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Fiamm horn - Why not their other models?
I have been following the 'bad horn' threads & replacements and it seems everyone is 'stuck' on using this one Fiamm horn:
http://www.fiammamerica.com/Product.asp?ProductID=167
Is there a specific reason for for it? Is it the only one that lines up right?
They have a LOT of different models on their page. They have a 'Heavy Truck' catagory and a couple horns under there. Those seem like they would have a lot more punch that the normal ones, and they do not looks like their size would be a problem.
http://www.fiammamerica.com/Product.asp?ProductID=368#
That one is only 3.5 x 2.8 x 3.3
Any thoughts ? Thanks!
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01-22-2010, 10:12 AM
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Good question i went with the el grandes just for the convenience factor... I knew it would work and it was an easy install... Id be interested to see if anyone finds something that packs a bigger punch and is just as easy to install
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01-22-2010, 01:16 PM
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im similar, i knew it would work, didnt want to get an air compressor and didnt want to worry about replacing a fuse
I bought mine for like 25 bucks a an auto store
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01-22-2010, 02:20 PM
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Does anyone have a website that has examples (sound clips) of different 'Frequency' or 'Hz'. They seem to offer the horns in a low & high model, just trying to figure out which 'sound' I would want to go with! Thanks!
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01-22-2010, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by westwind77
Does anyone have a website that has examples (sound clips) of different 'Frequency' or 'Hz'. They seem to offer the horns in a low & high model, just trying to figure out which 'sound' I would want to go with! Thanks!
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He already gave you a link with the sound clips. WOLO ELECTRIC HORNS FOR CARS, TRUCKS, BOATS, RV's AND MOTORCYCLES
Just click on "press to hear a sample"
Fiamm's sound like the "MAXI HORN" ones . They even look the same.
Or if you want to step up to the big heart attack giving noise makers, try these big bang horns  ...
Train Horns & Train Horn Kits : Loudest Air Horns Online
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01-22-2010, 03:50 PM
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Quote:
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Does anyone have a website that has examples (sound clips) of different 'Frequency' or 'Hz'. They seem to offer the horns in a low & high model, just trying to figure out which 'sound' I would want to go with! Thanks!
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It seems you can really only get volume if you pair a low frequency with a high frequency. Simply having one or the other doesn't really work well IMHO.
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01-22-2010, 04:04 PM
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It seems you can really only get volume if you pair a low frequency with a high frequency. Simply having one or the other doesn't really work well IMHO.
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Exactly...that's why the pair of Fiamm"El Grande's" frequencies are 405 and 485 and at 130db are plenty loud!Sound real good and I don't work for Fiamm!
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01-22-2010, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by harper7
Exactly...that's why the pair of Fiamm"El Grande's" frequencies are 405 and 485 and at 130db are plenty loud!Sound real good and I don't work for Fiamm!
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Clicked on the link from before, thanks for the reminder  I clicked on a number with just the single frequency then the duals, it does seem to really make a difference! That site has a set of duals like the Fiamms @ 400 & 480, but only 115db compared to the 130db of the Fiamms. I guess I will place my order for the Fiamms today!
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01-22-2010, 08:22 PM
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You should be able to pick up the Fiamms locally at most auto stores I believe. That's another reason they are popular. No waiting for delivery!
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01-22-2010, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 4Funnr
You should be able to pick up the Fiamms locally at most auto stores I believe. That's another reason they are popular. No waiting for delivery!
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I also think the price of the Fiamms were great. The best horn I ever heard was in the my last vehicle...a Mazda CX9. I priced those out and they were 60$ for the pair...and a 160db. Maybe a bit louder then fiamm, but as long as these don't break in a year or two then I may upgrade. Right now they are a hell of a lot better than OEM.
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