Some thoughts and questions from a new H2 owner [Archive]

Subgunner

10-18-2003, 11:02 AM

On air filters, I want to improve the H2's breathing. I have notice that most of the aftermarket filters are of the open type. There has been some discussion on this board relating to noise and possible water ingestion from the open filter arrangement. Would a K&N filter in the factory box work almost as well with out the problems?

On tires, My truck was delivered with 30 lbs. in each tire. The door sticker clearly indicates 37 lbs as the correct pressure. After going to 37 lbs I noted a 2 mpg improvement on the trucks computer along with better performance. Can I go higher and still maintain even long term tire wear?

How many miles can I expect out of the stock tires if I keep them properly inflated for everyday driving?

I’m not an off-roader and most of my driving is within 100 miles of home. The worst terrain my H2 will see is grass, so, I’m considering the removal of the spare tire from my H2. In the interior it occupies too much space and blocks rear vision. Mounting it on the rear also blocks rear vision and hinders easy access to the rear hatch. Roof mounting is out because it will not clear my garage entrance. It has been my experience that today’s high quality tires rarely blow out, if
they do pick up a nail or a screw they will still run but slowly leak air. My intension is to carry a 12 volt air pump and a few large cans of stop leak just incase I pickup something away from home. This sounds
workable to my, is there anything I’m missing?

Thanks

NO Muslims - NO Terror

Subgunner

10-18-2003, 11:02 AM

cmb31078

10-18-2003, 11:04 AM

About the spare tire thing. That is what the free on-star is for http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Roadside assistance.

Craig

Patriot

10-18-2003, 11:25 AM

Welcome!!!

On the air filter issue...I use the Xtreme flow unit. It does exactly as you describe. It puts a K&N like flter within the factory airbox. Very easy to install. Give them a call.

On the spare...I went with the exterior spare tire carrier. Not too much trouble to swing away from the rear for access but the wife does complain. I may go with a Gobi down the road as I don't garage my ride. As others say...you have On-Star too!!!

Subgunner

10-18-2003, 11:39 AM

But can On-Star plug a flat tire?
Whats a Gobi?????
Thanks
Subgunner

NO Muslims - NO Terror

Batson34

10-18-2003, 11:44 AM

On tire presure

B]FORD EXPLORER!!!![/B] http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

Follow the tire manufacturer reccomendations printed ON the tire.

You'll read lots about people messing with tire pressures but that revolves around off-roading & traction.

Keep a tire gauge in your Hummer and check the pressures often.

Patriot

10-18-2003, 12:36 PM

GOBI= Gobi roof rack...see ad/website this page to the left

On-Star can't plug tire...but the guy they call to come out to help you can/might. Just tell them when you make the call that you have NO spare and need a service that can plug tires and re-inflate roadside.

argonaut

10-18-2003, 04:32 PM

Onstar is notalways the most reliable either. they claim it is a satellite service, but it is actually analog cellular, so if you are out of range, you are screwed. I trust the beefy tread of the BFGs to resist a blowout, and I think a tire patching kit would be a good idea.

As for the no muslims no terror thing, are we forgetting european terrorists like the Irish, or the Jewish terrorism against the British, or the catholic church's terrorism throughout history? Terrorism ran rampant throughout the french revolution, and it was the ultimate weapon at Stalin's disposal. how about the Zealots that plagued the Romans in Judea? Don't be naive buddy. Terrorism predates the Muslim Faith by thousands of years, and will probably long outlast them.

'03 H2 Sunset Orange No mods
'03 BMW M3 Convertible
'02 BMW M5

Subgunner

10-18-2003, 05:18 PM

Thanks Guys, alot of good ideas.
Also, thanks to Argonaut for the lecture. You may be right about the past but today the religion that is responsible for terrorism and murder against Americans and Jews is Islam. Enough said.
Subgunner

NO Muslims - NO Terror

cmb31078

10-18-2003, 10:58 PM

If you have the rear air ride you have an air compressor on board. Just carry a patch kit and you can make it to get it fixed. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Craig

Subgunner

10-19-2003, 12:03 AM

I don't have the onboard compressor but I can buy one for under $30. I will ditch the 100 lb wheel and carry the compressor, tire plug kit, tire stop leak in a can and On-Star. I had an opportunity to try different tire pressures for street driving and settled in on 38lbs for all four. It seemed to provide a good ride and economy.
Subgunner

NO Muslims - NO Terror

Patriot

10-19-2003, 11:12 AM

Alec and Phil,

Gee..what ever happened to "free speech"?? You don't have to agree with him....

How about if he changes it to "No radical Islamic's"????

I usually have the tag line "Pledge allegiance or pack your bags"...would that get me in trouble too???

Too much PC in this forum sometimes....

...back to the topic please.....

[This message was edited by Patriot on 10-19-03 at 07:07 AM.]

