I'm test driving the new 2008 H2 off road for GM Canada

[DennisAJC]

Took it out for a spin with dna and his sweet white H2.

My thoughts:

-The exterior is the same except for the color matched lower front and rear bumpers.

-Can't tell the difference in off road behavior between my old 03 and this 08.

-The interior is pretty nice. Gotta get use to the new vent design.

-The rims are the same. I thought they were gonna be redesigned but I guess not.

-Can't tell any power difference with the new engine.

More pics to come. There are a few things in the interior that the brochure never showed. It's pretty cool.

P.S. I'm not allowed to post any front end pics yet since this is the first 2008 H2 in Canada.



Here's a poser shot. Notice the color match on the lower bumper? It looks cool. The winch is mine BTW.

:jump:

[MDimitri]

Let us know how it handles doing "V" Ditch, is there alot of feedback in the steering when going over large rocks? Have the Tierods been upgraded or is there an equal amount of toe-in as with previous models? The model you are testing, does it have coil-over rear or does it have air? Whent the unit is side by side with your truck, do you notice any difference in ground to body height, approach/departure angles? Is there more "rubbing" occuring when this unit is used as compared ot yours? Has there been any noticeable improvement in the drive train that you can feel since this unit has the 6th gear? Sorry for all the questions Dennis, but other than all the interior make-up and 6.2L motor, I just can't seem to get motivated too much about it. According to the specs I've seen it has less ground clearance and approach/departure angles are smaller then the 2003. 5 years later and really not much has changed.

Cheers and Have Fun!

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[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Let us know what kind of MPGs it gets, assuming your not doing just off roading.

Have fun!

[H2 Bill]

Dissapointing to hear about the power of the engine and transmission combination....

[obzidian]

sweet, keep us posted. The drivetrain should feel atleast a bit different in delievery...

[DennisAJC]

I'll keep you guys posted with more pics.


I'll take some more pics when I get home after work. Gotta get them in daytime because my flash is busted.

[RazM]

Hahaha, you're so full of it Dennis :jump:

Old style mirrors, no lights on the rear bumper insets, doesn't have the new rims... no new GM tag on the door beside the H2 logo, and the handle grab on the interior A column is the old one, not the newer, more squarish one.

Nice job painting your rear bumper tho, looks great :beerchug:

[Htothe2]

yea..thats kinda what i thought? changed the tires that quick>?

[RichS]

Nice aftermarket tail light guards too! And looks like it has a lightbar.

[DennisAJC]

I'll post pics of the interior later tonight. Let's see you guys try and analyze your way out of this one.

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

YEAH!! :jump:

[timgco]

Don;t doubt the Canasian. He was also one of the first to test drive the H3 as well. :popcorn:

[DennisAJC]

Don;t doubt the Canasian. He was also one of the first to test drive the H3 as well. :popcorn:

Don't forget the SUT also.

[DRTYFN]

So cool that GM has Moab Run & H2Source.com stickers.:clapping: :jump:

[DennisAJC]

So cool that GM has Moab Run & H2Source.com stickers.:clapping: :jump:


I had extras???

[RazM]

Dennis I heard you got to ride in the H4 mule, how was it?

[f5fstop]

GM is also putting Goodyears on the 08 H3; not BFs.....:jump:

[3Hummer]

How much does that rear winch take away from your departure angle. and lets see some itnerior shots.

[finbox]

also has the old yellow rear turn lights

[KenP]

Glad to see you bought it, Dennis. Your old gear still fits the new one, that's good to know.

[zmanH2]

April Fool's Day was 2 weeks ago. Let's just do the DANCE!

:dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana:

[usetosellhummer]

disinformation is a crule, ban him:rant:

[DennisAJC]

I took some pics of the new interior last night.

I'll post them a little later.

Then we'll see who gets :OWNED: .:fdance:

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Where are they?! ... :giggling:

[usetosellhummer]

yea and I just drove the H4 ! pics tomorrow:OWNED:

[KenP]

Dennis just emailed me from work. He's got a meeting so I'll post the pic for him.

[obzidian]

take a look at the post below this title as "2008 h2 pics" if you notice, the pics that are of the front with the colored lower bumper...

its HAS old-school mirrors! Also, the front end still has the letters on the grill. Not all of them but the ones that show the side slope gradiant, etc.

still, i need interior confirmation since i only wish a winch, those tires and gear come stock on the 08's!!

BA_BLAM!!!!

http://www.seriouswheels.com/2008/2008-Hummer-H2-Fording-Clearence-1280x960.htm

actually, looking at closely... the interior still has the "titties" a/c vents. This could very be a 03-04 model retrofited, if that, with the new drivetrain.

