Lol kingskin, you can down mine but it'd be quicker walking.
Buckley - don't worry about booting it. I've not heard that before but could be wrong plus when i had my exhaust fitted, the guy from Mongoose came and picked me up then took my CTR for a burn and he was booting it "to get the exhaust hot to make sure there's no rattles or knocks!" So i wouldn't worry at all mate.
The exhaust note will change a little over time as it'll bed in and seal properly. My exhaust on the ST previous went from loud to louder and deeper!