H3 ALPHA Pics and Video

[RazM]

Thanks to ATRH2 over in the H2 section for posting this, here's a link

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25741

[RuggedH2]

I posted off the link, and ended up posting in the H2 section.

Doesn't matter, I dig the new H2 also.

[HummBebe]

I'M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!

:jump: :jump: :jump:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

I must be old and feeble.

I don't see any link to an H3-alpha

[Huck BB62]

Nope, it's alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllll rumor!:giggling:

I wouldn't want to play poker with some of the guys on here. Bluff masters they are!

By the way, the very minute I can order one of these suckers, it's mine.

[Sewie]

I must be old and feeble.

I don't see any link to an H3-alpha

Here's a direct link (http://www.hummer.com/hummerjsp/home.jsp?goto_page=/world/facelift.swf&goto_nav=) for the old and feeble. ;) The password is facelift.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Here's a direct link (http://www.hummer.com/hummerjsp/home.jsp?goto_page=/world/facelift.swf&goto_nav=) for the old and feeble. ;) The password is facelift.

Thanks from the old man

[HummBebe]

Here's a direct link (http://www.hummer.com/hummerjsp/home.jsp?goto_page=/world/facelift.swf&goto_nav=) for the old and feeble. ;) The password is facelift.

Be nice to RYD.....I'll plant my foot up your $&#*@:fdance:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Be nice to RYD.....I'll plant my foot up your $&#*@:fdance:

BLESS YOU my QUEEN !!!

[Steve - SanJose]

Has his mental deterioration exceeded his physical deterioration?:shhh: :D

[Sewie]

Be nice to RYD.....I'll plant my foot up your $&#*@:fdance:

Bite me. :fdance:

And in case you weren't paying attention, I was being helpful. :twak:

[HummBebe]

Like my new avatar???? :fdance:

Bite mee...:fdance:

[usetosellhummer]

llok like th guy selling diabeties meds.
like the H3 alpha, guess that is why I got a great deal on my o7 I-5

[Sewie]

Like my new avatar???? :fdance:


Not really. That walrus is blocking out the hotties in the background. ;) :giggling:

[Steve - SanJose]

Colonel Sanders pic:giggling:

[Huck BB62]

I can see the news now: Sacramento woman arrested while stripping front end from H3 Alpha in dealer's lot. She was muttering over and over: "It's MINE, MINE I tell you!" The cast iron affliction may be contagious, she is being quarantined pendnig further observations. Scattered reports throughout the country have come in of other new H3 Alphas missing their front differential assemblies.

Me, I'm going to take out he stock bolts and put security headed bolts on the sucker when I get my Alpha!!!!

[HummBebe]

That wasn't exactly my plan....but now that you mention it....:fdance:

And I'm from Rocklin.....it's different.....really.

[Huck BB62]

My bad,, Sac's not the prettiest place on earth (but it sure as hell beats Bakersfield!!!)

[HummBebe]

True, but Posey is much prettier.....:D

[usetosellhummer]

new avatar please

[DRTYFN]

Lazy PC bishes.:fdance:

[DRTYFN]

Usually you see the front of the H3... attached to a strap.:fdance: :giggling: ;)

[DRTYFN]

2008 H3 Alpha interior - anything different?

[evldave]

PCs can do that too, Einstein...

[DRTYFN]

Just imagine being able to stomp the accelerator with this 5.3L V8 under the hood!!!:dancingbanana: Any "off-roading" Jeep will be:OWNED:

[evldave]

**** I give up. One minute behind on all the posts...:OWNED:

[HummBebe]

2008 H3 Alpha interior - anything different?

Steering wheel emblem, Nav.....hmmmm.

[evldave]

Wonder what the final price will be??

[DRTYFN]

**** I give up. One minute behind on all the posts...:OWNED:
PC are supposed to be really fast, right?:jump:

[The Green Lantern]

Lazy PC bishes.:fdance:

That's what I was thinkin', thanks for posting the pics. :giggling:

[Huck BB62]

With a new e-locker in the front end, it will truly be "Like Nothing Else!"