Hey dennis, can you open up that hood and see if you can tell if the motor is the new one or a 6.0L.

[usetosellhummer]

sweet, I like the flex on that pic

[KenP]

take a look at the post below this title as "2008 h2 pics" if you notice, the pics that are of the front with the colored lower bumper...

its HAS old-school mirrors! Also, the front end still has the letters on the grill.
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=384849&postcount=11

WTF is wrong with the pic I posted?!?!:mad:

Sorry Dennis.

[DennisAJC]

take a look at the post below this title as "2008 h2 pics" if you notice, the pics that are of the front with the colored lower bumper...

its HAS old-school mirrors! Also, the front end still has the letters on the grill. Not all of them but the ones that show the side slope gradiant, etc.

still, i need interior confirmation since i only wish a winch, those tires and gear come stock on the 08's!!

BA_BLAM!!!!

http://www.seriouswheels.com/2008/2008-Hummer-H2-Fording-Clearence-1280x960.htm

actually, looking at closely... the interior still has the "titties" a/c vents. This could very be a 03-04 model retrofited, if that, with the new drivetrain.

Hey dennis, can you open up that hood and see if you can tell if the motor is the new one or a 6.0L.


DNA's white H2 is an older model.

Mine however is obviously the 08.

Some of the upgrades shown in those "Other" pictures won't necessarily make it to the actual 08.

Like mine, the new 08 WILL retain some of it's old design as this 08 brochure pic clearly shows.:OWNED:

[DennisAJC]

Boy are you guys gonna be surprised when I post these pics.

[usetosellhummer]

I am already surprised! my H4 mule is getting 27 mpg. I got to take her back tomorrow before the auto show starts. Pics comming friday evening.

[Shrek_H2]

Ill believe it wen i see interior pics as well....cause that seems to me like old version H2

[DRTYFN]

Boy are you guys gonna be surprised when I post these pics.
You've got that right.:jump:

[frenzy1]

How does it drive through a ditch filled with bull**** ? :jump: :jump:

[obzidian]

dennis, not trying to pick a fight with ya, its i have seem it before. Look at the last camaro. There have been a few running around with the to be new drivetrain setup for testing. Manufactures do this all the time.

Not saying that is the case, its that i have seen two different pics and mods of the new 08. Personally, i really dont care. However, some show a new grill, new interior, painted lower bumpers, the 05-06 mirrors...

its just interesting to me when i see pics of what could very be the new 08 model with the painted lower bumper, however, everything else, visually, says its an 03-04 model. If your is an 08 model, than, great! if not, its probably an older model with the upgraded drivetrain being test. Also, if yours does have the new interior, well, then, thats great as well! I never said, NO, its not an 08, i just said it could very well be an older model with new hardware being in it.. no biggie!!

However, i still feel that the one your are testing isn't like the ones in the scenic pics of the GM site. Small little details don't match, therefore probably one being used to for drivetain testing. Question, is that lower bumper removeable or is the whole rear bumper on large piece?

[DennisAJC]

dennis, not trying to pick a fight with ya, its i have seem it before. Look at the last camaro. There have been a few running around with the to be new drivetrain setup for testing. Manufactures do this all the time.

Not saying that is the case, its that i have seen two different pics and mods of the new 08. Personally, i really dont care. However, some show a new grill, new interior, painted lower bumpers, the 05-06 mirrors...

its just interesting to me when i see pics of what could very be the new 08 model with the painted lower bumper, however, everything else, visually, says its an 03-04 model. If your is an 08 model, than, great! if not, its probably an older model with the upgraded drivetrain being test. Also, if yours does have the new interior, well, then, thats great as well! I never said, NO, its not an 08, i just said it could very well be an older model with new hardware being in it.. no biggie!!

However, i still feel that the one your are testing isn't like the ones in the scenic pics of the GM site. Small little details don't match, therefore probably one being used to for drivetain testing. Question, is that lower bumper removeable or is the whole rear bumper on large piece?


All I know is that I'm going to Hell.:jump:

[obzidian]

hm, lol aren't we all for owning a hummer?! :)

[frenzy1]

Will you be on the Rosie O Donell show to tell about it ???? :jump: :jump:

[BKLYNH2]

All I know is that I've gone over Fords that where higher than 24" :fdance:

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Where the pix at?:dancingbanana:

[The Juice]

This dude is really sticking his neck out. I like it when people stick their necks out. Ask Nicole and Ron.

[HummBob]

This dude is really sticking his neck out. I like it when people stick their necks out. Ask Nicole and Ron.

:jump: :jump: :jump: