Kel
I have the FCC pipes on my BCC. Their sound as states above is very close to the sound of the RH, but with a deeper tone. it has not been too loud any any trip for me and the Mrs. The FCC pipes have the sound I was looking for, but I had thunderheaders on my previous RK. Not much difference in sound.
I did not have a issue with clearence with the brake pedal, works great. The only problem I have had is the FCC pipes use tiny springs to hold on the shields and I have lost a few. The heat from the area not covered by the shields has not been a problem, due to the fact I installed some footboard spacers, my preference, this is not required.
I went with the Freedom package, pipes, PCIII, and SE air cleaner. Bike had decent power and torque, but not quite what I was looking for, so I opted for the Zippers large K&N filter (0800), made a big difference in power and torque and the way the bike ran. I am partially satisfied with this, BUT, this winter I decided to go with the FCC9 package. Just got the parts in, and am scheduling with the indy shop for install. Afterwards I will probably get a custom map and dynoed to see what we have.
Overall I have been pleased with the FCC package (pipes), and have not experienced any problems. But this is a decision you will have to make. Hope this has been some help. Good Luck!
mav7266