2006 Slate Blue - Joining the club....

[Jesse]

Well I labored over the color decision for days and finally settled on Slate Blue. Since I seen hardly anything on this site in Slate Blue other than an H3, I though I would share and make a good 1st impression. As a new member to the site I will have about a million questions as I can't wait to start adding stuff. I know, I know - before you start posting - I need to add some chrome!

[Jesse]

Well I labored over the color decision for days and finally settled on Slate Blue. Since I seen hardly anything on this site in Slate Blue other than an H3, I though I would share and make a good 1st impression. As a new member to the site I will have about a million questions as I can't wait to start adding stuff. I know, I know - before you start posting - I need to add some chrome!

[Jesse]

From the front - notice the light bar on top...I have not see this on too many H2's. This came from the factory. By the way - what is best for the front? Remove the license plate or put some H2 moniker there?

[Jesse]

From the other side - so big I did not even fit it in the frame!

[Jesse]

From the rear - I will have a ton of questions about adding a rear camera and what to do with the spare. I have heard some like to remove it all together - and others put nice color matching covers on them. I am not sure what I will do just yet - but that stupid single seat in the back is coming out!

[TootsSUT]

Did you mean "take some chrome off"? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif For the front license plate dilemna, put a winch there! It's a cheap fix! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[TootsSUT]

PS - Forgot to say "welcome"!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[BumM3r]

Congrats on the new rig! Looks sweet http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I swear the stealth gray looks more blue than gray and now the slate blue looks more gray than blue... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[dochummer]

What size lights are those on the roof?

Welcome! and nice color choice!

[TootsSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jesse:
I know, I know - before you start posting - I need to remove all chrome! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Fixed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Now that's what I'm talking about!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jesse]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jesse:
I know, I know - before you start posting - I need to remove all chrome! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Fixed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Alec,

Man I know your photoshop fix is a little crude but I get the idea. That would look pretty bad a**. Here I was shopping online for chrome gas covers and hood latches......now you have me rethinking the whole setup!

[TootsSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BumM3r:
Congrats on the new rig! Looks sweet http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I swear the stealth gray looks more blue than gray and now the slate blue looks more gray than blue... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Aren't they the same color??? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Bondage]

Alec........if you black it out like that, don't you hve to have the front end aligned?

HHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Beat you to it.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Sean

[Jesse]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
What size lights are those on the roof?

Welcome! and nice color choice! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The lights up on top came like that from the factory. They are the same lights that come with the Pacific Blue Limited Edition. The lights are installed in a roof rack that is identical to the standard roof racks. They have a nice switch inside up by the sunroof controls. I was about to get one without and asked if they could install one of them - the parts guy said he won't see those lights for months. Luckly they had this slate blue in stock with one already installed. Only way to get it right now I guess is straight from the factory.

[Jesse]

I have to admit that really looks awesome! Convincing the wife that this needs to be done might be a little tricky. Had to buy her a brand new Prius before I was able to go out and get this toy. That’s right - she has a Prius - 50+ miles to a gallon and I have the environment killing gas guzzler. At least I can now drive all over the environment!

Like I always say - it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission.

[dochummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jesse:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
What size lights are those on the roof?

Welcome! and nice color choice! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Only way to get it right now I guess is straight from the factory. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Or make your own http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[dochummer]

Did your hummer just wet that rock Alec?!?!? Or was that Adam that took care of it?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[rodster]

Nice truck, Jesse! Like the color. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I took me 1/2 a day and you really have to remove the glass. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmmm. I did mine without removing the glass or breaking any parts. I thought you did, too?

[HummBob]

Welcome Jess,

Some of us LIKE some Chrome, so don't worry about the backlash, it's all in FUN?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

Just do what YOU LIKE, but watch these guys/gals, they can be!TOUGH http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

DON"T FEED THE H2 OWNERS!!! they feed on FEAR!http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[iwo jima]

Jesse, nice rig. i am also thinking about color, between slate blue and pewter. Let me know how you like your h2.Thanks

[Jesse]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by iwo jima:
Jesse, nice rig. i am also thinking about color, between slate blue and pewter. Let me know how you like your h2.Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

For me the colors went like this - other H2 owners please don't be offended....this is just what went through my mind when picking the colors.

Black - Looks Awesome when clean - but keeping up with it will be tough and after a few years black never looks as good as new.
Pewter - Looks great - wife wanted this color. But I have been a long time GM Truck owner and I have seen pewter on every make and model of truck for the last 10 years. For me this is the most overdone color besides black. I wanted to be different.
White - I had a while Denali XL - Love white - easy to keep clean. But in an H2 it looks like a fleet car or cop car. Reminded me of some UN Peacekeeper vehicle. Not that this is bad - but it is not what I wanted.
Maroon - At first I did not like this color at all - but it grew on me because it really is different than all the rest. But still...just not my style.
Yellow - Looks awesome and how I imagine all hummers should look. But kind of makes me think it is gimmicky. Not sure how resale will be. But still sporty and all original.
Desert Sand - Love this look. I think "tank", or "driven in Iraq". I almost went for this color but again I thought it might be a little less popular and tougher to sell down the road.
Slate Blue - the color I chose. This is the color I very first liked. During the day and in sunlight it looks great. Adds a sense of luxury for me. Chrome really stands out against the blue. At night – the white, pewter and yellow all look better. At night the blue can look sorta green but overall still looked good to me. Like I said before – I came from a Yukon Denali XL – and the fear of losing that sense of luxury is what made me get Slate Blue.

