I may be the wrong person to ask for this type of thing since I love loud cars, but I understand what you mean. This combination that I have is definitely manageable as far as volume goes. It's not loud to the point where it will get you In trouble if you are driving normally. Then when you get on It, it's definitely satisfying even for me. If you like the sporty not super loud sound then this is a good combination for you

Hi. I know it's hard to describe with words, but how big of a volume change/increase/impact did the Headers Headers + HFC + CBE make? I'm considering these same upgrades, I did the CBE exhaust on my '04 G35 before they muffled it a little around '06, but I don't want the exhaust volume to sound "ticket for me please officer" loud.