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@hugo7
You can't really get away from the fact that its along way from a light alu frame with virtually no parts. A bit of time on the bike will make you forget about the weight difference. Wheels are obviously the big thing, which you've got in hand. Nice tyres always help.
As for stems, there are plenty of light ones to be had second hand. If you switch out the bolts for ti then you'll have something close on a lot of boutique brands. If you find BMXed(?)'s giant TCR on WW, he's got a very cheap stem that's light.
What about pedals? You could also switch all the steel bolts for ti or alu (depending what they do).... and then so nokon/similar brake cables.
After that though you're really into big purchases; groupset, forks, frame.