What would you add to the next H3 if GM asked

[BobFromPA]

For starters

I would have the back seats recline.
Have the hood fold forward…..same as the H2.
Have the rear window open.

You??????????

[Ipedog]

Set it up with 35" tires - Good, serious 35" tires
Give it a bit of suspension lift
Gear it so that it would perform okay with the 35's
Optional front Locker


Thats what I would have GM do as a start, right from the factory

[Edd]

Keg Cooler with a built in tap!

[DDWH]

folding/heated side mirrors
safari sunroof
6 speed auto
diesel

[DWPC]

Easy doable stuff:
1. Rear seats that truly fold flat
2. Opening rear window
3. Relocated window switches
4. Driver footrest
5. Driver grab handle
6. Bigger side mirrors with wide angle section for blind spot view a la Ford's.
7. Vinyl spare cover w/ H3 logo
8. Removable rear headrests
9. More inside storage

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by DDWH:
folding/heated side mirrors
safari sunroof
6 speed auto
diesel

Add these items to my list too.

[BobFromPA]

A 3rd row seat would be nice too!
With a bit more room!

[k9tim]

Originally posted by DWPC:
Easy doable stuff:

3. Relocated window switches

9. More inside storage

x100

and stereo controls on the steering wheel!

[f5fstop]

Head up display...
Relocated seat switches...
Relocatd brake pedal...
Rear backup sensors...
Steering wheel radio controls...
Already has a foldable mirror assembly, and I doubt if we will ever see electric ones...

I'm keeping my list short and reasonable... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Bill1065]

1. A BIGGER ENGINE OPTION
2. CHILD PROOF LOCKS
3. FLAT FOLDING REAR SEATS
4. OPTION FOR BACKUP CAM.

Not too much to ask.

[My Wife\'s Hummer]

some of these are repeats, but here it goes:

dual climate control
relocate seat controls (make recline power also)
auto up/down all four windows
dimming/power fold in side mirrors
more power
steering wheel radio controls
just a touch wider in the cab
rear seats recline and truly flat folding
removable rear headrests

i like to ask for the world and then settle for something reasonable http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[RV4pilot]

V8 engine minimum 5.3L 330 HP 375 lb-ft torque

[Steve - SanJose]

And another gear or two in the auto tranny (5 or 6 speed auto).

S.

[thedieter]

Customers that can suck it up and enjoy thier Hummer without adding costly changes.

Best regards, Happy Jack

[DarthKarl]

Originally posted by My Wife's Hummer:
dual climate control
steering wheel radio controls


x2

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by Edd:
Keg Cooler with a built in tap! too much foam. regular cooler with bikini clad bottle opener

[Ma\'Deuce]

mostly the keg cooler and tap http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif, but all of the mentioned options are excellent observations and very doable upgrades. i wonder how much the rig would cost with all of them? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif I'd pay.
Who can get this to the director of Hummer operations? I'll try, but can't promise it will make it very far.

[oneworld]

ajustable head rests for front seats
Auto up and down one touch windows for at least the front windows.
opening rear window
folding flat rear seats, with more width > trim those wheel wheels more cargo space side to side.
Driver grab handle
Electronic folding side mirrors.

Thats all I need to make it perfect http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[DDWH]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Edd:
Keg Cooler with a built in tap! too much foam. regular cooler with bikini clad bottle opener </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't forget the optional condom dispenser http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HummerNewbie]

In no particular order

1. Rear seats that truly fold flat
2. Opening rear window
3. Relocated window switches
4. Pedals further apart
5. Removable rear headrests
6. More inside storage
7. More power
8. Rear backup sensors
9. Steering wheel radio controls
10. Dual climate control

But I love my H3 with or without these changes.

[KenP]

After seeing a few on the trails:

Standard rock rails
Better tires (BFG A/T's) for the Adventure

[Phillyeagle]

1) iPod adaptor
2) 6 cyl Turbodiesel
3) 5 speed Semi auto (Tiptronic like)
4) relocated pedals
5) relocated window switches
6) more storage bins

[DarthKarl]

I want the Goldilocks chick from the three-bears commericial. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by KenP:
After seeing a few on the trails:

Standard rock rails
Better tires (BFG A/T's) for the Adventure

Add those to my list.

