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Cole Powers
United States
Приєднався 26 лют 2012
HI There! And welcome!! My name is Cole Powers and I’m just your Average Mechanic!! I have been building, modifying, repairing and racing cars, trucks, motorcycles and quads for over 20 years and I built helicopters for the military for 11 years. Now I have started to film my journey! In these videos you will see custom fabrication, tuning, racing, reviews, lots of DIY repairs and tons of stuff going wrong... Come along for the adventure and bring some popcorn and an extra seat cushion its gonna be a bumpy ride!
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H2 on 46s Driving Around Town In Traffic Captured on insta360 Camera
Just driving around In my 2008 Hummer H2 on 46 inch tires driving around town and stopping to dropping off our recycling. No talking just some music and driving. I you like the truck and want to see more please like, subscribe and share with your friends and let me know what you think in the comments!
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Before You Buy A Hummer H2?! Facts And A Full List Of Common Problems!
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So you’re thinking about getting a Hummer H2 or maybe you all ready have one and you just want to learn more about them! Well this video is jammed full of great information about the truck INCLUDING HOW TO GET 100 EXTRA MILES OUT OF EVERY TANK OF FUEL and solutions to many of the H2's common problems. I know this is a long one but its definitely worth the time to watch the whole thing!!! Let me...
Before You Buy a G8!? G8 Common Issues
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So you’re thinking about getting a G8 or maybe you just wonder what the common issues are with the cars. Well let me save you the time of asking the question that's been asked on social media thousands of times! In this video i have included some bonuses!!! A Cold Start, A Wicked Burn Out and the Number One reason these cars have been getting totaled out.... I might have missed a few things, so...
Parking Lot Takeover! Driveway Burnouts!!
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I decided to throw a last minute Car Meet and Burn Out Contest here @XL_MotorSports because Cletus and Cars was way to far of a drive but the turnout was pretty great considering how short notice it was!! Some nice cars and even a Stunt Bike came to throw down!! Thank you to everyone who showed up and a big Shout out to those who participated!!! Insta links for the some of the Participants @nor...
Flame Throwers??? Let’s talk about my Hummer H2
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Lets talk about my Hummer H2 we call her Hank and She's a Big Girl!!! With Flame Throwers?????
Love Mine
that ghost cam is horrible please just install a cam like man
Dude you got 6 followers… tell me more on how I should do things. The cars twin turbo’d now and currently apart for valve train work, thanks for your concern…
Does the H3 Alpha have all the same issues and quarks as the H2?
The pool noodle confirmed I need a g8 😂 love Pontiac
Is there a lift on the front end
Excellent! Hummer forever !
Great video, I am in the early stages of looking for an H2 and Your video
Check this out I have a 09…G8 nice cars love them spacious smooth, and fast. I had this one guy try to rebuild the motor for me 5 months later, the idiot left everything outside to rust,stopped working on it…and left motor open one of head in on the other one outside to rust😡…maaaaaan but yea that’s what happened to my G8 engine
Holden🇦🇺2006/12 VE Commodore🔥SS/SS-V🏁Redline/HSV🔥Clubsport🏁G8/Senator🏁Signature/GTS/GTS-R🏁E-Series (I, II & III) LSA/LS3/LS7 Sedan, Sportwagon (Tourer) & Ute (Maloo)!!!
You sir are an absolute LIFE SAVER. I went to check out a hummer today and nearly EVERY issue you listed this truck had! So glad I came across this video.
There are still clean ones floating around, don’t give up!!
@@theaveragemechanic oh I’m absolutely DETERMINED to find one. I’ve been wanting one since I was a kid and saw them for the first time. I live in Minnesota so a lot of the ones here are rusted out. Found some good ones down south so I will be going on a road trip next week. 🤞🏾 hoping to find a good one. Thanks again for the information. Definitely one of THE BEST reviews hands down.
