H3 ALPHA Pics and Video

[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?

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by 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?

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? Would you pay $60K for an H3?

[H3less]

I knew that I was waiting for something 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!

[HummerHippy]

my 2 cents... I likey!!!

[lance-n]

Originally Posted by Sewie

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? Would you pay $60K for an H3?

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

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.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by lance-n

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 .

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...

[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!

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by lance-n

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...

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[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

[nychot]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Originally Posted by nychot

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.

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!


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

[lance-n]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

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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!!!

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by 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!!!

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

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

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

[Crash ?]

Originally Posted by lance-n

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..