its incredible.

StapleGun

Yeah, I think I heard your horn from Orange Park the other day!!!

blume

great idea. im sure you could get ticketed for that. my friend has one one his dually its fun. can you hear the compressor from the drivers seat?

Bipasha493

Fast55

Don't know about Fla, but WAY ILLEGAL in Cal.

Accomplice8

There is a guy I know on that side of town who has a huge multi-horn system. It was probably him.