Snerf
Well-Known Member
Seeing both the JLR & UR, black/mono fenders and stock/optional wheels in person really helps. Especially so if you're able to step back and study why one or the other appears to be visually appealing (to you).why even consider paying that kind of money when they offer no functional advantage.
It actually took us a week or so after the LA car show to understand why we were still being drawn to certain configurations. We studied some more on-line photos, and went to our dealer to look at some JKs (just to confirm the configurations). It finally dawned on us that what we were attracted to was the 8sp UR with mono fenders, optional wheels & steel bumpers.
However, that being said, I also like the 6sp JLR with black fenders and std wheels. Furthermore, if I was interested in modifying/pimping out the ride, I would either powder coat the standard wheels black, or forego the entire exercise if increasing wheel size & lift. Also, I would keep the plastic bumpers and replace them with aftermarket + winch.
What we're seeing here is in effect the emergence of two markets: the traditional, butched out 2dr, which is going to look fantastic lifted and aftermarket parts. But the stock mall crawler with optional accessories, which is the one we're ordering, really looks good as well.
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