boost creep

- if the turbo continues to build boost pressure above the set/desired level at high revs, usually until you hit fuel cut, then yes, you have, if not then it may be that the spring in your MBC is too strong, regardless of where the adjuster knob is

( I've had this problem when using ball and spring controllers, which is why I prefer bleed valves, no moving parts, fit-set-forget)

restrictor plates

- a pointless

"band aid" to

"cure" boost creep which is often brought on by a free flowing exhaust.

why bother fitting a less restrictive exhaust, then deliberately fit a restriction to it unless all you want is a little bit of noise and a shiny tailpipe

if I were you, remove the boost controller, put everything back to standard and make sure it's running/driving/boosting correctly
then
fit aftermarket parts to improve performance
