H2 & H3 natural habitat?

SSWaters

SSWaters

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The landrover thread got me thinking about H's. I do like that little H3 with the V8 option, but, the only place I ever see H2 and H3's are; Detail shops, Harley-Davidson dealership parking lots, in front of trendy bars and strip clubs at the beach? Anybody seen one at a 4X4 related event?
 
Redlyners wife's H3 is pretty capable offroad. H2's I generally regard as a compensation tool only.
 
Well that's definitely a very cool one. But not the norm from what I observe. I'm thinking you could pick up an H3 Alpha in a few years cheap and mod it way out, kind'a like finding a cheap late model JK 4 door jeep and dropping a V8 in it.
 
All the guys at Windorck OHV have H3s as company vehicles.
of the ones Ive known, seem the I5 is preferred over the v8
 
I always thought since they ruined the hummer name that their natural habitat was on the pavement or in a garage!!!:poop: I do like the alpha style tho!!!
 
You got to be kidding me, its got to be a gas mileage thing with them (windrock). Bullet proof V8 would be a hoot to stomp on in that thing loosened up, I5 stumbling and cracking would not on the fun side.
 
SSWaters said:
You got to be kidding me, its got to be a gas mileage thing with them (windrock). Bullet proof V8 would be a hoot to stomp on in that thing loosened up, I5 stumbling and cracking would not on the fun side.
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I5 comes with 4.56
5.3 comes with 4.10

And depending on the year/package, a front locker is available on the later I5 Adventure models, but not on the Alphas, and a 4:1 low range is standard on the Adventure, optional on the Alphas.
 
That's cool, I'd still think a used alpha, straight axle the front, mild lift and 35's would be the cheapest/fun way out. Had enough IFS stuff in my life.
 
We have owned three H3s:

'06 H3 base model
'07 H3 Adventure model

And currently:
'08 H3 Alpha with the Adventure and luxury package.

On the Alpha, we have a 2" lift up front, 35"s tires, rear electronic locker, rock sliders, custom under armor skids, custom bumper, and a 9,000lb hidden winch. It tows my built up TJ and trailer all over the South East with ease, accelerates 0 to 60 faster than most sedans, and has been through a lot of the offroad parks around here. We built it to be a rescue vehicle for my TJ- so it always has CO2, tow straps, spare tools, and a hi-lift in case I get stuck in the TJ.

The 5.3 is awesome in this truck and between the comfort on road, the capability off-road, the towing, etc etc, it is easily my favorite vehicle that we've owned. My wife wants to race it in ECORS, but I keep explaining to her that it is the TOW RIG, and that when it breaks, we are s.o.l. However, when she moves on to the next ride, I believe I will try to figure out how to get that thing out to a race or two. Biggest negative? ~15mpg City/Hwy average.

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I rented a baby hummer for a week. I felt like I was looking out of a tank turret with those short windows. Decent little truck, though.

There used to be a jerk that hung out at Tarheel all the time and spent stupid money on his alpha Hummer. He was such an overbearing ass, I couldnt stand to be in the same room with him. I asked him one day if he knew the difference between a porqupine and a pimped out Hummer? He flew hot and I laughed my ass off!
 
Ive ridden in an H3 before. The most uncomfortable ride ever. The door panels stick out so freakin far, and the seats just SUCK.
 
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