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I call the orange - flaming orange, but believe its official name is Solar Flare Metallic

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Sweet action shots!! :perfect10s:


I'm digging that charcoal color. And I actually kinda like the orange. Would look good all blacked out. :cool:

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Cool V8's

Check out the skid marks from the Charcoal H3 going up the hill and what up the left front tire? It looks like chewing gem but probably dust:)

It must be in Moab since the rear plate is bent too:)

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Nice .. Full UBP... and Rock Rails... And A V-8.

That second shot down looks like a scary steep climb..Yeooooow..!!

Wonder what the angle was on that one..?? Nice when your wheelen a rig that doesn't belong to you ..but to the General.


Full Speed ahead..:D

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i love that charcoal color, thatll be a major seller.

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thanks F5 :jump:

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Those are the cleanest rigs I've ever seen on a trail. Sweet V8 tho!

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That was fun!

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The front skid plate is a lot different from ours. No more H3 badging on the plate.

Was that to make more room for the V8?

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Great pics! :clapping:

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I saw the new color palate at the dealership on monday....the new colors a awesome.

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Ok so what are all the new colors or is that it

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great pics...

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No, the I-5 has the same plate. I believe it has something to do with crash, but not sure.

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Nice!!! :beerchug:


I'm still waiting for the "Green" H4. :giggling:

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I have verified via the VIN number on that "orange" Alpha, that the color is officially called 28U - SOLAR FLARE METALLIC

Alpha package....
1SE - ALPHA PACKAGE INCL:
ENGINE 5.3L V8
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPD AUTOMATIC
4.10:1 REAR AXLE
145 AMP ALTERNATOR
CHROME APPEARANCE PACKAGE INCL: CHROMED EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES CHROMED EXTERIOR MIRROR CAPS UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE
ALPHA BADGING
16" CHROME WHEELS
LEATHER APPOINTED SEATING,
FRONT/REAR 8-WAY POWER SEATS INCL LUMBAR (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) HEATED SEAT CUSHION AND BACK (DRIVER AND PASSENGER)
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL, SHIFT KNOB AND BOOT
AM/FM STEREO W/6 DISC CD PLAYER AUTOTONE CONTROL (REPLACES BASE RADIO)
7-SPEAKER MONSOON SYSTEM WITH AMPLIFIER AND REAR WOOFER SPEAKERS
OVERSIZED CARPETED FLOORMATS,
FRONT/REAR OVERSIZED CARGO AREA CARPETED FLOORMAT CARGO COVER

Also, it is designated as an H3x, but it also has the off-road package. Didn't know this could happen:D

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Let me clarify, this is what our skid plates look like



And this is what is on the alpha


Both black skid plates protecting the oil pan are the same, but the silver plate in front below the tow hooks looks completely different.

Did they make this change on all 08 H3's, or just on the alpha?

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Yeah...your right. For a second there ..I thought I smoked to much crack...:D

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Very Cool... those were the guys I met at Silver Lake in April. That second shot looks nutz...:D

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Some of our skidplates look like this :beerchug:

I like the H3 on the skidplate

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Same here! Nicely done on yours too.

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I like the v8 in the h3 rather than the h3 on the skidplate which no one can see anyways. also looks like the new skidplate seals up the front end pretty nicely compared to the old plate.

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Noticed it's a 2-part skidplate, and the front part looks kind of plasticky. Please tell me it's real metal.

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IIRC it's carbon fiber w/ hillbilly chrome sprayed on.

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After the first few years, GM cheesed out on the S10 ZR2 skidplates, replacing 1/4" with 1/4" resin.

Hope that's not the case here. They're cheaper for sure, but then again, they're cheaper. Plenty of gouges and holes in the ones I saw (that actually wheeled).

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re: the new bumper/skidplate - From one of the old Alpha threads.

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If its plastic it will snap in a second.
I only moderate off road(dam steps!) and under my hooks are all scraped up,if it was plastic they would be toast.

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Well, tomorrow AM, I will go out and hit the damn thing with my fist and listen for a plastic thud or a metal ting. I believe it is metal, but will verify in the AM.

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The bumper change, I believe, was for truck to car crash ability. Probably one was an early version and was updated with more production type parts.

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As in like, "If you can read this, Smile as you slide under!"

:eek:

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*drooling*

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X2

when i see fj's on the trail with their plastic skidplates most are falling off and loose . remember the one we saw on fins with the cracked skid and 1 of the corners was busted so the bolt wasnt holding it up anymore in one spot .

Plastic protection = :OWNED:

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All underbody skid plates or shields ARE metal or aluminum. NOT plastic. I just verified with the Orange one.:excited:

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cool thanks 5 :perfect10s:

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Ok..Next Question... Can you adapt that skid plate to your present 3..?

You know some ones gonna ask that one... Get the tape measure out F5..:clapping:

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Thanks F5, you never fail to deliver. :beerchug:

I am liking the new skid plates and how the two front ones match up so well. But there is nothing wrong with a big H3 in your face either.

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i need to see what the exaust looks like so i can plan my 20 dolla glasspak swap.

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Not sure, and was too busy seeing how an Alpha accelerates around town to get down and measure a skid plate.:D

I checked, and the other color is the new 75U - GRAPHITE METALLIC. Not bad really for a gray/black color.

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So fess up, how was the acceleration, is it worth the extra cost??

Anything else new stand out to you in the 08's?

Someone has to ask the question ya know.... :clapping:

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That's what I was thinkin' Paul....looks like they put 'em to the test but good!