Then don't pose as one.Not flaming you, it is your car bud - so you should do whatever you want to, that's really all that matters. But...you did ask for advice - and "posing" doesn't really fly when it comes to the member's here - we are (mostly) all pretty well-versed in this platform and are (mostly) only interested in real results.
As for the exhaust - you can remove the resonator - but I'm not a big fan of that sound by itself...but I've heard a few that removed it, and replaced it with a long-tube glass pack, and it did make a nice tone. Pretty cheap at ~ $50 total, IIRC...of course it depends on your exhaust shop.
Best of luck to you!
-Swash