Well, I like to call it a "transmission" very loosely, but yeah, I agree, duly noted the same thing in comparison to those RTW times.
Yeah, it's a "lowrider" look, definitely not a fan of it. Not only does it look dumb, but the chassis also, it behaves like it's missing a set of shocks / coil springs, and this has a major impact on driving in certain situations.
Now, I'm sure there are people who actually like this type of look, and to be fair, on some builds it may actually fit. So, why not please everyone? All it needs is the option to choose from different ride height / suspension settings, for instance low, medium, and high clearance. I fail to see why this couldn't be implemented. I want to be able to drive over those elevated curbs, and not get stuck on a bush.