Not sure how helpful this is, but I have a set of Apex EC7 in matte black and they almost look like the BBS. I say BBS in my opinion, if those were my only options.
I have seen somebody elsr say to go with the resonated system if you plan on adding a down pipe, and I can agree with that.
If I had gone for a system without the valve like the AWE, I would have done the touring option with muffler and resonator (with a downpipe).
I have the non resonated Milltek, and for the week that I drove with it before adding the TSP downpipe I didn't think there was any drone in comfort mode. I couldn't here the exhaust at all at volume level 12 unless there was some decent load on the engine. It does sound weird with the valve...
FYI, looks like the HRC carbon fiber hood is listed on the DreamShop website. $1,454 and have to join a membership, although looks like anyone can do it.
The streets here suck, and a new rattle would pop up usually after I hit a pot hole or any large bump. The suspension being as stiff as it is doesn't help.
Also, I began to notice even more after lowering springs went on because of the stiffer ride. I feel like all the bumps loosens everything...
Those freeway joints are no joke. Totally wrecking people's cars. I still think they're the cause of some of my rattles and the misalignment I had on my steering wheel LOL.
I'm going to see if dealer can fix it next time I bring it in. I know for sure it's this thing because I've pressed on it while it's buzzing to stop it (which worked), and it literally wiggles around if I poke it lol.
I was able to fix the one behind the mirror myself with some foam tape and...