To: <80scool@yahoogroups.com> From: "Jim Wilkerson" Date sent: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 14:24:45 -0500 Subject: [80] went to harass the Hummer H2 dealer today [chat] Send reply to: 80scool@yahoogroups.com A new Hummer dealership went up recently on the outskirts of Milwaukee. I went there yesterday (Sunday) because they were closed. They have a little obstacle course which includes two size steps, a 16" and a 22". I didn't even bother with the little one. My 35" tires and mild OME lift were enough to make it up the 22" without problem. The ARB bumper helped too. The other obstacles were easy too. The suspension flexing bumps were actually quite fun to drive over. Today I went there and pretended I was interested in the H2 in diesel, which I knew they don't have. Then I asked if the H2 could go up the big step. Salesman said no, thats for the H1. I laughed quietly and said "Gee, my Toyota can go up it" He didn't believe me so I told him I would prove it, but as I expected, he wouldn't let me. Maybe next Sunday I'll go back and bring my camcorder and tell him to see me on the web. BTW, the ground clearance on the H2 is rather poor, their brush guard is flimsy, skid plates weak, etc. But they've been selling well. I can't wait to rescue one out on a trail some day. Jim Wilkerson