Horn Question

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ragingfish
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Horn Question

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Ok. So I got a new set of horns. They're not wonderful, but they seem better than the POS that is in there as stock. Anyway, I need additional wire and another screw/nut to install the second horn on the opposite side. Does anyone know what gauge wire I need, and where I can get an appropriate nut and bolt, and maybe what size? Is that somethin I can grab at home depot, or do I need to go to an auto parts store for that. Same questions about the wire, can I go to radioshack? Thanks!
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d_m_kolb
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Re: Horn Question (ragingfish)

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If your just wanting wire and a nut and bolt go to walmart. It'll be much cheaper there. Use the same gauge wire that was hooked up to the original horn.
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Re: Horn Question (Admin II)

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Haha...I go to Walmart for everything too. Like said, just stick with the same guage wire, and if they dont have it, get the next larger size.
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Re: Horn Question (Admin II)

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I don't need some special nut/bolt that will be rustproof or conductive or anything? I can just grab any old one?
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Re: Horn Question (ragingfish)

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Stainless steel would be nice. No rust.
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Re: Horn Question (Vibe Rater)

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What about zinc? I saw many zinc today. Does zinc rust or react with the metal in the engine block and framing?
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Re: Horn Question (ragingfish)

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Zinc is cheap, and it corrodes easily compared to steel. Avoid using them with electronics because it also has poorer conductive properties.
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