[f5fstop]

Marketing told me, the April car show. I guess they jumped the gun.
Ok...
New front axle,
One of the new colors is like a dark metal gray with I believe a blue tint coat and it is metallic. Hard to tell in the lighting I saw it in.

As for price, I hear more than 2K. Can't say for sure....just rumors.

[The Green Lantern]

2008 H3 Alpha interior - anything different?

They still have the old placement window controls.

[K9sH3]

I'M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!

:jump: :jump: :jump:


:jump: :jump: :jump:

Damn Humbebe, you look very very sick!!!!!! :giggling:
My you have changed..:D

[Sewie]

New front axle,


Is is just the AAM 7.25 in cast iron or did they go bigger? Front locker?Anything else beefed up in the drivetrain? :popcorn:

[The Green Lantern]

I will wait for the H4. Hopefully they will have Green color again, like the H2 and H3's first year.

[f5fstop]

Is is just the AAM 7.25 in cast iron or did they go bigger? Front locker?Anything else beefed up in the drivetrain? :popcorn:

I was told it will be in the eight inch range and will be cast iron (don't tell Bebe :jump: ). I think they said 8.5, but cannot verify that with the one we have been playing with since it is not a total 08; just an 07 with the 5.3L.

As I said there was not much difference, in my opinion between a 3.7L and the 3.5L, there is quite a difference between the 3.7L and the 5.3L. You can actually beat those dang H2s; that is, until you come across an 08 with the 6.2L.:p

The trans stays the same, or at least the one I have been playing with is the same.:jump:

Personally, I may have to rethink the V8 thing since I'm hearing that the color I want will only be offered on the Alpha or the Bling X version.

Still no info on fuel mileage tests or pricing, but as I said earlier, rumor has it the price will be over 2K. Which makes sense, a more expensive engine and front axle.

[NEOCON1]

Like my new avatar???? :fdance:

Bite mee...:fdance:


most loyal subject :giggling: :beerchug: one of these days we gotta get the old man to drag his butt out to moab :p ;)

[The Green Lantern]

Personally, I may have to rethink the V8 thing since I'm hearing that the color I want will only be offered on the Alpha or the Bling X version.

.

Easy fix, get it painted to what ever color you want F5!

[The Green Lantern]

Like my new avatar???? :fdance:

Bite mee...:fdance:

Who's that,RYD?

[Sewie]

I was told it will be in the eight inch range and will be cast iron (don't tell Bebe :jump: ). I think they said 8.5, but cannot verify that with the one we have been playing with since it is not a total 08; just an 07 with the 5.3L.


I hope so. And the way the new bumper sticks out kinda makes me think they went bigger. :shhh:

[Huck BB62]

Since I tow my boat all the time, I'm particularly happy about the GREATLY increased tow rating with the H3!

The front elocker will not be on the list of improvements from what I'm told BUT it'll mean that you can after market one because it'll take it. OH JOY!!!!!

That H2 looks awesome with that new 6.2 and six speed. Maybe the Denali's getting the trade in too!?!

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

most loyal subject :giggling: :beerchug: one of these days we gotta get the old man to drag his butt out to moab :p ;)

At 300 miles a day its a long trip out there.

BUT

If I win the lottery I can get a RED HEADED 28 year old, big boobed female driver.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Who's that,RYD?


QQ
U
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[rjmoose]

A bit off topic, but how ugly is that she-man in the H3 Alpha Video?

The ugly stick strikes again!!!!:twak:

[HummBebe]

I was told it will be in the eight inch range and will be cast iron (don't tell Bebe :jump: ). I think they said 8.5, but cannot verify


TOOOOOOOO LATE!!!!!!!!:jump:

Oh please oh please oh please.....tell me before I pop!

