[LG Optimus Black] boype:
I have updated my initial post (page 1) with the new version and the Kernel sources. This is a rather large update. I think I am not promising too much when I say, that good progress has been made.

In order to post the changes here, I put them in a "code" field, because the change list would consume a lot of space in this thread ;)

Additions to the new version:

[LIST][*]All CM7 commits up to August 3, 2012[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Fixed GPS permission issue being repsonsible for bad GPS fix performance[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Fixed large parts of the (very messed up) audio routing:
[LIST][*]In a call, when enabling handfree (speaker) mode, the interlocutor could not hear anything [/LIST]
[LIST][*]In a call with headphones attached, the interlocutor could not hear anything[/LIST]
[LIST][*]In a call via headset, the interlocutor experienced very low volume[/LIST]
[LIST][*]Increased overall mic recording volume by 66% (Regular calls are excluded from that. However, e.g. Skype calls and voice recording are boosted.)[/LIST]
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[LIST][*]Added option to set the statusbar color (not enabled by default). You can choose between fully transparent, semi-transparent, and any custom color. (By JerryScript)[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Fixed a small bug with the center clock, which wasn't correctly "rolled in" after events in the status bar ticker.[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Changed Launcher to the official Play Store version of ADW Launcher (gives a little better performance and smoothness)[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Integrated Google apps (gapps) into ROM package and updated most of them to the latest version[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Integrated the LG Memo app and widget (pulled them from a stock GB ROM)[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Integrated Root Browser, Fancywidgets (great weather widgets), HTC IME mod (superb keyboard) and some other useful apps[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Deleted useless apps from ROM: DeskClock, FileManager, LatimIME, LiveWallpapers, LiveWallpapersPicker, MagicSmokeWallpapers, Protips, RomManager. I have added a zip package with the deleted apps to the OP, in case you want any of those apps back.[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Integrated a couple of notification/ringtone sounds: 'Guitar 2' and 'Major' from HTC, 'Wake up' from Sony Ericsson, and two retro Super Mario sounds :)[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: Set CPU OPs to 200-400-600-800-1000-(1200) MHz[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: Re-integrated almost all parts of LG DVFS and rewrote them to work with the new frequencies. This largely stabilizes the kernel![/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: Tweaked voltages, GPU frequencies and screen-off ramping behavior to optimize battery life[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: Fixed WiFi hang on re-enable. Connecting WiFi is really fast now :) (Thanks to Conn O'Griofa)[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: Undervolted WLAN some more[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: Added ondemandx governor and changed to regular smartass2 / interactivex governors (non-DoomLord versions)[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: Updated SIO to 2012 version and tweaked it slightly[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Kernel: ...more changes under the hood. Check the sources if you're interested.[/LIST]

[LIST][*]Updated building environment: Kernel and ROM are compiled with Linaro toolchain 11.10 / Java JDK 6u33[/LIST]

Also, I am providing localized GPS fixes for all continents.

Please note that I recommend a fresh install with all wipes for this release.

Best regards