A standard Gobi rack would be nice too http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

EVERYTHING you all asked for...

PLUS

a place for my sunglasses (overhead)

RYD

[evldave]

How about a rich, nymphomaniac bisexual supermodel with a camera?

[NEOCON1]

nymphomaniac bisexual supermodel

oh yea and how about the r/c 5" lift and 35's http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif thats what i want http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally posted by DarthKarl:
I want the Goldilocks chick from the three-bears commericial. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Yeah..Me Too...She's Hot.... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[PackerFever]

There is a pretty good list started here though. I would add, Bluetooth adaptable phone with an actual keypad hidden somewhere so I can actually punch in the numbers and not be trapped by the voice only module. I would like to bew able to enter in second tier numbers at times....like when punching in for voicemail etc.

I would like a standard rack that had a larger weight capacity.

I wjould like the wheel to fint inside the fender flair for less spray, (still having a sloppy winter, but thats just me.) http://www.zbud.com/forums/images/icons/dunno.gif

I would like a meaner sounding exhaust along with a larger engine..and better gas mileage http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif .

Rock rails or step rail combo with a lot of strength.

computer with more info...miles till empty, avg mpg, etc....GM Caddys have it.

I wish I had a GPS system...I am sure I will add one.

The pedals on the 5 speed are too close each other to be able to wear larger boots without getting them stuck between pedals occasionally.

I would have them carve out more space in the way-back. The sloping walls are not necessary and I wish my golf clube fit lying down back there, They don't and I am not a tall guy at all.

I would also agree with many of the other suggestions others made.

Overall I love it and that is what GM has going for it. The H3 does not have everything everyone wants but they have enough...and we will keep buying it.


Originally posted by DDWH:
....Don't forget the optional condom dispenser http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Well, The wife and I moved the front seat forward and tested the back seat in the Desert this weekend, there is more room back there than I thought.

[Huck BB62]

Well, this thread goes hand in hand with what I was saying about the Wilderness Package. I guess, for the money, the H3 Adventure package should have all the offroad goodies.

The optional three piece skid protection should be on the Adventure package.
The shock mount skids should be there.
The front locker should be there.
The winch package should be there.
The roof rack should be there.

I'd like the rear fender parts where they meet the rear door to not collect earth as if it were designed to do so by NASA.

If they're not going to upgrade the power, I'd like a shift down button. Our Element had one, it was awesome. If you're going into a corner, or hitting a rise in the road, shifting the whole stick is nowhere near as convenient as hitting the side button on the shifter. In a moderately underpowered vehicle, this is an awesome feature that I really miss. Don't get me wrong, the Element was nowhere near the vehicle as the H3, but that one feature was killer!

I like the seat idea that the Element had. You flip the whole seat up off the floor, and you gotcherself megaroom. I'm not sure how the H3 guys could pull it off but I could give a rat's patootie if the back seats are anything more than a short term ride for people. Maybe an option would be for a minimalist rear seat that you could take out if you wanted?

I'd like a more functional console. The H3's is second only to our Mini Cooper on uselessness. You like big gulps? Fagettabout it. Wanna toss the change somewhere, nah. Sunglasses, uh-uh. Wanna shift into lower gears with anything in the front cup holder? Nope, ain't gonna happen. I'm not sure how I'd build it, but what's there just isn't very useable. Maybe an overhead console? I still haven't figured out where to mount my Kenwood ham radio. More nooks and crannies for junk anywhere and everywhere would be nice. The back's storage is great!

I miss the volume/station controls on the steering wheel, my fault on that one.

Functional mud flaps would be nice. Seriously, even the optional ones don't cut it.

I'd like the oil change to be easier. Keeripes. (you guys that have done it yourself know what I mean) I've worked on machinery my whole life and have always wondered WHY they don't make the engineers that they hire to design vehicles do a stint at the dealership's service department as an apprentice wrench. (nahhhhhh, that'd make too much sense, eh!?)

The brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal. Skechers are a tight fit. Pointy toed cowboy boots were probably what the design guys wore (or they were women with small feet)

Two position control memory. On our Denali, this is outstanding. My wife drives, the Denali knows. I drive, it all moves and changes for me.

