Hey everyone,

If you had only one choice what would you improve: the interior design, the exterior design, the suspension / powertrain setup, or nothing? Please also state reasons why.

Thanks,

[[uniblack]]

Hey everyone,

If you had only one choice what would you improve: the interior design, the exterior design, the suspension / powertrain setup, or nothing? Please also state reasons why.

Thanks,

[[uniblack]]

I'd vote for an improved suspension with more ground clearance utilizing stronger, more durable components. The front suspension appears to be the weakest link and my main concern...on pavement and off pavement.

As I posted on your other thread:

Hey, who are you and why are you asking these questions with in your first two posts?

I think you either 1)work for GM, 2)work for another manufacturer, 3)are involved with some left wing hate group, or 4) are involved with some other 4x4 group and want to use this info for fun at our expense.

Prove me wrong little fellow.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

KenP,

I can't push one over on you can I? To answer your question, I do work for General Motors. I'm interested to see how the buying public feels about the state of the H2 from a design and engineering standpoint. Any information you could add to this post is much appreciated.

Thanks,

[[uniblack]]

Thanks.

Love the truck, but obviously wanted more power. I went just a smidge over the top.

More ground clearance would be nice and that darn banging key on the dash thing...

Black Lingenfelter Lux

I have done about 28000 miles now - no complaints really - until I read about the key banging on the dash - I had not even noticed that until yesterday - it is now driving me nuts - thanks fellas.

I don't have an H2, but I do have an opinion none the less. Of course it is too early to make a definitive call, but it seems to me that MORE options are in order. According to the survey some feel just fine with the way it is. Others have strong opinions on what needs to be changed.

You can tell that for some the H2 is probably just one of many 4X4's that they have owned, and they know what they would have wanted differently. For others it is their first 4X4 and they don't know any difference. There is of course nothing wrong with either crowd of people. Pleasing both groups is certainly a challenge.

It is too late at night, and too early in the survey to type anymore.

BTW I too thought you had quite a good question for a newbie.


Larry

GOD made some men strong and other men weak, but this here keyboard makes us all equal.

I want to discover America one rock at a time.

If the keys banging drives you nuts, look at the steering wheel position in relation to the seat. It is off center... muwahahahaha

'03 H2 Sunset Orange No mods
'03 BMW M3 Convertible
'02 BMW M5

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by uniblack:
KenP,

I can't push one over on you can I? To answer your question, I do work for General Motors. I'm interested to see how the buying public feels about the state of the H2 from a design and engineering standpoint. Any information you could add to this post is much appreciated.

Thanks,

[[uniblack]]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Until we have some sort of authentication I call BS!!
Contact Jason for verification and if Jason says you're legitimate then you could email some us privately for confidential feedback.

Argo - you Bastard

KenP....what's the lucky lotto numbers bro??? Cause you're all dialed-in and on it!!!!

I have to entirely concur with Buddy...more clearance, stronger front-end...and how about stepping-up to speed with the G-box and giving us a front-locker too!!!! These are supposed to be the ultimate 4x4's???

I see stock Tacoma's going down the street with more clearance then we have...yet the passenger seat and general compartment sits much lower.

I've pulled-up next to raised Bronco's and other raised vehicles...and we sit about eye-to-eye, yet they have much more clearance under their belly. Even with my height-control "up"...I still drag this thing all over rocks and am banging-up my frame. MORE CLEARANCE!!!

Given the elevation hike upto the seats...we should have way more clearance under the belly!

I'm happy with the power and the interior more then meets my needs. Some side-molding to protect our doors would be nice too.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by uniblack:
KenP,

I can't push one over on you can I? To answer your question, I do work for General Motors. I'm interested to see how the buying public feels about the state of the H2 from a design and engineering standpoint. Any information you could add to this post is much appreciated.

Thanks,

[[uniblack]]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Until we have some sort of authentication I call BS!!
Contact Jason for verification and if Jason says you're legitimate then you could email some us privately for confidential feedback.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll tell you all now that I am an employee of the General. For reasons of confidentiality I will not disclose my name to any of you. If you would like to e-mail me, please feel free to at: technofreak@ameritech.net. If you don't want to participate in this forum discussion that is fine. If you do, it would be much appreciated.

I thank all the people that have given feedback so far,

[[uniblack]]

I echo Buddy's comments about the suspension (which goes for my 1 ton Dually Duramax too!). Also, the headliner flops up and down so much it has popped one of the hold down (hold up) buttons off. The whole thing is WAY too loose. Oh, and put a smaller bulb in the hi-beam indicator on the dash.

You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.

My 6.0 has good power but I think you should offer a diesel. I would have taken that over the gas any day.

The power is lacking especially when considering the mpg is in the low teens. I have a 2001 XL Denali with a 6.0L and the difference in throttle response is remarkable even though the two weigh relatively the same. The Denali's rear end is a 3.73 which would make you think that the H2 should have more seat of the pants torque.

<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>More power
<LI>I solved the key fob problem by using a small ring and only 2 keys. The rest of me keys are on a separate ring.
<LI>Mine was built in July of 2002 and the headlights were almost dangerous they were so bad.
<LI>Wind noise from the plastic windshield shroud, the running lights, the antennas and other plastic items that flap are not indicative of a $50,000+ vehicle.
<LI>Overall too much plastic
<LI>Why not independent suspension all the way around?
<LI>Wiper arms need to take the pressure off of the blades when not in use
<LI>Stock tire pressure monitor (at least) and/or push-button inflate/deflate
<LI>Back-up sensors like on other SUV's in the same price range
<LI>....overall, just more attention to detail[/list]
I love my H2 and wouldn't trade it for anything, but there is plenty of room for improvement and I am sure other members will continue to list some of the gripes and complaints that have been discussed over the past year.

By the way, it would seem that this site and club needs to become the official Hummer H2 club and forum since it is leaps and bounds above the "official" hummer club.

Paragon says it well, just more attention to detail.
I will add:

headliner needs more support.
center storage lid should flip open towards the back and it needs padding.
cup holders need work, can never get that cup out easily. I actually cut slots in the rubber.

Doug
2003 Metalic Red H2
Adventure Series. w/navigation/Sat Radio/Winch

Can never have to much power... Don't expect performance like my S2000, however it wouild be noce if it had a little better chance of getting out of it's own way.

PS. To you buggers who brought up the key clicking thing. Thanks.. never noticed until you mentioned.. now it bugs me too!

Mike

Paragon summed it up well. The exterior I like. The plastic bumpers do not bother me except for the cheap extensions on the front. WTH is that about? Other items for me are:

1. Banging key FOB is just poor engineering
2. Lack of storage space
3. No place for change or hooks for sport coats.
4. Door panels and dash pieces are not even up to Yugo standards. This is a problem with all GM products except Cadillac cars seem to be OK.
5. More power needed. My Escalade is like driving a sports car compared to the H2 and it averages 2.5 MPG better.
6. Duramax as an option
7. Better NAV system and XM standard
8. Back up sonar sensors. How much could these cost? They can save lives and make backing up much less dangerous. I have the habit of waiting for the bells to warn me when I am about to ram something then I realize I'm in my car and not the wifes! This is going to get me sooner or later.
9. Tie rods are a joke. What were they thinking? Those look like the same rod ends for 1/2 tons.
10. Hi beam indicator way too bright as other have said.
11. Lights should be HID's.
12. Better looking AC vents.

I think most of us here would still buy another one. I only buy GM products and am brand loyal. I think GM products have improved over the last decade but your interiors still suck.

Most of my driving is on road. I did take my H2 off road a few times and it does everything I need it to.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

Hey, I like the boobs....
I mean a/c vents

Black Lingenfelter Lux

just flip your key ring back over the key when it is in the ignition and that will fix that problem. it can't bang around if it can't move at all, or you can just turn the radio up real loud and forget about it

2003 Pewter H2 with Adventure Package.
Go Auburn, War Eagle!

kenP thanks for saying it.. I am tired of calling the h2 my girl, when she has four tits in the front and two in the rear... freaky!!!

seriously though...
1) duramax option would be great (would never fit without some serious redesigns in the front end)

2) FOG LIGHTS????

3) get rid of those plastic bumper extenders in the front... they are terrible...

4) auto vol???

5) I think the sunvisor is too big... if I lower it, it occludes almost half of the viewing area of the windshield.

una

HOPE ALL OF YOU GUYS THAT ARE PROVIDING INFO & OPINIONS FOR THIS GUY REALIZE YOU'RE MOST LIKELY HELPING OUT ANOTHER MANUFACTURER OR WORSE YET PROVIDING ALL THE MATERIAL FOR SOME SCUMBAG JOURNALIST TO WRITE A HACK PIECE ON OUR BELOVED H2S.

