Fozzy_Bear
8/24/2007 9:11:41 PM
Hiya..
I just started shopping for a hummer (H3) and I figured I'd check out the forums to do a bit of research first.
I'm new around here, but not to online forums in general... I'm also fozzy bear on:
explorerforum.com
pirate4x4.com
jeepforum.com
chargerforums.com
corvetteforum.com
and a few others I'm not real active on.
Doc Olds
8/25/2007 6:51:20 AM
A warm welcome Fozzy_Bear. uhh.........should we be hiding our P I C I N I C Baskets???? Oh, crud that was Yogi... My bad.
I think the new Alpha is sweet, except all of the early ones are loaded to the gills and have the back up camera, ugh! I like my 07 Adventure. Choices choices
Trey124
8/25/2007 6:59:01 AM
Any questions just ask, we're here to help!
BassGear
8/25/2007 12:11:06 PM
Helloooo there FOZZY! WECOME here
H34 pleasure
8/25/2007 12:29:39 PM
Welcome..Fozzy bear are you squeezeable.
Fozzy_Bear
8/26/2007 5:24:37 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: HummBob
Sweet! I didn't have that one.
Thanks for all the welcoms guys.
So,
I guess the first thing I need to know is about aftermarket sources...
Ya see, I KNOW I'll be modding my rig, and since it seems a shame to throw away parts you paid extra for, I wanna see what's available for the H3.
For example: The factory OFFROAD package has a 4:1 transfre case on it. (which is definately something I want) Is it cheaper to buy a base-model and get aftermarket gears, or is it better to buy it from the factory that way. Ditto the question for lockers, and armor.
So, I need to see what's vailable and how much it costs... Where are the best sources for aftermarket parts?
Just FYI... I'm not interested in show-type goodies. Just functionality stuff. (nothing against the guys that go "Bling", it's just not me. But Hummbob, I love that gif in your sig...)
HummBob
8/26/2007 8:17:23 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: Fozzy_Bear
Just FYI... I'm not interested in show-type goodies. Just functionality stuff. (nothing against the guys that go "Bling", it's just not me. But Hummbob, I love that gif in your sig...)
Thanks Foz!!!
That's My PAVEMENT PRINCESS!!!!
Doc Olds
8/27/2007 7:28:40 AM
I don't think you can go wrong with the factory Adventure series. The electronic locking rear differential, 33" tires and "off-road suspension package, all covered under WARRANTY. The pkg price is $2,075.00, I think you'd spend all of that and more on a locker, gears, and labor to have it installed, w/ no warranty?
ockie
8/27/2007 7:52:07 AM
I'd start with the Adventure too.
HERHMR
8/27/2007 7:54:52 AM
Welcome Fozzy Bear,
I get to Norfolk about 3 times a year visiting my son in the Navy. (couse I travel the sky way, gas prices are to high to drive the H3 there)..... I know, where are my priorities! This is a great forum, tons of help and tips.
alrock
8/27/2007 8:38:16 AM
Go Adventure, I wish I had. Nicely integrated and all under warranty. I've used my warranty already for things that have worn out because of off-roading. You won't get that kind of coverage with after-market parts. I've also paid $ for things I've obviously damaged off-road. You'll want to add some under-body armor (only one supplier that I've seen-GM), maybe rear skid plates for the u-bolts (rubberduck4x4), rocker protection (GM and Rocky Road seem to be the top two here).
