On my phone so I can't post files.
1. I would use ppcpimbackup to save contacts, texts, call history, emails.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment...4&d=1242156783
2. You can use UC or Sashimi to reinstall everything. I have never used IF. Sashimi is what I use. It's a little complicated at first but once you start reading up it and using it is easy.
http://www.winmo-experts.com/viewforum.php?f=7
3. Flash until you find the one You like. Everyone has there own preference.
4. A custom ROM can have a lot of the stock programs removed that will free up that class for you to install what you want.