[NEOCON1]

Usually you see the front of the H3... attached to a strap.:fdance: :giggling: ;)


LMFAO :clapping: :clapping:

[NEOCON1]

Cast Iron Frond axle will fit in any H3 :perfect10s: :perfect10s: :perfect10s: :jump: :beerchug:

[H3 Alaska]

I'll be trading in one of mine........wife and I have started the negotiations of which one goes?.white or black?..black or white?..:grouphug:

[DRTYFN]

PCs can do that too, Einstein...
Just sloooweeerrr.....:fdance::jump:

[Diabolus]

My next vehicle! Not crazy about the new gray bumper, though. n

[Rhyno]

When do the 2008 models come out? Instead of supercharging my H3 I will be getting a V8!!!:jump:

[DRTYFN]

When do the 2008 models come out? Instead of supercharging my H3 I will be getting a V8!!!:jump:

Should be same as the new H2 - introduced at the NYC auto show and out for sale in July/Aug(maybe sooner).:dancingbanana:

[eugenebeauxbuton]

I think that this was already asked, but what is the price set to be? Oh, also, is anyone as jealous as me of the future 2008 H3 owners?? :crying: I wanna V8!!!



Nice changes tho.

[DRTYFN]

I see they've fixed the window control placement issue. No more contortionist moves to open the windows.:jump:

[DRTYFN]

:dancingbanana:

[Huck BB62]

My next vehicle! Not crazy about the new gray bumper, though. n

Me neither, it's gonna get painted or Line-x'd.

[Diabolus]

I think that this was already asked, but what is the price set to be?

I think F5 was saying around an extra 2 G's.

[Huck BB62]

That's $666.66666666666666666666666 a cylinder!!!

The $666 question is, how much would H3 owners pay for the cast iron front diff alone!? My guess is that it very well may be cheaper to simply buy a new Alpha!

[lance-n]

i really hope that the h3 alpha has more real off road stuff than what has been shown on the website. i mean, this is definitely a step in the right direction and i am certain that there are other new features not listed on the sneak peek.
how about on-the-fly tire pressure indicators and an inflation/deflation system?
how about a suspension set up that comes standard with 35"x12.5" tires and capable of handling 37's without a torsion adjustment?
how about a snorkel and deeper water fjording abilities?
what about some of the other great things that made the h1 alpha so unique?
i know the market is smaller for these types of items, but it would be great if they could be added as upgrades and still be covered under the overall vehicle warranty.
if they are going to produce an alpha, they should make an ALPHA!!! right?
:rant:

[Sewie]

i really hope that the h3 alpha has more real off road stuff than what has been shown on the website. i mean, this is definitely a step in the right direction and i am certain that there are other new features not listed on the sneak peek.
how about on-the-fly tire pressure indicators and an inflation/deflation system?
how about a suspension set up that comes standard with 35"x12.5" tires and capable of handling 37's without a torsion adjustment?
how about a snorkel and deeper water fjording abilities?
what about some of the other great things that made the h1 alpha so unique?
i know the market is smaller for these types of items, but it would be great if they could be added as upgrades and still be covered under the overall vehicle warranty.
if they are going to produce an alpha, they should make an ALPHA!!! right?
:rant:

The main improvements to the H1 that made it an Alpha were the engine and transmission. For the H3 its the engine and the front diff. A little bit of lift would be nice, maybe a front locker option. But come on, a snorkel, CTIS? :rolleyes: Would you pay $60K for an H3? :twak:

[H3less]

I knew that I was waiting for something :excited: Time to call the dealer back and put some more pressure on them and some money on the line! Maybe I have learned that patients has some virtue ;) and I'll be driving a new alpha in the fall!:dancingbanana: :D :D

[Crash ?]

That's $666.66666666666666666666666 a cylinder!!!

The $666 question is, how much would H3 owners pay for the cast iron front diff alone!?

Apparantly GM thinks we'd give our soul for it...

[Crash ?]

I hope so. And the way the new bumper sticks out kinda makes me think they went bigger. :shhh:

Looks about the same to me.. Just the lack of black making it stand out more..

[f5fstop]

I think F5 was saying around an extra 2 G's.

F5 said he THOUGHT. However, let me add from what I have heard, the Alpha package is a fully loaded package. Similar to the lux package, but with the engine.
Rumor has it, that is the only way to get the V8, but that is a RUMOR. Needless to say, I have no connections or friends in marketing.:clapping:

I have a lot of questions myself, such as the chrome POS front brush guard, is that standard on the Alpha? Can I get a black one vs. the chrome bling?

