I would also like to have the extrom unlocked and visible, possibly renamed, by default. As previously mentioned, upxed for space and speed, and cf2. I would like to have the battery icon off the title bar, replaced with the date/time. I would like to have everything that is in the ext rom now (except the adware) preinstalled in ROM so these basic things don't have to be reinstalled everytime, saving ROM room and freeing up the ext rom for optional apps. Maybe a tweak program that makes common registry tweaking easy, this TaskManager App...
http://buzzdev.net/index.php?option=...7,15027,page=1
I have live messenger installed that replace the pocket msn, when that goes final, I would highly recommend that. Maybe install the redial app that auto redials busy numbers and the SMS Busy app that sends SMS text messages when you miss a call.
I am not for major changes to the OS, like changing the dial pad or installing GUI software that would change the look or functionality. I use my phone for business and once all that is in the ROM, I cannot uninstall it. I would recommend you use the ext rom to put cabs for these customizing apps and people can optionally install them.
I would also second a quick list of apps/steps are you taking to make the roms, I think I have them but have not had time to do this. I would like to assist in making an AKU 3 rom, using the drivers (video, camera, IOTA) etc from the AKU2. If we could use the same tools/steps I think it would be more productive for sharing.