Centerfire

10-19-2003, 11:55 AM

I am new to this site.. I find it interesting how unrelated comments(not H2) mirror other sites. I spend part of my work day answering questions on our web page and folks just go off on the littlest things... So anyway. Go for a new intake.. hell they are only a couple hundred dollars.. if you do not like it throw it away or sell on ebay.. I put an Air Raid on my H2 2 weeks ago.. Do not know if it does anything other then I know it is on their. Just like the last 12 GM trucks ( suv).. I will be adding an exhaust as soon as I can determine which one.. Shoot guys and gals we spent in excess of $45K for the toys whats another few dollars for more toys.

Mike

DennisAJC

10-19-2003, 12:58 PM

Patriot,

That's just as offensive to some people as,

" Kill all Americans "

Free speech???? A line must be draw. "No Muslims=No Terror"???WTF??

It's **** like this that put us in this new world we live in. Don't take the stupid path, Take the challenging one.

Understand the Muslim = No Terror

"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

Patriot

10-19-2003, 01:30 PM

Dennis,

Nope, don't buy it....

Insult me all you want...

I didn't say I agree with the statement... but it's close..."NO Islamic radicals = NO terrorism"

...but I don't "need" to understand the "Muslim"....WHAT I DO understand is that they will not compromise no matter how much YOU understand them.

Islamic radicals would slit your throat and your families and watch you bleed to death as they laugh...UNDERSTAND THAT DENNIS.

A least a dozen terrorist happenings can be attributed to Islamic radicals.....

I may be "stupid" but you are "naive"....naive to think your PC "compromise & understand" crap will work in the mind of a terrorist???

Oh..by the way...

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of PanAm Flight 103!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the Marine barracks in Lebanon!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the military barracks in Saudi Arabia!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the American Embassies in Africa!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the USS COLE!

REMEMBER the MUSLIM attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11/2001!

Etc...etc....Yes, Dennis, I understand them....

Disclaimer: Subgunner, I apologize for the off-topic hijacking of this thread but this really hits home for me.

Subgunner

10-19-2003, 04:39 PM

Lighten up guys! My tag line does not say anything about killing a billion Muslims.

Phil D, I think you need to go back to reading school.

It is deceivingly simple, it displays my dislike for radical Muslims and the many non-radical Muslims who condone, protect and even defend them. It is a reminder, so we will not forget the death and horror brought to us by those very same Muslims and as an aside it will always bring to the surface those Politically Correct Fools who fail to understand the First and usually the Second Amendments to the Constitution. The First Amendment is not about speech you agree with, Hello... IT’S ABOUT ALL SPEECH!

I joined this board to talk H2 not politics, so for those sensitive souls who have the panties in a bunch I do apologize and remind you that “I do feel your pain.”

I further suggest that if you find my beliefs offensive, just ignore my posts, you are not forced to read them.

Now can we move on?

Subgunner

NO Muslims - NO Terror

[This message was edited by Subgunner on 10-19-03 at 12:31 PM.]

argonaut

10-19-2003, 06:12 PM

So by this theory, because more than a dozen rapes have been commited by white people, does that make all white people rapists? The ignorance of people is very astonishing. When you travel around the world you notice that people in other developed nations tend to be much better educated and more intelligent than the average Americans. Why are Americans so stupid? I just don't understand. I think it is the prominence of our media and how it doesn'r allow the average American to think for his or herself. even our friends up north are smarter and more worldly than the stupid Americans in this country. I just don't get the ignorance. Do people understand how incredibly uneducated and downright inbred that they sound when they make those blanket statements? The IRA has commited more acts of terror against the british that any radical islamic group, or all of them put together for that matter. But do we label all Irish as terrorists? your stupidity astounds me. every time an ignorant person is confronted with their idiotic statements they hide behind the constitution like a little baby. Grow up buddy and get a life. I am just as proud to be American as you are, but unlike you I am not afraid to open my eyes and crticize this country and its people.

'03 H2 Sunset Orange No mods
'03 BMW M3 Convertible
'02 BMW M5

Subgunner

10-19-2003, 06:35 PM

Argonaut, I think it's time to let it go. I know, the whole world doesn't get, just you.

This is an H2 board and I wish to stay on the topic... the H2

So Lets agree to disagree, just promise you won't spray paint bad words on my Hummer.
Your Friend, The Subgunner

NO Muslims - NO Terror

Klaus

10-19-2003, 06:57 PM

Subgunner, you can't ask to stay on topic when you use a radical signature line like yours on every post.

You can either change it, or expect criticism.

I have to say I agree with PhilD. 60 years ago we had a world leader that spouted off the same rhetoric. The "Final Solution" didn't turn out too well, did it?

Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

DennisAJC

10-19-2003, 07:40 PM

AMEN! Bruthur!

Kill the Terrorists(whoever they may be). Not the Muslims.

A few of my employees are Muslim. And boy do they hate the radicals.

"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

Centerfire

10-19-2003, 08:17 PM

Gosh and I thought some of the folks on our companys web site get excited...

