Re: horn upgrade

[wheelman@pipeline.com (Lee M. Levitt)]

From: Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net> 
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 15:10:17 -0500 (EST) 
Subject: horn upgrade 
 
> This is a real mild tech article :). 
> My horns were dead on the 4000, so I bought a Hella dual 
> trumpet air horn kit from Imparts ($25).  It includes a small 
> compressor, two trumpets, relay, hoses and a T.  On the Audi, 
> since it has a relay already, just use the existing wiring. 
> The compressor is supposed to be mounted vertically, but I 
>couldn't find a good spot for it, so this is what I did: 
 
I couldn't figure out where Dan mounted his horns, since I don't have a 4K,
but here are my comments about mounting horns generally... 
 
Keep the compressor away from spray, preferably in the engine bay...but
also away from hot stuff...on my Volvo it's buried *in* the bumper. 
 
Also, keep the horns away from roadspray, and pointed down, as Dan
mentions. Keep them out of the airstream too, so nothing flies into the
horn. Also, these horns are *loud* so you don't have to worry too much
about optimal positioning. 
 
> BRAAAP!!! Move it Mr. ovloV! :) 
 
Uh, Dan, will this be Hellas at 10 paces? 
 
Lee M. Levitt 
wheelman@pipeline.com 
1990 Audi 200T 68K 
1988 Volvo 745T 113K