Here's a big one, a telescoping steering wheel. I drive with the seat all the way back. I have to drive straight armed all the time. If I'm offroad or in the twisties, this gets uncomfortable very quickly. On the freeway, it's no problem, I drop the wheel down in my lap and rest my hands on the bottom.

Like everyone else, I think the H3 could use about 40 more hp. The thing's heavy. I think I'd wet myself for a six cylinder baby Dmax! I have the big one in our Sierra and it is amazing.

I'd like a fuel tank that's about five gallon's larger. Right now, I have to fill up every three days, I'd like it to be four, that'd get me through my work week.

I agree with everyone else on the heated mirrors. The mirrors on the H3 are extremely critical since you can't see out of the back window very well. Heck, take the rear window defroster OFF of the rear window and stick 'em in the mirrors!

An aux jack for the ipod'd be great. (is that so hard?)

An HID light option. I adjusted my headlights up a turn and a half (I'm thinking from the factory, they're adjusted with the vehicle level and as we all know, the H3 does NOT sit level) and they're adequate but I'm betting that many of us would love, from the factory, to have upgraded lighting, especially for offroading on the Adventure package.

The left foot positioning is horrible on a long trip. Foot underneath, foot crammed against the firewall, not a good compromise. I'm gonna make one out of wood, carpet it, and velcro it in place, I'll let you know how it turns out. I've had more than one other vehicle that addressed this ergonomic nightmare with a dummy pedal against the firewall. Just makes sense.

Stronger wiper motors. Even a little build up of snow causes them to shut down. This is dangerous. I don't know what it takes but think about it, a lot of snow country people like me have to contend with this all winter long. Having your wipers shut down on you is a big problem!

Lastly, I'd like the license plate mount to be on the rear tire. I've tweaked the snot out of my stock one a few times. I'm going to start taking it off and zip-tying it to my spare, it's just better up there out of the way.

That all said and done, I still love the H3. There's so much that's RIGHT about it. It's a keeper. If they add the above stuff, I'm tradin' in tomorrow!

[Ma\'Deuce]

Hey, i'd like to add reading lights UP FRONT too.

[YellowH3]

Fog lights and reverse lights come on w/ unlock command from remote (Illuminated entry)

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[FLYINGBADGER2006]

1. Supercharged 6 cyl OR Turbo 6 cyl
2. Fold down brush guard(like the H1)
3. Smaller roof marker lights and add marker lights to the back roof.(like the H1/H2)
4. MUTH style Heated mirrors(GM you blew it)
5. Drivers side window controls(relocate)
6. Back up sensor OR rear view camera
7. Bigger gas tank (wtf, with 12-14 mpg average I would like to go farther with less stops)
8. [ O ]H[]U[]M[]M[]E[]R[ O ] letters on the chrome grill (like the H2)
9. Desert tan color option(like the H1/H2)
10.Four independant coil spring suspension!!!(like H1)

I hope,(really) hope that someone from GM at least takes a look at this post and gives this food for thought. There are some good and great suggestions on this post. Want to know how to improve on the H3? Ask a H3 owner. (The coffee is brewing GM, Wake up and smell it.)
Thats just my 2 pennies.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[XM DUDE]

STERRING WHEEL CONTROLS! Ican't beleave on a 30,000 vehicle they forgot those!

[killian]

All of the above stuff plus....


My Chevy Tall-Hoe didn't just tell you that you had a low tire, it told you which one. It had a more detailed digital information center, including MPG and range to next fill up.


But, I gotta say.... I loves my H3.

[Hummer crazy]

I Love my H3 I guess if I wanted all The Stuff I would have got a H2 and if I had to have More I would have the H1 but The H3 is a good start If H3 had it ALL GM would not sell H2 And H1 They gota keep us moving Up ( justa thought)

[Hummer crazy]

Originally posted by killian:
All of the above stuff plus....


My Chevy Tall-Hoe didn't just tell you that you had a low tire, it told you which one. It had a more detailed digital information center, including MPG and range to next fill up.


