“NIGHTMARE EDITION TRAIN HORN” Setup- 147.7 dB for the F150 Lightning

[queuewho]

This sort of post is absolutely hilarious and a big reason I joined this forum at all. When I was driving my grandfather's old truck in the early 00's I always dreamt about doing mods like these.

We need a video filmed from the side, of you driving down a road honking it.

Also how do you like the cap on the back? Did you notice any hit to your range with it on?

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[Gunnerbill]

I got the ARE camper shell (A.R.E. Model: Z2), when they are ordered, they are custom made to match the color of your truck. I like the cap alot. The wife and I even did a 1 night camping in it, super cool. The front window sides open and can open completely lift upwards. the side windows tilt out or pop open. You can get the LED interior lighting but I did mine myself to save some cash. I like the fact that it came matched to my vehicle color. Besides the air horns, That cap was the best investment IMO. As for mileage, I didn't go that far, I wanted it so I got it, you would think it would make a difference for the better. I like the fact that what I have in the back is secured and keeps the honest people honest. I got the remote open option that when I lock the vehicle, the cap windows lock.

 

[benderofbows]

No dashcam vids?

 

[RickLightning]

Yes sir... That's the great thing about the west, here in Nevada, everyone carries guns, and yes, it's legal.

But why should this be a problem. If we all followed the rules of the road and not feel like we are entitled, it shouldn't be a problem. I wouldn't assume you are the bad driver, so it has to be you would be concerned for all the other idiot driver around you. Roll up your windows, think happy thought

No, it's not legal.

2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 484D - Equipment, Inspections and Size, Weight and Load of Vehicles
NRS 484D.400 - Horns and other warning devices.
Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 484D.400 (2022)
1. Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, but the horn or other warning device must not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.

https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/2022/chapter-484d/statute-484d-400/

 

[brewski]

I was going to do something much more basic...and gave up before turning a screw.
Nice detailed work.
I had someone berate me on another forum about my desire to have a really loud horn.
Danger is in the eye (ear?) of the beholder.
If my super loud horn breaks one out of the trance they are in staring at their phone while driving...good.
If it startles the person who was going to hit me, and now instead they hit a tree...or a different car...well....
Sure it may be illegal in some states, but so is texting and driving.

 

[Aminorjourney]

Just be careful where you use it. This could literally kill me. (look up long qt)

Great power, great responsibility!

 

[Electric Messiah]

Train horns are a step in the right direction. But, to prove real manhood and to truly bring godly retribution to the unwashed drivers of Las Vegas, I suggest replacing your choo-choo blasts with horns that reproduce the noise of a gas leaf blower at full throttle. That would really humble them.

 

[Maquis]

Do train horns come with a Viagra prescription and a box of extra-small condoms?

 

[detansinn]

I admire everything about the commitment with this project. The willingness to give up the frunk space for a loud a$$ horn setup deserves a salute.

Not everything that we do with an electric truck needs to be socially responsible or to the benefit of society as a whole. The pearl clutching over the OP's horn setup is fascinating -- like you've never experienced anything anti-social before.

If ICE trucks have their straight pipes and "rolling coal", EV trucks can have train horns. I wouldn't do it to my own truck, but I respect that this is exists.

 

[LazyLightningATX]

Guess you are making sure there are no babies in strollers nearby or otherwise innocent bystanders when you are 'blastin' crackheads' in the street? I am all for 'to each their own' but you just can't control this in a responsible way. Gonna give some poor grandma a heart attack when you 'punish' a bad driver out there...

 

[EdRudy]

No, it's not legal.

2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 484D - Equipment, Inspections and Size, Weight and Load of Vehicles
NRS 484D.400 - Horns and other warning devices.
Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 484D.400 (2022)
1. Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, but the horn or other warning device must not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.

How loud can a horn legally be?

If you're in the U.S., the maximum decibel level for a car horn is 100–110 decibels. Anything above that would not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and would likely be prohibited by your State law.

 

[Zprime29]

I'm all for a train horn, but that's a bit excessive. I'd be curious to know if you could do a dB test at say, 10-15ft away from the truck. Knew a guy that had one in the early 2000's, only heard him blast it twice and yeah, it was loud and and startling. But I'd put it on par with driving near a train track and suddenly hearing the train blast its horn. I'm cool with that.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, the max level for a train horn is 110dB. If yours is 147dB, that's greater than 1000 times the limit for a train. I believe that qualifies as excessive. Again, I think train horns are neat and am completely ok with putting them in the truck. That's why I was wondering what the dB level is at a reasonable distance.

 

[Replika]

Some of the comments are interesting. Supporting this while also acknowledging that it’s illegal and anti-social.

I don’t think you guys have a clue how loud 150 dB is, or how different environments could amplify it further.

How would you feel if the OP (who has already acknowledged firing this in a parking garage where it set off all the car alarms) blew out a child’s ear drums?

 

[Wsl346]

Folks, your making this worse than it needs to be. Look at the price of these truck. You not going to get a teenager driving these around, Were all adults. We act like adults. Your not using the horns a a main horn. Only when a situation awards the occasion.

This post isn't to be a debate, I will defend it. but it is just info for those who are looking information.

Full-size truck owners have a certain negative stereotype and this is the epitome of it.

Before the Lightning existed, I would have never even considered owning a truck. Now that I do, I've found the worst part of truck ownership is having to be associated with this sort of behavior.

This is anti-social, immature, and irresponsible. Full Stop. You say that we're all adults and we act like adults but your actions clearly state otherwise.

 

[intensifi]

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