"Mayo" > wrote in message ...
> On 9/11/2014 12:39 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Mayo" > wrote in message ...
>>
>>>> I don't know what 'fender flare or lift kits' are.
>>>
>>> These:
>>>
>>> http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com.../3105_1_lg.jpg
>>>
>>> http://www.carid.com/images/readylif...ms/49-2005.jpg
>>
>> Okay but they are not something I have or have seen.
>
> I had a feeling this was much more of an American phenomenon.
>
>
>>> Basically looks are subjective, but indeed there is a demographic that
>>> likes to own a sporting weapon with a military look to it.
>>>
>>> For example, a bone stock Ruger Mini 14 ranch rifle:
>>>
>>> http://www.keepshooting.com/media/ca...i-14-rifle.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>> And a customized one:
>>>
>>> http://sniperready.com/96-381-thickb...nd-package.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>> I would actually prefer the latter for utility - the pistol grip aids
>>> in control, the adjustable stock lends comfort to varying shooters,
>>> and the scope speaks for itself.
>>>
>>> Yet is does have a military feel about it regardless.
>>>
>>> I really make it the same as those who customize their 4X4 vehicles to
>>> look like competition trucks, then rarely use them for said purpose.
>>>
>>> http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...a4399b5459.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>> You can do a lot of things in a truck with a lift kit other than
>>> standard driving.
>>>
>>> What many of these folks miss is that a very long wheelbase vehicle is
>>> rarely as useful in true off road applications as one of shorter
>>> dimensions and less overhang:
>>>
>>> http://offex.pl/images/detailed/3/Cl...298cec2752.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>> In almost all instances a modified Jeep will handily outperform a
>>> large truck, but either one can be owned by a poseur looking for
>>> attention as opposed to performance.
>>>
>>> Perhaps you have similar scenarios amongst Landy owners?
>>>
>>> There are those who are fine with a standard Range Rover, and others
>>> who have to have a Defender?
>>>
>>> http://www.landrover.com/Images/GWS_...70x385.jpg?v=3
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.landrover.com/Images/L316...70x385.jpg?v=2
>>>
>>
>> Fair enough, it is just that 'going over the top' with such things,
>> isn't my way. Whatever floats your boat as they say!
>
> I'm with you on that one, lifted 4X4s are terrible in regular highway
> driving and marginal about town.
>
> But honestly, I think that "over the top" thing is some mutant part of our
> psychology here.
> That said, the other place that is nuts for lifted and built up off road
> vehicle is...wait for it...Iceland!
>
> Who knew?

just talking about it to DH and we remember seeing a 4x4 down in England,
where it was really high and had huge wheels on it, much higher than the
usual high stuff used for off roading. It looked ridiculous, and I am
surprised it was allowed on the road. I can't begin to think what it might
be used for.
Goodness only knows how they got up into it. So perhaps the US isn't so
crazy after all



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