What needs the most improvement on your H2?

[rpv]

1. the rust problem should be corrected.
2. better gas milage.
3. raise the front end/suspension 3-5 inches.
4. full third row seat.
5. detachable middle row seats.
6. cassette player.
7. improve the flimsy air con vents.
8. real fog lights.
9. loud horn.
10. deisel engine.
thats all...
rpv

[PARAGON]

The power is lacking especially when considering the mpg is in the low teens. I have a 2001 XL Denali with a 6.0L and the difference in throttle response is remarkable even though the two weigh relatively the same. The Denali's rear end is a 3.73 which would make you think that the H2 should have more seat of the pants torque.

<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>More power
<LI>I solved the key fob problem by using a small ring and only 2 keys. The rest of me keys are on a separate ring.
<LI>Mine was built in July of 2002 and the headlights were almost dangerous they were so bad.
<LI>Wind noise from the plastic windshield shroud, the running lights, the antennas and other plastic items that flap are not indicative of a $50,000+ vehicle.
<LI>Overall too much plastic
<LI>Why not independent suspension all the way around?
<LI>Wiper arms need to take the pressure off of the blades when not in use
<LI>Stock tire pressure monitor (at least) and/or push-button inflate/deflate
<LI>Back-up sensors like on other SUV's in the same price range
<LI>....overall, just more attention to detail[/list]
I love my H2 and wouldn't trade it for anything, but there is plenty of room for improvement and I am sure other members will continue to list some of the gripes and complaints that have been discussed over the past year.

By the way, it would seem that this site and club needs to become the official Hummer H2 club and forum since it is leaps and bounds above the "official" hummer club.

[Texas Red]

Yea, that's right, 17 mpg. Me too . . . in the city. 19 mpg on the hwy. Remember Steve? . . . You were seeing the same.

Yea, that's the ticket.

Jim
Red H2

[DennisAJC]

UNA,

What kind of after market Compressor do you have? How was it set up? Where do you put the tank? Got any pics?

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"You have a tawyt body...yesh yesh....tawyt...lawyk a tawyger"
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[uniblack]

Hey everyone,

If you had only one choice what would you improve: the interior design, the exterior design, the suspension / powertrain setup, or nothing? Please also state reasons why.

Thanks,

[[uniblack]]

[John D]

OK 89Vette an GM guy, but where is our missing horsepower and how do we get it back without buying a blower?
John D 03 H2

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 89vette:
The H2 weighs 620lbs more than the EXT and has 30 more horses and I think 20 more ft lbs of torque. Plus it does not have as big a tire. The H2 does have 4:11 gears and that should make up for the larger tire. When I jump in the Escalade, I feel like I am driving a go cart. The steerign is so light and it has so much more power.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade
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[ZeroTolerance]

No need to pray for you my son, the TRUTH shall set you free....... HAHAHAHAHA

[89vette]

Unaslob. No I am not thinking about it. Projects like that never end. I learned that from my Vette that is bored and stroked. If I did anything, it would be a heads, cam and exhaust improvements. If money was no object, I'd build a 427 out of it. The company that assembled my Vette shortblock www.moreperformanceinc.com would build it for me. It's a pricey option though.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

[Orbital H2]

I get almost as good of gas mileage as a buddy of mine with a brand new Mitsubishi Evolution, his little 4 banger only gets about 1.5 mpg better than my H2

H2 Black Lux, Air Suspension, AEM Intake, soon to be blacked out...
Black 02 Fatboy
300ZX TT 500Hp, 10.5Sec completely Blacked out, Wolfe Sport 600 Turbo, Billet Aluminum FlyWheel, Carbon Claw RPS Turbo Clutch, Dual Pop Intake, HKS Intercoolers/Exhaust

[MountainH2]

Even if he is a troll from a foreign manufacturer, who cares? Where do people look for full-size Trucks and SUV's? American. The foreign jobs are known for econo-box cars, not full-size Trucks/SUV's.
If it's someone else looking for juice, let them. It's not going to change the way we all feel/love about the Hummer.

Improvements
- More Power (diesel Option)
- Beef up the front suspension. Seems to be a weak point.

