So it's been almost a year since my last post. I realized that when someone in the office pointed out that I had the year wrong on my previous post, the "SEMA 2010 Preview". I then had to awkwardly explain that the date was indeed correct, which prompted me to write a new post to avoid further confusion. So here's The SEMA 2011 PREVIEW!!!
While digging through some SEMA stuff from last year I came across this written citation against us for honking our horns at the show. Apparently some of the other companies around us took issue with us blasting our horns. This year we are aiming for a more strongly worded warning.
If you are going to the SEMA Show this year stop by and see us. BOOTH #36100. We'll have our live air horn display fired up and we'll be officially introducing a new vehicle specific air horn kit.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Vegas Baby! SEMA 2010 Preview
It's that time of year again. The 2010 SEMA Show kicks off on Tuesday, November 2, and Kleinn will be there with horns a blazin'. The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world and attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries.
Every year is an opportunity for manufacturers to show off new products for the coming year. Among other things Kleinn will be introducing the new HammerDown Truck Horn Kit. This is a complete ready-to-go kit that features our 102 Dual Truck Horn and the new 6270 130 PSI Air System. The kit will include all the tubing, fittings, and wiring necessary for install all in one box.
Also not to be missed at the Kleinn booth will be the return of the Active Air Horn Display. It'll be hard not to hear if you're in the area, but we're bringing back our live sampling of air horns and train horns mounted on the bright red, pre-wired display board that was unveiled at last years show.
If you're going to be at that show please swing by and say hi. We'll be at booth # 11644 in the Mobile Electronics section in North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. For those who won't be there, we'll post pictures and video of the fun and mischief upon our return.
Me with the guys from SS Sales and Marketing in front of the Kleinn booth at the 2009 SEMA Show |
Every year is an opportunity for manufacturers to show off new products for the coming year. Among other things Kleinn will be introducing the new HammerDown Truck Horn Kit. This is a complete ready-to-go kit that features our 102 Dual Truck Horn and the new 6270 130 PSI Air System. The kit will include all the tubing, fittings, and wiring necessary for install all in one box.
HammerDown Truck Horn Kit |
Also not to be missed at the Kleinn booth will be the return of the Active Air Horn Display. It'll be hard not to hear if you're in the area, but we're bringing back our live sampling of air horns and train horns mounted on the bright red, pre-wired display board that was unveiled at last years show.
If you're going to be at that show please swing by and say hi. We'll be at booth # 11644 in the Mobile Electronics section in North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. For those who won't be there, we'll post pictures and video of the fun and mischief upon our return.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Train Horn Install: Dodge Ram
Check out this awesome roof top train horn install on a Dodge Ram. The install was done by Rhino Linings of San Diego in San Diego, CA
Rhino Linings San Diego
(858) 279-2300
www.rhinoliningsandiego.com
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Rhino Linings San Diego
(858) 279-2300
www.rhinoliningsandiego.com
For more info on Kleinn Air Horns and Train Horns please visit www.kleinn.com
Rhino Linings San Diego
(858) 279-2300
www.rhinoliningsandiego.com
Images Provided by:
Rhino Linings San Diego
(858) 279-2300
www.rhinoliningsandiego.com
For more info on Kleinn Air Horns and Train Horns please visit www.kleinn.com
Friday, September 24, 2010
Do Plastic Train Horns Suck?
There are a few things to think about if you are deciding whether to go down the plastic path or all-metal alley when picking out an air horn. The first thing to look at is the type of plastic the air horns are made of, this makes a huge difference. The preferred type of plastic is called ABS. ABS is a very durable as opposed to some other weaker plastics that will normally not last very long.
A quick note about ABS: ABS stands for Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which I’m positive doesn’t mean anything to anyone, but it is used in many applications for its good shock absorbance and performance at a wide temperature range. This means that air horns made of ABS will remain durable whether they’re in a hot engine compartment in the middle of an Arizona summer or on the outside of a truck in the middle of winter in British Columbia.
Ok, so let’s assume you are comparing a train horn that has ABS trumpets to a similar style train horn with metal trumpets. Just for the sake of comparing apples to apples we’ll look at the Kleinn 230 train horn (Black ABS trumpets) and the Kleinn 630 train horn (Chrome plated copper trumpets). I’m going to break it down pro & con style and you can decide whether a plastic train horn is preferred or not.