Great vid. I understand 4L80 Box ist best,
Recently brought a g8 v6 (yeah I know, but 1500 was too good to pass up.) but it rides surprisingly well. Even with 285k on it. Plan on swapping it once the engine goes or buy an SS. Guy I brought it from claimed it needed a trans. Flushed it, and now it shifts fine.
Buying an 2003 h2 1 owner w/ 52k miles w/no undercarriage rust in 2 weeks. Cant wait! Thanks for the informative feedback! P.S. i previously had an H3 Alpha but undercarriage rust made me sell it. If u go h3, best of luck!
So how is it. Has it been okay. I’m thinking to get one.
Thanks friend I'm looking at 2005 H2 blacking and out with 156,000 for 9,500 going to check it out thanks again. 😅
RIP Holden, I love my Holden Commodore and I don't have the 8 I have the 6 SIDI 3L engine and it runs well. You are correct BIGGEST PROBLEM not looking after them.
Do you 9help people to inspect a Hummer privately? Im in Florida West Palm
I would if I was in FL, unfortunately I’m stuck in CT for work for a while….
I like your video and it’s informative. However, if you’re putting a snorkel on a vehicle you are probably going to make everything else leak tight.. jeep wranglers don’t come with water tight fuse boxes and neither did the 4 runners.. like is this part of the video for morons lol? Okay there we go, you just said it most of the hummer owners aren’t mechanical inclined lol.
If you want an SUV that can tow heavy get an Excursion
I want a g8 but saying japanese cars last longer because of the owners is a cope. Gm isn't as bad as it was in the 90s but they still roll a lot of garbage off the line like the cruze, traverse, etc that will blow up at 150k miles even with flawless maintenance.
Do you have a coat on in Florida?
This video just talked me out if getting a G8 GT. Sound like they're issue laden
Thinking about buying a used one for work…20 minute all highway drive to and from… still not sure if I wanna buy a problem child 😂😂😂
Love this! I got my 09 GT! Pushing 515HP😊
How many miles do you have on it? @ColePowers
No idea, to be honest it’s been sitting on a lift in my garage under a cover for almost three years. 🤷🏻♂️ it’s safer there than driving it in Connecticut….
thanks for the info cole , good things to keep in mind tomorrow im going to pickup a 2009 GT :D
I feel like I'm on a PH JOI video intro lol. Good information!
Can I ask.. now in 2024 what is correct fix for the marker lights . Cause I don’t think you can buy them oem with the rubber bunge .
We have this in the U.K. and labeled it as a Vauxhall 🤢 Hands down an absolutely awesome car that’s great fun to own 🫡
Ive just recently started my journey with this car as it is my first project muscle car at 19. I bought my 09 G8 GT six months ago and it had 193k on the clock. It’s now at 205k and the only issues I’ve had with it so far is the headliner(redid with suede), hazard button(pushed in and haven’t messed with since ive got the car), oil pressure switch(fixed), carrier bearing is going out at the moment and the evap solenoid is bad (waiting to have the money to redo my subframe and suspension and will complete at same time). The car has muffler delete, Camaro transmission pan and cold air intake but is still factory untouched. It has been well maintained since before I’ve had it and runs good. Still has the DOD and everything. Dont get me wrong, it still handles like a 200k + car, but I would take it on a 750 mile beach trip with no worries. My plans for it is to completely redo everything in phases. 1st completely redo the suspension and subframe including putting a 3.27 lsd diff in it. Then finding a low mileage 6.2l and a 6l80 out of a Camaro and build them both and throw them in the car. I plan on doing this work all myself and I’m excited to learn about working on cars more in depth and making this car my own.
The front end crashes are linked to boosters failing also
Hey mate, Im in australia and i have a nov 2009 hsv clubsport r8 . holden special vehicle version of the commodore fitted the the corvette 6.2 litre ls3. of the time. someone chucked in a magnuson 2300 magnacharger kit in it . before i bought it second hand. i had to replace a few things . roof liner as you said . coil packs , brake pads and discs,front right lower plastic chair cover. but it does rip , and fun car, cheers from australia..I replaced the radio with a kahan unit. but maybe an alpine unit might be a bit nicer. replaced battery as well.