But, I gotta say.... I loves my H3. But could the "Tall-Hoe" go were the H3 can....lol

[Hummer crazy]

We are HUMMER men/Women We are Out doors type Gm thinks we don't need all that Stuff We know how far we can go on the gas we got We know Were in the H#ll we are, we don't need GPS We got a Hummer to get as far away from " everything" as we can. if we wanted Caddy To make the Hummer then sure we would have Heated seats 3 way calling plan and a maid

[FLYINGBADGER2006]

We do have heated seats! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif As for a 3 way calling plan, OnStar http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif And for a maid, My wife.
Sucka!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Ipedog]

Well, this thread goes hand in hand with what I was saying about the Wilderness Package. I guess, for the money, the H3 Adventure package should have all the offroad goodies.

The optional three piece skid protection should be on the Adventure package.
The shock mount skids should be there.
The front locker should be there.
The winch package should be there.
The roof rack should be there.


I have emailed the people at AMSTAR twice requesting information on the products listed above. So far I've had ZERO joy on this. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

I would start purchasing these items today if I could find them offered. This is the way the Adventure should have been. I can only hope that in a few years when my lease is up the Wilderness Pkg will be available (maybe as a H3 Alpha) with all these items and a lift (2 to 4") direct from the factory. If they do, it'll be a done deal.

[ETD]

Sounds like y'all want a G-wagon http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Anyways, a while back someone in this community WAS going to talk to the Lady Who Directs Hummer. Did that go through? What did she say to our previous "suggestions"?

I'm one of the few who must have been the same size as the prototype H3 model, cuz, the foot pedals and the door switch are ok. I can also go to the store and buy clothes off the rack. I enjoy adding stuff to my base package as I go along. If I had to do it again, though, I would have bought the Adventure package, bigger mud tires, and add on from there.

[nmikes]

one thing not I've not seen mentioned yet would also be a telescoping steering column... with my long legs I have to reach pretty far forward wich took some getting used to.

[killian]

Originally posted by Hummer crazy:
But could the "Tall-Hoe" go were the H3 can....lol

No way! The 'Hoe was a glorified mall cruiser, I was happy to dump it.

I'll take the H3 anyday.

[CUZICAN]

Everything mentioned so far except the radio controls on the stearing wheel. Replace that with the trigger controls for the 2 50-cals mounted on the roof.

[1COOLH3]

How about a rear wiper thats sweeps further across the window instead of stopping straight up.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by 1COOLH3:
How about a rear wiper thats sweeps further across the window instead of stopping straight up.

That really is kind of stupid but I don't know if it will really bother me since I have never really used the rear wipers on any of my SUVs.

[CampMaster]

Adding child-locks to the rear doors would be an easy change, so should a greater swing on the rear wiper.

Onboard air
Quality diesel - more power
pedals further apart

oh there is so much to write and so little time right now.... more later

[thedieter]

Are we sick of hearing the Lexus wannabes complain about the window switch location and steering wheel contorls yet? Give it a rest.

Heated side mirrors would be a good extra cost option. We have them on our motorhome but have not used them so far. The folks living in cold country could use them and would probably be willing to pay for them, we wouldn't.

We prefer the controls on the wiper stalk because they are the same as on our motorhome, and are probably more reliable, and are always in the same location regardless of steering wheel location.

A backup camera is an option that we would pay extra for.

Best regards, Happy Jack

[wannabeH3]

machine guns

[Ma\'Deuce]

Run flat tires and 4 wheel independant suspension. oh yea, and wipers that work. ok, i'm dun bitchen.
sounds like with most of the changes, GM would be well served to combine all in the Hummer line and build a true civi Hummer. it would be expensive, but it would rule the world http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif. the civi world that is. Military Hummers already rule the rest of it http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by thedieter:
Are we sick of hearing the Lexus wannabes complain about the window switch location and steering wheel contorls yet? Give it a rest.

Heated side mirrors would be a good extra cost option. We have them on our motorhome but have not used them so far. The folks living in cold country could use them and would probably be willing to pay for them, we wouldn't.


Isn't mentioning the heated mirrors about the same as the window switches and steering wheel controls? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

There is no vehicle that has everything that each of us would want and knowing that I am very very happy with the H3 and would get another based on my experience so far.

[thedieter]

Newb:

Congratulations on getting your H3! We love our H3 too.