Just too many questions right now that only marketing can answer.

However, I do have one that someone asked me and that is plug changes. After the plastic engine shield is removed, spark plug access is no problem. That shield makes it look like the engine is crammed in, but there is a lot of room between engine and body.

You also have to remember, what you are seeing is a SHOW Vehicle. My worry about the chrome brush guard may not be a problem, since this is a SHOW vehicle. I would guess, sometime around May, prices, standard options and available options will be released to the dealer. Maybe earlier...

[Crash ?]

I just want the part number for the front diff assembly..

I have no need for a V8 in the first place, unless it gets something to the tune of 30mpg.. You think that thing's gonna get you down a trail any faster..??

[Dani]

I'll be trading in one of mine........wife and I have started the negotiations of which one goes?.white or black?..black or white?..:grouphug:

the white one gets my vote:giggling:

Love my black one

[frenzy1]

Schweet ! Good job Hummer !

[NEOCON1]

I just want the part number for the front diff assembly..

I have no need for a V8 in the first place, unless it gets something to the tune of 30mpg.. You think that thing's gonna get you down a trail any faster..??


:perfect10s: :iagree:

[Diabolus]

I have no need for a V8 in the first place, unless it gets something to the tune of 30mpg.. You think that thing's gonna get you down a trail any faster..??

Nope, but it'll get you TO the trail faster! :p I'm just hoping the initial demand isn't that high(for my own selfish reasons!)

[Crash ?]

Nope, but it'll get you TO the trail faster! :p I'm just hoping the initial demand isn't that high(for my own selfish reasons!)

Bet it don't... I'm the guy driving down the road at 45mph, with the windows rolled down, singin' with the gospel radio station and watching the world go by while everyone's honkin' and flippin' me the bird...

Screw all them bastiches.. I'm having me a good time..!!!

[HummerHippy]

my 2 cents... I likey!!! :beerchug:

[stagger_lee]

Bet it don't... I'm the guy driving down the road at 45mph, with the windows rolled down, singin' with the Grateful Dead and watching the world go by while everyone's honkin' and flippin' me the bird...

Screw all them bastiches.. I'm having me a good time..!!!

...just keep truckin on! :beerchug:

[Crash ?]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crash ?
Bet it don't... I'm the guy driving down the road at 45mph, with the windows rolled down, singin' with the Grateful Dead and watching the world go by while everyone's honkin' and flippin' me the bird...

Screw all them bastiches.. I'm having me a good time..!!!

...just keep truckin on! :beerchug:

Geeze.. Have you ever tried singing with some of the obscure Dead stuff... Those cats were so stoned they couldn't keep a straight beat.. LOL

[stagger_lee]

Geeze.. Have you ever tried singing with some of the obscure Dead stuff... Those cats were so stoned they couldn't keep a straight beat.. LOL

Early stuff was probably old acid test days, definatelly unlistenable. haha Yeah they definately weren't know for being a tight band, but more so one that could venture out into space and return to the original song just in time segue clean into the next adventure. And you know what the Hippies said when the weed ran out?




"This music sucks man!"

:giggling: :beerchug:

[Crash ?]

Early stuff was probably old acid test days, definatelly unlistenable. haha Yeah they definately weren't know for being a tight band, but more so one that could venture out into space and return to the original song just in time segue clean into the next adventure. And you know what the Hippies said when the weed ran out?


"This music sucks man!"

:giggling: :beerchug:

You need to be turned onto Yonder Mountain String Band..!!!

[Desert Dan]

So maybe we can upgrade to the cast iron front end and put in a front locker at the same time.

[Desert Dan]

Maybe swap in the Alpha V8 and a NV4500 5-speed too.

[HummBebe]

So maybe we can upgrade to the cast iron front end and put in a front locker at the same time.

:dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana:

[Crash ?]

Hey Bebes.. What's up with Wilford Brimley there in your Avitar..??

