Searching holds the answers to all your questions.
FAQ's pinned at the top of the various sections hold many of the answers.
Start in the 3L forum.
Then check out the Transmission Forum.
You'll find MAF info all over - no you don't need it
Suspension Stickies will answer the spring/strut questions, and if not, searching suspension DEFINATELY will.
Chips are worth it, preference seems to be Superchip, search and you shall find.
