More mis-information from Dreadlocks....not sure where to begin? Lets give it a try.....

Auto industry is built on cars with varying options and models. Doesn't make the owner any better or worse a person but you need to accept that. That a base Q7 is not an S line Q7 (try and sell your truck at S line sport edition pricing and maybe that will bring some reality/clarity) and a "Sport Edition" is NOT just an S line.... its a special edition S line per Audi referred to as a "Sport Edition". Not beating my chest from the top of a mountain cause I own it but because that is what it is from Audi. You don't really get to decide if its all that special to be referred to as a limited edition nor do I.... The manufacturer that puts out this offering does. How? By giving it a unique reference, making in limited numbers and the added options (some more special then others all depends on the buyer). You seem to believe your car is the same as a S-Line "Sport edition" minus a blk optics package? Ummmm not really. You may not care about all the other features and options that come on the "Sport Edition" S line but others may.

Here you go one, again.... - https://fourtitude.com/news/audi-rum...sport-edition/

1. 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel w/ shift paddles
2. 21” five segment-spoke, high gloss finish
3. Adaptive air suspension
4. Adaptive cruise control
5. Black roof rails
6. Black headliner
7. Carbon Fiber inlays
8. Extended leather package
9. Heated rear seats
10. Red brake calipers
11. Black mirrors
12. Black exhaust tips
13. S line shift **** and steering wheel
14. Black optic package
15. Sport Style plus exterior kit (wider fender flares and rear valance bumper, trying add this to your truck correctly and get ready to spend some $$$$$$)
16. Believe the Quattro script (stickers you think I added? More mis info) also a sign on the Sport Edition...not 100% certain but thought read that someplace. I did not add it and prior one owner didn't add after purchase neither.

You seem to believe a first gen SQ7 was sold some place on earth? Please share, eager to learn about this....you say one was never sold in the states but believe a Gen1 SQ7 was sold over seas? XXXX WRONG and again the w12 is not an SQ7. Not sure many true Audi enthusiasts confuse the gen1 and gen2 Q7 trucks unless they are near blind so hard to pose as a gen2 sq7 with a gen1 q7.

Your base none S-line, none sport edition, stock on stock would look silly with any sort of S badge delineation that's something think we can both fully agree on Added S badge with the following thoughts...
* It falls inline with S line badging elsewhere on the truck (or shall I tear that out from the factory?)
* This is a S line model Q7.
* This particular Q7 S-line is a limited run "Sport Edition" which is a bit more unique then a base q or even an s-line Q etc.
* This Q7 has some mods (with more to come!) and a presence no doubt over a stock Q7.
* This is a 2015 final edition year Gen 1 Q7 before a complete revamp of the Q7.
* I like it (that should be enough but we are on the internet so I get it) The small red accent of color it adds to the all blk badging
* Beyond the w12 not offered stateside its the highest HP Gen1 Q7 offered.
* Finally maybe most importantly Audi never created a Gen1 SQ7 - so less a concern of posing or "ricing" my rig as you put it. If a Gen 1 SQ7 existed from Audi would not have added it but again can't really pose on something that didn't exist. Hey maybe I take it off and APR badge it once those mods are done, what ever.... all my cars go through stages as they become more and more my own builds and more and more unique.

About your GOLF? I like the sounds of it as like all things modified and NOT stock and the Bus as well.... and if I saw a slammed old gen Rabbit modded well with a R badge on it would love to chat it up with that owner! See what he or she created, what future mods maybe coming, there vision and would likely appreciate their passion for their car along with how they badged it to their liking. (within reason)

This conversation is worlds apart from someone adding GT3RS graphics and badging to a base 997/911 ....or a AMG SL65 badge to a base S class of the same year.... or a M badge on a base stock low optioned 3 series. Why? Cause they make a 3 series M3, they make an SL65 AMG in S class and they make a 997 gt3RS 911.

What is interesting is BMW now adding M badging on none M cars as some are offered with an "M" package. (more styling, asthetics, wheels and other, sportier looking....)

Added the S badge for the multitude of reasons noted in this thread, everyone so far both at the dealer and at a few car events seem to like it and have had some great conversations with true (none uptight) audi enthusiasts about the truck, what it is, some of the mods, what are possible future mods planned for the truck and so forth.

Not a one has done a drive by and screamed "ricer" from their moving car.... but you Dreadlocks are welcome to be the first...….. ahahahahahaha

Peace

great set up! I think a newer style design wheel a bit larger in diameter would look great. Albeit would suggest an Audi design wheel like you proposed or other. Some great options out there...search Audi wheels q7 on eBay for some pretty great optiions come up. Also love water toys and de-badged my boat as well. Again great set up there....