My first exhaust was the Magnaflow Comp cat back with an x pipe. Way too loud in the cabin for me. Call the noise what you like. To me it's drone. So I tried resonators. No help. They muffled the sound outside and made it worse inside.
I dumped the resonators and switched to street. It sounds...
The Sportlines worked perfect for me. The wheel gap and lowered look is exactly what I was hoping for. I've read several reviews where S550 owners who have the PP didn't notice much difference in ride quality after lowering. I concur. Certainly nothing negative. I did not need camber caster...
I really enjoy this thread. Hopefully more LE owners will chime in on their anniversary with updates on mileage, mods, etc.. Mine coming up on January 8. Love this car as much or more than the day I bought it.
Eibach Sportlines. 1.5" drop in front. 1.3" drop in back. Vossen VFS1 20 x 9.5 F 20 x 10.5 R. No issues. No rubbing. No problems with speed bumps. I noticed nothing negative about the ride. Less sway in the corners.
If it is valuable someday I presume the fewer mods the better. So to hedge your bet keep mods cosmetic and keep original equipment. mod it. Drive it. Enjoy it because it's fun!
I read the forums all the time but seldom contribute. Couldn't resist. Bought my Kona blue auto #0894 in January from a local dealer. Paid a little over invoice and wasn't upset because at the time rumors were flying around that dealers were getting 10k ADM. Didn't care because it was exactly...
Kona Blue with Vossen VFS1 wheels - Toyo Proxy 4 tires. 20x9 front - 20x10 rear. Thanks to the pros at Need 4 Speed Motors for getting these to me so fast.