Yes, there's a lot of plastic, but didn't they build the H2 with the Aftermarket in mind? The H2 has to be one of the biggest Accessory vehicles on the road. You can practically rebuild the thing with all the Accessories floating around.

I still love it!!!

[Centerfire]

Can never have to much power... Don't expect performance like my S2000, however it wouild be noce if it had a little better chance of getting out of it's own way.

PS. To you buggers who brought up the key clicking thing. Thanks.. never noticed until you mentioned.. now it bugs me too!

Mike

[DennisAJC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Dare I say, at the risk of being branded a racist, a Japanese troll? There I said it. I have a feeling he's a dirty sh*t covered japanese troll. Can't wait to see how the japanese try to rip off the H2 design.

Dennis & Dan, please pray for my racist soul. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Dis is a mista Hakkagooa san of Toyota Corporation. You Mista Drty willa burn in hell you racist round eye pinka skinned pig.

LOL...Hey my wife is Japanese!

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[KenP]

Thanks.

Love the truck, but obviously wanted more power. I went just a smidge over the top.

More ground clearance would be nice and that darn banging key on the dash thing...

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[DRTYFN]

Dare I say, at the risk of being branded a racist, a Japanese troll? There I said it. I have a feeling he's a dirty sh*t covered japanese troll. Can't wait to see how the japanese try to rip off the H2 design.

Dennis & Dan, please pray for my racist soul.

[89vette]

The H2 weighs 620lbs more than the EXT and has 30 more horses and I think 20 more ft lbs of torque. Plus it does not have as big a tire. The H2 does have 4:11 gears and that should make up for the larger tire. When I jump in the Escalade, I feel like I am driving a go cart. The steerign is so light and it has so much more power.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

[Zing]

Relax there Franky boy. You'll see. Let's hear from some 2004 owners on what MPG you get with cruise control on 55 MPH.

[DURAMAX TIM]

Drag racer, the wife's 04 has the licorice despenser in it.
I'll get pics when I can.

Yell'r 04 Lux w/ air, sunroof,F&R brush bars
Traded 03 White Lux
03 GMC D/A CC SLT LB soon to be 04

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>
89vette said:

The Caddy has a higher compression ratio and a more aggressive cam profile than the H2 motor.
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SUT on order 12/02. 10 months down, 8 to go!
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[89vette]

Paragon summed it up well. The exterior I like. The plastic bumpers do not bother me except for the cheap extensions on the front. WTH is that about? Other items for me are:

1. Banging key FOB is just poor engineering
2. Lack of storage space
3. No place for change or hooks for sport coats.
4. Door panels and dash pieces are not even up to Yugo standards. This is a problem with all GM products except Cadillac cars seem to be OK.
5. More power needed. My Escalade is like driving a sports car compared to the H2 and it averages 2.5 MPG better.
6. Duramax as an option
7. Better NAV system and XM standard
8. Back up sonar sensors. How much could these cost? They can save lives and make backing up much less dangerous. I have the habit of waiting for the bells to warn me when I am about to ram something then I realize I'm in my car and not the wifes! This is going to get me sooner or later.
9. Tie rods are a joke. What were they thinking? Those look like the same rod ends for 1/2 tons.
10. Hi beam indicator way too bright as other have said.
11. Lights should be HID's.
12. Better looking AC vents.

I think most of us here would still buy another one. I only buy GM products and am brand loyal. I think GM products have improved over the last decade but your interiors still suck.

Most of my driving is on road. I did take my H2 off road a few times and it does everything I need it to.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

[KMAzz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by unaslob:
install an air tank for the compressor. i did not get the adventure package... kinda glad I didnt now.. I have heard the compressor is weak... it takes 20 minutes to bring the tires back from 20PSI....

I had my own compressor installed and larger airtank... LOVE IT!!! can air up in just a minute or two

plus if you are combing the forum... you would know I have a pretty sweet airhorn....with lanyard...

I have had it for about 3 weeks...and use it several times a day... una!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Phil you just use it to scare the crap out of random peds...Don't Lie


On topic:
The h2 could use some nice Fog lights...

2003 Yellow H2
1993 Ford Probe GT(SHOW CAR)