My HUMMER progress thread- spare tire removal, light bar/lights, cameras, ETC!

[lasvegash2]

looks great...do you have the light bar on?

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by lasvegash2

looks great...do you have the light bar on?

No not yet. It's still on the saw horses waiting to have the lights mounted on it.

Been busy lately.

[Hummeron37s]

Got a pic of the finished skidplate?

[lasvegash2]

hows the lightbar coming along...looking forward to see it on your h2.

[pdxrealtor]

The lighgt bar has moved from the sawhorses to a verticle position in the corner of my garage.

I've had a lot going on with work and have put the little time I have to play towards my water bike.

The skid plate was a learning experience. I had the entire thing done and when I went to take the tape off the paint lifted off the powder coat.

I needed to sand and primer, the powdercoat wasn't good enough to make the paint stick.

The good thing is the paint scraped off easily so now it's just a matter of time.

[pdxrealtor]

Finally got the skid plate done. There's a couple flaws but you can't see them under the truck.

[MarioS]

Hello pdxrealtor!

Hey I was reading your topic and I wanted to know a few things that sound great for me . I don't speak English very well, so I don't know what they are maybe you can explain or show me?

What exactly is the car "Lock Pick" thing? Sounds nice hacing all those features like police scanner, back up camera, etc...

Also, I was searching for "Viper Remote Starter" on google, and I kept fiding pictures and links of iPhones... I understand this is an app for the iPhone, but is it also some sort of thing installed on the car?

Also, doesn't the H2 come with an option of getting it a Remote Starter from Hummer? Or is the Viper better?

Thank you!

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by MarioS

Hello pdxrealtor!

Hey I was reading your topic and I wanted to know a few things that sound great for me . I don't speak English very well, so I don't know what they are maybe you can explain or show me?

What exactly is the car "Lock Pick" thing? Sounds nice hacing all those features like police scanner, back up camera, etc...

Also, I was searching for "Viper Remote Starter" on google, and I kept fiding pictures and links of iPhones... I understand this is an app for the iPhone, but is it also some sort of thing installed on the car?

Also, doesn't the H2 come with an option of getting it a Remote Starter from Hummer? Or is the Viper better?

Thank you!

The lock pick is a box that you buy and interface with your OEM navigation screen. Google search coastal electronics, you will need to call them and ask for the "universal GM lockpick for Hummer".. you must use those words otherwise I've found they won't know what you are looking for.

It allows Ipod hookup, video hookup, backup cam, etc... neat little box. I also got my back up cam from them.

The remote start I have is the viper smart start. It is a system that you install in the truck, and then you can use a key fob or your iPhone or black berry to start,stop, and lock/unlock the doors. Very neat piece, but expensive....

I have no clue if the Hummer has a factory remote start option... I liked the idea of being able to lock and unlock with my cell phone, since it's in my hand more than my keys. Plus I can lock and unlock from anywhere in the USA... if that really matters.. LOL....

Hope this helps!!

[finall]

Originally Posted by pdxrealtor

The sliverstar headlights just don't cut it!!

I've got the PIAA fogs installed and wired up, and I added HID headlights and LED DRL. The LEDs I got from retro solutions (same place as the HIDs) and are the best match I could find. I tried several bulbs from PIAA to generic in an attempt to better match the HIDs. No go!

The lights on your truck look great. I also tried Silverstars, and they are crappy. No better than the OEM lights. Really yellow light. Yikes!

Can you please post the brand and model/part # for the HID headlights, and also the part # for the PIAA fog lights. Link for the "retro solutions" store you speak of?

Did you have to modify anything to install the fog lights?

And how difficult was it to install the ballasts, etc. for the HID lights. Did you have to splice into the wiring harness, or did the kit had plug and play adapters?

Yes, lots of questions, but since I now plan to keep our H2 forever (since they aren't making more ), I would like to invest in the identical light setup to yours. Your advice is much appreciated!

The H2 needs better lights and horns!

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by finall

The lights on your truck look great. I also tried Silverstars, and they are crappy. No better than the OEM lights. Really yellow light. Yikes!

Thanks! You get used to the HIDs and it's hard to go back to regular halogens

Can you please post the brand and model/part # for the HID headlights, and also the part # for the PIAA fog lights. Link for the "retro solutions" store you speak of?

http://www.retro-solutions.com/ Give them a call and tell them what you got. They'll give you what you need. I got 6k color temp just like everyone else. They were vary helpful.