The heated mirrors and backup camera are safety options that many would pay extra for. Control locations are personal preferences but they have been mentioned so many times that it is getting tiresome.

Best regards, Happy Jack

[HummerNewbie]

Thanks dieter. I agree, the safety aspect is definitely there and would pay extra for the backup camera. Mirrors don't really do anything for me down here but I can understand the need. The steering wheel controls do have their safety benefit too but not like the others. Was really just kidding about it. I personally have never had steering wheel controls (other than cruise) so don't miss them and have gotten used to the switches.

[cwbrg]

diesel, diesel, diesel

[deicustoms1]

nuclear power

[mudderducker]

1. aux power inside the center console.
2. aux power for the back seat on backside of center console
3. coil sprung
4. better tires, bfg AT's are a good start, but mud terrains are standard on some other 4wd's (ie, the rubicon, h1, h2)
5. two recovery points at rear, like the front
6. why on earth is there not a front locker, or cdl option?!
7. it's a friggin hummer, where's the winch option?!
8. change dish, or something up front.
9. tray on dash for stuff
10. overhead nook for stuff

[NEOCON1]

Originally posted by dei???????:
nuclear power

or an ion drive http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[gc2488]

For future Hummer vehicles like H4 perhaps,
fun stuff:

- Even more clearance than H3, in style of H1 and HMMWV but trying to minimize cost of course. Maybe just keep up the good high-suspension standard that the H3 has set.

- More misc. heavy-duty hardware like full set of tow hooks and roof-mounted items. Ladder?

- Good sized power inverter builtin with
AC outlets. (Thanks for the three 12V outlets
in the H3, I definitely use the one in back.)

- Radical tech: A full-time Internet connection, made possible through the Verizon cell phone that is part of On-Star. This Internet connection could be used by the on-board navigation computer, for info lookup like phone number and address type info but much much more. It could also have a Wi-Fi access point builtin so that all your gadgets are on the Internet whenever they are in or near the Hummer. These days, the speed of Verizon EV-DO Internet access is up over 1 megabit per second where "BroadbandAccess" is available, which is more and more areas.

Then your passenger can read and post to these Elcova forums while cruising down the road (or high up in the mountains if you still have coverage...)

Or, satellite Internet, but this is not as practical as a factory option, and has bad latency:
http://www.raysat.com/products/

- Use Google Earth as the factory navigation system on a nice big display (with the Internet access from the previous item).


Radical pie-in-the-sky or what?

[Michael1]

stiffer frame

6-speed manual

manual trans shift knob with trim that matches the rest of the interior (no chrome anywhere else in the interior except shift knob presently)

tilt wheel with finer positioning

NAV with altitude, bread crumb tracking, 4x4 trails, hiking trails, topographic information

electronic disconnecting stabilizer bar(s)

a vehicle which sits level

electric booster engine cooling fan for better offroad cooling of engine and air conditioning condenser

removable hitch receiver

rear seat A/C vents

hood vents that aren't fake

onboard air compressor

leather that feels more like leather than vinyl

the rest of the guages (voltmeter, oil pressure, oil temperature), and a calibrated coolant temperature guage

driver information center that is user selectable for display output (ala Corvette)

dashboard tire pressure display through Driver Information Center (ala Corvette)

A fold down tailgate to enable carrying oversized items

MP3 compatibility with CD changer and NAV

Aux audio input

carbon cabin filter with smog sensor

more towing capacity, especially with manual trans

better breakover angle

better coefficient of aerodynamic drag

less wind noise around windshield A pillars

clutch start cancel switch

second AM band (another 6 stations)

slightly longer cargo area and one that is flat so you can sleep in it

[HIHUMMER]

DAMN Michael! :eek: Anything about the H3 that you'd like to keep! ;)

[Michael1]

Yeah, all the rest of it! :) Oh, and just about everything everyone else added before me. I've been shopping around recently, and saw some nice things along the way. It would be great if GM could wrap all this up into one nice, neat package. ;) :D

Cheers,

Michael

[Steve - SanJose]

With everything from the wish lists, the end result surely would not be a Hummer.:)

S.

