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Subject:Re: horn
From:Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:18:32 -0700

Hi Dan,

Many motorcycle riders use the Stiebel Nautilus, a small compact air horn.
It is quite loud.

https://www.amazon.com/Stebel-11690019-Nautilus-Compact-Black/dp/B00CMX20H4

You'll need to wire power using a relay and a wire from the battery, the
wiring for the stock horn is not sufficient for the Stiebel horn.

-Mark

On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 9:56 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> thank you Neil,
>
> I plan to replace the horn because it's week.. I want something louder...
> the OEM still working but not loud enough.
> your junk yard suggestion is a good one.
> I used to have a BMW 735iL and I like its horn a lot (2 tones).
>
>
> dan
>
> On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 9:36 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Dan.
> >
> > Not sure your post got to the new Vanagon list. If I click on "reply"
> > or "reply all", I only see your email address.
> >
> > If on a budget, and your local auto wreckers is still open, would a 9
> > volt battery suffice to "bench test" a used horn?
> >
> > Out of 2 Volvo Klaxon horns found at auto wreckers, one was a dud.
> > But, the other + stock horn and a relay to carry positive to the horns
> > works quite well. i.e. improving the horn circuit helped a lot too.
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> > On 3/25/20, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > hi all,
> > >
> > > I am planning to replace the horn on our vans...I only know the Hella
> > horn
> > > (not air horn) sold by VC or GW...
> > >
> > > is there any better one to chose?
> > >
> > > thanks for your suggestion...
> > >
> > > I wish you well and safe...
> > >
> > > dan
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil n
> >
> > VE7TBN
> >
> > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
> >
> > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
> >
> > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
> >
>

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