Well, Is it worth it

[HummerNewbie]

My XM never went out until the past 3 or 4 days. It only goes out for a second or two and is really not big deal. I wonder if there is something going on that would cause this like solar flares.

[DeLeon]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerJim:
I have been working with a fabrication shop to make a bracket for the front to mount a winch. Does anyone know of any aftermarket winches and brackets being offered for the H3?
While I was under the front end, I noticed two of the front skid plate bolts were loose. I put some Loctite on them and torqued them back in at 85 ft-lbs. I've heard of others on this forum with the same problem. I'm not sure if this problem is vibrational or a manufacturing glitch. Check your front skid plate bolts!
5,000 miles on the odometer today and not a single problem with the H3, except for this minor skid plate deal.
Does anyone else loose the signal on their XXM satellite radio when driving under trees or behind hills? Is this just a problem in my hilly, forested area? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, my front skid plat came off after 1600 miles, now that I know this happened to you I'm sure it was a manufacturing glitch. I called HUMMER to tell them about this, they will send me a free oil change for the "inconvenience" and they told me to take my truck to the dealer for a full inspection... you guys should do the same, or at least make sure that those bolts are tight.

[H3 Builder]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The only "complaint" I can mention is that the front skid plate felt down after 1600 miles, I think the bolts were not tight enough or something... anyway, just make sure that the bolts are tight and enjoy your H3 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> While I was under the front end, I noticed two of the front skid plate bolts were loose. I put some Loctite on them and torqued them back in at 85 ft-lbs. I've heard of others on this forum with the same problem. I'm not sure if this problem is vibrational or a manufacturing glitch. Check your front skid plate bolts!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Yeah, my front skid plat came off after 1600 miles, now that I know this happened to you I'm sure it was a manufacturing glitch. I called HUMMER to tell them about this, they will send me a free oil change for the "inconvenience" and they told me to take my truck to the dealer for a full inspection... you guys should do the same, or at least make sure that those bolts are tight.
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Sorry that you guys are having this problem. I will let a few people know that this is taking place. One question is which bolts are loose? Are they the ones between the 2 skid plates? If it is between the 2 , I think I have a clue.

[HummerJim]

Yep, those are the bolts!

Lovin' my Hummer H3 - fun machine!

[H3 Builder]

Those 2 bolts are started in one part of the plant and finshed when the skid plate is installed. The skid plate has slots and is slid into place and then tightened. Evidently, something happened and they didn't get tightened. After the shutdown, I'll get with someone and look into this.

[DeLeon]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3 Builder:
Those 2 bolts are started in one part of the plant and finshed when the skid plate is installed. The skid plate has slots and is slid into place and then tightened. Evidently, something happened and they didn't get tightened. After the shutdown, I'll get with someone and look into this. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks a lot Builder, I was concerned about this and I called HUMMER to let them know about the problem, but they said they had to have a few complaints before they could call the factory and see if this was really a problem in the assembly line... now that you are there and you can let people know about this maybe this can be fixed before someone gets hurt, and I'd really try to contact those who have their H3 already to let them know about this problem.

Thanks again Builder!

[H3 Buyer to be?]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jk1165:
For those who already H3 owners, What do you think,
any advise? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I may be the wrong person to ask... I sold it after only 2 weeks. I HOPE that I messed up (the first time), and should have bought the OFFROAD PACK with the different gearing. My only problem is, if the HP is going to be sooo lacking, then it better get close to the 20 MPG that it is claiming. You can't exect me to be OK with both no power, and bad fuel econmy.

The Monsoon system sounds great, the blind spots are horrific, the truck draws all kinds of looks because of its awesome style, the sunroof is VERY cool, the interior is comfy but no where near even as big as my wife's small BMW X5, the windows and seat adjustments are in weird places and the windshield will need de-bugged daily (due to the nearly straight vertical design)...

Hmmmm what else? Oh yeah, looks sick with offroad wheels and tires!

[H3 Builder]

See this post


http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/t...5/m/4761062331

[BeerDog]

I'm very happy with mine so far...at least when I get to drive it.
Story: My wife is driving to work on Interstate 5.. she goes past a convey of 18 wheelers... The end truck honks his horn and waves.. As my wife drives by.. the convoy of trucks start honking... As you can see by this event... I don't think I'm ever going to drive the H3???