[NEOCON1]

x2


35's and a beebster and neo proof front diff :p :D

[HIHUMMER]

x2


35's and a beebster and neo proof front diff :p :D

coughcough.;)

[NEOCON1]

actually just HI proof it and we will all be fine ;) :p :D

[HIHUMMER]

ROFL!
Trucks and computers...if it absolutely needs to be broken...I can do it. :D

[wing79]

affordable navigation

[Ipedog]

This is basically a redo of the list I made way back in the beginning of this thread


HI, Bebe, and Neo proof drivetrain ;) :p :D

More gears in the auto trans
Real tires on the adventure - 315 BFG KO's at a minimum
Small lift - 3" would be perfect
Better skid plates
Winch option
on board air
Cloth seats that resist dirt/stains better
rear air

[DDWH]

Fold out mini bar!:D ;)

[usetosellhummer]

it's fine for the money but steering wheel controls and folding mirrors

[bparker]

Back up cam OR back up sensors
flat folding Rear seats
relocated window switches
heads up display
MPG display option on the trip
Ash/Coin Tray in front of the shifter area (flat open area)
Radio controls on the steering wheel

and my most wanted - a roof mounted 50 cal machine gun

[NEOCON1]

Fold out mini bar!:D ;)


ah the teddy kennedy model :D lmao

[Steve - SanJose]

the moon...

[BigBill]

Thanks dieter. I agree, the safety aspect is definitely there and would pay extra for the backup camera. Mirrors don't really do anything for me down here but I can understand the need. The steering wheel controls do have their safety benefit too but not like the others. Was really just kidding about it. I personally have never had steering wheel controls (other than cruise) so don't miss them and have gotten used to the switches.

I like the heated mirror option, especially for those owners in states that actually have snow!

As for the backup camera, my girl friend has the Lexus GX470 with backup cameras, and they suck! I would much rather backup with my mirrors, as I do in my F250 HD, then use the camera! The video on the navigation screen is annoying!

I would change or add a few items:
1. Larger engine - no, I am not into racing these vehicles, but a bit more power is definitely needed.
2. Better placement of seat controls
3. Heated mirror option
4. Armrests on the door and the center console are too low
5. Bluetooth capability - not completely necessary, but something to think about

And of course, the blonde, bisexual, nymphomaniac hardbody would definitely complete the package!! :D

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Here's what the H3 should have had to start with...

- overhead console with map light and sunglasses pocket
- accessible window switches - either on center console or in front of door handle
- heated mirrors
- fold-flat rear seats
- NO chrome wheels on 2007 adv pkg (at least not standard)
- underhood engine light (nobody does this anymore)

And here's some "nice to haves"
- 6-speed manual tranny with hill-start clutch defeat
- mpg calculator in DIC
- rear window that lowers
- onboard power inverter
- onboard air compressor
- backup camera
- air-suspension
- more cubby holes and storage areas
- power seats with the cloth upholstery
- RDS on stereo and aux-in port for external ipod/mp3 player
- one-touch up and down switches for driver and psgr windows

[f5fstop]

Here's what the H3 should have had to start with...

- overhead console with map light and sunglasses pocket i always get a sunroof :p
- accessible window switches - either on center console or in front of door handle coming soon to your nearest Hummer dealer
- heated mirrors available via MUTH mirror, and I agree, they might be nice, but when I installed my signal mirrors, I did not opt for the heated mirrors
- fold-flat rear seats hard to do and keep current ground clearance. I believe the fuel tank is right below the drivers side rear seat. Making an opening for the seat to drop into, would require the fuel tank to be removed or made smaller. No easy answer to this one. If you want ground clearance the seat probably can't fold flat. but I also agree, it would be nice.
- NO chrome wheels on 2007 adv pkg (at least not standard) Agree, this is a dumb marketing move
- underhood engine light (nobody does this anymore) Totally agree. Due to lack of underhood light, the security system is basically worthless. I can open the hood without opening from inside, disable the battery, then the alarm is disabled. Don't ask me how, I won't tell you, but it can be done. I highly recommend a jimmy jammer plate installed under the hood, or better yet, an aftermarket alarm that has a mercury switch underhood. the thieves know how to do this...

