First drive in decent snow...

[1COOLH3]

We had our first real snow storm in mid-Michigan last night with about 7". At first I was disappointed in the H3 and how it handled the snow but then I remembered:

LOCK IT IN 4 HIGH AND TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL.

After that it was a blast to drive!

[1COOLH3]

We had our first real snow storm in mid-Michigan last night with about 7". At first I was disappointed in the H3 and how it handled the snow but then I remembered:

LOCK IT IN 4 HIGH AND TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL.

After that it was a blast to drive!

[Pukematrixx]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 1COOLH3:
We had our first real snow storm in mid-Michigan last night with about 7". At first I was disappointed in the H3 and how it handled the snow but then I remembered:

LOCK IT IN 4 HIGH AND TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL.

After that it was a blast to drive! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm about to get rip it up as well (I live in MI). Looking forward to it!

[NJHummerGuy]

Just had the 1st good snow in NJ as well.....loved it........was fantastic driving in the snow with it.....

The one thing I did notice on the road....I was next to one jeep driver who saw me and felt the need to prove to me that his jeep grand was a better 4x4......and too prove this he decided to see how fast he could go from a red light....was nice to watch him push the backend out as I just drove like a normal person and waved as I went by.
:-)

[GaryW]

Guys, I am extremely jealous. I live in KY and they had forecasted 4-7 inches but yesterday all we got was some sleet and a dusting of snow. I had hoped to try my yellow H3 out in the snow. Oh well the winter is young...

Happy Hummering.

[BABHUMV]

Snow, what is snow? 65 here yesterday!

[Mike E]

Well, last night I spent over 2 hours getting home from my Holiday party in the snow storm. We got about 7 inches on the ground. Most of the roads had not seen a plow and let me tell you, it was bad! Bad for everyone else that it! The H3 did a amazing job in the snow! I only had to lock the hubs a few times. The rest of the times I left it in the normal drive position and let the traction control do its thing. Since this is my first SUV and first 4Wheel Drive vehicle, I am learning how and when to use this feature. Hopefully i can learn about it at Hummer School next year in South Bend. Overall, the H3 has totally got me impressed with its ability to handle horrible road conditions. If that's a sign of how it handles off road, then I'll probably be buying Hummers forever.

[hmrlvr]

I WANT SNOW!

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike E:
Well,...
...then I'll probably be buying Hummers forever. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Why are you using a picture from CarDomain.com? Don't you have any of your own or are you just pretending you have a Hummer?

[RazM]

Are there any potential risks driving in 4 High at fairly high speeds for an extended period of time? We got a healthy dosage of snow too, would it be recommened to drive in 4 high in these conditions?

[YellowH3]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Why are you using a picture from CarDomain.com? Don't you have any of your own or are you just pretending you have a Hummer? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
We all know what a stock base model looks like. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[H3 Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Are there any potential risks driving in 4 High at fairly high speeds for an extended period of time? We got a healthy dosage of snow too, would it be recommened to drive in 4 high in these conditions? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


I have read you should not drive in 4 High lock and it will actually dissengage by itself around 70 MPH. I think it is bad if the road is dry and clear but OK if you are actually in yuck.

We had some bad snow last week - maybe what you are getting http://www.driveyourhummer.com/PhotoShop%20CS%20-%20Working%20Folder/Output/Crystal%20Mountain/pages/DSC00001.htm

[tony d]

are you suppose to disengage the traction contron in 4H ? and how do you do this ?

[H3 Hummer]

I think this is the farthest button to the right next to all the 4X4 buttons.


You need to experience the difference this button makes in a control setting probably first. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Mike E]

Yes, Yes, Yes. It's my H3 in the picture. I've used cardomain.com since my last car to host my pictures and then I link the photos to the board. I can scan and post any of my delivery papers to prove it. I try not to use the picture in all the posts because it is big but sometimes I forgot. Sorry about that.

[f5fstop]

We had 7 inches and I had some hills to drive, and I never had to go to 4-lock or turn off the traction control. No problems with driving. But stopping this is like stopping a freight train. Almost got me one of them little Honda's for a hood ornament. Pulled right out in front of me.
Now, not to sound mean, but if I had hit her, I would have then engaged 4-low lock, locked the rear axle, and kept going. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I might add, the wiper blades freeze up way to quick on this vehicle. It seems the blades park below the glass and do not get any benefit from the defroster. Can't wait to get my winter blades from Texas.

