I don't have that mod but the above method (removing AFC and lubing it with a bit of VG has worked for me with other mods.
Hopefully you find a good build for yourself, but bottom line is, all rebuilding experience (whether an ultimate fail or not) is good building experience, so the more you keep at it the more you will move your build skills forward, so I'd be paying attention and writing down all the changes you make as you try to adjust it. If that's at all helpful. You may wind up still not liking your gear, that happened with my first RTA and I learned a ton (including that it was not for me....)
Good luck,
Anna