Great video, mate. Yeah I'm Australian and I own a 2011 Holden VE Commodore which has the same body as yours minus the Pontiac front bumper and the left-hand drive, of course. I have a bearing type noise barely noticeable unless driving close to a wall to hear the echo. I never thought of the carrier bearing, I'll get my mechanic to check that too. Cheers. Another issue for perhaps your Florida viewers is the sun fade. I'm in Queensland, Australia and these cars duco fades rapidly. Keep it under cover although it mainly effect the darker colours as I've never seen fade on white or silver Commodores.. BTW, nice car. 👍
You the man, very honest, am very much aware of what you pointed out. Keep it up ma man, Mike from ZA
“The solution to the marker lights is 100%… NOT silicone the shit all crazy” 😂😂😂 so dead
They still gonna do it though….. 😑
Thank you for the great video! Very informative. You spent a lot of time & research putting this together thank you!! I have a 2009 H2 i just put a new l9h motor w/magnuson supercharger & i built my 6l80e tranny w/billet tq conv output shaft hi-perf clutch paks etc, put all Kryptonite front end parts, rcv front axels for my ifs, i still have to tune it. All the rest of the external Parts on the engine are brand new high performance fuel injectors Etc it's like a race car now
Sounds like she’ll be fun!!!
hi my friend i wana ask you from where i can buy a screen for the commodore 2008 i search for a lot of months😂
I still think I’ll get one
I`m Thankful to see this . By Far One #1 VIdeo from a Hummer H2 owner ,if your selling a Hummer H2 copy this video on a USB Drive and Show them give it to them with the sale . If the person selling a H2 don`t show you this video well lets say ? Mark. Cole Powers 1.96K subscribers For Hummers I hope I can find somebody like you Cole to work on mine and Help keep it up.. 2003 H2 127,000 Thank You .I`m in THe Club Now People like You Mr. Powers are What Makes America Awesome Florida ( Nature Coast)
I'm getting a 2005 H2 tomorrow with 150,000 miles on it. I just like driving back roads all year. I like the style of H2. Thanks for the information. Im dying and like going on country roads seeing nature.
Great Video!!
Absolutely helped..thank you! What O2 sensors are the best to install for tuning.
Hello, I know this video is from 3 years ago but if you are available I would love to chat with you on the phone for a short time just asking some questions about the G8 and your experience. 10 Minutes of your time is all I would ask for! Thank you and I hope you see this : )
Dudes like a hummer pro, I feel much more comfortable buying one👍
Great video. Would add ABS wiring harness and clunking front control arms. But overall very durable I have 204k on my GT, bought new.
nice Accordeon tune!
lol thanks for staying till the end!!!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch it all!!!
I will get myself one, I live in Austria but I was part of designing Part of the vehicles back in 2001. So there is some attachemnet... though I only owned an Avalanche when I was living in Michigan. This is the counterpart of the G Class!
Thank you so much. I think I will stay with the H3 Alpha. I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am just an idiot. However I put one of these 30 dollar plugs in the connector under the dash. I think it works. The Jeep is telling me my City is 17 miles to the gallon and 22 city. This was an improvement of 2 to 3 miles to gallon. I live in Las Vegas. Hmmm maybe the plugin did what you are talking about.
I had a 2003 now i have a 2007. Thanks for the info brother
Great u r genius ❤😊 i never seen such research guy u r so good 👍
I’ve heard great things about the G8 GT. I plan on getting an 09, simply for the Bluetooth and 87 octane. I’ve been doing a lot of looking for common problems in these cars before I get one, and I’m glad to see that most people never have issues other than basic maintenance. These cars are very easy to find and they average 18k to 25k and I’m very eager to snag one for myself.
I only put 91 in my gt
Even tbe v6 take 91
Love ya videos bro thanks for the information 🙏 on this car I just purchased one I need tht information..frfr