After taking much time and finding some extremely good deals on eBay I performed the "final" upgrades. They were the following:
1. FSA SL-K triple carbon crankset w/ bottom bracket. Very hard to find!
2. Campagnolo Record triple front derailleur. 10 speed which works well with the 9 speed shifters.
3. Campagnolo Record carbon 9x3 speed levers.
4. Campagnolo Record carbon/titanium 9 speed rear derailleur.
There was a definite improvement in shifting with these higher end components, especially with the levers. The weight savings also placed this setup in the low 16 lb range. When all was tallied, the bike came in at the same price of an entry level road bike. If this bike was brand new with all these components, it would have been too ridiculous for me to even think about purchasing. So with a lot of time, patience and research anyone can do a high end build on a modest budget.
Now the components I took off will be sold to offset these latest upgrades.
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