the long & short of it ...for true performance gains:1. upgrade the 2 spool bearings - quality ABEC 5 or 7 stainless steel, not ceramics.2. replace the stock main drag washer w/ dartaniums, extreme smoothies, or HT-100s (the last two may void shimano's warranty).3. if line cap is not an issue - DIY poor man's wiffle spoolhttp://pages.infinit.net/fishing/page2.html4. polish the copper shim under the cast control cap - about the only thing i would do from that supertuning site.like to spend cash?5. buy a pair of TG ceramics6. replace the handle w/ the CTE-50GT or CTE-100GT handlewant bling?7. replace the handle & drag star w/ those from the calais 100Awhile i've tried 1 thru 6, nowadays i just stop at #2 ...