And here's some "nice to haves"
- 6-speed manual tranny with hill-start clutch defeat
- mpg calculator in DIC damn things are never that accurate anyway:)
- rear window that lowers in some designs these are not good, problems with exhaust being sucked inside
- onboard power inverter i purchased one from Cobra for 24.00
- onboard air compressor
- backup camera
- air-suspension
- more cubby holes and storage areas this has never bothered me, but then all I have to do is look at the vette, where the console is only 1 inch deep, the owner's manual has to go in the cubby hole in the back since it is too large to fit in the glove box
- power seats with the cloth upholstery that would be nice, but again, marketing steps in and says we want it on leather only to help sell leather, again, I disagree with marketing
- RDS on stereo and aux-in port for external ipod/mp3 player i believe the ipod connections are coming next year
- one-touch up and down switches for driver and psgr windows agree

:jump:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

OK, I've been slow to answer this one,

BUT,

1. Window & lock switches in a better place
2. Fold flat back seats
3. Rear quarter window angle out via motors
4. Space the pedals better
5. Sunglass holder, more small & medium storage area
6. Performance options (what ever that means to you)
7. REDESIGN the power seat tracks so when things drop between
seat and hump and seat and door you can reach them without
cutting up your hands...
8. Underhood light
9. MAKE ALL OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON A SINGLE ORDER BASIC, not
just in groups ( you can still give a better discount in group but
don't force someone to buy something they don't want)
10. Factory rear camera
11. Louder factory horn
12. SOMEHOW & I don't know how lower the spare tire
13. Removeable rear headrest
14. More FACTORY OPTIONS
15. Place radio controls on steering wheel
16. Relocate emergency brake
17. Reduce use of CHEAP plastic on exterior
18. Increase length a little
19. Somehow increase rear interior width
20. Increase capacity of CD changer to at least 10
21. Factory AUDIBLE ALARM
22. Locking gas cap cover in black
23. More seat cover colors
24. More space to control power seats
25. Larger cup holders with space dimples(for bigger cup diameter)

THATS TO START

BUT I DO LOVE MY H-3

RYD

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Appreciate the comments F5. I love the H3, but some of those "tweaks" would make it just that much nicer :)

I got the sunroof too, but there's still room for a short console like they put in the s10 blazer. It's cool they're relocating the switches (I wish I got in on that, but oh well). About the seats, if it was a choice between ground clearance and fold-flat, they did the right thing :D

MUTH mirrors ... gonna have to look into this !! I garage my H3 so frost isn't the issue, but my old heated mirrors were really handy in the driving snow.

http://www.kwmuth.com/products/kits/220-0249.htm

[Tex_h2]

Easy doable stuff:
1. Rear seats that truly fold flat
2. Opening rear window
3. Relocated window switches
4. Driver footrest
5. Driver grab handle
6. Bigger side mirrors with wide angle section for blind spot view a la Ford's.
7. Vinyl spare cover w/ H3 logo
8. Removable rear headrests
9. More inside storage

With all these suggestion, why don't you just buy a H2

[fourfourto]

Originally Posted by DWPC
Easy doable stuff:
1. Rear seats that truly fold flat
2. Opening rear window
3. Relocated window switches
4. Driver footrest
5. Driver grab handle
6. Bigger side mirrors with wide angle section for blind spot view a la Ford's.
7. Vinyl spare cover w/ H3 logo
8. Removable rear headrests
9. More inside storage

#1 :iagree:
#2:iagree:

#3 I dont mind them there not a issue for my wife and I.

#4 There is a spot to wedge your left foot onto for bouncy offroading.

#5 :iagree:

#6 I installed a blindspot mirror,it fits good ,Pic below you can get it at pep boys cheap
(option #2 get a rear camera)

#7 dealer gives you(at least at my dealer) a cover with there logo that you can remove or have it airbrushed

#8 :iagree:

#9 If you didnt get the monsoon system and have the adventure you have a extra compartment on the left in cargo area.Also you can get alot of stuff crammed in the Jack compartment area.

[MALADJUSTED]

What would you add to the next H3 if GM asked?

- Nothing, just get rid the H3X model. And make the chrome grill as an option add on only. Make all standard models "bling" free!!! :rant:

[Frazzell]

MOVE BRAKE PEDAL!!, backup monitor/camera, more hp, move window switches, thats it, the H3 rocks!!!