[Alan06SUT]

That H3 Alpha is bad a$$! I can't wait to wheel with one, but gets some tires on it already, GM! Some 35" mall trerrains would be perfect.

[stagger_lee]

Maybe swap in the Alpha V8 and a NV4500 5-speed too.
You mean SM420. :excited:

[HummBebe]

Hey Bebes.. What's up with Wilford Brimley there in your Avitar..??

That's my most Loyal subject....:jump:

[Steve - SanJose]

That's my most Loyal subject....:jump:

Should we be sorry?:jump:

[HummBebe]

Should we be sorry?:jump:

Now WTF is that supposed to mean????:rant:

[Steve - SanJose]

Now WTF is that supposed to mean????:rant:

Just trying to be sympathetic or something...:p

[lance-n]

The main improvements to the H1 that made it an Alpha were the engine and transmission. For the H3 its the engine and the front diff. A little bit of lift would be nice, maybe a front locker option. But come on, a snorkel, CTIS? :rolleyes: Would you pay $60K for an H3? :twak:

Sewie,
You can't harsh a guy for dreaming!!!! Not sure if i like the little head bashing icon. I prefer this little guy >>>>> :dancingbanana:

The H1 ALPHA's came with snorkels, at least the ones I have been in did. Maybe it is too much for the soccer mom and mall warrior style H3's, but just imagine being able to go through a 36-40 inch deep body of water with no worries!!! As stated, they should at least be offered as a factory installed option.

I am particularly impressed by the seemingly airtight cabin on the H3. Many people comment on how quiet the ride is and I am convinced that it is somewhat close to being water tight from the bottom. I have not submerged mine up to the doors yet, except at high speed through a small area. I am sure somebody here has and knows whether or not the water seeps in...

Does anyone know the estimated/projected fuel economy of the H3 ALPHA?

All in, I paid $41k for my 2006 Adventure package including california tax, title and license and the options. The only thing I have added since is a higher gain XM Antenna. Can't wait until the 33's wear out so I can upgrade to 35's!

Not sure on the $60k price tag, but I believe there is a market that would gladly pay $50k for an H3 ALPHA with V8, real tires, front locker, deeper fjording capabilities, heavy duty roof rack, and that CTIS would just be the sh*t!!!! I know I would.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Should we be sorry?:jump:

Watch your tongue KID, Respect your elders>>>>>>

[Sewie]

Sewie,
You can't harsh a guy for dreaming!!!! Sure I can. ;)

The H1 ALPHA's came with snorkels, Nope. Not standard. And a snorkel does not constitute a deep water fording kit. FYI - the fording depth for the H1 is 30", only 6" more than the H3.


Not sure on the $60k price tag, but I believe there is a market that would gladly pay $50k for an H3 ALPHA with V8, real tires, front locker, deeper fjording capabilities, heavy duty roof rack, and that CTIS would just be the sh*t!!!! I know I would.

The H1 is a completely different beast, with 4 wheel independent suspension, geared hubs, inboard brakes, etc. etc. CTIS may not even possible on an H3. That's mainly why you got a :twak: .

If F5 is right, and the Alpha comes as a package with the Lux interior, etc., then I'd expect it to come pretty close to $50K without all options you're mentioning. My $60K comment was actually being generous.

[wannabeH3]

well i paid 41 out the door with all my options and lux offroad. i would like to see the h3 alpha be in the similar price range. cuz im a broke ass

[lance-n]

ok, i guess i just need to build a garage big enough for an h1 and then find a used one!!!

still, no need for harshness or head bashing... :grouphug:

[f5fstop]

It appears, I was wrong about the front axle, other than to say it is cast iron as in the video; not a cast iron shaft with an aluminum housing as in the existing H3.

[wannabeH3]

yeah what does cast iron mean? no more ifs? solid axle? tell me!

[f5fstop]

yeah what does cast iron mean? no more ifs? solid axle? tell me!

the current front axle has an aluminum housing that tends to flex, causing the pinion to ride up on the ring destroying the gears. Newer ones have been hardened, and it appears it has helped, but the best would be a cast iron housing that does not flex.

