Conductor's Special 228H Train Horn Kit

Ripcord's installation features the Shocker XL train horns hidden behind the front bumper and grille, poised and ready to deliver a robust, locomotive-like sound at a moment's notice. In the trunk lies the 228H Air Source Unit, an essential component ensuring the horns are well-supplied with the needed air pressure. Despite its small stature, this Smart Fortwo now commands a big presence on the road, ensuring enhanced safety and a unique expression of Ripcord's daring personality. The owner reports that the Shockers are brutally loud, especially in tunnels, and completely cover up other horns.

Yes. The kit includes Shocker XL train horns (4 bells), a 2-gallon 228H Air Source Unit, compressor, wireless remote, hoses and fittings, wiring, and all installation hardware. Ripcord's installation features the horns hidden behind the front bumper and grille, with the 228H Air Source Unit in the trunk ensuring the horns are well-supplied with the needed air pressure. Despite its small stature, this Smart Fortwo now commands a big presence on the road, ensuring enhanced safety and a unique expression of personality.

The 228H Air Source Unit has a maximum amperage draw of 25 Amps with a 30% duty cycle at 100 PSI. The air source unit measures 19" length, 6.25" width, and 14.5" height, weighing 17.15 pounds. This compact design fits perfectly in the trunk of Ripcord's Smart Fortwo, ensuring the horns are well-supplied with the needed air pressure while maintaining the vehicle's compact footprint.

With the 2-gallon tank, you get approximately 3-5 seconds of continuous honk time. The system operates at 150 PSI and restarts at 110 PSI, filling from 0 to 145 PSI in approximately 3 minutes 5 seconds and recovering from 110 to 145 PSI in about 55 seconds. The owner reports that the Shockers are brutally loud, especially in tunnels, and completely cover up other horns, delivering a robust, locomotive-like sound at a moment's notice.

Yes, the Conductor's Special 228H is perfect for compact vehicles like the Smart Fortwo. Ripcord's installation demonstrates that despite its small stature, this compact car now commands a big presence on the road. The 228H Air Source Unit fits perfectly in the trunk, while the horns are hidden behind the front bumper and grille, maintaining the vehicle's compact footprint while delivering brutally loud, locomotive-like sound. This setup proves that even the smallest vehicles can pack serious sound, ensuring enhanced safety and a unique expression of personality.