WAIT FOR AUTHENTICATION THROUGH JASON OR STEVE R!!!!!!

I still think he is FOS too... No need for private topics, if you can't say it out in the open then don't say it at all...
sniff sniff.... TROLL!!!!!!!

Dare I say, at the risk of being branded a racist, a Japanese troll? There I said it. I have a feeling he's a dirty sh*t covered japanese troll. Can't wait to see how the japanese try to rip off the H2 design.

Dennis & Dan, please pray for my racist soul.

No need to pray for you my son, the TRUTH shall set you free....... HAHAHAHAHA

HAHA, I just like poking at my two religious nut buddies.
You guys are my buddies, right?

Give us the full 345 hp like the Escalade 6 litter. Better yet, give us 400 hp and displacement-on-demand.

1. the rust problem should be corrected.
2. better gas milage.
3. raise the front end/suspension 3-5 inches.
4. full third row seat.
5. detachable middle row seats.
6. cassette player.
7. improve the flimsy air con vents.
8. real fog lights.
9. loud horn.
10. deisel engine.
thats all...
rpv

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Dare I say, at the risk of being branded a racist, a Japanese troll? There I said it. I have a feeling he's a dirty sh*t covered japanese troll. Can't wait to see how the japanese try to rip off the H2 design.

Dennis & Dan, please pray for my racist soul. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Dis is a mista Hakkagooa san of Toyota Corporation. You Mista Drty willa burn in hell you racist round eye pinka skinned pig.

LOL...Hey my wife is Japanese!

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"You have a tawyt body...yesh yesh....tawyt...lawyk a tawyger"
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Just to clarify things so there's no misunderstandings, I was referring to japanese automakers not people.
Thank you and good night.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Dare I say, at the risk of being branded a racist, a Japanese troll? There I said it. I have a feeling he's a dirty sh*t covered japanese troll. Can't wait to see how the japanese try to rip off the H2 design.

Dennis & Dan, please pray for my racist soul. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Huh? Since when did I become a bible pusher? I think youre talking about SUTJim??

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SUT on order 12/02. 10 months down, 8 to go!
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As mentioned in the "What side of the H2 Fence are you on?" - Uniblack seems to be legit.

He passed on a phone number to me, that was "owned" by GM and I was able to get in touch with him.

Feel free to participate in these discussions with some confidence that it will be used for good, not evil!

Jason

Thanks Jason. Was waiting for you to weigh in on this, among other things.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

If Jason feels that Uniblack is legitimate then I apologize for jumping him.
I still feel it would be better to conduct this in a more private manner. Too many H2 haters out there.

I still think he is FOS and should be keel-hulled...I am a man of many words but I have nothing to hide and I never say you have to talk to me in private about stuff.. If you are legit, then prove it, what do you do for GM and what dept, how long, numbers to contact for reference, etc........................
No info, no truth, no compassion from me. Step up or step off....

install an air tank for the compressor. i did not get the adventure package... kinda glad I didnt now.. I have heard the compressor is weak... it takes 20 minutes to bring the tires back from 20PSI....

I had my own compressor installed and larger airtank... LOVE IT!!! can air up in just a minute or two

plus if you are combing the forum... you would know I have a pretty sweet airhorn....with lanyard...

I have had it for about 3 weeks...and use it several times a day... una!

UNA,

What kind of after market Compressor do you have? How was it set up? Where do you put the tank? Got any pics?

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"You have a tawyt body...yesh yesh....tawyt...lawyk a tawyger"
------------------------------------- Yohan Van Der Shmut

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by unaslob:
install an air tank for the compressor. i did not get the adventure package... kinda glad I didnt now.. I have heard the compressor is weak... it takes 20 minutes to bring the tires back from 20PSI....

I had my own compressor installed and larger airtank... LOVE IT!!! can air up in just a minute or two

plus if you are combing the forum... you would know I have a pretty sweet airhorn....with lanyard...

I have had it for about 3 weeks...and use it several times a day... una!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Phil you just use it to scare the crap out of random peds...Don't Lie


On topic:
The h2 could use some nice Fog lights...

2003 Yellow H2
1993 Ford Probe GT(SHOW CAR)

If the H2 and the Caddy EXT have the same motor and trans and weight about the same, why does the Caddy have so much more pickup? What simple fix can be done to get the H2 on the same level?
John D. 03 H2