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  • #1

    Debadge R 7.5?

    Hey Guys,
    I’m still very happy with my GTD at 105K and have just done the timing belt and water pump.
    I’m in the process of getting an Indium Grey R 7.5 which I should have in the new year.
    For stealth purposes I’ve considered debadging the front and rear ‘R’ badges whilst retaining the side badges.
    Has anybody done this and what are people’s thoughts? Be as candid as you like as I haven’t made my mind up yet.
    Cheers!
    Tags: badges, i’m, retaining, whilst, ‘r’
  • #2
    You still have the quad exhaust so if you wanted to make it stealthy you need to put on a set of down turned tips under the rear bumper and a TDI badge.


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    • #3
      Of course! �� I guess I mean stealthy to the uninitiated...

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      • #4
        I very much doubt whether many of the uninitiated would know (or care), regardless of what R badges you do or do not have.

        The side and rear R badges are just a standard stick on on badges, so use a little bit of heat and fishing line to get it off, and goo gone or similar citrus cleaner to remove any remaining adhesive.

        The front R badge is a bit more involved, as it is bolted to the grille. IIRC you need to remove the grille to get access.
        Last edited by gregozedobe; 16-12-2020, 10:58 AM.
        2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).

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        • #5
          Cheers! She who must be disobeyed would prefer it was kept stock

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          • #6
            It’s hard to hide the completely different bumpers front and back, quad exhausts as mentioned, headlights/drls also very different to cooking models, not to mention the 19” wheels! Badges are the least of your issues if trying to stealth it a bit.
            The R is more low-key in a subtle euro way compared to the more shouty Japanese style hot hatch (Civic Type R/WRX/STi or older JDM style offerings you see running about.
            The next buyer of your car may want them on so don’t chuck them.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by gregozedobe View Post
              I very much doubt whether many of the uninitiated would know (or care), regardless of what R badges you do or do not have.
              99% of the other (non VW Golf) drivers on the road would not know what a Golf R is .... some will only discover that a R is actually not just a standard Golf only when they take 1 on ....

              An to be fair, at least 50% of other Golf drivers would also not know what a R is, so trying to go stealth really does not achieve much IMO. And to be clear I love stealth
              Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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              • #8
                Thanks all for your responses! I have decided the car is understated enough, particularly in Indium Grey so I’m leaving it as is.

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