Things I have changed in the build.prop file. I have had no adverse effects, but I don't guarantee you won't.
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec = 105 (from 70)
dalvik.vm.heapsize = 50m (from 30m)
mot.proximity.delay = 150 (from 450)
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval = 300 (from 45)
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay = 1000 (from 3000)
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec = 105 (from 70)
dalvik.vm.heapsize = 50m (from 30m)
mot.proximity.delay = 150 (from 450)
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval = 300 (from 45)
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay = 1000 (from 3000)