Freestyle lighter nose? tubbies? rideplate?

[gerco]

Hi guys

first let me introduce myself. I'm pretty new to this forum. (been reading a lot though)
I am Tom from belgium and I am addicted to my superjet for 2 years now
For the moment I do a lot of hood tricks, but I'm training more and more on jumping and so on..

This winter I upgraded my superjet and I love the increased power, but now I'm looking to find a way to make the nose lighter.
I found these kart tanks (8.5l), but I was wondering If i gain a lot with it? or is it kind of the same if you just fill the tank only half?

When I bought my superjet it came with R&D tubbies. I've read that these are not really necesarry for freestyle, but is it a disadvantage? should I remove them or can I save myself the trouble? (I suppose I'll have to fix some holes in my hull of I remove them)
would I also lose some weight by removing them? (have no idea how heavy these things are)

It also came with a Jet dynamics plate ( http://www.elprofessor.fr/1626-3507-thickbox_default/jet-dynamics-ride-plate-long.jpg ) would I feel a lot of difference if I change it for a more freestyle oriented plate? (suggestions?)

thanks!
Tom

 

[alano64]

That plate gives you a ton of nose pressure. I would get a shorter plate, or d cut a stock one. The tubbies are fine and so is the tank.

 

[yamijumpn]

I would start with a stock ride plate and start cutting it until you get the lighter higher riding nose you want.

 

[SXIPro]

I'd go with a D-Cut stock plate as well. I just cut mine last week. Took two minutes with a jigsaw to cut the D out and a minute with a dremel and sanding disc to deburr the edges.

 

[bored&stroked]

Hello Tom from belgium I'm Tom from arizona. I don't see the need for a new tank, filling the stock one less does the same thing. Since you already have the aftermarket plate, I'd try cutting it down before getting something else unless you have someone who will trade you plates.