Mike

Subgunner

10-19-2003, 09:57 PM

Alec, you act like a child and you sound like a child. Now it's name calling, racist, ingorant redneck, you are realy going to hurt my feelings.

But I guess it's understandable when I looked at the number of posts you have made,1438 in less than a year. It seems you have much to say about everything, the medical term for this malady is "diarrhea of the mouth."

And, after reading your dimwitted Gang Wars thread it is obvious I am dealing with children... This New York Redneck spends his time buying real estate and speculting in the equities market, not playing make beleive on the computer. Your all right, I won't be posting much here.

Good Night Children and please don't fight over who gets to be the drug dealer.
Subgunner

PS Don't forget to come back with some snappy retort.

NO Muslims - NO Terror

Patriot

10-19-2003, 10:25 PM

Alec,

So...let's see...

You are the same guy that thought the Hummer "Big Race" commercial was sending a "bad message" about ruining trails but see it as OK to act like a "drug dealer", "pimp", and such during "gang wars"??? You spend your money supporting this crap???

And what message does that send to our kids "Sir Alec"??? Oh, its OK to smack-a-ho as long as you don't ruin Colorodo's trails???

I smell a democrat hypocrite here folks. A "typical" demi whose thoughts change with the wind based on "how he feels" that day.

Gets a good gas pain and he's off on the "next band wagon" claiming it will "give the wrong impression". Throwing around words like "racist" and "predjudice"....sheesh.

argonaut

10-19-2003, 11:30 PM

Now why are you louts picking on Alec? he is a good guy and has done nothing wrong here except express his feelings. Who cares what he does online in his free time. At least he isn't being racist like subgunner who is obviously way too into his little miniscule world to understand that he is a racist *******.

'03 H2 Sunset Orange No mods
'03 BMW M3 Convertible
'02 BMW M5

KenP

10-20-2003, 12:20 AM

Alec:
Great photo of the month you had. I always look forward to your posts. Very informative. I may even sign up for gang wars soon, sounds like fun.

Subgun:
The safest thing to do is change the stock filter to a K & N stock replacement. If they are not available yet, just wait, they will be.

Jason and everyone on the forum:
One of the things I like about this site is the threads do not always stay on topic, as stated before. Sometimes these things wind in directions I never would have dreamed of when they started. It keeps things entertaining and I come back often to check things out. Kudos to Jason (and now Steve) for letting them run their course. Remember the freak computer geek awhile back? Or what about the current H2gayr? This may be a private site, but we should be thankful the powers that run it, let it run.

That said, this is an H2 site, but there are many political statements made throughout. I hope that does not stop just because some want to stay on topic.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

DennisAJC

10-20-2003, 01:20 AM

Sub, Patriot,

Forget about it. Everyone has their own views.

As for the insults to Alec...well it won't take you far. It may sound UFAIR but he has respect on this Forum. Something you guys have to earn.

We know you from squatt so don't come here acting like you belong here....not yet.

Ease up, get to know the guys before you shoot off. Some of us are just ITCHING to jump in! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

Buckeye Hummer

10-20-2003, 02:36 AM

I don't like Alec either, he's really a jerk.

Hey Alec,

How are the plans coming on the L.A. trip? I have been planting seeds with my family to come out to Colorado for the 4th of July. We'll see how far I get. I expect some expert spotting from you and the CO crew.

BTW, I love violent games, it keeps me from doing it in real life http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

DennisAJC

10-20-2003, 02:41 AM

Buckeye!

Join our gang! I'm still trying to get the hang of it. Being a pimp ain't easy.

"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

Buckeye Hummer

10-20-2003, 02:43 AM

Dennis,

If I get consumed in 1 more internet vice I lose my family, job and heaven forbid, my hummer http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif OK, how do I get started?

Patriot

10-20-2003, 09:16 AM

Dennis,

Do as you like...

I don't need your respect or the respect from Alec...and I don't need to "belong" to your little "club" to feel "respected".

You say I insulted him? What about his conduct??...his insults???...his wrongs???

Alec has respect here for a reason....like-likes-like.

Read back...Alec (and dear Phil) is the one that took this thread where it is....so don't jump on me Dennis. I responded with a decent answer to Subgunner earlier...Alec responded with his "holier-than-thou" crap.

If he didn't like his tag-line...report him to the Mod.

Enough said....

argonaut

10-20-2003, 04:19 PM

the beauty of this forum is that the mod leaves just about everything alone, letting things go whatever way they will. Normally all threads, even as outrageous they get, end up back on topic. We have had people with offensive sigs before, and when confronted, they apologized and removed it with no hard feelings. Now we have some racist redneck on here that is being an ******* about it and attempting to hide behind the bill of rights on a private forum. We don't need that type of person on this forum. When people say that they are offended by someone's sig, it should be politely removed. That ******* must have sopmething seriously wrong in his personal life. It seems he hates everybody, not just Muslims, and has no respect for anyone but himself. I think he needs to see a shrink.

'03 H2 Sunset Orange No mods
'03 BMW M3 Convertible
'02 BMW M5