[Desert Dan]

A Fold Flat rear seat or make it very easy to remove.

Air compressor

Hand lever type of emergency brake

[yzergod]

Hood deflector (3 rock chips, 1 star already:mad:)
Rear window deflector (to keep dust off rear window)

[joedirt]

Here is what I would like to see.

1. Dual Climate Control
2. Rear Air Vents
3. Hood Light (Engine Compartment)

[NEOCON1]

What would you add to the next H3 if GM asked?

- Nothing, just get rid the H3X model. And make the chrome grill as an option add on only. Make all standard models "bling" free!!! :rant:


sweet post :perfect10s: thats what i would like to see too :iagree:

[DDWH]

sweet post :perfect10s: thats what i would like to see too :iagree:

:iagree: :beerchug:

[SR1355]

More Power!!!!
Front Locker!!!!
and just for me I'd prefer a lift gate w/ a swing away tire carrier. I hate having to walk around tailgate everytime I want to go to drivers side. And in the rain the lift gate keeps back dry.

SR1355

[wpage]

And another gear or two in the auto tranny (5 or 6 speed auto).

S.
This is a good suggestion. Overdrive gear or 5th + OD would really help highway MPG performance:beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

[H3HUMMER]

They called me to go to one of theses Hummer Things they would of gave me $200.00 it was two hours away i did not go.Wish i did now.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

ROTARY ENGINE:beerchug:

[TomV]

Lets see....

- disable Auto door lock if wished
(always grab the other handle only to find that all doors excepts
drivers are locked :D )
- heated mirrors
- telescoping steering wheel, maybe? (might prefer the wheel just a tad
closer, with good seating position)
- MOST of ALL: different tune of DBW - throttle "hangs" on upshift :lame:
(manual trans) -I suspect the tuning was tailored for auto trans??

On the other hand - I am really satisfied with the power of 3.5, at least with manual trans I dont see a need for more HPs - some people are just hard to please..

[Dani]

Keg Cooler with a built in tap!

don't have a keg cooler w/built in tap but I DO have an 18 bottle vending machine that works nicely in the H3.

[wpage]

Buick 4.3 v6 engine option:fdance:

[G-Hummer]

sweet post :perfect10s: thats what i would like to see too :iagree:


OK please don't just attack me. I am looking for a serious answer. Why do people have such an aversion to chrome? Personally, I think it looks cool when used in the right way. I am going with a combo of black and chrome.

Everybody has their own taste and that is just fine with me but I find it to be a bit odd that the chrome ruffles some birds feathers.

Things that make me say "huh?"


So seriously I would like to hear a coherent answer.

Why?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

OK please don't just attack me. I am looking for a serious answer. Why do people have such an aversion to chrome? Personally, I think it looks cool when used in the right way. I am going with a combo of black and chrome.

Everybody has their own taste and that is just fine with me but I find it to be a bit odd that the chrome ruffles some birds feathers.

Things that make me say "huh?"


So seriously I would like to hear a coherent answer.

Why?

Its just personal taste. A lot (some) do various amounts of off roading and some do not.

Chrome (bling) doesn't fit the image of many OFF ROADERS (not all)

Its like KLINGONS don't sleep on a mattress because it softens the body and mind but humanoids do

OR

I like tall NATURAL RED HAIR GOOD LOOKIN LARGE CHESTED WOMEN but you may not...

JUST PERSONAL TASTE...

RYD

:dancingbanana: :beerchug: :fdance: :jump: :clapping: :perfect10s: :excited:

[NEOCON1]

OK please don't just attack me. I am looking for a serious answer. Why do people have such an aversion to chrome? Personally, I think it looks cool when used in the right way. I am going with a combo of black and chrome.

Everybody has their own taste and that is just fine with me but I find it to be a bit odd that the chrome ruffles some birds feathers.

Things that make me say "huh?"


So seriously I would like to hear a coherent answer.

Why?


its just hard on the eyes in bright sunlight :p ;)

[MB4wd]

IF GM asked me?

I'd like to see a V8 option, a solid front axle, a multi link coilover suspension, and front and rear electric lockers. Give the jHeeps a real run for the money. I'll probably get flamed saying that, but that is what I would like to see.

Matt