PRO: ABS plastic train horns are priced lower than their metal counterparts. With prices of metal on the rise, ABS train horns are a great lower cost alternative without sacrificing quality
CON: Metal train horns will have a little different sound than plastic horns. The metals that these aftermarket train horns are usually made of are not as rigid as the plastic, so the sound resonates after the blast stops. ABS train horns will not have that vibration.
PRO: The extra rigidity of ABS can also come in handy, if a train horn is under a truck and a rock comes up and hits it while driving, the ABS trumpet will hold its form and the rock will just bounce off. A similar occurrence with a metal trumpet may cause a dent or a ding depending on the size of the rock.
CON: The extra vibration of the metal trumpets can help the sound output. Metal trumpets will usually be a smidge louder than their plastic counterparts because of that extra vibration they get when the air hits.
So, as you can see there are benefits and draw backs to using plastic trumpets. As long as they are made of a good quality plastic they can work just as well if not better than metal train horns. Just to be clear, having plastic trumpets, as long as the diaphragms and trumpet backs are metal, will not affect the sound quality of the horn.
Please feel free to comment and tell me what your experience has been with plastic air horns.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Prevent Air Compressor Failure: 3 Tips for Setting up a Snorkel
You may find this hard to believe, but roads are dirty. Dirt roads are even dirtier. If you live somewhere where it rains, that dirt can turn into mud fairly quickly. Now that we’ve got that knowledge covered I’m going to show you how to prevent that dirt, water, and mud from getting into your compressor and jacking up your train horn or truck horn system.
The Purpose of a snorkel is to suck clean, dry location so that the crap from the road doesn’t damage any of the inside parts of the air compressor. Some onboard air systems come with an apparatus called a snorkel. If your compressor did not come with one, it can often be added on depending on what type of intake the compressor has. Below are three tips for installing the snorkel properly to keep your air horn system running properly.
Tip #1
The barbed fitting on the compressor is the only place where air can enter into the compressor. If the tubing is not attached securely to the fitting, dirt and water from the road may end up getting sucked into the compressor causing damage. Make sure the tubing fits snug over the barbed fitting.
Tip #2
The most common error when installing the snorkel is choosing an improper place to mount the intake filter. The filters included with these packages are meant to filter out small amounts of dust that are present in normal interior conditions. The filter will not be effective in conditions where it is exposed to dirt, water, debris, etc from the road. The filter must be mounted in a place that will not be exposed to dirt and/or moisture.
The BEST place to locate the filter cartridge is in between the fender and the interior trim of a car/SUV or between the exterior and interior walls of the cargo bed in a pickup truck. To do this, drill a hole in the underside of the vehicle and run the tubing between the interior and exterior walls. (See pictures below) Attach the filter cartridge after the tubing has been run through the hole.
Tip #3
If you are unsure if the location you chose is a safe spot for the filter, make it a point to check the filter a week or so after it has been installed. (A good time to do this is after a rain or after driving through a dusty or muddy area.) If there is any evidence of dirt, dust, moisture, etc in the filter or on the filter cartridge, you need to find a better place to mount it.
The Purpose of a snorkel is to suck clean, dry location so that the crap from the road doesn’t damage any of the inside parts of the air compressor. Some onboard air systems come with an apparatus called a snorkel. If your compressor did not come with one, it can often be added on depending on what type of intake the compressor has. Below are three tips for installing the snorkel properly to keep your air horn system running properly.
Tip #1
The barbed fitting on the compressor is the only place where air can enter into the compressor. If the tubing is not attached securely to the fitting, dirt and water from the road may end up getting sucked into the compressor causing damage. Make sure the tubing fits snug over the barbed fitting.
Tip #2
The most common error when installing the snorkel is choosing an improper place to mount the intake filter. The filters included with these packages are meant to filter out small amounts of dust that are present in normal interior conditions. The filter will not be effective in conditions where it is exposed to dirt, water, debris, etc from the road. The filter must be mounted in a place that will not be exposed to dirt and/or moisture.
The BEST place to locate the filter cartridge is in between the fender and the interior trim of a car/SUV or between the exterior and interior walls of the cargo bed in a pickup truck. To do this, drill a hole in the underside of the vehicle and run the tubing between the interior and exterior walls. (See pictures below) Attach the filter cartridge after the tubing has been run through the hole.
Tip #3
If you are unsure if the location you chose is a safe spot for the filter, make it a point to check the filter a week or so after it has been installed. (A good time to do this is after a rain or after driving through a dusty or muddy area.) If there is any evidence of dirt, dust, moisture, etc in the filter or on the filter cartridge, you need to find a better place to mount it.
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