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From: Henderson, NV
I do this too. I also have an always-call-the-police-to-make-a-report policy. If the uninsured idiot is going to mess my day up, I'm going to mess their year up by making sure they get charged for not being insured. I take the time to show up in court to testify against them.
Tuned
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From: Kennesaw, Georgia
Not at all. You are amongst friends here.
I do this too. I also have an always-call-the-police-to-make-a-report policy. If the uninsured idiot is going to mess my day up, I'm going to mess their year up by making sure they get charged for not being insured. I take the time to show up in court to testify against them.
I do this too. I also have an always-call-the-police-to-make-a-report policy. If the uninsured idiot is going to mess my day up, I'm going to mess their year up by making sure they get charged for not being insured. I take the time to show up in court to testify against them.
Laughing Gas
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From: Middle Georgia
yes you either own, or have a lease that is the same as a lease on house. this is typical in all areas of Japan except for unincorporated areas. (think) montana, north dakota etc.
I am fortunate...lucky... or hard headed. when we bought I insisted on 4 Japanese car parking minimum..
I am fortunate...lucky... or hard headed. when we bought I insisted on 4 Japanese car parking minimum..
YEP!
Watched it, enjoyed it, want to learn it, need to watch it again.
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From: Henderson, NV
and... I am prompted to ask, just how many accidents do you get into? Not throwing stones, I had 3 accidents in 3 years, 2 were tagged my fault because I didn't have a car camera. This was 6 years ago, so finally they dropped off and my insurance lowered a bit... until myb16byo totaled my 2 year old Accord.... always somthing.
Tuned
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From: Kennesaw, Georgia
What is your experience with 'train horns' that last a lifetime? Suggestions happily taken.
CLARIFICATION: I would be mounting 4 ea. Horns on drivers side and 4 ea. Horns on passenger side, welded together as a set to help retain stock mounting position as close as possible (I realize drivers side does not have a mounting position for horns but I would make them symmetrical with passenger side positions).
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From: Henderson, NV
I was/am looking for reliable and durable horn solution that is much louder than OEM, but only see China made crap that even Harbor Freight won't carry. I have picked up a few sets of OEM horn sets from salvage yards and have the plan to join 4 ea. to a set and mount on drivers side and on passenger side where stock sets are located but not sure the system can handle the pull when I press the horn. I feel I may be on the path to blowing fuses with 3x more than stock designed for. Anyone with enough electrical experience to give good advice on the great idea?
What is your experience with 'train horns' that last a lifetime? Suggestions happily taken.
CLARIFICATION: I would be mounting 4 ea. Horns on drivers side and 4 ea. Horns on passenger side, welded together as a set to help retain stock mounting position as close as possible (I realize drivers side does not have a mounting position for horns but I would make them symmetrical with passenger side positions).
What is your experience with 'train horns' that last a lifetime? Suggestions happily taken.
CLARIFICATION: I would be mounting 4 ea. Horns on drivers side and 4 ea. Horns on passenger side, welded together as a set to help retain stock mounting position as close as possible (I realize drivers side does not have a mounting position for horns but I would make them symmetrical with passenger side positions).
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From: WV
Originally Posted by josht
While/when I've got it off for replacement I might just have to do this and the secret zoodad mod. I think I'd go for a dual plug version so I can connect both charger and block heater, but will have to figure out a switching solution for the block heater. Maybe a relay controled by a toggle switch mounted next to the outlet, I'll have to see what's possible/practical for 110v.
Not sure how often you actually use the block heater but I’d go for the simple solution. Put one on both sides. Drivers side for heater, passenger side for charger. I know this means 2 cords, but how often are you really doing both?
I don’t have an onboard charger so was considering putting a 2 pin connector in that area for my charger to connect. Decided at least for now that I don’t charge it regularly enough to justify the added wiring.
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or ether
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I was/am looking for reliable and durable horn solution that is much louder than OEM, but only see China made crap that even Harbor Freight won't carry. I have picked up a few sets of OEM horn sets from salvage yards and have the plan to join 4 ea. to a set and mount on drivers side and on passenger side where stock sets are located but not sure the system can handle the pull when I press the horn. I feel I may be on the path to blowing fuses with 3x more than stock designed for. Anyone with enough electrical experience to give good advice on the great idea?
What is your experience with 'train horns' that last a lifetime? Suggestions happily taken.
CLARIFICATION: I would be mounting 4 ea. Horns on drivers side and 4 ea. Horns on passenger side, welded together as a set to help retain stock mounting position as close as possible (I realize drivers side does not have a mounting position for horns but I would make them symmetrical with passenger side positions).
What is your experience with 'train horns' that last a lifetime? Suggestions happily taken.
CLARIFICATION: I would be mounting 4 ea. Horns on drivers side and 4 ea. Horns on passenger side, welded together as a set to help retain stock mounting position as close as possible (I realize drivers side does not have a mounting position for horns but I would make them symmetrical with passenger side positions).
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I was/am looking for reliable and durable horn solution that is much louder than OEM, but only see China made crap that even Harbor Freight won't carry. I have picked up a few sets of OEM horn sets from salvage yards and have the plan to join 4 ea. to a set and mount on drivers side and on passenger side where stock sets are located but not sure the system can handle the pull when I press the horn. I feel I may be on the path to blowing fuses with 3x more than stock designed for. Anyone with enough electrical experience to give good advice on the great idea?
What is your experience with 'train horns' that last a lifetime? Suggestions happily taken.
CLARIFICATION: I would be mounting 4 ea. Horns on drivers side and 4 ea. Horns on passenger side, welded together as a set to help retain stock mounting position as close as possible (I realize drivers side does not have a mounting position for horns but I would make them symmetrical with passenger side positions).
What is your experience with 'train horns' that last a lifetime? Suggestions happily taken.
CLARIFICATION: I would be mounting 4 ea. Horns on drivers side and 4 ea. Horns on passenger side, welded together as a set to help retain stock mounting position as close as possible (I realize drivers side does not have a mounting position for horns but I would make them symmetrical with passenger side positions).
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From: WV
Originally Posted by ESwift
I never do either or ether
or ether
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Yokosuka Japan
muha ha ha ha some people should not be allowed to travel on the roads... thats me.. a road pirate! Ayyyy shiver me timbers!
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