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lsdweb - 15/9/10 at 05:03 PM

Hi All

I know this may sound like a daft question seeing as I'me nowhere near putting my Elan together but I'm planning the wiring loom etc while I'm laid up after a small operation.

So, what's the lightest horn I can use - sports bike? I just need something light, small and cheap would be nice :-)

Wyn

Humbug - 15/9/10 at 05:20 PM

Get the lightest one you can find at a reaonable price then, in the words of Colin Chapman, "just add lightness" by tying a helium balloon to it. Piece of string tied to a chassis rail and you would have a negative weight horn = superlight

Hmmm - I think I might submit this to Viz Top Tips

lsdweb - 15/9/10 at 05:42 PM

quote:

Get the lightest one you can find at a reaonable price then, in the words of Colin Chapman, "just add lightness" by tying a helium balloon to it. Piece of string tied to a chassis rail and you would have a negative weight horn = superlight


Brilliant - I laughed so much I almost split my stitches!

W

britishtrident - 15/9/10 at 06:24 PM

Fiamm or Wipac plastic jobs weigh next to nothing

eddie99 - 15/9/10 at 06:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
Get the lightest one you can find at a reaonable price then, in the words of Colin Chapman, "just add lightness" by tying a helium balloon to it. Piece of string tied to a chassis rail and you would have a negative weight horn = superlight

Hmmm - I think I might submit this to Viz Top Tips


I'm liking the idea!

SPYDER - 15/9/10 at 06:51 PM

I'll see your helium balloon and raise you a specially trained duck that flies alongside your car and quacks loudly when poked.
If you are contemplating high speeds then train a peregrine falcon instead of a duck.
A duo of ducks of dissimilar size could produce a "two-tone" effect even.
Or a mynah bird, trained to shout an offensive remark.
If you live in Leicester you will need to teach it punjabi though.
A pelican could also carry your sandwiches.
And penguins are better for "cold starts" now winter is approaching.
So there we are. Several "real world" solutions to ponder.

Mr. Bird
Ward 3
Nest Avenue
Featherstone

matt_claydon - 15/9/10 at 07:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
Get the lightest one you can find at a reaonable price then, in the words of Colin Chapman, "just add lightness" by tying a helium balloon to it. Piece of string tied to a chassis rail and you would have a negative weight horn = superlight

Hmmm - I think I might submit this to Viz Top Tips


Won't help; a helium baloon might be lighter than air and therefore have negative WEIGHT, but it still has MASS and will therefore reduce your acceleration.

MakeEverything - 15/9/10 at 08:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by matt_claydon
quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
Get the lightest one you can find at a reaonable price then, in the words of Colin Chapman, "just add lightness" by tying a helium balloon to it. Piece of string tied to a chassis rail and you would have a negative weight horn = superlight

Hmmm - I think I might submit this to Viz Top Tips


Won't help; a helium baloon might be lighter than air and therefore have negative WEIGHT, but it still has MASS and will therefore reduce your acceleration.



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[Edited on 15-9-10 by MakeEverything]

swalf3 - 15/9/10 at 08:49 PM

I use a plastic horn from a scooter.The lightest I could find.Sounds like Noddy's car!!!!!!

[Edited on 15/9/10 by swalf3]

blakep82 - 15/9/10 at 10:15 PM

is there really anything to be gained from finding the lightest horn you can get?

matt_gsxr - 15/9/10 at 11:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by matt_claydon
quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
Get the lightest one you can find at a reaonable price then, in the words of Colin Chapman, "just add lightness" by tying a helium balloon to it. Piece of string tied to a chassis rail and you would have a negative weight horn = superlight

Hmmm - I think I might submit this to Viz Top Tips


Won't help; a helium baloon might be lighter than air and therefore have negative WEIGHT, but it still has MASS and will therefore reduce your acceleration.


The helium balloon has less mass than the air that it is displacing. So, as long as the helium balloon is under the bonnet you would get the benefit for both acceleration and static.

Motorcycle horns make a rubbish sound but are exceptionally light.

The penguin idea won't work as they can't fly (except off cliffs).

Matt

nick205 - 16/9/10 at 09:20 AM

What's wrong with just shouting and gesticulating wildly?

Free, weightless (or massless if you're of a scientific bent) and infinitely variable in output to cater for all situations.

coyoteboy - 16/9/10 at 09:26 AM

Hows about getting a normal one and making some modifications?