One of the hottest aftermarket vehicle accessory these days are train air horns. You can find them on monster trucks, SUVs, a tricked out van, and even regular cars. The ear-numbing, shocking sound will certainly attraction to your ride.
Train air horns are available in a wide variety of sizes as well as at several price levels. And, while they are definitely street-legal, they do require the owner to possess and use some common sense when operating them. Have fun attracting the attention of that very attractive woman across the way, but don't blow it in the middle of the night in a residential area. That tends to get a lot of people pretty upset. In fact, too much nuisance-making could end up ruining the fun for everyone.
Many cities and towns have noise ordinances that could mean costly tickets or fines just for blowing your horn. In addition, there are some areas that are even pushing for quiet zones to outlaw the use of train air horns period. What a total drag that would be.
This doesn't mean that you have to forego adding this accessory to your ride, just consider a smaller unit with fewer ear-shattering decibels. You'll still get great sound and shock value, but it'll be friendlier to the general population and you'll also have to lay out less cash, which is a very good thing in the current economic environment.
No matter what size or model of train horn you buy you'll surely enjoy it immensely, especially if it's been installed correctly. If you don't know your way around your vehicles electrical system, it's probably a good idea to hire a professional. This will help ensure total enjoyment from the beginning as well as for the long term as long as you blow your horn responsibly.
by Marc Galeazzi
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