Purchasing an H3 today. Looking for advice and thoughts on first mods?

[SNUGGIE]

This afternoon I will pick up a 2006 H3 :jump:

Right off the bat we need to get Headrest DVD's for the kids. Don't worry I won't be that guy driving around with the DVDs on with no one in the back seat. My ? is should I get the DVD from the dealer or go aftermarket. Any experiences?

I also want to get new tires put on it. I am thinking 35s. Any problem with rubbing, noise, etc..? Recommendations?

Any other thoughts are more than welcome

thx

[K9sH3]

buy it with the headrest already in, and as far as tires.. they will fit but take a look around at some other threads, it is a popular topic.
Good luck with you buying one, and let us know what ya got.

[GLBLWARMR]

My only advice is buy an H2:giggling: .

J/K Congrats and enjoy.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

This afternoon I will pick up a 2006 H3 :jump:

Right off the bat we need to get Headrest DVD's for the kids. Don't worry I won't be that guy driving around with the DVDs on with no one in the back seat. My ? is should I get the DVD from the dealer or go aftermarket. Any experiences?

I also want to get new tires put on it. I am thinking 35s. Any problem with rubbing, noise, etc..? Recommendations?

Any other thoughts are more than welcome

thx

Avoid BLING, that will save you money on polish!

RYD

[HUMMJAY]

Just remember you get what you pay for, I have the dual head rest and they are awesum,,,, if you go with the 35's they look great!! but with stock tires they will rub if you pin the wheels (no more 37 ft turnning circle) is your truck an o6' or o7'?

[K9sH3]

Avoid BLING, that will save you money on polish!

RYD

Now you tell me, Thanks RYD! j/k

Ryd is right! if you decide to do what I did and have a street look, you will be cleaning your rims alot. But if its a off-road look you want and you will go off roading I am sure of it. Look in other threads, you can learn so much in these forums. Everyone here will help you out.

[HUMMJAY]

K9sH3,,, Strobes:confused:sounds cool, where are they mounted:confused:

[K9sH3]

I have them in my front driving lights and rear reverse lights. They are seperate lights and you need to drill the holes for them.

[HUMMJAY]

I have them in my front driving lights and rear reverse lights. They are seperate lights and you need to drill the holes for them.
Are you a cop? firefighter? or are they just for show?

[K9sH3]

I use them out front of the skate park when we have a special event going on. However, I travel alot and have used them on several occasions when I was the first person at a scene of severe accidents.
Note* you can not use these while driving. And they make good strobe lights for dancing at the beach.

[HUMMJAY]

I like it!:dancingbanana:

[marin8703]

Just remember you get what you pay for, I have the dual head rest and they are awesum,,,, if you go with the 35's they look great!! but with stock tires they will rub if you pin the wheels (no more 37 ft turnning circle) is your truck an o6' or o7'?

what would be the turning circle (radius) with the 35" tires? im planning on getting 35s too.

thanks

[CO Hummer]

Any other thoughts are more than welcome

Definitely do NOT line-X it to be on the safe side.

[H3.007]

Check out my photos and commentary in the Photos Threads. It'll give you a good idea of non-bling add ons. Good luck and have fun!

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21087
:beerchug:

[SNUGGIE]

All right! I went to get my 06 H3 last night and walked out with an 07 H3 this evening, CRAZY!

Stats:

Black, No Bling (except for front grill, couldn't part with it) Luxury Package, Adventure Package, Dual DVDs, Stock Wheels on 33s.

I'll have pics tomorrow a lil too dark in VA tonight for them to come out.

Thanks for all the advice and welcoming a noob!!!!!

[SNUGGIE]

BTW I love the look H3.007

Thx

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

All right! I went to get my 06 H3 last night and walked out with an 07 H3 this evening, CRAZY!

Stats:

Black, No Bling (except for front grill, couldn't part with it) Luxury Package, Adventure Package, Dual DVDs, Stock Wheels on 33s.

I'll have pics tomorrow a lil too dark in VA tonight for them to come out.

Thanks for all the advice and welcoming a noob!!!!!

So you dug deeper in your pockets...

Congrad!!!

RYD

[K9sH3]

:beerchug: Awesume! Where in VA are ya, I go to Fairfax every other month to see family and should be moving to WVA in 3 to 4 months.
Welcome to our world!!

[jp's-h3]

My only advice is buy an H2:giggling: .

J/K Congrats and enjoy.

Great advise! NOT! :giggling:

[SNUGGIE]

:beerchug: Awesume! Where in VA are ya, I go to Fairfax every other month to see family and should be moving to WVA in 3 to 4 months.
Welcome to our world!!


Very nice, I live in the fairfax area.

[weiner703]

congrats SNUGGIE...I got a couple weeks before mine comes...I'm out in chantilly...where's the closest off road trail to us?...

[SNUGGIE]

Years ago you could go anywhere, but with NOVAs ability to take every available piece of land and develop something on it has taken alot of the options away.

I used to know a spot in lorton but they built houses there a few months ago. I am sure there are still spots out towards leesburg and culpepper. Might be a good ? to ask the group.

[NEOCON1]

congrats :beerchug:

[SNUGGIE]

pics of the new 3

http://static.flickr.com/122/298406938_991f11a10d.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/114/298406948_d8dd5ed64d.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/100/298406941_7e5c79f834.jpg?v=0

:dancingbanana: :excited:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

pics of the new 3

http://static.flickr.com/122/298406938_991f11a10d.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/114/298406948_d8dd5ed64d.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/100/298406941_7e5c79f834.jpg?v=0

:dancingbanana: :excited:

Very nice !!!

First thing to do is pull your nut covers, clean em and spray with Krylon Semi Gloss Black. Works good...

Congrads...

RYD

[K9sH3]

I am looking at 5 acres in WVA, we can all go there if it happens. Then sneak off into the surronding area

[dеiтайожни]

YAY for black !!

[Steve - SanJose]

Add some bling, it's only money. Enjoy your new H3!

S.

[westhillsat]

Congratulations!!!

Nice pictures :D