Did you have to modify anything to install the fog lights?
For the fog lights I modified the rear wiper switch box so it would take to rocker switches, I didn't like the PIAA switches. Other than that no real modifications. Just time and wire.


And how difficult was it to install the ballasts, etc. for the HID lights. Did you have to splice into the wiring harness, or did the kit had plug and play adapters?

Don't believe I did have to splice. Something kicked my ass that day, but I don't remember what it was. It wasn't due to the kit I can tell you that. It's a very straight forward install. WAIT..I think I remember ... I think you have to grind the plastic OEM piece that holds the bulb in.

Yes, lots of questions, but since I now plan to keep our H2 forever (since they aren't making more ), I would like to invest in the identical light setup to yours. Your advice is much appreciated!

The H2 needs better lights and horns!

Hope that helps!


I need to find the time to install my PIAA light bar....

[finall]

Hi PDXrealtor:

Thanks so much for the good info! I will contact them today!

Very nice setup you have. I would have done the light bar also, but mine already has the OEM light bar. Which actually does not throw any useful light - it is just a poser .

[finall]

PDXrealtor; I am following in your footsteps!

Called Retro Solutions. They asked me if I wanted the 35W or 50W setup. What wattage did you go with on the headlights?

And was there a wattage choice on the bumper-mounted DRL (fog lights)? The OEM bulb # 4114K LCP. Or do these only come in one wattage?

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by finall

PDXrealtor; I am following in your footsteps!

Called Retro Solutions. They asked me if I wanted the 35W or 50W setup. What wattage did you go with on the headlights?

And was there a wattage choice on the bumper-mounted DRL (fog lights)? The OEM bulb # 4114K LCP. Or do these only come in one wattage?

So sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I got the 55 watt setup if that still matters!

I just went through a hectic remodel (complete gut out) on my home so I"ve been away for a while. I actually came across this thread searching for warn light bar on google images! LOL


Anyways,

Light bar is in the works again, and I just ordered the warn light bar for the front!

I was at PIAA today getting a couple light guards and man some of those guys have enough light power to light a stadium! It got me motivated to get more lights on the front.

So I'm going to have 4 PIAA 520 driving on the WARN bar, 8 PIAA 510 driving on the light bar, and I'm putting PIAA HID yellow bulbs in the DRL slot.

Not much else has changed since the skid plate.

[finall]

I still have not had time to order the setup, so the info helps. Thanks!

I will order the 55W setup!

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by finall

I still have not had time to order the setup, so the info helps. Thanks!

I will order the 55W setup!

Great!

[Humvee21]

Hey great job on your H2. I was wondering how you removed your spare tire carrier since I am trying to do so with mine. I have the all stock tire carrier on the 2005 H2. Also, how did you rewire the license plate lights? Thanks

[pdxrealtor]

Thanks for the compliments.


You'll need a vin number from a Hummer that did not come from the factory with a spare tire. I had a hell of a time getting GM Parts Direct to send my my plate pocket without a vin.

You could try your dealer for a part number of the plate pocket, but for some reason I want to say that I tried that and it didn't work for some reason.

FYI they make a pocket that is all black or one that has a chrome strip across the top.

For the wiring I just had Best Buy do it when I had my smart start installed. They used the stock wiring, extended it up through the lift gate some how, then back down to the pocket. Not sure exactly how they did it, but I am for sure they used the OEM wire for the plate lights.

Hope that helps!

[twr]

Originally Posted by Humvee21

Hey great job on your H2. I was wondering how you removed your spare tire carrier since I am trying to do so with mine. I have the all stock tire carrier on the 2005 H2. Also, how did you rewire the license plate lights? Thanks

Hi I removed my spare tire, if you remove the back gate panel you can tap into the clearance lights for the lic plate light, I made my own wiring harness. Also i put the plastic lic square nuts into the stock black lic plate panel and i install a led lic plate light in top so it looks like factory. I also put my back up camera in the big hole in the bumper that the wiring harness used to go through and i used a small plug in the other small hole. Its cost me $18 for the light the rest was just my time. Also new tow hooks cost $160 for front and back. Sorry about the pic. its dark out hope this helps.