i have a 00 ap1 wondering what brand or good kits there are for my car, and any tips to go along with it. i’m planning on changing it myself if all goes well, so any tips would be appreciated.

Oem is about your only option. Use a proper 10mm flare nut wrench for the master to slave hardline. Do not use a standard open end 10mm wrench. It will strip the fitting and that replacement line has been discontinued for a year or two now. Change the fluid regularly. It will keep the seals from prematurely wearing. I flush mine every 6 months. The initial bleeding of the slave cylinder requires it to be off the transmission housing. Position it vertically with the bleed nipple at the top. An air bubble usually gets trapped if the initial bleed is done while attached to the housing.