Debadge R 7.5?

[gregozedobe]

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.

[GTD AYO]

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

[GolfRWag]

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.

[Sharkie]

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

[GTD AYO]

Thanks all for your responses! I have decided the car is understated enough, particularly in Indium Grey so I’m leaving it as is.