Welcome, I also have a '00S. I did my clutch when I did my brakes about a year ago. It is an absolute nightmare to get to the bleeder valve on the slave cylinder, but I did it. I used a one-man clutch bleeder that makes life a lot easier. I did notice quite a difference in the clutch feel after I did it. I was trying to track down a squeaking problem at the time so I was there anyway.
My blinkers are quiet or make no noise too!
I've heard of the whistling noise from the passenger side. If you do a search you'll find others that have had the same issue.
I'm not sure on shocks as I'm still on the originals. My Box only has 39-40k mi. now.
I usually shift at around 4 grand or so once warmed up. You don't want to lug these cars around.
sean
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