Hey folks.

My track car still has all the stuff needed to be street registered (lights, blinkers, DOT harnesses, etc.). I want to drive to and from events.

however, it doesn't have a horn, and in TX you need a horn to pass inspection.

Obviously I could install a horn, but was wondering: has anyone rigged up a quick and easy horn for inspection purposes only?

my steering wheel does have a horn button, but it's not hooked up to anything. the previous ownen had stripped the horn out for weight savings (I guess).

 

if the wiring is still there, just wire it back up. if not, run a seperate horn and button for inspection

 

I was thinking the same thing a few months ago when thinking of making my street car legal.... my wire is still there and I was thinking of just running the wire to the dash with a button. I don't think Texas requires a horn button on the steering wheel.

However, the other problem I ran into was the lack DOT certification on my harness and no more airbags. I think with these issues, I wouldn't pass.

 

$15 horn kit from Autozone.
10 minutes of wiring and you are done.

 

hey dave-how strict are they with inspections there in jerz? more so than ny?

 

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my harness is the DOT legal schroth 6 point (with the orange release button).

my car is a 92 Si, so I don't know if the car ever even had airbags...

that could pose a problem if you HAVE to have airbags...

 

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I think the DFW area is probably similar to NYC. Strict, but probably depends on the tech and his morals.

 

I would think that a portable air horn would pass muster. Keep it in the car when on roads, take it out for racing.

 

From the Texas website of what is inspected:

Here's what's inspected by vehicle type.

Items of Inspection
05.01 Inspect Every Passenger Car For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection)

* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility

1. Horn
2. Windshield Wipers
3. Mirror
4. Steering
5. Seat Belts
6. Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)
7. Tires
8. Wheel Assembly
9. Exhaust System
10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
13. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
14. License Plate Lamp (1)
15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
17. Head Lamps (2)
18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
19. 1988 & newer - inspect for window tinting or coating
20. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old.

 

lol, so I have everything but the very first thing they inspect... ha!

good think no airbags on the list.