[NEOCON1]

hey 5 , are they gonna do something about the front diff carrier bracket assembly , a bunch of us got some slop in them after tater salad hill :giggling:

[f5fstop]

hey 5 , are they gonna do something about the front diff carrier bracket assembly , a bunch of us got some slop in them after tater salad hill :giggling:

Not really on any Hummer projects at this time, working on other things. However, I did do some checking out today, and found some interesting stuff for a year or two down the road....:jump:

[stagger_lee]

but the best would be a cast iron...
...straight axle Corporate 12 or Dana 60 :jump:

[HummBebe]

hey 5 , are they gonna do something about the front diff carrier bracket assembly , a bunch of us got some slop in them after tater salad hill :giggling:


If it is a larger diff the carrier bracket is different as well. So to replace the front diff, would get a little pricey.

We would have to get the complete case, R&P, bushings, bearings etc., etc, carrier bracket and bushings....blah blah bliggity blah (timgco:giggling: ), unless we could get the pumpkin already assembled, then just pay to install. Either way, dealer only item.

[H3 Builder]

I hope so. And the way the new bumper sticks out kinda makes me think they went bigger. :shhh:

The new bumper is for "car to truck capability". That way when you hit that car infront of you, you don't ride up over the top of the rear bumper. Nothing to do with the front axle.

[Sewie]

The new bumper is for "car to truck capability". That way when you hit that car infront of you, you don't ride up over the top of the rear bumper. Nothing to do with the front axle.

Ahhh, thanks for the clarification. :)

Are the mounting points the same so you can swap back to an old bumper and get your approach angle back? :shhh:

[f5fstop]

The new bumper is for "car to truck capability". That way when you hit that car infront of you, you don't ride up over the top of the rear bumper. Nothing to do with the front axle.

At least we don't require the rear bar like in Europe. I wonder how hard it would be to remove when off-roading? I understand the possible liability if you remove it for highway driving and run over a Prius (that does sound like fun though).

[DRTYFN]

The H1 ALPHA's came with snorkels, at least the ones I have been in did.
The Alphas do NOT come from the factory with snorkels. Maybe the ones you've been in had them added by the owners.
I am particularly impressed by the seemingly airtight cabin on the H3. Many people comment on how quiet the ride is and I am convinced that it is somewhat close to being water tight from the bottom. Trust me, they're not "water tight" if they're in water past the bottom of the door for more than a couple of minutes.I have not submerged mine up to the doors yet, except at high speed through a small area. I am sure somebody here has and knows whether or not the water seeps in...

.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

A little more something would have been nice for the interior on the ALPHA. Perhaps different gauges, a nice DIC, steering wheel controls, etc. The V8 will be cool however.

[H3 Builder]

A little more something would have been nice for the interior on the ALPHA. Perhaps different gauges, a nice DIC, steering wheel controls, etc. The V8 will be cool however.

The only difference inside will be the Alpha emblem on the steering wheel and head rests. You can't tell the difference in the gauges.

[Diabolus]

However, I did do some checking out today, and found some interesting stuff for a year or two down the road....:jump:

UGGHH!!! These H3s are getting worse than computers! Every year an updated and better model. :( Guess I better jump in for the 08 Alpha or I'll be waiting for the next upgrade, than the next upgrade.... Any hints, though? :D

[lance-n]

.

so, you have made over 83,000 posts on this site in less than 5 years?
is that really correct?
that is like one every 30 minutes, every day and every night!!!\

holy crap!!!
:jump:

[DRTYFN]

so, you have made over 83,000 posts on this site in less than 5 years?
is that really correct?
that is like one every 30 minutes, every day and every night!!!\

holy crap!!!
:jump:
I have multiple personalities and a few of them are really chatty.:jump:

[Sewie]

UGGHH!!! These H3s are getting worse than computers! Every year an updated and better model. :( Guess I better jump in for the 08 Alpha or I'll be waiting for the next upgrade, than the next upgrade.... Any hints, though? :D

Who said he was talking about an H3? :shhh:

[Crash ?]

The H1 ALPHA's came with snorkels, at least the ones I have been in did. Maybe it is too much for the soccer mom and mall warrior style H3's, but just imagine being able to go through a 36-40 inch deep body of water with no worries!!! As stated, they should at least be offered as a factory installed option.

Ummm.. Sure it'll breath higher, but what you gonna do about the rest of those electrical parts that don't dig being under water.. Alternator, fuse box, batteries, etc...


I am particularly impressed by the seemingly airtight cabin on the H3. Many people comment on how quiet the ride is and I am convinced that it is somewhat close to being water tight from the bottom. I have not submerged mine up to the doors yet, except at high speed through a small area. I am sure somebody here has and knows whether or not the water seeps in...


It ain't even close to watertight.. I dipped a rental H3 into a hole a bit to deep, had to be snatched out backwards and ended up with 3 inches of water in the floorboard in less than a minute.. Someguy on here dumped on off into a pond sideways a good while back and the moment he hit water it fried most of the electrical stuff in the truck.. Doors wouldn't unlock, windows wouldn't roll down..

[Diabolus]

Who said he was talking about an H3? :shhh:

H3 SUT, H3T, H4...? Next few years should be good for Hummer fans!

[Hummer Guy]

At least we don't require the rear bar like in Europe.
:iagree:

[Steve - SanJose]

Thankfully no rear bar. How about the Adventure package on V8?

[HummBebe]

I have multiple personalities and a few of them are really chatty.:jump:


:grouphug:

[usetosellhummer]

Drove the 1 and 2 at school in misawaka and both filled with water on the pond run. Something new and better to get you to buy another, come on man.

[nychot]

A little more something would have been nice for the interior on the ALPHA. Perhaps different gauges, a nice DIC, steering wheel controls, etc. The V8 will be cool however.

unbelievable. for months people have been bitching that there was no enough on-road power. now hummer's giving us a quick v8 and probably at the least the same or better gas mileage, and now there's bitching that the guages are not different. whine whine whine.:lame: :lame: :lame:

[BlueHUMMERH2]

unbelievable. for months people have been bitching that there was no enough on-road power. now hummer's giving us a quick v8 and probably at the least the same or better gas mileage, and now there's bitching that the guages are not different. whine whine whine.:lame: :lame: :lame:

I don't really care that it's got the V8 other than it adds Flex-Fuel capacity. I think some interior changes would have been nice to separate the H3 ALPHA from the H3 however. If the price difference is only $2,000, then I guess it's not really a big deal.

ROAR! :D
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/5-2008-hummer-h3.jpg

The skid-plate looks bullet proof! And then there's a second shield. Awesome! The more plates the better!

[Huck BB62]

The flex fuel thing is useless. I can count the number of stations selling it around here with my ear hole. That's right, 0. It's a gimmick, schpeel, non-event. IF the thing comes with those stupid flexfuel badges, I'm heat gunnin' 'em off immediately and replacing them with Jolly Rogers.

All those skidplates look great, wonder if they're options?

[Huck BB62]

Hey, I wonder if they beefed up the steering components. Can anyone tell from this pic?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Huck,
In my humble opinion, Flex-fuel or H2 are the growing technologies of the next 10-15 years. Flex-fuel or bio-diesel are the only two oil alternatives that are going to work short-term, as H2 is going to be a long, long way from anything like a HUMMER (unless you don't mind filling up every 100 miles). Gas will likely go up as China, India, and other countries expand, and as the oil-wealthy nations continue to be unfriendly. Some of the only near term solutions are:
1. Discover more oil domestically (highly expensive)
2. Blow the bits out of those countries and set up our own infrastructure (highly expensive and slow)
3. Grow our own fuel (Think Brazil; very possible as the distribution networks are there, and we're familiar with liquid fuels)
4. Stop driving

It's not really an environmental issue (though there are environmental benefits when using switchgrass or sugar cane), but simply (I think) the changing nature of our world and economy. Personally, whatever I drive next I want to have flex capability because it's coming, even if it's not here today. Though corn has to go away as the production source.

Anyway, back to the gloriousness of the H3 ALPHA! :D