Negative attention on the road? Don't experience it! more like zero attention except from fellow golf driver!
That's the whole point of the GTI. This is a 200bhp+ golf made a whole lot better visually by some 'subtle' exterior changes. Without the badge, most environmentalist or ladies wouldn't able to tell the difference esp they now also do a GTD.
If I want attention and street race, I will buy a green Focus RS rather than a carbon grey GTI.
I think a red GTI will stimulate aggression or some unwanted interest from other road user!