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Discovered something about the H2...Could this be right?
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06-15-2005, 02:16 AM
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Today on my way home, I experienced a hugh and very noticable difference....
My acceleration was better, the throttle response was almost instant(As opposed to the lunge before acceleration). Overall felt more power on the peddle. Take offs were noticably faster.
I couldn't figure out why the sudden change??? At a stop signal I noticed my "TOW/HAUL" light was on.
I took a longer route home and experimented with turning the TOW/HAUL on and off. The difference was night and day.
I use this feature alot when I'm towing but never tried it with no load.
I feel kind of silly asking, but can anyone verify this or mabye experienced the same thing?
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06-15-2005, 05:22 AM
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Dennis, I'm surprised you have not used that feature before!
I use it all the time during rush hour, when climbing a hill, when taking off after an ******* that just cut me, etc..
In TOW with mine though, I need to drive a lot 'smoother' as the switch between gears are much rougher.
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06-24-2005, 04:17 AM
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http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/5106011751/m/889103...891036811#8891036811
-I knew about this way back in the day. Come on people, keep up!
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06-15-2005, 03:21 AM
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Dennis My Buddy can not tell You how far you can wind out. But, what is happening is You are taking the torque managment out of play when You hit Tow/Hall button.
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06-17-2005, 06:45 PM
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<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 HummerNewbie:
Alec, can you take some better pics of the interior. Know someone who would like to do that to his interior. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That pic was with my phone, I'll try to remember to take some tonight with a real camera. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks
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06-17-2005, 07:25 PM
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looks like dads old buick with the wood, nice look
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06-15-2005, 01:54 PM
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Dennis,
I can't believe you didn't know about this. The other benefit is that you get about 35 mpg in tow mode. But don't tell anyone! 
Also, I have some swampland in Virginia (sorry, Kenny & h2c-p) that is about to be rezoned as commercial that I'll sell you cheap. 
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06-15-2005, 12:10 PM
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Damn, I never tried it. I wonder..... No way....
So Dennis, when you are getting a SuperCharger?
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06-24-2005, 12:27 PM
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After seeing American Patriot's post all I can say is REPOST! Thanks alot Dennis. Do a search next time.
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06-16-2005, 06:41 PM
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Dennis, I love your signature line.
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06-15-2005, 03:45 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Worse. One thing it does is changes the shift points to a higher RPM. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
ahh, ok thanks for that info.
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06-15-2005, 09:19 AM
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Dennis , it is ok to drive in tow/haul mode. The gas mileage might not be as good. But the faster stronger shifts are better for the transmission , because the bands are not slipping so much to give you a mall queen ride.
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06-15-2005, 03:49 PM
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It's an H2, who cares about mileage???
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06-15-2005, 12:02 PM
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Dennis I'm sorry for choice of words. I guess I should have used redlining it. I forget You are from one of those 3rd world countries.
Your Buddy, AAY
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:
Taz,
Winding out??? Is that good or bad thing. Not recommeded for non stop use? The change is addictive. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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06-17-2005, 06:32 PM
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Alec, can you take some better pics of the interior. Know someone who would like to do that to his interior.
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06-17-2005, 07:27 PM
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Wood is Good!
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06-16-2005, 05:48 PM
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I too have been using this feature with the Supercharger it does make a + effect on the mileage. I think due in part to not needing more pedal to get going.
The only shift point i find a bit long is the final 3 - 4 which occurs at or close to 60.
I use it alot and have over the 3 years we've had ours.
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06-16-2005, 07:16 PM
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I find that the only negative to using this mode is that the OD does not kick in until 55mph....so if Im in a 45mph area..and actually doing that speed, the engine stays in 3rd, or about 2300 rpm'ish
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#20
06-15-2005, 03:26 AM
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Taz,
Winding out??? Is that good or bad thing. Not recommeded for non stop use? The change is addictive.
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