Things you would like to see in the H3

[jagular7]

Some of the things I've seen listed are great, but I see not a whole lot of mechanicals, just a lot of convenience. The convenience comes from marketers who review sales of vehicles and come up with what they interpret to be wanted items.
Convenience for me: electric items to operate without key in run mode ie windows up/down, fully automatic window/sunroof closure when rain detected (didn't Rover have this at one point?), full operation from both front doors, dual sun roofs, sunroof fabric option, wash out interior, cruise on even after car is turned off (on once restarted), slightly larger door windows, 3 row seats, swing out/roll down rear side windows, and night trail lights underneath.

For the mechanicals: manual locker up front, more R&P choices, manual hubs on front axle, full float rear axle (w/manual hubs), front cv axles with flanges (for quick replacement if necessary), air bag suspenion, on-board air & tank to work suspension, tire pressures and air tools, larger tires, swing tire carrier w/ hi-lift/shovel, up/down rear window, better gas tank location, on-board welder (), and self-diagnostic computer port/chip modifiable for DIY owner among them few more....

For lifts, there is not much you can do with the IFS/torsion bar. The biggest constraint is the operational angles on the cv's and the steering tie rods. You could drop the front axle housing, rehang it and then drop the same distance on the a-arm and this will keep the axles same, however, not the steering rack and pinion. You'll either have to lower that also or have to flip the tie rod end on the knuckle, or have a custom knuckle like other aftermarket manu's have for other IFS vehicles. Then there is the torsion bars, but reconfigured control arms can be designed to incorporate a spring strut eliminating the torsion bar altogether. Thus you will have better breakover angle. Then concern would be on the brake and sensor lines.

[jagular7]

Forgot to add a split stick for the t-case, an auxiliary case between tranny and t-case, and


......make mine a full convertible with a slant rear configuration..........

[HummerBuck]

How about a beer machine and an auto johnny?

[H3OH]

Seriously, go away HummerDude1996. That is just disgusting.

[hyperion78]

WTF is wrong with you?

[HummerBuck]

Hey HummerDudy. Is that a picture of your brain?

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HoKC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
..... I would settle for a small V8 with managed displacement technology.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Having an idea where you work would something like a 4.8 L with DOD be what you are talking about. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I am thinking of something like a 5.3L with DOD control. However, there are many other small V8s or even V6 engines that I believe would fit. I can say this, the engine compartment with the existing I5 is quite tight for some repairs. If the front end was about six to eight inches longer, the 275 hp I6 would have fit, but that might have ruined the looks.
Personally, I have driven quite a few H3s, and I'm not worried about the power as it exists.

[jagular7]

DOD????

Drive On Demand??

Hummer's, to me, are not the type of vehicles designed to accelerate as such those racy-type vehicles. It's a truck, trucks need torque. I'm just glad it's got enough engine in it now....more is nothing to complain to, but I've driven other gas engined vehicles where the optional engine is still the dog....

Not to bring back bad memories, anyone remember the mid 70's, when engines lost all power.


Admin, please remove the inappropriate photo.....

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jagular7:
DOD????
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I believe that is Displacement on Demand. If I am wrong, someone will correct me.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jagular7:
Not to bring back bad memories, anyone remember the mid 70's, when engines lost all power.
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Couldn't drive back then myself, be it do remember it

[FormerJeeper]

The things I'd like to see:

Exterior:
1) Front locker
2) WARN winch bumper a la H2
3) Revolver shackles for rear
4) Muffler skid plate
5) Gas tank skid
6) Rear bumper + swing out that can handle bigger tires and hold tools like hi-lift.
7) Decent GOBI style roof racks
8) All black look including the wheels

Interior:
1) Stereo controls on wheel
2) NAV SYSTEM
3) Back up system linked to NAV monitor
4) Height adjustments in cloth seats

Optional:
1) Solid front axle with long arm suspension
2) Coil rear springs with long arms

[tacocat]

jaguar, I don't think solid axles will ever be an option. Unfortunately, the general public wants a smoother ride. I bet someone will do it in the future though. I think the Revolvers would be awesome. I think manual hubs and full-floaters would be cool aftermarket goodies. A 1" body lift would be cool too.