One thing is for sure - the color really creates a personality for these trucks. If there were ever a vehicle that had personality - the H2 has the most of it and the color makes each one unique.

[ROX]

Jesse WELCOME! PLEASE, get that black **** off that truck and replace it with CHROME! It's hurting my eyes!

And about the Prius, I'm actually taking my friend to buy one on Saturday. I told her we'd take the Hummer, of course. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jesse]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
Jesse WELCOME! PLEASE, get that black **** off that truck and replace it with CHROME! It's hurting my eyes!

And about the Prius, I'm actually taking my friend to buy one on Saturday. I told her we'd take the Hummer, of course. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am with you - I am going with chrome. Getting all the stuff ordered up right now. Going with gas cap, hood latches, hood handles, and rear hatch handle. I think that might be it - maybe the front air vents and tow loops on the front and back. You have any other suggestions?

[iwo jima]

Jesse. i agree, drove a slate blue on the weekend with ebony interior . i really liked it. As i am awaiting the end of my current lease on a 02 Navigator i would be interested to hear your opinion about your truck in the coming months. By the way, chrome is it !. Thanks

[CO Hummer]

Definitely don't ADD any more chrome bling.

How did you get that door dent?

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jesse:
I am with you - I am going with chrome. Getting all the stuff ordered up right now. Going with gas cap, hood latches, hood handles, and rear hatch handle. I think that might be it - maybe the front air vents and tow loops on the front and back. You have any other suggestions? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Those things are a great start. Don't forget the buckets under the door latches. Are you getting a brush guard? What about the tail light covers, or a rack for the top? Will you use this to go off road, camping, fishing, or anything?

Those lights on top are the ones from GM huh? I wonder where they got that idea.

[KenP]

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forum. If you need a shiney brush guard let me know. I have one in the garage just sitting there.

[KenP]

I saw that light bar at the dealer this week. I really like it.

[twinsdad]

What did she cost you. Just found one in northern california with 9,000 miles on it same color with chrome wheels etc for 48,000

[Fubar]

Jesse, Welcome and congrats on the purchase. Personally I'd blacken the truck out but some folks like Chrome. I believe Doc and H2Rocks are representing well for the chrome crowd so you will not be alone. You'll probably take some s*it from certain folks here on the forum but it's all in good fun.

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

[Jesse]

Here is the low down. I am GMS - as my parents are long time GM Employees.

2006 H2 Luxury, Air suspension, Light Bar, Navigation, Sun Roof, Rear DVD Entertainment system, smokers package (I don't smoke).

Sticker comes to $65,180.
My GMS price was $57,132.35
- $2000 GM Pass through
- $750 rear entertainment discount
Total is $54,382.35 before tax and license.

Also throw in another $800 I had built up on my GM card and that seemed like free money to me.

I got a great value on my trade in - 6K more than what Car Max offered me! That was the best part for me.

For your deal - $48K sounds like a deal to me. Not sure which options you have on it or if it is a 2006 or 2005.

I know it was very hard or me to find the air suspension in a luxury package model. I got what I wanted and hopefully I did not get ripped off.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Hi and Welcome
On the comment by someone who said the stealth gray looks more blue and the slate blue looks more gray.

It sure looks likes it when they are side by side. A Buddy was at the dealer and asked Hummer GM who is a friend if they decided to bring Stealth Gray back. They were to have stopped painting it early spring of 2005 and the guy told Him no they just changed the name and started painting it on 2006 but, they stopped for a while so there would be a break between like they were going to slip it by somebody. But, that shows the mentality that is getting and has been getting GM into a deeper and deeper hole. Just do not use something for a while and We will reintroduce it and they are to dumb to notice.

But anyway it still looks very nice.

TAZ

[MUH_HUM]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jesse:
I have to admit that really looks awesome! Convincing the wife that this needs to be done might be a little tricky. Had to buy her a brand new Prius before I was able to go out and get this toy. That’s right - she has a Prius - 50+ miles to a gallon and I have the environment killing gas guzzler. At least I can now drive all over the environment!

Like I always say - it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You will now achieve eco balance, my son. Nice looking beast.

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CO Hummer:
Definitely don't ADD any more chrome bling.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Grinch. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[Frank2005]

Love the color! When I bought my SUT, I wanted the Stealth Grey but I couln't find it within a reasonable distance. I went with the Red Metalic. Good Luck with it!

[mstams]

Yep. I thought about that color for my latest truck, but this time around I went with desert sand instead. I'm on my fourth Hummer now. You're going to love it. Welcome!!

[VTSTOMPER]

stealth and slate:
so it is the same color TAZ?

[TootsSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
stealth and slate:
so it is the same color TAZ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I thought it currently was the same color. I could be wrong. If there was actually a true stealth grey, it would definitely not have blue tints to it (you would think).

Someone mentioned desert sand and that color, most of all, is my favorite!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[MovinH2]

Looks great. Congrats.

[mstams]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">so it is the same color? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yep. It's the same color. They just changed the name.

[mstams]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Tootsie:

Someone mentioned desert sand and that color, most of all, is my favorite!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think I like best of all the ones I've owned -- especially in the sunlight. It glitters like gold... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif