Off road in the H3 [Archive] - Hummer Forums by Elcova

jkH1+H2=H3

07-31-2005, 11:35 PM

Hey guys, and Gals. any body take there H3 off road yet? I know wannabe H3 has done it. I am going to Paragon Aug. 20th in PA. If you have any trials and tribulations, that would be great. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

jkH1+H2=H3

07-31-2005, 11:35 PM

MisterE

08-01-2005, 01:02 AM

Yep!

Two words of advice:

Watch the ingress angle.. At the Humer Happening we were going down a tall hill into a mud pit, then immediately up another tall hill. You needed lots of speed, the H2'd did fine, but my H3 nose plowed a bit (look at the D rings). Scrated up the lower bumper.

Watch debris in wheel wells, something cracked my driver side front wheel weel.

Other then that, have a blast..you'll go everywhere the H2s do!!

MisterE

08-01-2005, 01:03 AM

For bigger picture of D Rings check out my Hummer Happening Frequency thread, I beleive it is a few pages back in the forum!

jkH1+H2=H3

08-01-2005, 01:13 AM

Hey, Mister, mister, thanks for the feedback...
Did you do any preliminary breakin time with your H3 to break it in. I have not stressed the system yet.

jkH1+H2=H3

08-01-2005, 01:14 AM

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifUR H3 is so Dirty, Cool. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

jkH1+H2=H3

08-01-2005, 01:23 AM

Speaking of the wheel well, It looks that its made of cheep partical board or something. I looked in it and saw staples http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gifI understand for easy replacement and Cheeper, but?? its a Hummer.? Oh Boy?!

MisterE

08-01-2005, 07:43 PM

Break in:
Get in, turn key, give'r hell ;-)

Actually it was about 2 weeks old when I took it, there were two other H3's that were about the same age.

Yeah, I was a bit ticked about the wheel well. It is a like 1/8" thick plastic, and yes stapled into place. Guess at least it won't rust!

I just picked it up from the dealer and it is fixed up (they did warranty it, so that was cool).

HummerNewbie

08-01-2005, 08:59 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MisterE:
Yeah, I was a bit ticked about the wheel well. It is a like 1/8" thick plastic, and yes stapled into place. Guess at least it won't rust! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, maybe the staples will http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MisterE:
I just picked it up from the dealer and it is fixed up (they did warranty it, so that was cool). </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Glad to hear they fixed it under warranty http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

h2co-pilot

08-01-2005, 09:04 PM

It will be so much fun! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Make sure you get lots of pics JK. I will have the cohorts on it too.

BTW, Belated Congratulations HummerNewbie! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I see your catching up, I'm getting a little nervous. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

H3H

08-01-2005, 09:04 PM

Me this weekend with the ******* Club at the Devil's Den

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/7731046431/inlineimg/Y/Hummerh3A.jpg
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/8831046431/inlineimg/Y/Hummer2_b.jpg

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/4161047431/inlineimg/Y/Hummer2_062.jpg
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/5131057431/inlineimg/Y/H3.jpg

usetosellhummer

08-01-2005, 09:13 PM

eeeeeeyaaaa looks like fun

HummerNewbie

08-01-2005, 09:14 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
BTW, Belated Congratulations HummerNewbie! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I see your catching up, I'm getting a little nervous. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Why thank you http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Those Jeep trolls sure made it easy to rack up some posts http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif Tell you what, I will try and just sit back and watch for a few days http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Great pics, looks like a blast.

wannabeH3

08-01-2005, 09:22 PM

damn next time invite me!

Jersey Guy

08-01-2005, 09:28 PM

when I took my wheel well off to replace the plug I didnt see any staples where are they located I thought it was on secure with bolts and push rivetshttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/cobra227/plug.jpg

HummerJim

08-01-2005, 10:05 PM

H3H, you get my vote for off-road picture of the month. I thought I was the only one crazy enough to do water that deep. Have you extended your transmission vent tube? Kinda eerie when you feel it start to float for a second or two, isn't it? THAT'S WHAT HUMMERS ARE MADE TO DO!!! Geez, that looks like it was fun!

H3H

08-01-2005, 10:14 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerJim:
H3H, you get my vote for off-road picture of the month. I thought I was the only one crazy enough to do water that deep. Have you extended your transmission vent tube? Kinda eerie when you feel it start to float for a second or two, isn't it? THAT'S WHAT HUMMERS ARE MADE TO DO!!! Geez, that looks like it was fun! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks Jim http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

It was fun let me tell you, I was suprised how EASILY I made it through the muck, even with the not-so-agressive duelers. When does the snorkel come out for the H3 ;P

Tell me more about the transmission vent tube? What things do I need to look out for when I deep-water ford?

black06atx

08-02-2005, 12:51 AM

h3h, looks like alot of fun, maybe next time i will go. the pics kick ass http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

H3H

08-02-2005, 06:01 AM

It looks like I went thought well over 24 inches of water...probably more like 30 inches

jkH1+H2=H3

08-02-2005, 01:25 PM

Hello H3H, awsome! Pictures, Look at that h3 go.. Question, Do you have the standard under body protection or did you buy the excessory issued under body protector??? Also, Is there any chance of Air bag deployment in off roading? Aside hitting a tree?
Thanks H3H.
Also, Can any of u guys, give me a must have check list that u would recommend having in the h3, that would be helful. Im a gaget guy.

H3H

08-02-2005, 01:25 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by black06atx:
h3h, looks like alot of fun, maybe next time i will go. the pics kick ass http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

thanks...you should definately try and make it out!

Hummer Guy

08-02-2005, 01:30 PM

I'm jealous, H3H....

H3H

08-02-2005, 01:30 PM

KenP

08-02-2005, 02:51 PM

JK, you should be ok at Paragon. We'll keep in mind what you have and the others. We don't want anyone getting damage. I don't have the heavy duty UCP either. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif I haven't hurt anything. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Pick up this kit from PhilD if you want.
http://www.trailduty.com/products/trailduty/kits-hd.html
I got the HD Kit 3.

Even if you can't get one, don't worry about it. We have everything except spare H3 parts. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

H3 Hummer

08-02-2005, 05:23 PM

I have the rocker panel protection and undercarriage protection. Check out my site for reviews and information on these products.

Larry W

08-02-2005, 05:33 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3H:
Me this weekend with the ******* Club at the Devil's Den

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/7731046431/inlineimg/Y/Hummerh3A.jpg
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/8831046431/inlineimg/Y/Hummer2_b.jpg

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/4161047431/inlineimg/Y/Hummer2_062.jpg
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/5131057431/inlineimg/Y/H3.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

do you happen to have larger versions of these?

MisterE

08-02-2005, 05:54 PM

Sweet! Boy that looks like a blast!

Two questions?

1. Did the door seals hold or did you get water inside the vehicle?

2. How are you posting such big photos, when I tried I had to do the smallest size possible with XP's resizer (for hand held screen).

Great Pics!

H3H

08-02-2005, 06:29 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MisterE:
Sweet! Boy that looks like a blast!

Two questions?

1. Did the door seals hold or did you get water inside the vehicle?

No water got into the vehicle...

2. How are you posting such big photos, when I tried I had to do the smallest size possible with XP's resizer (for hand held screen).

No idea, a h2 member is the one who posted the pictures of me...
Great Pics! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

f5fstop

08-02-2005, 07:09 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jkH1+H2=H3:
Hello H3H, awsome! Pictures, Look at that h3 go.. Question, Do you have the standard under body protection or did you buy the excessory issued under body protector??? Also, Is there any chance of Air bag deployment in off roading? Aside hitting a tree?
Thanks H3H.
Also, Can any of u guys, give me a must have check list that u would recommend having in the h3, that would be helful. Im a gaget guy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, the air bags should not deploy. The primary controller (AKA the infamous black box that is really silver with yellow stickers) called an SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module), senses deceleration. It is an accelerometer that when it senses a sudden deceleration it checks against internal algorithms and determines if the bag(s) are to be deployed (blown).
If there is no passenger, the passenger air bag will not be deployed. (Passenger is sensed by weight pressing on a bladder that supplies and electrical input to the SDM.
There are also two-front sensors, that are used to help the SDM determine the severity of the crash, and whether to deploy one or both stages of the air bag(s).
There are also seat sensors to determine how close the seat is to the bag. Seat real close, only one stage of the bag(s) will deploy. Seat far back, SDM might deploy both stages of the bag(s).
Even hitting a tree head on while off-roading might not deploy the bag(s) since the deceleration of the vehicle will not be that drastic.
Air bags can save your life, but there is a fine balance of deploying them. Many times people believe they should deploy, but they do not deploy, and that is normal. They are designed to deploy in a serious crash only.
Example, hitting a deer and chances are the bag(s) will not deploy; hit a moose or a full grown cow, and chances are they will deploy.
(This information does not pertain to side air bags, they are also controlled by the SDM but rely on outboard side sensors.)
PS The SDM is the "black box" everyone talks about that contains the last five or ten seconds (depends on SDM unit) of vehicle data, but only if the bag(s) deploy, or there is what is called a near deployment. The information retained is engine RPM, vehicle speed, throttle position, brake input, seat belt usage, etc. The system was created for GM's (and Ford/Chrysler/Toyota, etc.) defense in court cases where someone stated they applied the brakes and they did not work. However, if the SDM displays the brakes were never applied and the throttle was wide open, the person was mistaken as to which pedal they were pushing.
Requires two software programs to decipher the information; one program downloads a hex file, the other deciphers the hex file into graphs. Dealers cannot access the information via the Tech 2. Also, the data stream is erased when the engine is turned off, as long as the bag(s) were not deployed or there was a near deployment.
However, you should be aware that if GM receives a court order to download the information from a court, they will do it (can't tell a court no). Also, many state police agencies have obtained the software for all manufacturers so that they can use it for accident reconstruction.
Last year, a Vette owner was convicted of vehicular manslaughter for doing over 114 mph, and the information was obtained from the SDM.
However, last year, a person who owned a Saturn was found innocent due to information obtained from an SDM. (Witnesses stated she was speeding, SDM proved she was doing under the posted speed limit.) So, it can work against you or for you.

KenP

08-02-2005, 07:35 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MisterE:
Sweet! Boy that looks like a blast!

Two questions?

1. Did the door seals hold or did you get water inside the vehicle?

2. How are you posting such big photos, when I tried I had to do the smallest size possible with XP's resizer (for hand held screen).

Great Pics! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I use the same program and just choose "Small". It's worked everytime. Maybe you have some super hi-res pics and that's the problem. Lower the resolution. But don't ask me how. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif