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Second (or third) the clutch pedal adjustment DIY - it makes things far easier (I've driven mine for 3 years, and rarely mess up a shift enough for my wife to notice, including in stop-go traffic). I think once you do this, it will also solve #2 and #3 as well (I typically start without giving gas - once you comfortably find the engagement point, it will roll on its own). First gear will always be very rough though when coasting to a stop (so your idea of popping it into neutral under say 10km/h is a good one).
For the sound, the stock boxer won't sound as smooth as an inline (this was one of my first gripes as well). If you want to enjoy the sound more in-cabin, try a drop in filter or possibly a (used/very inexpensive) short-ram/cold-air intake (I find I don't hear my exhaust too much in cabin, and I have a Greddy SP Elite axleback).
I had an Injen for about a year and a half - it sounded fantastic (throaty induction sound), but had an issue with bogging/stalling randomly on rare occasions.
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