[Mike E]

f5fstop, I agree about the windshield wipers. I pretty much had to run the defrosters the entire tim driving to attempt to keep the wipers from freezing up. And as always, the center of the blade is the part that freezes up and is right in your line of sight. One question, how will winter blades make any difference in this problem? Aren't they just the same blade with a rubber coating over the mechanism??

[First Hummer]

We just got hit with 14 inches of snow here in the Northeast.This thing was awesome to drive in the snow.The look on peoples faces that where stuck was memorable.The one thing that happened was the wipers stopped working and they where stuck in the up position.Then all of a sudden the started working again,but a few streets later and same thing just stopped and started on its own.Fstop dont even go there with the BCM module please.Ok here is the funny part of this story I just got done teasing a girl at work who bought a Jeep Liberty.When I couldnt move because of wpiers my friend said we should call her to help us.I said no #$%^&*( way after I teased her.This wiper issue better be a one time thing,cause if BCM module has gone again heads will roll.

[Cedar Butte]

We had an 11 inch plus snow in the lower Cascades last week. It was awsome never sliped a wheel with 4 weel locked. I flipped back to all wheel when I got down to I90 and that worked great at 50MPH with all 4 westbound lanes snow covered.

[Anonymous]

What's this "snow" stuff you guys are talking about? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[DRTYFN]

Once again, all of you with snow can GFY. That is all.

[DarthKarl]

Having now survived a couple of really good snow storms this year, I have to say that the H3 does extremely well on the snow and the ice. So far it’s the most confidant rig I have driven in the snow. Although I got to drive an 06 H2 all day yesterday in the snow and muck...it was fantastic.

My only beef with the H3 in the snow is that the tires kick up so much muck, my fenders get absolutely plastered with it. They both end up looking like frosty-the-snowman.

[2xtreme]

My only beef with the H3 in the snow is that the tires kick up so much muck, my fenders get absolutely plastered with it. They both end up looking like frosty-the-snowman.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I noticed that yesturday, that does suck. I don't think it's something mud flaps can take care of eithor. The 285's stick out past the fenders to much.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by First Hummer:
We just got hit with 14 inches of snow here in the Northeast.This thing was awesome to drive in the snow.The look on peoples faces that where stuck was memorable.The one thing that happened was the wipers stopped working and they where stuck in the up position.Then all of a sudden the started working again,but a few streets later and same thing just stopped and started on its own.Fstop dont even go there with the BCM module please.Ok here is the funny part of this story I just got done teasing a girl at work who bought a Jeep Liberty.When I couldnt move because of wpiers my friend said we should call her to help us.I said no #$%^&*( way after I teased her.This wiper issue better be a one time thing,cause if BCM module has gone again heads will roll. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ok, I won't say anything in regard to the B**; however, it might be normal. If you wipers are freezing or sticking, that thing under the right trim panel (which I will call the "thing"), detects the resistance, and shuts the motor off to protect against overheating. Than a few seconds later, will turn on the motor again, and the initial torque of the engine starting up is sometimes enough to move the blade off the stuck part. If this is not the problem, if could that "thing," but give it some time. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

As for what do winter blades do, well, the problem I saw was that ice/snow/slush, etc., was freezing between the back of the blade and the spring arms, causing the blades to streak. Winter blades with the rubber covers, prevents this crap from getting into these areas, thus preventing the streaking, that for some reason, always manages to streak right in the driver's view.
Problem is the sizes of the H3 blades are not standard. I have a set of Trico 16 and 17 inch blades, that should be here Monday, to test for their fit to the windshield. (Spec from GM for blade is 15.7/16.7 and that is the length of the blades.)


<span class="ev_code_RED">I HATE SNOW</span>http://hometown.aol.com/f5fstop01/images/banghead.gif

[Photom]

Only 7 1/2 inches around here! Not enough!!!!

[First Hummer]

Fstop you are funny dude and thanks for not mentioning you know what.I dont think the design of the deep wells for the wiper arms was a smart choice.Thanks Fstop you are always on top of things,maybe I should let you do the service on my H3.

[First Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Photom:
Only 7 1/2 inches around here! Not enough!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey Photom ,how do you like the 9820xm.I have that same unit in mine and love it.

[montanah3]

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Starting to get a lot of snow here also. All the mountain roads are "snowpacked & icy". I've had to make several over the winding pass trips to nearby towns (well 60+ miles), and I felt confident all the way. My husband asks me how I did on the snow and I just say "what snow?". He's so thrilled--just the vehicle he wanted me in!

[R2]

I drive in the snow all winter.

[HummerJim]

I've had a couple of snow experiences with my H3 and I agree 100% that it does MUCH BETTER with traction control turned off!~