I have the Steeda H pipe with the active exhaust. Its about 30% louder than stock with the valves OPENED. With the valves fully closed, its about the same as quiet mode with everything stock. So, its a WIN WIN in my opinion. You get the loudness you want with the valves opened and the quietness...
On a side note......Track mode is so different than any other mode. The throttle is almost non-existent for the first 1/4 of the pedal travel, once it hits 3K-4K RPM is a beast for sure.
Very nice pictures! I love the Race Red color and thats why I chose it as well. I have the bronze package and mine looks exactly like your otherwise. (Minus the black roof which I think looks very nice). Congratulations!
I kind of glad I have it for the only reason to have that button filled and not blank. Doesn't bother me as I am always in Sport Mode or Track (Which disables it)
I have owned both S650s manual and automatic. The 10 speed is quick and effortless and the paddles are great. My current one is a 6 speed manual and you can beat rowing thru all the 6 gears, something special about it. I like to control the car, not the car controlling me in certain occasions.